North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club

What North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club does

North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club (NPJ) is a private youth volleyball club organization operating across four Pacific Northwest locations — Salem, Bend, Portland, and Seattle — under the corporate umbrella of 3 Step Sports LLC. The company serves youth athletes (ages 8-18) and their families with year-round club volleyball teams (70+ teams across all locations), beach volleyball training, summer camps, academies, pre-tryout clinics, private lessons, and youth leagues. Its core competitive positioning rests on a self-described 'Ecological Coaching Method' (a coaching philosophy rather than a software platform) implemented by Director of Volleyball Mike Gee, a USA National Team coach, and Seattle Club Director Paula Schwan, who brings 30+ years of high-level coaching experience.

The company monetizes through multiple per-program revenue streams: club team dues ranging $600-$2,300 per athlete, summer camps at $200-$380 per session, private lessons at $50-$175/hour, beach club programs at $535-$585, and ancillary Nike gear package fees. Distribution is fully direct via the PlayerFirst registration platform and four private facility locations, with go-to-market driven by seasonal tryouts, camp enrollment, and word-of-mouth within the alumni community. College recruiting support is bundled into club dues via the Hudl video platform and Connect Volleyball membership, and the company claims 252 cumulative scholarship placements, with 37 seniors placed in the 2023-2024 season alone. The club competes in USAV, CEVA, AVP, and p1440 affiliated tournaments and markets itself as the #1 Pacific Northwest club (ranked #52 nationally on Volleyball US Club Rankings 2024), with a 2026 Silver Medal at the Girls 18's Junior National Championships marking the best finish in club history.

Name

North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club

Legal name

North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club

Website

https://npjvolleyball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club is a private youth volleyball club operating 70+ teams across four Pacific Northwest locations (Salem, Bend, Portland, Seattle), serving athletes ages 8-18 with club teams, beach volleyball, camps, and recruiting support under owner 3 Step Sports LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Volleyball Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

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

Sport-Specific Private Coaching & Instruction (1:1, Small Group) (MPAKAJAE), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth volleyball training
• Club volleyball programs
• Beach volleyball coaching
• Volleyball skills camps
• College recruiting support

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Team Dues: Annual or seasonal club dues covering practice gym time, coaches pay, tournament fees, coaches travel, equipment, and recruiting tools (SportsRecruits & Hudl). Payment ranges from $600-$2,300 upfront depending on team level, with installment plans available.
2. Camps and Clinics: Summer camps, skill clinics, positional camps, and academy programs offered across all four locations. Priced per session, monthly, or as multi-session bundles.
3. Private Lessons: One-on-one and small group volleyball instruction priced at $100-$175/hour for individual lessons, $60/hour per athlete for groups of 2-3, and $50/hour per athlete for groups of 4+.
4. Beach Club Programs: Beach volleyball training programs in Salem, Bend, Portland, and Seattle. Early bird pricing through April 30th at $535, standard pricing at $585.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NPJ is a private youth volleyball club operating 70+ year-round club teams across four Pacific Northwest locations (Salem, Bend, Portland, Seattle) for athletes ages 8-18. Core membership includes team practice, regional and national tournament competition, and college recruiting support via Hudl and Connect Volleyball. The core offering is augmented by beach volleyball training (Beach Club and Elite Beach), summer camps, pre-tryout clinics, academy programs, youth leagues, private lessons, and specialized clinics such as the Forefront Summer Clinic Series and Dave Rubio Skills Camp.

Product overview

North Pacific Juniors (NPJ) is the #1 volleyball club in the Pacific Northwest, operating as a unified club volleyball organization with four regional locations (Salem, Bend, Portland, Seattle) hosting over 70 teams. The product portfolio centers on club volleyball teams as the core offering, supplemented by beach volleyball programs (Beach Club and Elite Beach tracks), and an extensive array of training add-ons including Summer Camps, Private Lessons, Academy Programs, Pre-Tryout Clinics, Youth Leagues, Skill/Positional Training, and specialized programming like the Forefront Summer Clinic Series and Dave Rubio Skills Camp. Recruiting services and exposure opportunities (Hudl partnership, national tournament participation) are integrated into the club membership, supporting the stated mission of helping athletes advance to collegiate volleyball programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NPJ Club Volleyball Teams Year-round club volleyball team membership covering practice (twice weekly at NPJ private facilities), regional and national tournament competition, coaching, equipment, tournament travel, and integrated college recruiting support via Hudl and Connect Volleyball for athletes ages 8-18 across Salem, Bend, Portland, and Seattle. Club dues range $600-$2,300 upfront depending on team level.
• NPJ Beach Volleyball Programs Beach volleyball training programs combining Beach Club (open enrollment) and Elite Beach (tryout-required) tracks for youth players, taught at NPJ's dedicated beach courts in Salem (Corban University), Bend (Pine Nursery Park), Portland, and Seattle (Arena at Pond River Ranch). Pricing for Seattle Beach Club is $535 early bird through April 30 and $585 standard.
• NPJ Beach Tournaments Beach volleyball tournaments hosted by NPJ at its Salem and Bend venues, affiliated with p1440, AVP, USA Volleyball, and CEVA Region so participating athletes can earn official points and bids toward higher-level competition.
• NPJ Summer Camps Multi-day summer volleyball camps at NPJ facilities offering beginner, intermediate, and high-school-prep tracks for various age groups, priced per session (Seattle range $280-$380).
• NPJ Private Lessons One-on-one and small-group volleyball instruction with NPJ coaches at $100-$175/hour individual, $60/hour per athlete for groups of 2-3, and $50/hour per athlete for groups of 4+; Portland listed at $80 individual and $50 group.
• NPJ Academy Programs Beginner and intermediate skill-development training programs for new players ages 8+ in a no-pressure environment, covering all volleyball skills. Available across Seattle, Portland, Bend, and Salem locations; Portland Spring Academy priced at $255 for 7 sessions.
• NPJ Pre-Tryout Clinics Four-session preparation clinics run before club tryouts that use the same drills and games as the actual tryout, priced at $210 for 8 hours across 4 sessions in Seattle.
• NPJ Youth League Six-week youth volleyball league combining club-level training with in-house tournaments for grades 3-6, available in Portland and Sherwood at $210 per participant.
• NPJ Skill/Positional Training Position-specific and skill-specific training sessions focused on attacking, digging, setting, and serving/passing, available in spring and summer formats across NPJ locations.
• NPJ Forefront Summer Clinic Series Advanced competition-based clinic series led by Director of Volleyball Mike Gee that uses games and challenges to build transferable skills; rising 13/14s and rising 15-18 divisions priced at $85 per session or $275 for all sessions.
• Dave Rubio Skills Camp Specialized volleyball training camp led by former University of Arizona head coach Dave Rubio, covering fundamental skills and high-level techniques for beginner/intermediate, advanced/high performance, and setter-specific tracks.
• NPJ High School ID Camp Identification camp for high school players and incoming freshmen featuring positional development, game-like drills, and competitive play with NPJ coaching staff evaluation; priced at $370 for the four-day Portland session.
• NPJ Boys Volleyball Programs Boys-specific volleyball programming including camps ($200), academy ($250 for 8 sessions), skill/positional camps ($200 per session), and pre-tryout clinics ($30 each, $125 for all 5 sessions), primarily based in Portland with planned expansion to other locations.
• NPJ Summer Academy Extended summer training program for ages 12+ with beginner and intermediate groups meeting twice weekly for skill development in a supportive, athlete-centered environment; Portland Summer Academy priced at $310 monthly or $600 for July & August.
• NPJ Seattle Beach Club Seattle-located summer beach volleyball training program at Arena at Pond River Ranch, led by coach Charlie Pratt with technical training from Italian beach professional Giacomo Titta, including 15+ and 14 & under divisions; $535 early bird through April 30, $585 standard.

