SF Elite Volleyball Club

What SF Elite Volleyball Club does

SF Elite Volleyball Club is a privately held youth volleyball organization founded in 2017 and operating as SF Elite, Inc. in California. The company trains and develops competitive volleyball players ages 7-18 in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering tiered club team programs (Girls Premier, Girls Power League, Boys Full Season, Boys Summer), a developmental Future Elites Program for ages 7-15, summer position-specific and all-skills clinics, an advanced Boys Elite Training program, and drop-in open gym sessions. Programming is delivered from a flagship 18,000 square foot facility with four full-size indoor courts in South San Francisco, supplemented by two additional Elite Sports Center practice locations in the same city and beach sand courts in Brisbane operated under a partnership with the City of Brisbane. The club participates in NCVA, WCVBA, AAU, and USA Volleyball competition, has qualified multiple teams for USAV Junior National Championships annually since 2018, and markets a college-recruitment pathway as a core differentiator.

The business model is membership- and tuition-based: primary revenue is annual club dues ($4,500 for Girls Premier, $6,000-$7,500 for Girls Power League, $4,700-$7,500 for Boys Full Season) bundled with gear packages and tournament participation, supplemented by layered fees for postseason/national-qualifier play, summer clinic tuition ($300-$400 per session series), open gym drop-ins ($10), tryout registration ($40-$50), and third-party facility rental. Customer acquisition is community-led, relying on free/cheap open gyms, summer camps, the Future Elites developmental program, organic social media, and seasonal in-person tryouts. The technology footprint is minimal and non-differentiated — LeagueApps serves as the registration and event-management platform, with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or technology products disclosed. The company is founder-owned and operated under Club Director Saga Vae, with 11-50 employees and no external investment or institutional ownership evidenced.

Name

SF Elite Volleyball Club

Legal name

SF Elite, Inc.

Website

https://sfelitevbc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SF Elite Volleyball Club is a Bay Area youth volleyball organization that trains and develops competitive athletes ages 7-18 through structured club teams, developmental programs, and summer clinics, operating from an 18,000 sq ft flagship facility in South San Francisco.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

South San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Dues: Annual club dues for participation in team programs including practices, tournaments, and gear. Girls Premier League: $4,500; Girls Power League: $6,000-$7,500; Girls Postseason: $1,600; Boys Full Season: $4,700-$7,500; Boys Summer Season: $600-$1,600
2. Summer Clinics: Short-term skill-specific clinics including hitting, setting/defense, all-skills, and tryout prep for girls and boys. Prices range from $300-$400 per session series.
3. Open Gym Sessions: Drop-in gym sessions at $10 per session for players to practice and meet coaches before tryouts.
4. Boys Elite Training: Advanced 6-session training program at $300 per player for boys ages 7-18 looking to develop elite skills.
5. Future Elites Program: Developmental volleyball program for ages 7-15 with 6-week session options at one practice per week.
6. Tryout Registration: Pre-registration for tryouts at $40, increasing to $50 at the door.
7. Facility Rental: The flagship 18,000 sq ft facility with four courts is available for rental to generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SF Elite Volleyball Club is a youth sports organization that offers structured competitive and developmental volleyball training programs for boys and girls ages 7-18 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The club runs age-grouped team programs (Premier League, Power League, Full Season, Summer Season) with annual club dues covering practices, tournament travel, and gear, alongside developmental clinics, open gyms, and the Future Elites Program for newer players. It operates from an 18,000 sq ft flagship facility in South San Francisco with four indoor courts, plus additional practice facilities and sand courts.

