A Community to Develop, Train, and Create Champions
FAQ
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Who should I contact if I have questions
To learn more about how MVVC is organized, please visit the Leadership page.
MVVC Girls Club Director
Mike Rubin (all ages)
mikerubin@mvvclub.com
MVVC Girls Director (ages 15-18)
Will Yuen
will@mvvclub.com
MVVC Girls Youth League Director
MVVC Boys Club Director
Jonah Carson
jonahcarson@mvvclub.com
MVVC Boys Director (ages 15-18)
Ken Shibua
kenshibuya@mvvclub.com
MVVC Sand Club Director
Lake Merchen
lake@mvvclub.com
Girls and Boys Youth Program Coordinator
Mary Kate Wahl
mkwahl@mvvclub.com
Why should my child play club?
Team sports are vital to the development of a young person. Putting kids in a positive and competitive environment, where goals are discussed and achieved teaches skills that will help them in life. Club Volleyball emphasizes the values of teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, composure, self-discipline, and self-motivation.
What is the time commitment for the Boys Power League Program?
The Boys Power League teams are committed for the year which includes the Fall and Summer sessions. The Fall session begins with tryouts in August, runs through early January, and includes a Boys Power League (located throughout Northern California) and several multi-day national-level tournaments (including at least two travel tournaments). The Summer session begins in mid-May, runs through early July, and includes at least two multi-day national-level events (including Los Angeles and Orlando). All MVVC boys' teams attend all tournaments. For more information, please consult the boys' information page at: https://www.mvvclub.com/boys/boys-club-info
What is the time commitment for the Girls Power League Program?
Tryout for our Girls 15s and Older teams occur in early August and Girls 14s and under occur in late-October. The Girls Power season officially begins in November and runs until May or July depending upon Qualification. Please see the Girls Info page for tournament and practice information.
Is playing time guaranteed for all players?
This is dependent upon the program. MVVC coaches, for both boys and girls, Power, are encouraged to balance playing time with player development and creating a competitive team. Players will have opportunities in practice and competition to develop and display their skills. Playing time in tournaments is not guaranteed to be equal. The focus of the Youth program is to develop the skills of all players.
What if I miss a practice or tournament?
Our programs are designed to be as competitive as possible and we ask that if you would like to participate that you make volleyball a priority. You are a member of a team and it is important that every team member gives 100% on the practice court and at the tournaments. A team will do its best when all of its members are committed. With this in mind, we realize missing a practice for other activities or other sports might occur. It is important that players and parents communicate this to our coaches and directors, so we can prepare the team to play its best even when a member is missing. Please allow sufficient notice if you are going to miss a practice or a tournament.
Where do the teams practice?
MVVC has a long-standing partnership with Trinity Church in Sunnyvale which allows us our own 4-court dedicated practice facility.
Practice Location:
Gateway Neighborhood Center
(Gym located on the back right of Trinity Church)
477 N. Mathilda Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
What does it mean for MVVC to have a home facility?
1) With about 16,000 sq ft of practice space, 4 courts, and a weight area, MVVC has coupled high level coaching with the best gym in Northern California
2) During practice times, players from all teams perform position specific, skill based drills under the leadership of our highly qualified directors and coaches. This unique training opportunity not only means that all position players are learning the same verbal queues, but also provides valuable coach training for our entire staff.
3) Players not only receive high level volleyball coaching, but also resistance and weight training before or after practice. Athletes will receive instruction on proper lifting techniques that are designed to increase speed, power, and vertical leap.
4) With a dedicated facility, players train with a variety of different people and experience a greater sense of community.
5) MVVC is working with the tournament providers to host boys and girls tournaments. This means potentially less travel and greater convenience for everyone.