Triangle Volleyball Club

What Triangle Volleyball Club does

Triangle Volleyball Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth volleyball organization founded in 2002 and headquartered at the 48,000-square-foot Wake Competition Center in Morrisville, North Carolina. The club operates competitive girls and boys club programs spanning 11U through 18U age divisions across more than 30 teams, supported by an 80+ coach staff and tiered team structures (Black, Blue, White, Silver). Triangle's offerings include private and group lessons at seven instructor pricing tiers, camps and clinics registered through the Oasys Sports platform, college recruiting services via the Sportsrecruits platform, on-site physical therapy through a Trinity Wellness Center satellite clinic, and facility rental of the SnapCourt-equipped courts and strength/conditioning area. The club holds the #1 ranking in North Carolina and South Carolina since 2013 and #38 nationally in US Club Rankings 2025, and reports a ~90% college placement rate with millions in athletic and academic scholarships earned by alumni.

The organization's revenue model is multi-streamed: recurring club membership and team fees for competitive team participation, usage-based private and group lessons ($25-$120 per session), transaction-based event registration and spectator fees for hosted tournaments, one-time facility rentals, and tax-deductible donations and fundraising. Triangle differentiates through its proprietary Power Tech attacking curriculum focused on power generation and injury reduction, an FMS evaluation program led by an in-house Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a recruiting pipeline that connects athletes with NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA programs. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: structured tryout waves (Girls 15-18 and Boys in July/August, Girls 11-14 in September), hosting of major East Coast tournaments such as the City of Oaks Challenge (250+ teams), MAPL Raleigh, Carolina Crown, and the Collegiate Spring Classic (featuring 11 NCAA D-I programs), and a digital presence anchored by the trianglevolleyball.org website, Instagram (@trianglevbc), and Facebook. Key technology integrations include Oasys Sports for scheduling/payments, Advanced Event Systems for tournament registration, PayBright for payment processing, and Sportsrecruits for athlete profiles; no AI/ML capabilities are documented.

Name

Triangle Volleyball Club

Legal name

Triangle Volleyball Club

Website

https://trianglevolleyball.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Triangle Volleyball Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth volleyball organization founded in 2002, operating 30+ competitive girls and boys teams (ages 11U-18U) out of a 48,000 sq ft facility in Morrisville, NC, ranked #1 in NC/SC and #38 nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Volleyball Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), 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 industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth volleyball training
• Club volleyball programs
• Volleyball coaching services
• Volleyball tournament hosting
• College recruiting athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Morrisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership/Team Fees: Annual club membership and team fees for competitive volleyball teams across multiple age divisions (11U through 18U, both boys and girls). Tryout fees ranging from $30-$90 depending on age group and timing.
2. Private and Group Lessons: Individual (private) and group (2-4 athletes) lessons with tiered instructor rates. Four rate categories: Individual Member, Individual Non-Member, Group Member, Group Non-Member. Rates range from $40-$120 per session.
3. Event Registration Fees: Tournament entry fees for events like City of Oaks Challenge (250+ teams), MAPL Raleigh, Carolina Crown, and Triangle Prep Challenge. Additional spectator admission fees.
4. Facility Rental: Limited rental opportunities for outside groups requiring proof of insurance, waivers, rental contract with deposit. Eight indoor courts and strength area available.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations, LPF Buy-a-ball Fundraiser, and event sponsorships. Proceeds support club programs and community service initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Triangle Volleyball Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates competitive club volleyball teams for youth athletes (ages 11U through 18U) in both girls and boys programs, with more than 30 teams. It delivers position-specific coaching, private and group lessons with tiered instructor pricing, camps and clinics, and college recruiting assistance. The club also generates revenue by hosting major East Coast tournaments including City of Oaks Challenge, MAPL Raleigh, Carolina Crown, Collegiate Spring Classic, and Triangle Prep Challenge, and rents its 48,000 sq ft facility to outside groups.

