Introducing the LAVA Blog

Introducing the LAVA Blog

Bill Volberding • June 1, 2025

🏐 Introducing the LAVA Volleyball Blog – Your New Favorite Read! 🌋

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our official LAVA Blog, where passion for volleyball meets purpose and heart. This space is dedicated to sharing our stories, celebrating our players, and offering insight into what drives us as coaches, athletes, and ohana.

You’ll find:

Behind-the-scenes looks into our training and tournaments
Coach reflections and guest posts
Player spotlights and success stories
Tips for college recruiting, scholarships, and athlete wellness
Community outreach updates from Ohana Outreach
...and plenty of lava-hot motivation 🔥

Whether you're a player, parent, coach, or fan, there's something here for everyone. This is more than just a game—it’s a lifestyle, and we’re excited to share it with you.

Got a story to tell or a lesson to share? We welcome multiple authors! Submit your ideas for review—we’re all about keeping things true to our mission and values.

Stay tuned. Stay inspired. And most of all—Live Aloha.

CONTACT

Phone: 443-254-0768

Email: ladyacesva@gmail.com

Contact

CLUB SEASON AT A GLANCE
Tryout Location: Benfield Sports Center, Millersville
Tryout Dates:
14U & Younger — October 25, 2026
15U & Older — November 1, 2026
Tryout Times: Announced in September
Tryout Fee: $50
Practices: Approximately 2 per week
Tournaments: 6–8, with a minimum of 6
Select Projected Dues: $2,100
Premier Projected Dues: $2,400–$2,800
Uniform Package: Approximately $300, separate from dues
Club dues also include LAVA Academy Days for additional skill development and ManaMinds mental performance programming.
TRYOUT INFORMATION
All tryouts will be held at Benfield Sports Center in Millersville.

Use the current Age Definition Chart to determine your player's eligible age
division.

Makeup Tryouts: Register first, then email livingalohava@gmail.com to request a makeup session.

What to Bring
• AAU Membership
• CHRVA Membership showing Eligible
• Birth Certificate
• SafeSport completion, if applicable
• Knee Pads
• Athletic Clothing and Shoes
• Water
• A Positive Attitude

Players who are 18 or will turn 18 during the club season must complete required SafeSport training before tryouts.

What We Evaluate
Volleyball ability is only part of our evaluation. We also consider effort, attitude, coachability, competitiveness, communication, response to feedback, positional needs, and overall team fit.

October 25
11U–13U: 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
14U: 2:00–5:00 PM
11U–14U Makeup: 6:00–8:00 PM

November 1
17U–18U: 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
15U–16U: 2:00–5:00 PM
15U–18U Makeup: 6:00–8:00 PM

Players planning to attend a makeup session should contact us ahead of time so we can plan coaching coverage accordingly.

📍 Benfield Sports Center
🌐 www.livingalohava.org
SELECT VS PREMIER
LAVA will offer Select and Premier team levels. Both are competitive club programs that include regular practices, tournaments, Academy Days, ManaMinds programming, and the same LAVA standards and expectations.

Team levels will be determined after tryouts based on the rosters formed, not predetermined by age group. An age division may have a Select Team, Premier Team, or both. Not all age groups will have both Select and Premier.
SELECT
Projected Dues: $2,100
• Approximately 2 practices per week
• 6–8 tournaments, minimum of 6
• Primarily local single-day tournaments
• Potential multi-day or travel tournament later in the season
• Academy Days and ManaMinds programming

PREMIER
Projected Dues: $2,400–$2,800
• Approximately 2 practices per week
• 6–8 tournaments, minimum of 6
• Approximately half single-day local events
• Approximately half multi-day events, which may be local or travel
• Opportunities for larger or higher-level events when appropriate
• Academy Days and ManaMinds programming

Most Select and Premier competition will take place within the Mid-Atlantic region.

All tournament schedules, locations, formats, and tournament counts are projections and are subject to tournament availability and acceptance.

Final team level, dues, and season expectations will be provided as part of the team offer.
EXPENSES DETAILS
WHAT CLUB DUES INCLUDE
• Coaching compensation and coaches' tournament lodging
• Practice facility rental
• Training equipment
• Tournament entry fees
• LAVA Academy Days
• ManaMinds mental performance programming
• Club administration
• College recruiting guidance and assistance

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Uniform Package: Approximately $300
Families are responsible for player and family travel expenses, including hotels, transportation, and meals. Some events may require Stay-to-Play hotel reservations.
Also not included:
• AAU Membership
• CHRVA Membership
• Scorekeeper / Referee Certification — approximately $10
• Nationals expenses, if applicable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NATIONALS

Nationals are not included in regular club dues.

If a team earns a qualifying bid or has an opportunity to attend a national championship, families will receive the projected costs and details before a decision is made to participate.

PLAYER CERTIFICATIONS

All players are required to complete applicable scorer and referee training so tournament work-team responsibilities can be shared throughout the season.

REFUND POLICY
Refunds are available only for injuries occurring during a sanctioned LAVA practice or tournament. Approved refunds are prorated and require written notice, physician documentation, and Club Director approval.

Uniform fees and fundraising proceeds are non-refundable.
FUNDRAISING
LAVA may hold club or team fundraising opportunities throughout the season to help support experiences and extras beyond regular club dues.

Fundraising may help cover:

• Media Day
• Tournament photography
• Additional training equipment
• Team bonding activities
• End-of-season activities
• Other player and team experience enhancements

Specific fundraising opportunities and how funds will be used will be communicated to families throughout the season.
QUESTIONS?
Email: livingalohava@gmail.com

Phone: 443-254-0768

Email: livingalohaveva@gmail.com

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NOTE: ALL PLAYERS PARTICIPATING IN LAVA PROGRAMS AND CAMPS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE AAU ATHLETE MEMBERSHIP

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