SoFi Tournament June 2024

The SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, transformed into a vibrant arena for the SoFi Volleyball Tournament. With seven courts set up right on the field, the stadium buzzed with energy as young athletes from across Southern California showcased their skills.

Jayden Whitmarsh and Devon Newberry, both UCLA Women’s Beach National Champions and current AVP players, were in attendance to encourage the kids, sign autographs and to take photos with each team.

The event not only provided a platform for competition but also a unique experience, playing in a professional stadium, igniting dreams and aspirations for USYVL Advanced Juniors.


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Manhattan 6-Man Juniors

The “Volley Guard” Juniors took part in the 10th Annual Jr 6-Man on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Manhattan Beach, CA. Consistent with Charlie Saikley’s original vision, the beach tournament encourages young athletes to engage in the sport. The day’s highlight was the opportunity to meet and take photographs with Olympian Reid Priddy.

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Making the Team

Players in the Instructional Leagues, focus is on learning the fundamentals of volleyball and learning how to play the game.

As the players move on from the Instructional Leagues to Advanced Juniors, the focus remains the same, except in an indoor setting.

The fundamentals of volleyball are always at the core of becoming a great volleyball player, it is perfecting the skills correctly that becomes the focus.

Being able to do each skill correctly in a game situation is what is helping our players make their boys and girls high school teams.

So, stick with it, work on your fundamentals this Spring season.

For a list of Advanced Juniors locations, click here: https://www.usyvl.org/locations/california-advanced-juniors/


Abby, Blake & Leo Teaching Blocking to the Next Generation of Volleyball Players!

If you are in High School and would love to share your love for volleyball with the younger generation, Get Involved.

By volunteering to Coach or Assistant Coach a USYVL Team, you can share your knowledge and passion for the sport.

You also have the opportunity to earn community service hours, which go toward your high school volunteer hours requirements.

Teaching volleyball also makes you a better volleyball player, it sharpens your skills!

Check out Abby, Blake and Leo working with the younger generation.