Product overview

SF Elite Volleyball Club is a youth volleyball organization offering structured competitive programs for girls and boys. The portfolio consists of core competitive programs (Girls and Boys Programs with Premier and Power League tiers), a developmental Future Elites Program for younger players, specialized summer clinics and training camps, and Boys Elite Training for advanced athletes. The club operates from its flagship 18,000 sq ft facility in South San Francisco with four courts, supplemented by Elite Sports Center locations and sand courts in Brisbane. LeagueApps serves as the primary registration and management platform for all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Girls Premier League Program Premier-level competitive volleyball program for girls in the Little Elites, 12s, 13s, and 14s age groups. Includes November-May practices, NCVA California Kickoff, NCVA Premier League, and NCVA Golden State Classic tournaments, plus full gear package with dues of $4,500.
• Girls Power League Program Advanced competitive volleyball program for girls ages 11-18 with November-May practices, in-house tournament, WCVBA Winter Classic, NCVA Power League, Far Western National Qualifier, Red Rock Rave National Qualifier, Sierra National Qualifier (18s), USAV Junior Nationals, and Pre-Nationals Invitational. Dues range $6,000-$7,500.
• Girls Postseason Program Postseason play for qualified girls teams covering May through USAV Junior Nationals, including Pre-Nationals Invitational. Dues of $1,600.
• Boys Full Season Club Program Comprehensive boys volleyball program covering August through January with WCVBA Power League competition and travel tournaments (2 for 13-18s, 1 for 12s). Dues range from $4,700-$7,500.
• Boys Summer Season Program Summer boys volleyball program running May through last tournament, featuring WCVBA NorCal Invitational or NorCal Cup, AAU National Championships, and Summer Slam tournaments. Dues range from $600-$1,600.
• Future Elites Program (FEP) Developmental volleyball program introducing the sport to girls and boys ages 7-15 with little or no experience. Offers 6-week sessions with one practice per week, grouped by age and skill level. No tryouts or NCVA membership required.
• Girls Summer Clinics Summer skill development clinics for girls covering Hitting, Setting/Defense, All Skills, and Tryout Prep at $300 per session series.
• Boys Summer Day Camps Beginner day camp sessions for boys entering 2nd-7th grade, with no experience required. Players placed with others of similar skill level to learn basic volleyball fundamentals. $400 per session series ($360 for 6/22-6/24).
• Boys Elite Training (BET) Advanced volleyball training program for boys ages 7-18 designed to develop elite-level skills. Consists of 6 sessions at $300 per player, meeting Saturdays 4-6pm.
• Open Gyms Drop-in practice sessions at $10 per session for potential club players to meet coaches and gain reps before tryouts, offered for both girls and boys age groups.
• Facility Rental (SF Elite Flagship) 18,000 square foot volleyball facility with four full-size indoor courts, state-of-the-art training equipment, Wi-Fi, and parking, available for rental.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple teams qualified annually for USA Volleyball Junior National Championships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• City of BrisbaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between SF Elite and the City of Brisbane to construct sand courts at Mission Blue Center (475 Mission Blue Drive, Brisbane, CA). Courts were constructed in Summer 2018 as part of the Mission Blue Center facility. Limited parking around courts with ample parking at the Mission Blue Center. This partnership provides beach volleyball training options for club members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TStreet Volleyball Club: One of the largest and most established Southern California youth volleyball clubs, fielding numerous JNC-qualified teams annually. Larger scale and broader age coverage make it an aspirational comparable for SF Elite's growth trajectory.

Direct peers

• Pacific Sun Volleyball Club: Northern California youth volleyball club offering competitive travel teams, skill clinics, and developmental programs for ages 7-18. Direct comparable in terms of program tiers, tournament circuit participation, and Bay Area family target market.
• Coast Volleyball Club: Bay Area youth volleyball club running competitive girls and boys programs with seasonal tryouts, open gyms, and JNC-bound teams. Overlaps with SF Elite in NCVA league participation and the San Francisco Peninsula athlete pool.
• Encore Volleyball Club: Northern California volleyball club offering girls competitive travel teams, position-specific clinics, and developmental programming. Competes with SF Elite for roster talent, coaching staff, and tournament placements in the NorCal region.
• Force Volleyball Club: Bay Area-based youth volleyball organization fielding competitive girls and boys travel teams that compete in NCVA and USAV-sanctioned tournaments. Directly comparable club model and geographic footprint to SF Elite.
• Diablo Valley Volleyball Club: East Bay youth volleyball club with girls and boys competitive programs, clinics, and Junior National Championship aspirations. Operates in adjacent geography and competes with SF Elite for NorCal talent and tournament entries.
• Vision Volleyball Club: Northern California youth volleyball club running competitive girls travel programs, tryouts, and clinics. Competes head-to-head with SF Elite in NCVA leagues and for the same pool of Bay Area athletes and families.
• Bay Area Volleyball Club: Bay Area-based youth volleyball club offering competitive girls and boys travel programs and tournament participation across multiple age groups. Directly competes with SF Elite for the same Bay Area families, tournament rosters, and coaching talent.

Others

• LeagueApps: Youth sports registration and club management platform used by SF Elite for tryouts, clinic, and team registration. Enabling technology peer that operates the operational backbone for SF Elite and comparable clubs.
• USA Volleyball (USAV): National governing body for volleyball in the United States, administering the Junior National Championship pipeline (GJNC/BJNC) that SF Elite's teams qualify for. Not a competitor but the sanctioning ecosystem that defines SF Elite's competitive structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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