Los Angeles Volleyball Academy
About
Southern California's Premier Junior Volleyball Club
LAVA is one of the largest youth volleyball organizations in Southern California, fielding over 100 teams annually across multiple locations from West LA to Santa Barbara. Founded in 2010, the academy develops players from elementary school through college recruitment.
Programs
Comprehensive tracks for girls and boys ages 8–18:
- Youth Lite (grades 3–5) — introduction to volleyball fundamentals
- Juniors (grades 6–8) — intermediate development and competition
- Club Travel Teams (grades 9–12) — national and regional tournament play
- SMBC Boys Program — competitive teams and Young Squires training
- Beach Division — year-round outdoor training led by former Olympian Casey Patterson
What's Included
- Multiple training locations across greater LA
- Both indoor and beach volleyball programs
- Olympic-pedigree coaching staff
- College recruiting support for competitive athletes
Experience
LAVA offers unmatched scale and coaching depth in the LA market. With over 100 teams and facilities spanning the metro, families can find age-appropriate programs nearby while benefiting from a club system that develops players from first touch through college recruiting.