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COACH APRIL’S MAY HITTING CLINICS AT ITS ALL VOLLEYBALL For serious players ages 11–17 who want to improve: - approach footwork - hitting mechanics - power - ball placement - attacking confidence Perfect for: NYS players newer club players club travel players who need more focused hitting work DATES May 2–3 May 16–17 May 30–31 TIMES 10am–11am ages 11–13 11am–12pm ages 13–15 12pm–1pm ages 15–16 1pm–2pm ages 16–17 $40 one session $80 two sessions $120 three sessions Email info@improveyourvolley.com to register today
COACH APRIL’S MAY HITTING CLINICS AT ITS ALL VOLLEYBALL For serious players ages 11–17 who want to improve: - approach footwork - hitting mechanics - power - ball placement - attacking confidence Perfect for: NYS players newer club players club travel players who need more focused hitting work DATES May 2–3 May 16–17 May 30–31 TIMES 10am–11am ages 11–13 11am–12pm ages 13–15 12pm–1pm ages 15–16 1pm–2pm ages 16–17 $40 one session $80 two sessions $120 three sessions Email info@improveyourvolley.com to register today
COACH APRIL’S MAY HITTING CLINICS AT ITS ALL VOLLEYBALL For serious players ages 11–17 who want to improve: - approach footwork - hitting mechanics - power - ball placement - attacking confidence Perfect for: NYS players newer club players club travel players who need more focused hitting work DATES May 2–3 May 16–17 May 30–31 TIMES 10am–11am ages 11–13 11am–12pm ages 13–15 12pm–1pm ages 15–16 1pm–2pm ages 16–17 $40 one session $80 two sessions $120 three sessions Email info@improveyourvolley.com to register today
COACH APRIL’S MAY HITTING CLINICS AT ITS ALL VOLLEYBALL For serious players ages 11–17 who want to improve: - approach footwork - hitting mechanics - power - ball placement - attacking confidence Perfect for: NYS players newer club players club travel players who need more focused hitting work DATES May 2–3 May 16–17 May 30–31 TIMES 10am–11am ages 11–13 11am–12pm ages 13–15 12pm–1pm ages 15–16 1pm–2pm ages 16–17 $40 one session $80 two sessions $120 three sessions Email info@improveyourvolley.com to register today

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Peace Love and Volleyball: Vegas Moms: Real MVPs Behind Every Player

Discover how Coach April's Peace Love Volleyball revolution honors Vegas volleyball moms, the unsung heroes transforming local volleyball one player at a time



In the heart of Las Vegas, where dreams take flight, I see you, volleyball mom.

You're up before dawn, preparing protein shakes and double-checking gear bags. You're navigating rush-hour traffic to make those 6 AM practices, maintaining detailed spreadsheets of tournament schedules, and your voice - just like my mom Sallye's was for me - rises above the crowd during every crucial point.

You're the true MVP behind your player's success, and I see every sacrifice you make.



As both a former U.S. National volleyball team player and now a long-time Vegas volleyball club coach and private trainer, I learned what ultimate dedication looks like from my mom.

She'd race me to LAX (that's the Los Angeles International Airport in Inglewood), practically pushing me out of the car to make sure I didn't miss my flight to a club tournament.

She was my loudest cheerleader but also my most nervous supporter - every volleyball mom reading this knows exactly what I mean.

For over 15 years here in Vegas, I've watched moms like you pour that same love and dedication into your players' dreams, and it reminds me so much of my mom, who I lost in November 2020.



I didn't design this Peace Love and Volleyball shirt collection just to create another volleyball shirt.

I created it because I see you juggling club selections, managing recruiting processes, and navigating this increasingly competitive landscape.

Every design, every motivational message, every carefully chosen detail honors the spirit of volleyball moms like my mother and you - the ones who turn everyday moments into extraordinary opportunities for your players to shine.

When I'm making decisions about scheduling and working with clients and club players, I think about all the planning and coordination you do.

This collection is my tribute to you, the heart and soul of Vegas volleyball.


The Evolution of the Volleyball Mom: From Sideline Supporter to Dream Builder



You know that moment when your player starts talking about college volleyball dreams?

Maybe they're considering schools far from home, and part of your heart catches in your throat.

I remember when I was that player, with offers from big-time California schools where "everyone" was going.



But my mom, Galsal, taught me one of the most valuable lessons about being a volleyball mom - sometimes supporting your player means letting them spread their wings far beyond the familiar court.

My mom was born in Memphis, and I'll never forget how her eyes lit up when I mentioned being interested in visiting the campus of the University of Tennessee.

Even though she'd initially hoped I'd stay in California to play in college, she showed me what unconditional support looks like. 

Together, we visited that beautiful Knoxville campus, where they treated us like royalty.

There we were, a mom and daughter from Inglewood, California, walking among future Olympians (Benita Fitzgerald, Sharrieffa Barksdale, Willie Gault, Shelia Collins, and legendary coaches like track and field Olympian Ralph Boston and basketball legend Pat Head Summitt (who, believe it or not, later asked me to play basketball for her!).



