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I invite You to read what my private volleyball training mission says before considering hiring me as a private volleyball coach because I'm not available for everyone.Elite Volleyball Coach April Chapple Joins SQUAD VBC as 18s Head Coach
Tennessee Hall of Fame Inductee and Former USA National Team Member Brings Championship Pedigree to Las Vegas Club Program
Las Vegas, Nevada – SQUAD Volleyball Club (SQUAD VBC) is proud to announce the appointment of April Chapple as co-Head Coach for both the Girls 18s and Boys 18s teams for the 2025-2026 season.
Chapple, a Tennessee Hall of Fame inductee, 3-time All American and former USA National Team member, joins SQUAD VBC following a historic season as head coach at Vegas Volley, where she led both programs to unprecedented achievements.
"We are thrilled to welcome Coach April to the SQUAD VBC family," said Rodrigo Gil, SQUAD VBC Club Director and former Brazilian National Team member.
"Her proven track record of developing elite athletes, combined with her international playing experience, makes her the perfect fit for our program's vision of excellence."
What's the elite volleyball coach experience? Coach Rod Gil and I walking and talking and planning during the Nike Boys Summer Volleyball Camp at the Las Vegas Basketball facility.
Elite Volleyball Coach Record-Breaking 2024-2025 Season at Vegas Volley
Chapple's most recent coaching success speaks volumes about her ability to elevate programs to new heights.
As head coach of Vegas Volley's Girls 18s team, she guided the squad to their best finish in club history at the Las Vegas Classic (9th place) before achieving the program's greatest milestone – a gold medal victory at the In It To Win It Tournament, marking the best Vegas Volley club finish ever for an 18s team.
Her coaching excellence extended beyond team achievements to individual player development.
Elite volleyball coach April Chapple is proud of starting senior libero Athena Zhen who is going to play volleyball in New York at Molloy University.
Under her guidance, libero Athena Zhen secured a starting position commitment to Molloy University in New York, demonstrating Chapple's ability to prepare athletes for collegiate success.
The Boys 18s program flourished equally under Chapple's leadership, with seven Vegas Volley players competing on three different high school teams that reached the 2025 NIAA state championship finals in both 5A and 3A divisions.
The remarkable results included four state champions from Coronado High School (5A division), two state championship runners-up from Palo Verde High School (5A division), and one state championship runner-up from Boulder City High School (3A division).
Individual honors for her athletes include sophomore setter, Sergio Merino receiving Southern Nevada 3A Mountain Division First Team All-Conference recognition, Nevada 3A All-State Second Team selection, and an Offensive Player of the Year award from Coral Academy High School's varsity team.
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Elite Playing Career and Coaching Philosophy
Chapple brings an unparalleled playing resume to SQUAD VBC.
Her collegiate achievements include four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and three NCAA Regional Semifinal appearances.
Her professional career was equally distinguished.
Chapple became America's first-ever First Round Draft Pick for Major League Volleyball, the first American professional indoor league, where she earned First Team All-Pro honors.
Elite Volleyball Coach April Chapple being honored at an Athletes Unlimited match as the first ever First Round draft pick and first Team All Pro in the very first American pro league in 1987.
Most recently, she was celebrated during the university's Champions Weekend in November 2024, where she was honored on the field at Neyland Stadium alongside her 1984 SEC Championship teammates.
She competed internationally as a member of the USA National Team and was one of the few American players to reach the Italian League Division I Championship finals, playing for Reggio Emilia.
Chapple a former elite world class outside hitter is one of the few American women to play in the
- Italian A-1 FIPAV championship finals (2nd place)
- Cup of Cups (Coppa della Coppe) 2nd place
- Italian Cup (Coppa del'Italia) 2nd place
- Chapple played with teammate 4-time Olympic middle blocker Paula Weishoff (silver and bronze medalist) and Elaina Oden Olympic bronze medalist among many other Olympians from the USA and other countries.
Partnership with International Excellence
Chapple's appointment to SQUAD VBC reunites her with Club Director Rodrigo Gil, with whom she previously coached at Tstreet Las Vegas 18s during the 2023-2024 season. Chapple reunites also with former Tstreet Vegas captain state champion Abby Paulson, SQUAD VBC 18s asst Coach.
Elite Volleyball Coach Trainers: Coach April and Coach Rod -8th place finish at Red Rock Rave with Tstreet Vegas 18s
Gil, a Brazilian native who played professional volleyball for 17 years, brings his own elite credentials to the partnership.
A three-time Junior World Champion who was named to the World All-Star Team at age 18, Gil competed for nine consecutive seasons in Italy's top A1 League, where he was one of only two Brazilians competing at that level.
