Vision Volleyball Club

What Vision Volleyball Club does

Vision Volleyball Club is a girls youth volleyball club founded in 1997 by Joe Ripp in San Jose, California, training approximately 250+ athletes across grade levels from 2nd through 12th. The organization operates 20 travel teams (11U–18U) for the 2026 season that compete in NCVA Power League and USAV Junior National qualifiers; in 2025, 15 Vision teams qualified for Junior Nationals — the most of any California club. It is a private, family-operated business: Joe Ripp serves as Club Director alongside co-director Shawn Palmer, with College Recruiting Coordinator Oscar Crespo (former San Jose State head coach) managing the college placement pipeline. The club is nationally ranked and #1 in Northern California, with historical highlights including a 2005 USAV 17 Open silver and a 2007 18 Club bronze.

The product portfolio spans a full development pipeline: travel/competitive teams, seasonal camps (summer, spring break, holiday, February), skill-specific clinics, private lessons ($170/hour), court rentals ($70/hour/court), and a beach volleyball program. Sub-brands include Vision South (serving Gilroy, Hollister, Salinas, and Monterey since 2025) and Vision Beach. Revenue is generated through club dues, camp and clinic fees, private lessons, court rentals, and beach session packs, with pricing ranging from $50 per clinic session to $875 for a 7-week fall league, and multi-day camps priced between $125 and $450. Distribution is direct via the club's website using the SportsEngine registration platform, supported by in-person tryouts and seasonal event marketing. Marketing relies heavily on community word-of-mouth, the established alumni network, and the annual College Coaches Camp that draws 20+ Division I programs plus a parallel High Academic College Camp.

The underlying technology stack is minimal — a standard website plus the SportsEngine registration platform — with no proprietary software, mobile app, or AI/ML components disclosed. The organization's competitive position rests on its 25+ year operating history, the trademarked "Vision Volleyball Club™" brand, a coaching staff with deep collegiate credentials (including former head coaches at San Jose State, Santa Clara, Nevada, and Cal Berkeley), and an extensive college recruiting ecosystem that includes a dedicated recruiting coordinator and documented alumni placements at Stanford, UCLA, USC, Cal, Notre Dame, and Duke, among others. Facility footprint spans four sites: the primary training facility at 1742 Stone Avenue (San Jose), Archbishop Mitty HS (San Jose), West Valley College beach courts (Saratoga), and Vision South sites in Hollister.

Name

Vision Volleyball Club

Legal name

Vision Volleyball Club

Website

https://visionvolleyball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vision Volleyball Club is a privately held girls youth volleyball club founded in 1997 in San Jose, CA, training 250+ athletes (grades 2–12) through 20 travel teams, seasonal camps, beach programs, and private lessons. It is nationally ranked and #1 in Northern California, with a strong college recruiting pipeline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Training

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Youth volleyball training
• Club volleyball programs
• Volleyball coaching services
• Beach volleyball training
• College volleyball recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Gatos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Youth Camps and Clinics: The club generates revenue through structured volleyball camps and clinics for various age groups and skill levels, including summer camps, spring break camps, holiday camps, and skill-specific sessions (hitting, passing, serving, defensive clinics).
2. Private Lessons and Small Group Training: Individual and small group coaching sessions at $170 per hour split between participants, covering all skill levels and age groups with various specialized coaches.
3. Court Rental: Facility rental at $70 per hour per court, with optional equipment rentals (balls $15/hr, setter targets $15/hr).
4. Club Dues: Annual club dues for travel team participation cover coaching salaries, gym rental, uniforms, NCVA registration, Power League tournament fees, general operations, recruiting support, and equipment. Travel fees are additional.
5. Beach Volleyball Programs: Beach volleyball training programs with competitive groups, training groups, and minis programs. Pricing varies by session pack (3-12 sessions).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vision Volleyball Club provides year-round volleyball training and competitive team programs for girls in grades 2 through 12, including travel/power league teams competing in NCVA and USAV tournaments, summer and seasonal camps, skill-specific clinics, beach volleyball programs, private and small-group lessons, court rentals, and dedicated college recruiting coordination. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, the club operates a regional division (Vision South) serving the southern Bay Area.

