Ozark Juniors Volleyball

Name

Ozark Juniors Volleyball

Legal name

Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club

Website

https://ozarkjuniors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Volleyball Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Youth volleyball club
• Competitive travel teams
• Volleyball training programs
• Volleyball camps
• Volleyball tournaments

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Dues and Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from competitive team dues ranging from $1,800 to $5,200 per season depending on team level (Local to Premier). Fees are paid via deposit upon acceptance plus monthly payment plans starting December. Tryout fees of $55 and USAV/AAU membership fees are additional charged items.
2. Summer Camps: Revenue generated from All Skills Summer Camps priced at $200 per participant for the 4-day camp session.
3. Private Lessons: Individual and small group instruction sessions priced at $50-$80/hour for private lessons, $25+ per player for group sessions, and $125 per team for team sessions.
4. Youth League Fees: Youth volleyball league participation fees of $105 (2nd-3rd grade) and $155 (4th-7th grade) per player for the 6-week season.
5. Tournament Entry Fees: Tournament revenue from external teams participating in Ozark-hosted tournaments including Ozark Challenge ($375-$450 per team), Natalie Jones Memorial ($375 per team), and other regional events.
6. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from companies including Everett INFINITI (National Champion sponsor), Godwin Retail Group, Bay Cities, Milo's Tea, and numerous local businesses providing financial support in exchange for branding visibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides competitive and instructional volleyball programs for male and female athletes ages 5–18 in Northwest Arkansas. Its core offering is a tiered competitive travel team program (six levels from Local to Premier) paired with boys teams, instructional volleyball school, private lessons, summer camps, youth league, and four signature annual tournaments (Ozark Challenge, Natalie Jones Memorial, Ozark Invitational, Ozark Champions Cup). All programs are delivered primarily through a dedicated 40,000 sq ft facility with 7 volleyball courts.

