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Introducing Kongo Volleyball Academy: where young athletes, both boys and girls, learn the game's basics and develop vital skills for potential competitive teams.
Our focused sessions, held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 60 minutes each, build a strong foundation over a 3-month commitment, not just month to month. This consistent approach allows our coaches to work closely with each athlete, nurturing their skills and volleyball IQ. Even if joining mid-session, fees are prorated for the remaining months. Join us for a journey of growth and excellence in volleyball! Come see what it's all about!
SPACE IS LIMITED FOR EACH SESSION. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!
ACADEMY SUMMER SESSION: JUNE 4 - AUGUST 29
SKILL DIVISIONS
Choose the right skill level for your child aged 10 and up. Start with Level One if unsure; our coaches can adjust for advanced skills.
Levels 1-3 Cost: $315 (this is for a 3 month commitment - payment plan available. For questions on payment options, please contact info@kongosports.com)
KEIKI (6-9 YEARS OLD)
LEVEL 1 [ Tuesday/Thursday Level 1: 4:30 - 5:30 ]
LEVEL 2 [ Tuesday/Thursday Level 2: 5:30 - 6:30 ]
LEVEL 3 [ Tuesday/Thursday Level 3: 6:30 - 7:30 ]
Club Ready SUMMER SESSION: May 2 - AUGUST 29
LEVEL 3 Club Ready [ Tuesday/Thursday Level 3: 7:30 - 8:30 ]
Introducing Club Ready Academy's summer program for intermediate athletes aged 11-16. Cost: $420 for 4 month session.
Details:
Invite-only for advanced academy athletes or those showing game efficiency
Coach Rylee Brown, ryleebrown518@gmail.com, personally invites athletes or fill out our questionnaire for eligibility. Registration link sent upon meeting requirements
JUNE 19th-20th 6:30-8:30 PM |
One giant party with each division on it's own court!
Open to Boys and Girls! Bring your brother, sister, friend, neighbor! Cost: $50 (Training, T-shirt, Treat!) Register Here: https://zdisports.com/reg/5Q0uxtLO |
JULY 10TH-11th 6:30-8:30 PM |
One giant party with each division on it's own court!
Open to Boys and Girls! Bring your brother, sister, friend, neighbor! Cost: $50 (Training, T-shirt, Treat!) Register Here: https://zdisports.com/reg/5Q0uxtLO |
May 7th-24th & June 11th-Aug 8th *No open gym 7/4, 7/23 |
Cost: FREE THROUGH THE MONTH OF MAY! JUNE-AUG $5 drop-in or $20 5X punch pass |
Amber Day - Director of Volleyball Operations
Amber has been in the volleyball world for over 30 years. She began playing at the age of 12 and then continued on as a 4-year starter throughout high school while competing on the highest level comp teams throughout her youth. She was named Region Player of the Year & 5A All-State her senior year. After graduating high school, she made the difficult decision to end her playing career and turn her focus to teaching the next generation of volleyball athletes. She began coaching at the age of 18, while earning her Teaching Degree at Arizona State University. She continued to coach at the comp level for 12 more years. She took a step back from coaching club in 2011 to raise her 4 kids for a few years. During those years, she stayed connected to volleyball by providing individual skills training and coaching her young daughters' rec teams. She has been a Director here at Kongo since 2019.
"Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you." ~ Arnold Palmer
April Painter - Director of Coaching, 13U Premier Girls Coach
April has 25 years of experience playing or coaching volleyball at every level. She was on championship level teams throughout high school and club, and played Division 1 Volleyball at Weber State University. After graduation, she continued on as assistant coach for 4 years specializing in recruiting and scouting of athletes and teams. She was an assistant coach at Davis High School from 2010-2011 when they won the state title, she was also the head coach at Syracuse Jr High and the Head Volleyball Coach at Farmington High School. She has been a Director here at Kongo since 2019.
RYLEE HAS BEEN PLAYING VOLLEYBALL SINCE SHE WAS 7 YEARS OLD. SHE PLAYED ON TOP HIGHLY COMPETITIVE NATIONALLY RANKED CLUB TEAMS HERE IN UTAH AND WAS SELECTED TO THE FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE AS A LIBERO FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 AT FARMINGTON HIGH. SHE GRADUATED FROM DIXIE STATE/UTAH TECH WITH HER ASSOCIATES DEGREE. SHE IS CURRENTLY CONTINUING HER EDUCATION AT WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY MAJORING IN EXERCISE SCIENCE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN FITNESS PROFESSIONALISM.
SHE RECENTLY MARRIED HER HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART WYATT. WHEN SHE'S NOT AT KONGO YOU CAN FIND HER WORKING AT HARMONS OR PLAYING IN VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES WITH HER FRIENDS.
RYLEE HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF REVAMPING OUR ACADEMY AND IS CURRENTLY COACHING OUR LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 3CR SESSIONS. OVER THE LAST YEAR, SHE WAS A MAIN COACH FOR EVERY LEVEL AND GAINED A LOVE FOR TEACHING THE "FUN"DAMENTALS OF THE GAME WHICH IS WHY WHEN THE OPPORTUNITY CAME TO TAKE OVER THE ACADEMY PROGRAM SHE JUMPED AT IT. SHE LOVES WITNESSING THE CONNECTIONS MADE WHEN ATHLETES FINALLY UNDERSTAND A CONCEPT AND ARE ABLE TO IMPLEMENT THAT SKILL ON THE COURT.
SHE GREW UP IN SANDY, UTAH AND STARTED PLAYING VOLLEYBALL IN 7TH GRADE AT CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH. SHE WENT ON TO PLAY AT SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL IN SALT LAKE CITY WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HER JUNIOR YEAR. ROBYN WAS REGION MVP AND 2ND TEAM ALL-STATE AS A SETTER HER SENIOR YEAR. ROBYN PLAYED CLUB BALL FOR A FEW DIFFERENT CLUBS IN THE SALT LAKE AND LEHI AREA. SHE STARTED HER COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL CAREER AT WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY WHERE SHE PLAYED FOR 2 SEASONS BEFORE TRANSFERRING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV). ROBYN MADE THE ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM IN THE LAS VEGAS CLASSIC HER JUNIOR SEASON. SHE PLAYED FOR CURRENT STANFORD HEAD COACH, KEVIN HAMBLY, DURING HER TIME AT UNLV. AFTER GRADUATING FROM UNLV, ROBYN COACHED A 15’S TEAM FOR SEVERAL YEARS IN LAS VEGAS BEFORE HER CAREER AND TRAVEL TOOK HER TO CHICAGO. ONCE SHE RETURNED TO UTAH, ROBYN WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO COACHING AND REKINDLED HER LOVE OF THE GAME. SHE HAS COACHED AT THE ELITE LEVEL FOR KONGO AND HAS BEEN THE SETTING SPECIALIST FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS HERE. SHE WAS ALSO THE JV AND ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH AT FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
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OUR MISSION
"Kongo Volleyball believes in developing every player to their highest potential with excellent technique and competitive opportunities, growing a love for the game, and creating a safe, enjoyable environment for the players, their parents, and coaching staff."
Kongo Volleyball Club is in it's 5th season and currently has teams ranging from ages 12 to 18 years old. We also offer a developmental skills program called THE ACADEMY for boys and girls. We offer both skills and athletic training along with a Rekover program for every athlete rostered to one of our comp teams.
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