Product overview

Vision Volleyball Club is a girls volleyball club established in 1997 offering a comprehensive suite of programs. The core offerings include Travel/Power League Teams (11U-18U) competing in NCVA and USAV tournaments, various camps (Summer, Spring Break, February, Holiday, College Coaches Camps), and developmental programs (Futures for 4th-6th grade, Minis for 2nd-3rd grade). The club also operates a Beach Volleyball Program with competitive and training tracks, has a regional division called Vision South serving the southern Bay Area, and offers add-on services including private lessons and court rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Travel/Power League Teams Competitive travel volleyball teams for girls from 11-and-under through 18-and-under. Teams compete in NCVA Power League and USA qualifier tournaments with the goal of qualifying for USA Junior National Championships.
• Summer Camps Summer volleyball camps for girls of all ages and skill levels (beginner through elite), focusing on fundamentals, ball control, and advanced training including specialized positional camps.
• Minis Program Foundational volleyball program for girls in 2nd-3rd grade with little or no experience, introducing fundamentals through drills, games, and coordination development.
• Futures Program Volleyball development program for girls in 4th-6th grade at beginner to intermediate level, focusing on fundamentals in a positive and fun environment.
• College Coaches Camp Camp offering players training and feedback directly from current college coaches, with Q&A panels about the recruiting process. Includes High Academic College Camps for students aspiring to schools with high academic standards.
• Fall Youth League Seven-week fall league program for 4th-8th grade girls focused on fundamental skill development in passing, serving, defense, attacking, and setting.
• Vision Beach Program Beach volleyball programs including Competitive Group (6-12th grade, tryout required), Training Group (6-12th grade, all levels), Minis Beach (4th-5th grade), and Winter Training Series.
• Vision South

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 teams qualified for Junior National Championships in 2025 - the most in California
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College Programs (Boise State, Cal, Cal Poly SLO, Colorado, Duke, etc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2026Vision hosts an annual College Coaches Camp where current college coaches from programs including Boise State, Cal, Cal Poly SLO, Colorado, Duke, Elon, Fresno State, Long Beach State, Nevada, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oregon, Santa Clara, UC Davis, UC San Diego, USD, Washington, and many others attend to train and evaluate players. This provides direct recruiting exposure for Vision athletes.
• High Academic College Programs (MIT, NYU, Claremont Mudd Scripps, etc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Vision hosts dedicated High Academic College Coaches Camps featuring academically selective institutions including Bates, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Colorado College, Hamilton College, Middlebury, MIT, NYU, UC Santa Cruz, Smith College, Trinity College, U. of Chicago, Wesleyan. These programs provide recruiting opportunities for Vision athletes pursuing academic excellence.
• NCVA (Northern California Volleyball Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVision participates in NCVA Power League and regional championships. NCVA sanctions and organizes the tournaments and league play that Vision teams compete in.
• USA VolleyballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVision teams compete in USAV Junior National Championships and operate under USAV guidelines. The club's teams qualify for and participate in national-level competitions organized by USA Volleyball.
• Archbishop Mitty High SchoolminorOthersArchbishop Mitty High School provides facility space for Vision's College Coaches Camp. Located at 5000 Mitty Way, San Jose, CA 95129.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dallas Premier Volleyball Club: Top-tier Texas-based girls club that consistently qualifies multiple teams for USAV Junior Nationals and matches Vision's college placement outcomes. Operates a near-identical model of elite travel teams, camps, and recruiting support.
• A5 Volleyball Club: National powerhouse girls club in Georgia with a deep travel-team structure and Junior National pedigree. Comparable to Vision in scale, college-placement reputation, and coach-driven brand differentiation, but in the southeastern recruiting market.
• Tova Volleyball Club: Bay Area-based girls club volleyball program competing in NCVA Power League and USAV Junior National qualifiers. Direct competitor within the same regional talent pool, mirroring Vision's travel-team/camp model across ages 11-18.
• Academy Volleyball Club (AVC): Large Southern California girls club with national rankings and a broad travel-team structure. Direct parallel competitor at the multi-region California scale and at Junior National Championships.
• Coast Volleyball Club: Southern California girls club volleyball program consistently sending multiple teams to USAV Junior Nationals. Operates the same age-tiered travel-team + camp + clinic model and competes with Vision for elite-tier recruiting outcomes.
• WAVE Volleyball Club: One of the largest and most decorated girls club volleyball organizations in California, fielding multiple national-level teams each season. Competes against Vision at USAV Junior Nationals and for the same California coaching talent.
• City Beach Volleyball Club: Long-standing Northern California girls club volleyball organization fielding multiple age-group travel teams in NCVA and USAV competition. Competes directly with Vision for talent in the Bay Area and shares the same NCVA Power League and Junior Nationals pipeline.
• Bay to Bay Volleyball Academy: Northern California girls volleyball club running travel teams in NCVA and producing Junior National qualifiers. Competes head-to-head with Vision for the same San Jose / South Bay athlete pool.

Broad incumbents

• USA Volleyball (USAV): National governing body for the sport of volleyball in the United States. Sets the rules, pathways, and Junior National qualification framework that defines the competitive environment Vision operates within, but does not directly compete as a club.

Regional players

• Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA): Regional governing body that sanctions the Power League, regional championships, and tournament infrastructure in which Vision's teams compete. Indirect counterpart — not a direct competitor, but the league ecosystem Vision depends on for competitive play.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/visionvbc
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vision-volleyball-club

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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