Aspire Volleyball Club

As we approach the start of the 2020 Club Season, there is still a lot of unanswered questions. The one thing we do know for sure, is that Aspire is open and ready for business. We have been running open gyms all summer with great success and ZERO transmitions of Covid-19. 

Please click the link below for an informational flyer in regards to the upcoming season. 

Tryouts dates are still TBD, as are tournament dates and out of state travel. Check back often for updates. 

In order to comply with the City of Tempe Mandatory Facemask proclamation, please read below:

• Aspire will follow the mandatory facemask policy until further notice.
• All persons entering Aspire will need to be wearing a facemask - this includes Coaches, Staff, Parents and Players
• Once engaging in practice or competition ON THE COURT, players can decide whether they want to keep a facemask on or remove it.  If they remove their facemask, they must put it back on before leaving their court.  If they are in a tournament as the ref team, they must wear their facemask.
• Coaches will be expected to wear a facemask during practice and matches.

We are excited to announce our training schedule for the remainder of the summer. Please read carefully all of the information here. 

Ages: 16-18

Monday and Thursday nights from 7-9 pm starting Monday June 8 and running weekly until August 13. (subject to change - always refer to website or social media accounts)

Ages: 14-15 

Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7-9 pm starting Tuesday June 9 and running weekly until August 12. (subject to change - always refer to website or social media accounts)

Cost: $5 unless you are currently on the 18 Thor, 17 Iron Man, 16 Spider-Man or 14 Groot roster. Members of those teams are free for the month of June because they have previously paid for summer training.

Who can come? We are currently adhering to strict Social distancing and safety protocols at Aspire, but each night we have four courts available to play. Anyone interested in playing some volleyball is welcome as long as they have a waiver! That includes all Aspire athletes, player from other clubs and Aspire alumni. If we get too crowded we may be forced to close the doors, so first come first serve!

There are strict policies in place currently at Aspire in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please read carefully the following policies and be prepared when you enter the gym.

1. On the Aspire home page, you will find a link for a waiver form. You must bring that signed by a parent the first time entering our gym this summer.

2. On the home page, you will also see a link to the procedures we have put in place to keep athletes safe. Read those, and familiarize yourself with the plan. Here are some important highlights.

• Staggered arrival times: 18s - 6:50 pm. 17s - 6:55 pm.             16s - 7:00 pm.    15s - 6:50 pm. 14s 7:00 pm
• No bags allow in the gym. Come prepared to play with shoes and knee pads already on.
• Water fountains are turned off, so you MUST bring your own water bottles. 

3. Your temperature will be taken at the door, if it is high, you will be asked to wait until it has lowered or you will be asked to go home. Please be prepared to follow all of these strict guidelines. And parents are not allowed in the gym at this time.

See you at ASPIRE soon!!!

Aspire National Teams -- 15U, 16U, 17U and 18U levels

• These are our top-level teams. They compete at the highest level in the country. 
• Attract attention from college coaches
• Travel includes: SCVA Junior Boys Invitational, Boys Winter Volleyball Championship (Chicago), SCVA Boys West Coast Classic and Boys Junior National Championships
• Season Fees for these teams are TBD. This includes uniform and equipment costs, coaches expenses, court time, and travel expenses (Travel expenses include tournament entry fee, coaches expenses and extra court time. Player travel, including hotel rooms, is not included) Payments can be broken in to 6 total payments, more details at tryouts.

Aspire 14 National

• This is our top 14s team. They compete at the highest level in their age group in the country
• Introductory level to the club volleyball experience
• Travel includes: SCVA Junior Boys Invitational, SCVA West Coast Classic and Boys Junior National Championships
• Season Fees for these teams are TBD. This includes uniform and equipment costs, coaches expenses, court time, and travel expenses. (Travel expenses include tournament entry fee, coaches expenses and extra court time. Player travel, including hotel rooms, is not included) Payments can be broken in to 6 total payments, more details at tryouts.

Aspire Regional Travel Teams -- 15U, 16U, 17U and 18U levels

• These teams compete at a very high level within the state of Arizona
• Travel includes SCVA Junior Boys Invitational, with an option to travel to nationals in the summer
• Season Fees for these teams are TBD. This includes uniform and equipment costs, coaches expenses, court time, and travel expenses. (Travel expenses include tournament entry fee, coaches expenses and extra court time. Player travel, including hotel rooms, is not included) Payments can be broken in to 6 total payments, more details at tryouts.

Aspire Regional Teams (non-travel) -- 13U - 18U levels

• These teams are for players not interested in traveling. They still compete at the highest level in Arizona within their age group.
• Season Fees for these teams are TBD. This includes uniform and equipment costs, coaches expenses, and court time. (can be broken into 6 total payments, more details at tryouts)

All Players MUST BE REGISTERED with USA Volleyball prior to participation in any Aspire USAV sanctioned practice - this includes Open Gyms, Team Selections, and practices.  Because we are at the end of the 2018 season and the start of the 2019 season, there are some special considerations in regards to USAV Membership.

RETURNING PLAYERS:  Any player that participated in club volleyball during the 2018-19 season or during the summer competition is considered current and may participate under their current 2018 membership.  We cannot renew membership until September 1, 2019.

NEW CLUB PLAYERS:  Any player that did not participate in club volleyball during the 2018-19 season will need to apply for a USAV membership with the Arizona Region - use the Summer Fee ($15) for the partial membership.

ALL PLAYERS (AFTER TEAM SELECTIONS):  The new club season (2019) begins September 1, 2019 - this is when players can apply for a new 2019 USAV membership ($55).  Once Team Selections have concluded and players commit to Aspire, all players must renew/apply before September 10, 2019.

Congrats to the five Aspire teams that competed at the SCVA Bid Qualifier Tournament in Anaheim. Here are the results!!!

Aspire 18 Black -- 13th Open Division

Aspire 17 Black -- 3rd USA Division (earned a USA bid to Nationals in July)

Aspire 16 Black -- 9th USA Division 

Aspire 15 Black -- 13th Open Division

Aspire 14 Black -- 13th Open Division

Way to go fellas!!! Keep up the great work.

At 2018 Boys Junior National Championships in Phoenix, AZ we sent 7 teams! 

• Aspire 17 Black - Open
• Aspire 17 Silver - Club
• Aspire 16 Black - USA
• Aspire 16 Silver - Club
• Aspire 15 Black - Club
• Aspire 14 Black - Club
• Aspire 12 Black - Club

This year all of our "Black" teams will go to 2 qualifiers (California, Chicago) as well as go Boys Nationals which will be held in Dallas, TX. 

Our coaching staff will be listed HERE

Our coaching staff is the best in the region. We have state championship coaches, many coach of the year winners, high school varsity coaches, as well as coaching involvement in the USA pipeline.   

Visit our TRYOUT PAGE for info on this year's tryouts! 

Any questions? Email aspireboysvb@gmail.com