"April and I share a vision of developing complete athletes," said Gil. "Our combined international experience as elite outside hitters gives us unique insight into what it takes to compete at the highest levels. We're excited to bring this expertise to Las Vegas volleyball."
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Commitment to Athlete Development
Chapple's coaching philosophy centers on return on investment – both for athletes and their families.
"Every hour of practice, every rep at home, every moment of mental preparation is an investment in these young athletes' futures," Chapple explained.
"My job is to ensure that investment pays dividends not just in volleyball success, but in life skills that will serve them forever."
The results speak for themselves: college scholarships, state championships, and young adults prepared for success beyond volleyball.
Pre-Tryout Clinics and Tryout Information
Clinic dates include July 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, and 25, all held at It's All Volleyball facility.
The clinics will feature training methods derived from Brazilian National Team protocols, Italian A1 League techniques, and NCAA championship-level preparation.
Athletes ages 15-18 are encouraged to participate to experience the elite-level training that has produced champions at every level.
About SQUAD VBC
SQUAD Volleyball Club represents the next evolution in elite youth volleyball development in Las Vegas.
Under the direction of Rodrigo Gil and with the addition of April Chapple, SQUAD VBC combines international playing experience with proven coaching success to create an environment where young athletes can reach their highest potential.
The club's mission extends beyond volleyball excellence to developing leaders, scholars, and citizens who will make positive impacts in their communities.
With two former international professional players at the helm, SQUAD VBC offers Las Vegas volleyball families access to world-class instruction and mentorship.
Looking Forward
"This is more than a coaching position – it's an opportunity to build something special," Chapple said. "Rodrigo and I have a shared vision of what elite volleyball development looks like. We're not just coaching volleyball; we're developing future leaders who happen to excel at volleyball."
With pre-tryout clinics beginning in July and the 2025-2026 season on the horizon, SQUAD VBC is positioned to become Las Vegas's premier destination for elite volleyball development.
The combination of Chapple's proven coaching success and Gil's international playing expertise creates a unique opportunity for young athletes to train with two of the most accomplished volleyball professionals in the region.
For more information about SQUAD VBC, pre-tryout clinics, or tryout registration, visit the SQUAD VBC website or follow @squadvbc on Instagram and social media.
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**About the Coaches:**
April Chapple: Tennessee Hall of Fame Inductee, 3-time All-American, Former USA National Team Member, Major League Volleyball First Team All-Pro, First First Round Draft Pick for America's first ever professional league
Rodrigo Gil: Former Brazilian National Team Member, 3-time Junior World Champion, 9-year Italian A1 League Veteran, World Class Outside Hitter
From Lady Vol to Legend: Coach April Honored At UTK Champions Weekend
Lady Vol volleyball legend and record holder Coach April Chapple a University of Tennessee, Knoxville Hall of Fame Inductee, 3-time All American, 3-time SEC Champion, SEC Tournament MVP, 2-time All SEC Team is celebrated with her 1984 SEC champion teammates at Neyland Stadium during Champions Weekend on November 1-2, 2024.
- the first First Round Draft Pick for the first American pro indoor women's league
- named to the first First Team All-Pro team for Major League Volleyball in USA volleyball history
- former USA National team member
- one of the few American women players named as an Italian Pro League D-I Championship Finalist, Italian Cup Finalist and Cup of Cups Tournament Finalist
April Chapple The first First round Draft Pick For Major League Volleyball the first American Women's Pro League Honored At Athlete Unlimited Pro Volleyball Match
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Serving slang is not just about individual techniques; it also relates to overall game strategy. A coach might instruct a player to serve a "short serve" or a "deep serve" to target specific areas of the opponent's court or exploit weaknesses in their serve receive formation.
Ari, my private training client and I are working specifically on serving on jump float cross court serves ...short to Zone 2
There's so much we work on to get to this point where she can contact the ball with
- the same toss height and same toss location
- the same armswing speed
- the same timing for when her serving hand contacts the ball
- the middle of the hand contacting the middle of the ball every single time
- getting use to watching her serving hand contact the ball at the highest point of her jump ...before she starts to land
- and finally contacting the ball in the precise spot on the ball so it goes where the coach wants the player to put it so in this case ..a short serve in the farthest short right corner on the court also called Zone 2.
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Congratulations to my seven Boys-18s Vegas Volley club players who played in two state championship finals yesterday, the 3A and 5A State champinship finals at Sunrise Mountain High School.
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Making A-1 Vegas Volleyball history as the very first TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS! In the In It To Win It Tournament,
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