Volleyball Training and Coaching

The Bethesda Volleyball Academy (MBVA) is designed to prepare athletes ages 6–14 with the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to succeed at club volleyball tryouts in Montgomery County, Maryland. Our program emphasizes technical development, game awareness, and strong athletic habits that align with expectations of local competitive clubs.

• Build a strong foundation in volleyball fundamentals
• Develop proper technique and movement patterns
• Improve overall athleticism, coordination, and confidence
• Teach game concepts and court awareness
• Prepare athletes for club volleyball tryouts and evaluations
   

Athletes will receive structured instruction in the following core areas:

• Passing: forearm technique, footwork, and ball control
• Setting: hand position, body alignment, and consistency
• Serving: underhand and overhand mechanics, accuracy, and confidence
• Hitting: approach footwork, arm swing mechanics, and timing
• Defense: ready position, movement, and basic digging technique
• Court Awareness: rotations, spacing, and basic offensive and defensive systems
   

• Warm-Up & Athletic Movement: Coordination, balance, agility, and injury prevention
• Skill Instruction & Drills: Repetition-based learning with clear technical feedback
• Game-Based Learning: Small-sided games to reinforce skills in real-play situations
• Evaluation & Feedback: Ongoing feedback to support improvement and readiness for tryouts
   

Our coaching philosophy centers on development first. We believe that mastering fundamentals at a young age is the key to long-term success in volleyball. Coaches provide positive, age-appropriate instruction while maintaining high standards for effort, focus, and sportsmanship.

We create an environment where athletes:

• Learn at their own pace
• Are encouraged to ask questions
• Build confidence through repetition and success
• Develop a strong work ethic and respect for teammates and coaches
   

• Beginners with little or no volleyball experience
• Athletes transitioning from recreational to competitive play
• Players seeking to strengthen fundamentals before club tryouts