CINCINNATI VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY
"Building Champions for Life, One Serve at a Time"
Most clubs develop players. CVA develops people who happen to be exceptional players.
15+ years. Thousands of athletes. One mission: volleyball should build people, not break them.
PACE CERTIFIED
Verified Performance Program
CVA is one of the first PACE Certified clubs in the country — meaning athlete development here is backed by performance science, not just tradition.
LEARN ABOUT PACE15+
Years in Mason, OH
9U–18U
Age Groups Served
PACE
Certified Program
Tri-State
Premier Club
THE CVA DIFFERENCE
VOLLEYBALL SHOULD BUILD PEOPLE. NOT BREAK THEM.
Here's what most club volleyball looks like: athletes who are burned out by 16, families who feel like a transaction, and coaches who measure success only in tournament wins. The sport that was supposed to build your kid ends up grinding them down.
CVA was built as the answer to that. We're bringing back what volleyball clubs were meant to be — a place where young athletes develop world-class skills, unshakeable character, and a genuine love for the game. Where excellence and joy work together, because that combination is exactly what produces championship performance.
When your athlete leaves CVA, they don't just leave with a better serve. They leave with the mindset, the character, and the confidence to handle whatever life puts in front of them.
Character-First Coaching
Every practice builds the person, not just the player.
Family Culture
Parents are partners. Alumni stay connected for life.
Long-Term Development
We train smart. No burnout. No shortcuts. Real growth.
THE SYSTEM BEHIND THE RESULTS
THE S.E.R.V.E. VALUES
Think about the serve. It's the one skill in volleyball completely in your control. It sets the tone. It requires precision, power, and mental toughness. You serve alone — but you serve for your team. That's the philosophy that runs through everything we do at CVA.
STEWARDSHIP
We guard what you entrust to us.
Your athlete is not a roster number. They're a person with dreams, potential, and a future that extends far beyond volleyball. We protect that. Every coaching decision, every drill, every conversation is made with your family's trust in mind — and your athlete's long-term growth as the north star.
EXCELLENCE
Character first. Championship second.
Here's the competitive truth most clubs won't tell you: champions are built through character, not just repetition. Our athletes perform at elite levels precisely because they're free from fear. When your teammates genuinely want you to succeed, you play better. It's that simple — and it's that powerful.
RELATIONSHIPS
Teammates aren't competition. They're your support system.
Volleyball brings you here. Relationships keep you here. At CVA, coaches care about who you are, not just how you play. Parents aren't just writing checks — they're partners in this journey. Our alumni stay connected for life because CVA relationships outlast the sport.
VALUES
Integrity. Respect. Perseverance. Not words on a wall.
These are how we operate — every practice, every game, every interaction. The values you build through volleyball will guide you through college, career, and life. We're not just developing athletes. We're developing leaders for your school, your community, and your future.
EMPOWERMENT
Confident athletes win more. Period.
When your worth isn't tied to the scoreboard, you play fearlessly in championship moments. That's not psychology — that's proven performance. You'll graduate CVA with rock-solid self-worth, communication skills, mental toughness, and a college recruiter who gets a character reference alongside your athletic stats.
"The serve is the only skill in volleyball that is completely in your control. Character is the same way — it's completely in your control. At CVA, we master both."
— CVA COACHING STAFF
EVERYTHING CVA OFFERS
PROGRAMS BUILT FOR EVERY ATHLETE
Whether your athlete is just starting out or competing at the highest level, CVA has a pathway designed for exactly where they are — and built to take them further than they thought possible.
Club Teams
Compete at the highest level.
Competitive club teams for girls 9U–18U. Elite coaching, tournament play, and a culture built on character — not just wins.
Tryouts 2026–27
Your spot won't wait.
14U–18U: July 10–12, 2026 · 10U–13U: Oct 16–25, 2026 · Mason, OH. Pre-registration required. Spots are limited.
Clinics & Camps
Sharpen every skill.
Expert-led skill-specific training events in Mason, Ohio. Perfect your technique, build strength, and gain a competitive edge — on your schedule.
Weekly All Skills Training
Train like a champion, every week.
Monday–Thursday open training sessions. Consistent reps, elite coaching, and the kind of environment that builds habits that win.
Developmental Academy
Build the foundation that lasts.
The Cincinnati Volleyball Developmental Academy is where future champions begin. Fundamentals, confidence, and character — built right from the start.
Libero Academy
Master the art of defense.
Specialized training for liberos and defensive specialists. The Cincinnati Volleyball Libero Academy develops the mental and physical tools to dominate the back row.
Recruiting Support
Your future, fully supported.
College placement guidance that goes beyond highlight reels. Recruiters get your athletic stats and a character reference — because who you are matters as much as what you can do.
IMAGINE THIS
YOUR ATHLETE. ONE YEAR FROM NOW.
Playing with confidence — not because they're the best on the court, but because they know exactly who they are off it.
Handling a bad call, a tough loss, or a high-pressure championship moment with the kind of composure that coaches and college recruiters notice immediately.
Part of a team where teammates genuinely want each other to succeed — because that's the culture we build, every single day.
Receiving a college recruiting inquiry that includes a character reference from their CVA coaches — because who they are matters as much as what they can do.
Looking back at their time at CVA not just as the place they got better at volleyball, but as the place that shaped who they became.
That's not a promise. That's what happens when excellence and joy work together. And it starts with one step.
REGISTER FOR TRYOUTSTRYOUTS 2026–27
SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW
Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited. Arrive 20 minutes early to check in and pick up your tryout t-shirt. Come experience the CVA difference and unleash your strength within.
14U – 18U
July 10–12, 2026
Fill out Player Inquiry Form after registering
10U – 13U
Oct 16–25, 2026
Specific times TBA — register early
Not ready to commit? Come to the Open House first.
Summer Open House: July 7 & July 10, 5pm–8pm · Meet the coaches, see the facility, experience the CVA culture. No obligation.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
READY TO START?
THE CHAMPION IS ALREADY INSIDE YOUR ATHLETE.
We help them find it. Reach out, register for tryouts, or come to the Open House. The first step is yours.