Oviedo Volleyball Academy
About
ABOUT OVIEDO VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY // WHO WE ARE:
Oviedo Volleyball Academy, formerly known as Lightning Volleyball Academy, originated in 2010 and was renamed heading into the 2019-2020 club season to link our club to our new facility and location, located in Oviedo, Florida.
Oviedo Volleyball Academy offers competitive club volleyball for female athletes from ages 8-18 in the greater central Florida area. OVA is a part of AAU, USA Volleyball and a member of the Florida Region. We also offer camps, clinics, training leagues and lessons.
Our focus at Oviedo Volleyball Academy is to create a positive atmosphere for our athletes in which they can receive positive instruction and learn life lessons through the sport of volleyball. We are committed to training our players and educating our coaches to be the best we can be on and off the court. We want all of our athletes to be challenged and grow through positive instruction every time they step in our gym. Our goals are to increase volleyball skill, improve performance level, and teach players the value of teamwork, responsibility, motivation, and discipline. We want to cultivate self-confidence and self-esteem that allows our athletes to grow into leaders that will impact the future.
OUR MISSION // WHY WE EXIST:
Our mission at Oviedo Volleyball Academy is to provide our athletes an exceptional experience fostering values, personal growth, and excellence on and off the volleyball court.
OUR VISION // WHAT WE ASPIRE TO DO:
Our vision at Oviedo Volleyball Academy is to provide an atmosphere that produces athletes who compete with passion and character, are relentless, serve each other and our community, and are family.
Compete with Passion and Character
We have an energy that drives us in competition. We show respect for ourselves, others and the game. We choose to be positive and learn from each circumstance. We compete with integrity and are humble in both victory and defeat.
Are Relentless
We play hard, take full responsibility and recognize there are no shortcuts to success.
Serve Each Other & our Community
We play for each other. The team comes before the individual and we work to make all of our teammates better. We are connected to each other and the community and understand the value of service and giving back.
Are Family
We care about each other as teammates and human beings. We look each other in the eye. We tell the truth. We believe in each other and are committed to each other. We strive for excellence together.
OUR CORE VALUES // HOW WE BEHAVE:
At Oviedo Volleyball Academy, we have six core values that we believe will allow us to accomplish our mission:
- Integrity: We do the right thing. We always operate in an honest and ethical manner.
- Passion: We have a personal energy that drives work ethic, focus, and a need to excel.
- Excellence: We strive for greatness.
- Accountability: We take personal responsibility for our actions and our results.
- Respect: We recognize and embrace each individual’s unique value.
- Family: We are here for others & we achieve everything together.
OUR STAFF:
Andy Lee, Co-Owner & Club Director
Mike Delaney, Co-Owner & Club Director
Jen Darty, Club Director & Recruiting Coordinator
Tawni Clodfelter, Director of Youth Development
Hans Holtkamp, Facility Manager
Dominque Delaney, Office Manager
OUR FACILITIES:
Oviedo Volleyball Academy, 532 South Econ Circle, Oviedo, Florida 32765
Additional local gymnasiums may also be used if needed.