Quantifiable outcome

• 252 NPJ athletes have accepted scholarships to continue their athletic and academic careers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HudlcoreTechnology or IntegrationUnique partnership with Hudl gives all NPJ players and coaches the ability to reach college coaches and build unique player profiles to help athletes get noticed and recruited. Hudl video platform is included in club dues for team-level players.
• Connect VolleyballcoreTechnology or IntegrationFree membership with Connect Volleyball is included as part of NPJ's recruiting program, providing athletes with an additional platform for college recruiting and exposure.
• p1440minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPJ Beach Tournaments in Salem & Bend are affiliated with p1440, allowing players to earn points and bids through NPJ Beach Tournaments.
• AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPJ Beach Tournaments are affiliated with AVP, enabling players to earn AVP points and bids through NPJ Beach Tournaments in Salem & Bend.
• USA Volleyball (USAV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPJ Beach Tournaments are affiliated with USA Volleyball. Players need appropriate USAV membership to participate in certain tournaments.
• CEVA Region (Columbia Empire Volleyball Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPJ Beach Tournaments are affiliated with CEVA Region. NPJ club teams compete in CEVA tournaments and regional bid tournaments.
• NikeminorOthersNike provides team gear including jerseys, spandex, warm-up jackets, leggings, knee pads, backpacks, and practice t-shirts for NPJ athletes. Nike shoes can be purchased with NPJ discount.
• PlayerFirst TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPlayerFirst Technology provides the registration and member management platform for NPJ. It offers single login access to 150+ youth sport organizations and event providers across the country.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tstreet Volleyball Club: TStreet is a top-ranked West Coast club volleyball organization with a comparable multi-location, USA Volleyball-affiliated model and a national tournament track record similar to NPJ.
• Aloha Beach Volleyball Club: Aloha operates youth beach volleyball programming with regional and national tour affiliations, closely paralleling NPJ Beach Club's p1440/AVP-affiliated beach tournament model.
• Wave Volleyball Club: Wave is one of the largest and most decorated youth volleyball clubs on the West Coast with multiple national-level teams, directly competing with NPJ for elite PNW athletes and college recruiting exposure.
• Sunshine Volleyball Club: Sunshine is a high-performing Pacific Northwest club with national-caliber teams and a similar mission of developing athletes for collegiate volleyball, overlapping directly with NPJ's recruiting pipeline.
• Asics Kula Volleyball Club: Kula is a West Coast club volleyball organization with national tournament results, comparable coaching infrastructure, and a similar athlete-development-to-college-placement value proposition.
• FC Elite Volleyball Club: FC Elite operates multi-location club volleyball programming in the Pacific Northwest with national tournament participation, competing with NPJ in tryouts, coaching talent, and tournament results.

Others

• USA Volleyball: USAV is the national governing body that sanctions the Junior National Championships where NPJ won Silver, and the affiliation structure defines tournament eligibility and competitive pathways for all U.S. club volleyball programs.

Broad incumbents

• 3 Step Sports: 3 Step Sports is the parent conglomerate that owns NPJ and operates a broad portfolio of youth volleyball, basketball, and other sport clubs across the U.S., providing strategic and operational context for NPJ's positioning.
• i9 Sports: i9 Sports is a national youth sports league and camp franchise operator with a comparable multi-sport, multi-location community-based youth sports model that competes for the same family wallet share.
• AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals): AVP is the professional beach volleyball governing body that NPJ Beach Tournaments affiliate with, providing the competitive framework and bid pathway that connects youth beach athletes to professional circuits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/npjclub
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NorthPacificJuniors/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthPacificJuniors
• Instagraminstagram.com/npjvolleyball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-pacific-juniors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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