Product overview

Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive volleyball development ecosystem serving male and female athletes ages 5-18 in Northwest Arkansas. The club operates through two main divisions: competitive travel teams at six skill levels (Local, Regional, Regional Plus, National, Elite, Premier) plus boys teams, and instructional programs including youth league, volleyball school, camps (All Skills, College Coaches, Summer Elite Training), and private lessons. The club hosts four major tournaments annually (Ozark Challenge, Natalie Jones Memorial, Ozark Invitational, Ozark Champions Cup) and operates the 40,000 sq ft AAO P. Whitaker Sports Center facility. A loyalty program (Legacy Credit) rewards long-term athletes with free final-season dues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Competitive Travel Teams (Local, Regional, Regional Plus, National, Elite, Premier) Year-round club volleyball teams at six competitive levels from Local (introductory) to Premier (highest), serving female athletes ages 7–18. Teams practice 2–3 times per week at the AAO facility and compete in 5–11 tournaments per season, with higher levels attending USA Volleyball or AAU National Championships. Seasonal dues range from $1,800 (Local) to $5,200 (Premier) and include uniforms, coaching, tournament entry, and practices.
• Boys Volleyball Teams Competitive boys volleyball teams for ages 12–18, including Boys 12, Boys 14, Boys 18-1, and Boys 18-2. Boys teams compete in 5 tournaments per season from October through February with 2 weekly practices; season dues are $1,700.
• Youth Volleyball League Coed 6-week league for boys and girls in 2nd–7th grade running September 12 through October 21, 2026, including Saturday skills training and weekly matches with 6 matches guaranteed per team. Costs $105 per player for 2nd–3rd grade and $155 per player for 4th–7th grade.
• Ozark Volleyball School Group instructional program for players ages 6–14 covering all volleyball fundamentals (forearm passing, setting, serving, blocking, attacking, defense). Players are grouped by skill level; listed under 'Ozark Fall Programs' on the website homepage.
• All Skills Summer Camps Three- or four-day instructional camps for players in Kindergarten through 8th grade held in July and August. Curriculum covers fundamentals of forearm passing, serving, setting, blocking, attacking, and defense; cost is $200 per 4-day session.
• College Coaches Camp Volleyball camp directed by college coaches for athletes in grades 9–12 offering elite-level training and recruiting insights; held at AAO Fayetteville with morning and afternoon sessions.
• Summer Elite Training Four-week high-level skill training program with classes in Setting, Attacking, and First Contact (Passing, Defense, Serving). Cost is $25 per class session.
• Private Lessons One-on-one or small group volleyball instruction with multiple Ozark coaches. Private lessons range $50–$80/hour, group lessons start at $25 per player, and team lessons are $125 per team for 1.5 hours. Venmo is used for payment with a 2% + $0.10 transaction fee.
• Ozark Challenge Tournament Annual tournament hosted by Ozark Juniors with pool and bracket play, 4–5 matches guaranteed per age division, ages 10U–18U. Entry fee ranges from $375–$450 per team; sponsored by Experience Fayetteville, Explore Springdale, and Destination Rogers tourism bureaus.
• Natalie Jones Memorial Tournament Annual memorial tournament honoring Natalie Jones, a former Ozark player who passed away from leukemia in 2006. Open to ages 10U–18U; entry fee is $375 per team.
• Ozark Invitational Annual tournament held in April for ages 10U–18U; includes a College Exposure Camp on April 17 for middle and high school athletes to train with D2, D3, JUCO, and NAIA coaches. 8–10 sets guaranteed per team.
• Ozark Champions Cup Invitation-only pre-national event for ages 12U–18U; limited to teams qualified for USA Volleyball Nationals or planning to compete at AAU Volleyball Nationals.
• Ozark Juniors Legacy Credit Loyalty reward program for athletes who compete with Ozark Juniors for five or more consecutive seasons finishing with their U-17 year; recipients receive club dues coverage for their U-18 season.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56 documented college volleyball commitments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers56 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Godwin Retail GroupminorOthersPlatinum sponsor supporting programming expansion and athlete development. Works with disruptive brands seeking strategic guidance.
• Bay CitiesminorOthersPlatinum sponsor - packaging and displays company serving major global brands with manufacturing, sales, and logistics expertise.
• Milo's Tea CompanyminorOthersPlatinum sponsor providing beverages for events. Milo\'s is known for simple-ingredient, homemade-taste beverages.
• HuttonminorOthersCorporate sponsor - home building and construction company based in Northwest Arkansas.
• Walk-On'sminorOthersCorporate sponsor - sports bar and restaurant chain with Louisiana roots.
• Walmart Spark GoodminorOthersCorporate sponsor - Walmart\'s charitable giving program supporting local communities.
• Sugarbear Express RentalminorOthersCorporate sponsor - party and event rental company.
• Storms OrthominorOthersCorporate sponsor - orthopedic healthcare provider.
• Boston Mountain RoofingminorOthersCorporate sponsor - roofing company serving Northwest Arkansas region.
• Ozarks ElectricminorOthersCorporate sponsor - electric utility cooperative serving the Ozarks region.
• BC PoolsminorOthersCorporate sponsor - pool construction and service company.
• Garver Civil EngineeringminorOthersCorporate sponsor - civil engineering firm providing infrastructure expertise.
• Milestone ConstructionminorOthersSeason sponsor for 2025-2026 - commercial construction company.
• GB Group (Build with GB)minorOthersCorporate sponsor - custom housing and real estate development.
• Brami PastaminorOthersCorporate sponsor - specialty pasta company.
• Best Option Restaurant GroupminorOthersCorporate sponsor - restaurant group.
• VerdantminorOthersCorporate sponsor - company logo visible in footer.
• Experience FayettevilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism bureau sponsoring Ozark Challenge tournament. Promotes Fayetteville as destination for volleyball events.
• Explore SpringdaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism bureau sponsoring Ozark Challenge tournament. Promotes Springdale lodging and attractions for tournament attendees.
• Destination RogersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism bureau sponsoring Ozark Challenge tournament. Promotes Rogers area for tournament visitors.
• Advanced Event Systems (AES)coreTechnology or IntegrationTournament registration and results platform used for all Ozark tournament registrations, scheduling, and results. Primary technology partner for tournament operations.
• Hampton Inn & Suites FayettevilleminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for Ozark Challenge tournament. Negotiated group rates for tournament attendees.
• Hilton Garden Inn FayettevilleminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for Ozark tournaments. Group booking rates negotiated for teams.
• DoubleTree by Hilton SpringdaleminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for Ozark tournaments. Group rates for tournament attendees.
• Homewood Suites by Hilton FayettevilleminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for Ozark Invitational. Extended stay accommodations for tournament teams.
• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform and Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software provider powering ozarkjuniors.com. Handles registration, scheduling, communications, and club management.
• Arkansas Athletes Outreach (AAO)coreOthersParent organization operating the P. Whitaker Sports Complex. Ozark Juniors is housed within AAO facility at 1515 Burr Oak Drive, Fayetteville.
• USA VolleyballcoreOthersNational governing body for volleyball. Ozark Juniors competes under USAV sanctions and requires $58 membership per athlete.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)minorOthersAlternative volleyball sanctioning body. Ozark teams may compete in AAU nationals; $17 additional membership if attending AAU Nationals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A5 Volleyball Club: Large multi-tier competitive travel volleyball club based in Georgia operating from a dedicated multi-court facility. Closely comparable in team structure (age 12-18), pricing, tournament hosting, and college placement pipeline.
• WAVE Volleyball: Wisconsin-based competitive travel volleyball club with tiered teams, dedicated training facilities, and college recruiting focus. Operates a similar multi-tier dues model and tournament portfolio serving youth athletes.
• Texas Tornados Volleyball Club: Texas-based youth volleyball club running multi-tier competitive teams and tournaments for ages 10-18. Comparable in scale, age range, and college placement outcomes, though serving a different regional market.
• Skyline Volleyball Club: Chicago-based competitive volleyball club with multiple age divisions and tournament operations. Comparable in team structure, facility-based delivery, and youth athlete development focus.
• Munciana Volleyball: Indiana-based multi-tier competitive travel volleyball club with strong national tournament presence and college placement track record. Comparable in operational model, tiered team structure, and tournament hosting.
• Triangle Volleyball Club: North Carolina-based youth volleyball club running competitive travel teams and hosting regional tournaments. Comparable in athlete development pipeline, college placements, and multi-tier competitive structure.

Others

• SportsEngine: Youth sports management platform that powers Ozark Juniors' website, registration, and communications. Relevant as a core technology vendor and as an adjacent player in the youth sports software ecosystem.
• USA Volleyball: National governing body for volleyball; sanctioning authority and national championship operator for Ozark's competitive teams. Comparable as an ecosystem participant governing the competitive structure in which Ozark operates.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union): Alternative volleyball sanctioning body that Ozark Juniors uses for select teams and national championships. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and competitor to USAV for governing body affiliations.

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: National multi-sport training and boarding academy with volleyball as one of many offered sports. Operates at significantly larger scale with broader sports portfolio; comparable in athlete development mission and college placement focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100064752784492
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ozark-juniors-volleyball

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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