Most athletes train hard but never learn how elite defenders actually think. Train with a two-time D-1 CAA champion who dug 566 balls in a single season — right here in Cincinnati.
You go to every practice. You show up early. You stay late. But when the ball drops at your feet in a big moment, something still feels off.
Maybe your platform breaks late. Maybe your first step is slow. Maybe you freeze when the pressure is real. That's not a talent problem. That's a training problem.
Most athletes never get access to the kind of defensive thinking that produces 566 digs in a single college season. They repeat drills without learning why. They get better slowly. And when tryout season hits — or nationals — the gaps show.
The athletes who earn starting spots and earn college looks don't just work harder. They train with better coaches, better systems, and more focused reps.
Sarah Driscoll didn't start playing volleyball until her sophomore year of high school — not the typical story. She chose volleyball over basketball and track, and went all in.
She earned a starting spot at James Madison University as a D-1 Defensive Specialist and Libero. She became a two-time CAA champion and two-time CAA Defensive Player of the Week. In her junior season she recorded 566 digs (5.05 per set) — including 34 in a single match against VCU.
“She instills a lot of confidence in us when we're swinging. I know she's behind me. She'll cover me.”
— Briley Brind'Amour, JMU Outside HitterA Cincinnati native through and through. Lakota East. Cincy Classics. She played in your gyms, against your competition. Now she's back home — to show you exactly how she did it.
“She has a very bubbly personality. Such a goofball. Playing with that energy is really good.”
— M'Kaela White, JMU Middle BlockerEvery rep. Every drill. Every correction is built around one goal: making you the most dangerous defender on the floor.
Small groups. Real coaching. Pick your level — or do both.
Train one session or run the whole series. Either way — every date is where it starts. Sessions fill fast.
“My daughter went from riding the bench to earning her starting spot in two months after this clinic. The attention to detail on platform mechanics alone was worth every penny.”
“I've been to a dozen volleyball clinics. This was different. Small groups mean you actually get coached — not just herded around. I got more feedback in 90 minutes than an entire season.”
“The way Coach explains floor defense — the why behind every movement — finally made things click that felt impossible for years. I'm a completely different player.”
Questions? Email CVA@Courts4Sports.com
Show up. Put in the work. If you don't walk away a better defender, we want to hear about it. CVA is invested in your long-term development — not just your registration.
Six dates. Twelve athletes per session. One D-1 champion ready to give you everything she knows. Don't let someone else take your spot.
Questions? CVA@Courts4Sports.com
P.S. — Sarah Driscoll didn't pick up a volleyball until her sophomore year of high school. She went on to record 566 digs in a single D-1 season, win two conference championships, and become one of the most respected liberos in JMU history. If she could do that starting late — imagine what you can do starting now. Spots are limited. Register today.