MCC Volleyball Club

Academy

Volleyball Academy – Affordable volleyball training for every athlete!

Why choose MCC Volleyball Club Academy?

  • Affordable – fraction of cost to play in club or for private lessons
  • Monthly registrations/commitment
  • No tryouts, no cuts (space is limited to 20 players in each session)
  • Skill Development: learn fundamental skills as a player & as a team
  • Expert Coaching: All training led by experienced coaching staff

Who should join?

  • Anyone from 4th through 12th grade, open to all genders
  • Players interested in learning/polishing their volleyball skills regardless of current level

MCC Advantage

  • Sessions led by Coach Dave Kim and Coach Shelly Smith, who are experienced in teaching fundamental volleyball skills
  • Program tailored to fit all ages, experience levels and skills
  • Motivate, Congratulate, and Celebrate are core values in each of the drills that teaches players to reframe quickly, which leads to their rapid growth
  • Focus on frame of mind (Quality over Quantity): Productive reaction in repetition for rapid growth
  • BRED (Breaking Records Every Day): system of goal-driven drills with which players track their progress
  • Opportunity for high school players to become mentors and role models (learning-by-teaching) for younger players

Level Classifications

Ripples are your first touches: learning how to stand, how to move your feet, how the ball feels on your hands. Small, gentle, and nothing to be afraid of. Everyone starts here.

Waves are when skills start connecting: passing to a target, serving over the net, setting with control. You might wobble sometimes, but you’re learning timing and flow. This is where confidence starts to rise.

Tsunami isn’t just a bigger wave, it’s the result of everything lining up. This is a breakthrough moment: when fundamentals, confidence, teamwork, and mindset all click at once. It’s rare, it’s earned, and it only happens because the foundation underneath is strong.

Location/Dates/Time

  • All sessions will be at Wy’East Middle School (1112 SE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683)
  • Most sessions on Tuesdays & Thursdays
    • 6:00pm-7:30pm: Ripples/Waves (Elementary/MS Players) – limited to 20 athletes
    • 7:30pm-9:00pm: Waves/Tsunami (MS/HS Players)/ – limited to 20 athletes
    • 6:00pm-9:00pm: HS Players w/ Mentorship Training (HS Players) – limited to 20 players
  • March Dates (8 sessions): 3/3, 3/5, 3/10, 3/12, 3/17, 3/19, 3/26, 3/31
  • April Dates (7 sessions): 4/2, 4/14, 4/16, 4/21, 4/23, 4/28, 4/30

Costs

  • One-time purchase of USAV Junior Training Membership valid through 8/31/2026 ($30)
  • 6pm-7:30pm session: $15, must register monthly
  • 7:30pm-9pm session: $15, must register monthly
  • 6pm-9pm session: $20, must register monthly (Yes! 3-hour sessions are less than $7/hr)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring to the training sessions?

For your first session:

  • Active USAV Training Membership, available for purchase using this link (membership valid through August 31, 2026).
  • USAV Medical Release Form available from this link (form valid through August 31, 2026).
  • Payment due on first session each month (Sessions in December are FREE!).

For all sessions, we encourage all players to:

  • Wear comfortable athletic clothing (t-shirt, shorts, sweatpants, and sweatshirt or jacket).
  • Wear non-marking athletic shoes (tennis, basketball or volleyball shoes are perfect fit).
  • Encourage to wear knee pads and elbow pads.
  • Bring non-spilling water bottle (water filling stations available at the facility).
Why do I need USAV Membership?

One of the biggest benefits of having USAV membership is to provide a safe environment for athletes to train and compete. All adults (18+) participating in sanctioned events are required to go through background checks and SafeSport training. All athletes are covered by secondary insurance in the case of an injury or accident during our sanctioned events. You can find more about benefits of USAV membership from this link.

Can I register and pay for individual sessions?

Yes, you can specify the dates you want to register for in the form and will be charged for only those sessions.

What type of payment methods do you accept?

We accept cash, check, or Venmo for all payments.

What if we can’t make it to a session I registered and paid for?

We will apply the amount towards future sessions.

What if I have siblings I want to register to the academy?

We offer a 10% sibling discount. Please mention you’re registering multiple players from a single household in the Comments section of the registration form.