Product overview

Triangle Volleyball Club operates as a comprehensive volleyball training and events organization offering a multi-tiered product portfolio. The core offerings include competitive club programs for both girls (ages 11-18) and boys teams with tiered levels, alongside private/group lessons and camps/clinics registered through Oasys Sports. The club differentiates through proprietary programs including Power Tech attacking curriculum and FMS evaluation services. A significant revenue stream comes from hosting major tournaments: City of Oaks Challenge (MLK weekend), MAPL Raleigh (power league), Carolina Crown (boys-only), Collegiate Spring Classic, and Triangle Prep Challenge. Value-added services include college recruiting assistance via Sportsrecruits platform, Trinity Wellness physical therapy on-site clinic, and facility rental. The club leverages Advanced Event Systems for tournament registration and PayBright for payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private and Group Lessons One-on-one private lessons and small group lessons (2-4 athletes) led by approved coaching staff at tiered pricing levels, covering all volleyball skills and positional training. Targeted at Triangle athletes and outside volleyball players seeking skill development.
• Camps and Clinics Seasonal camps and clinics offering volleyball training for various age groups and skill levels, registered through the Oasys Sports platform. Open to youth athletes seeking short-term training experiences.
• Club Program (Girls Teams) Competitive junior girls volleyball teams ranging from 11s to 18s age groups, with tiered levels (Black, Blue, White, Silver), participating in regional and national tournaments. Core annual club offering for youth female athletes.
• Club Program (Boys Teams) Competitive junior boys volleyball teams including 18 Black, 16 Black, 15-17 Blue, 15 Black, 14 Black, 14 Blue, and 17 Black. Program launched in 2014 and grown to as many as seven teams.
• College Recruiting Services Comprehensive college placement and recruiting assistance including player promotion, personal consultation, and access to the Sportsrecruits platform for athlete profiles. Targeted at high school student-athletes seeking collegiate volleyball opportunities.
• Facility Rental Rental of the 48,000 sq ft Wake Competition Center facility featuring 8 indoor SnapCourt tile courts, 3 outdoor sand courts, and strength/conditioning area. Targeted at outside groups requiring proof of insurance, waivers, and rental contract with deposit.
• City of Oaks Challenge Annual girls and boys junior volleyball tournament held in downtown Raleigh, NC over MLK Jr. Weekend, attracting over 250 teams from the East Coast. Open to club teams across the region for tournament entry.
• MAPL Raleigh Two-day power league event for elite junior girls volleyball teams held at Triangle's Morrisville facility, with no stay-to-play requirements. Part of the Mid-Atlantic Power League circuit.
• Carolina Crown Boys-only premier volleyball tournament held at the Raleigh Convention Center, formerly known as Battle of the Bros, featuring OPEN divisions with extended service zones. Open to boys club teams seeking elite competition.
• Collegiate Spring Classic Spring volleyball event bringing NCAA Division I programs together for competitive scrimmages, providing preview of collegiate-level play for young athletes and families. Participating programs include Appalachian State, Campbell, Duke, East Carolina, High Point, Liberty, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest.
• Triangle Prep Challenge High school pre-season scrimmage event for NC varsity teams held at Triangle's Wake Competition Center facility. Spectator entry: $7 cash / $8 credit; kids 10 and under free.
• Trinity Wellness Physical Therapy On-site physical therapy clinic operated by Trinity Wellness Center providing sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, FMS evaluations, and return-to-sport testing for Triangle athletes and families.
• FMS Evaluation Services Annual Functional Movement Screen (FMS) evaluations organized by Michelle Fadool for Triangle's student-athletes, designed to minimize injury risk and avoid compensations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 90% of graduates play in college programs, earning millions in scholarships
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Trinity Wellness CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity Wellness Center maintains a satellite physical therapy clinic in Triangle's Wake Competition Center facility. Michelle Panzl, PT, DPT provides on-site sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, FMS evaluations, and return-to-sport testing services. This partnership integrates healthcare directly into the training environment.
• Oasys SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationOasys Sports provides the technology platform for lesson scheduling, payment processing, and event registration. All lessons must be paid through this platform in advance. Also handles camp and clinic registrations.
