MVP Middle School Clinics
New to Volleyball? Let’s Go.
MVP Middle School Clinics — Two Weekends in August 2026
Two hours. Real coaching. Game-winning skills. Whether you’ve never touched a volleyball or you’ve been playing for a year, this is where it starts.
The Essentials
- Who: Boys in middle school and younger (roughly grades 4–8)
- When: Two weekends — Sat Aug 15 & Sun Aug 16, then Sat Aug 22 & Sun Aug 23, 2026
- Time: 4–6 PM each day (2 hours per session)
- Location: Hong’s Tennis Training Center · 19000 Woodfield Rd STE 200 · Gaithersburg, MD 20879
- Cost: $25 per session. $80 for all sessions.
- Experience needed: None. Zero. Zilch.
Why Volleyball?
Volleyball is one of the fastest-growing sports for boys in the country — and for good reason:
- It’s explosive. Jumping, diving, sprinting — every play is full speed.
- It rewards the individual inside the team. Your effort directly changes the score.
- It’s fun. Once you rip a good serve, you’ll never want to stop.
And right now, college programs are looking for volleyball players. The guys who start young have a real edge.
Why Start with MVP?
Three things set MVP clinics apart:
- Coaches who know the path. Our coaches have played at the next level and coached at every level below it. Whether your son is brand new or has a year of pickup under his belt, we know how to meet him where he is and push him to the next one.
- A real track record. MVP alumni are competing at every level of college volleyball — from D3 national-championship teams (Springfield College) to D2 powerhouses (Kentucky State, Belmont Abbey). Our current high school players are winning regional championships and placing top-30 nationally at AAU Junior Nationals.
- A clear path forward. The players who start in our clinics are the ones who end up on our rosters. MVP tryouts for the 2026–2027 season are Sunday, August 30 — clinics are the perfect way to get ready.
What You’ll Learn
Our coaches will run you through the fundamentals in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Expect to leave sweaty, smiling, and way better than you walked in.
- Serving (overhand, underhand, float)
- Passing and serve receive
- Setting basics
- Hitting approach and arm swing
- Blocking footwork and timing
- Defense and digging
- Rotations and court awareness
- Small-sided games and live play
What to Bring
- Athletic clothes
- Court shoes (no black soles)
- Knee pads (we have extras if you don’t have any)
- Water bottle
- Energy
Schedule
| Date | Time | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 4–6 PM | Fundamentals — Day 1 |
| Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 4–6 PM | Fundamentals — Day 2 |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 4–6 PM | Live Play & Games |
| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 4–6 PM | Live Play & Games |
Bring water, athletic clothes, court shoes, and knee pads if you have them. See you on the court!
After the Clinics
Want to keep going? MVP’s 2026–2027 season tryouts are Sunday, August 30. Clinics are the perfect way to get ready.
Register
👉 Sign up here — MVP Boys Volleyball Skills Clinic Registration
Spots fill up fast. Sign up early to lock yours in.
Questions?
Reach out to our Club Director, JJ Rathnam, at JJ.Rathnam@mvpvolleyball.net or 202-352-8754 and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
See you in August. Bring your A-game.