VolleyLab

Bluejay VolleyLab is a skill-development training program built for athletes who want to train competitively, build confidence, and improve volleyball IQ. Labs are intentionally designed to provide high-rep, skill-focused training in a structured, supportive environment.

VolleyLab runs from 1:00–4:00 PM on select posted Sundays, with individual lab hour descriptions outlined below on this page. Each Lab Hour bridges the gap between team practices and game performance — helping athletes translate reps into results.

Ages 10+

• If you have an athlete under age 10 who is interested in training, please reach out to Coach Rian - VolleyCollective@gmail.com

VolleyLab is for ALL players from AG & beyond!

Who would BVL benefit most?

• Competitive athletes
• Players looking to train with purpose
• Athletes focused on skill development and confidence-building

$40 per Lab

Payment Options

• Venmo: @RiRobinsonVB
• CashApp: $AGVBluejays
• Cash: Accepted at check-in

1:00–2:00pm

AGES 10-13

This Lab is designed specifically for younger athletes to build strong fundamentals and confidence in a fast-paced, encouraging environment.

Focus areas include:

• Foundational skill technique
• Ball control & movement patterns
• Confidence with game-like reps
• Communication and court awareness

💡 This hour sets the foundation for long-term development and prepares athletes for higher-level training.

2:00–3:00pm

AGES 13+

Best for:

• Liberos
• Defensive Specialists (DSs)
• Pin hitters
• Setters

Why this matters:

• Serving is the only fully controllable skill in volleyball
• Serve receive is the foundation of every offense
• OOS balls don’t belong to one position—every player must be ready for second contact

Focus areas include:

• Consistent, aggressive serving
• Serve-receive footwork & platform control
• Reading servers and ball flight
• Setting technique & decision-making in OOS situations
• Communication & volleyball IQ
• Competitive, high-rep drills

💡 This lab builds consistency, confidence, and composure under pressure.

3:00–4:00pm

AGES 13+

Best for:

• Pin hitters
• Middles
• Setters
• Liberos
• Defensive Specialists

Why this matters:

• Teams attack Zone 1 to take setters out—setters must defend confidently
• Every athlete should be able to put a competitive attack over the net
• Free balls should be an emergency move, not the default

Focus areas include:

• Attacking mechanics & shot selection
• Defensive positioning, reading, and effort
• Transition from defense to offense
• Game-like, competitive rallies
• Confidence scoring and extending rallies

💡 This lab builds point-scoring ability and rally-extending defense.

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