• Raleigh Convention CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor venue partner for City of Oaks Challenge (250+ teams) and Carolina Crown boys tournament. Provides large-scale event space for club-hosted tournaments that showcase Triangle's operations and attract teams from across the East Coast.
• MAPL (Mid-Atlantic Power League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriangle hosts MAPL Raleigh, a power league event for elite junior girls volleyball teams along the mid-Atlantic coast. Provides high-level competition with no stay-to-play requirements, reducing travel costs for participating clubs.
• USA Volleyball / Carolina RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriangle is an official club member and hosts Carolina Region tournament events. Serves as official sport chair for sitting volleyball for Valor Games Southeast. Operates under USAV guidelines for national qualifiers and Junior Nationals.
• Wake Competition CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriangle's home facility is housed within the Wake Competition Center complex. Provides 48,000 sq ft of volleyball-specific space with 8 courts, outdoor courts, and strength areas. Ample parking and proximity to RDU airport.
• 11 NCAA Division I ProgramsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating programs in Collegiate Spring Classic: Appalachian State, Campbell, Duke, East Carolina, High Point, Liberty, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest. Event provides recruiting exposure and fan engagement opportunity.
• Team Travel SourceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel booking partner providing negotiated rates through Team Travel Source for teams traveling to Triangle events. Note: Different hotel arrangements required for larger events like City of Oaks Challenge and MAPL Raleigh.
• WCC Cafe (Tribecca Tavern)minorOthersOn-site food service option operated by Tribecca Tavern, located in the WCC Hockey Center. Open 7 days per week for athletes, families, and visitors.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wave Volleyball Club: Wave is a national-caliber club volleyball program with multiple national championships and a strong tournament footprint. Comparable to Triangle in elite competitive positioning and age-division team structure.
• Coast Volleyball Club: Coast is a top-ranked club volleyball organization with national championship pedigree and broad age-division programming. Comparable to Triangle in competitive footprint and operational scope.
• Texas Advantage Volleyball (TAV): TAV is one of the largest and most successful club volleyball organizations in the country, with national championships and large-scale tournament operations. Comparable scope and operational model to Triangle's growth ambitions.
• A5 Volleyball Club: A5 is a Georgia-based elite club volleyball program with multiple national championships and 30+ teams across age divisions. Directly comparable in size, competitive positioning, and tournament hosting model.
• East Coast Volleyball Academy (ECVA): East Coast Volleyball Academy is a regional club volleyball program in the Carolinas that competes for athletes and tournament hosting. Colby Rosser previously served as Indoor Club Director there, illustrating direct competitive overlap with Triangle.
• NC Volleyball Academy (NCVA): NCVA is a leading North Carolina-based club volleyball organization with multiple age-division teams and competitive tournaments. Direct competitor for Triangle athletes in the same regional market and similar competitive positioning.
• 643 Volleyball: 643 is a national-ranked club volleyball program with multiple national championships and broad age-division programming. Comparable to Triangle in its elite competitive positioning and Alaska/National footprint.
• Austin Volleyball Academy (AVA): AVA is a top-ranked national club volleyball program with multi-age divisions and elite-level tournament participation. Comparable to Triangle in its competitive national profile and youth club volleyball model.

Broad incumbents

• USA Volleyball / Carolina Region: The Carolina Region is the governing body for USA Volleyball in the Carolinas and hosts many of the regional tournaments Triangle participates in. Comparable as a broader sports organization operating in the same volleyball ecosystem.

Others

• Advanced Event Systems: AES is the tournament management platform Triangle uses for City of Oaks Challenge, MAPL Raleigh, and Carolina Crown. It is an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, providing tournament registration and scheduling infrastructure for club volleyball organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TriangleVBC
• Instagraminstagram.com/trianglevbc
• Xx.com/TriangleVB

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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