What I remember most wasn't just the world-class facilities or the prestigious Lady Vol program - it was watching my mom transform from nervous about her baby leaving California to becoming my biggest cheerleader for going cross-country.

She saw what I saw: an opportunity to grow not just as a player, but as a person.

That decision to attend Tennessee became, as she predicted, the best choice of my life - a choice we made together, with her unwavering maternal support lighting the way.



Building Volleyball Families: The Heart of Peace Love and Volleyball


When I design each Peace Love and Volleyball shirt, I think about how my mom, Galsal, understood something that every volleyball mom comes to know - this sport creates families beyond blood. 


With empowering messages and eye-catching designs, they serve as a constant reminder of your crucial role in your player's journey. In a town full of attractions, you're the main event in your player's volleyball story.With empowering messages and eye-catching designs, they serve as a constant reminder of your crucial role in your player's journey. In a town full of attractions, you're the main event in your player's volleyball story.

She wasn't just my biggest fan; she was the architect of my volleyball journey, recognizing that my competitive spirit needed more than just her love (though she gave that abundantly) - it needed a whole volleyball community to thrive.

I remember her supporting my decision to train with the guys at St. Bernard's in Playa del Rey, including the Lennon brothers. 

She understood that this would make me stronger, faster, more competitive. But perhaps her greatest gift was encouraging my connection with the Sato family. 


I'm extending my philosophy beyond the court with my innovative line of long-sleeved "Peace Love and Volleyball" shirts, designed to motivate and inspire volleyball enthusiasts at every level, with a special focus on supporting the unsung heroes of the sport - volleyball moms.I'm extending my philosophy beyond the court with my innovative line of long-sleeved "Peace Love and Volleyball" shirts, designed to motivate and inspire volleyball enthusiasts at every level, with a special focus on supporting the unsung heroes of the sport - volleyball moms.

While some moms might hesitate to share their child with another family, she saw how the Satos - Gary (now USC Men's associate head coach), Liane (my future National team teammate and future Olympian), and Eric (two-time Olympic gold medalist and my very first pepper partner) - could help shape my volleyball journey.

Mom and Pop Sato became my adopted volleyball parents, driving me to practices, mentoring me while Liane and future Olympian Liz Masakayan played in tournaments across California. 

My mom supported this extended volleyball family because she knew something vital - something I see in you, Vegas volleyball moms, every day: true love means supporting your player's growth, even when that growth happens beyond your immediate family circle.



This is why each Peace Love and Volleyball shirt carries messages of both strength and love.

Because you, like my mom, understand that being a volleyball mom means creating opportunities, building connections, and sometimes sharing your child with a larger volleyball family. 

When I held my mom's hand during her final weeks, battling uterine and breast cancer, I realized that everything she did - every drive, every shared practice, every connection she helped me make - was born from a love that saw no boundaries.


The Vegas Volleyball Revolution: Building Our Desert Dynasty



Vegas volleyball moms, I see you pioneering something extraordinary in our desert city.

In just the past few years, you've helped transform Las Vegas from a place where volleyball was an afterthought into a powerhouse of competitive club programs.

You're not just driving to practices - you're driving a revolution.

I've watched our volleyball community explode from a handful of clubs to dozens of programs, each promising to be the path to your player's success.

I know how overwhelming it can be, navigating through all the choices, weighing the coaching credentials, balancing the financial commitments, and trying to make the best decisions for your player.

In a city that's growing as fast as ours, every season brings new challenges, new clubs, new decisions.

But here's what amazes me most: despite the pressure and pace of Vegas volleyball life, you're building something more precious than just competitive programs.

You're creating a community. 

I see you sharing tournament carpool duties, organizing team dinners, comparing notes about recruiting processes, and supporting each other through the ups and downs of this volleyball journey.

In a city known for its transient nature, you're establishing roots and connections that run deep.


Vegas volleyball moms, I see you pioneering something extraordinary in our desert city. In just the past few years, you've helped transform Las Vegas from a place where volleyball was an afterthought into a powerhouse of competitive club programs.Vegas volleyball moms, I see you pioneering something extraordinary in our desert city. In just the past few years, you've helped transform Las Vegas from a place where volleyball was an afterthought into a powerhouse of competitive club programs.

That's why each Peace Love and Volleyball shirt is more than just clothing - it's a symbol of this revolution you're leading.

Every butterfly design represents your own transformation from uncertain beginner to confident volleyball mom, every motivational message echoes the encouragement you give not just to your player, but to other moms just starting this journey.






Celebrating Our Vegas Volleyball Moms: The Heart of Peace Love and Volleyball



To every Vegas volleyball mom reading this: you're not just supporting a player - you're part of a revolution. 

Whether you're new to this journey or a seasoned tournament warrior, your dedication is transforming our desert city into a volleyball powerhouse, one player, one practice, one tournament at a time.

My Peace Love and Volleyball shirt collection exists because of moms like you and the mom I was blessed to have.



Each design honors your early morning alarm clocks, your tournament weekend sacrifices, and those precious moments when you watch your player soar.

These aren't just shirts - they're a tribute to your love, your dedication, and the incredible community you're building here in Vegas.


Coach April Quote Graphics by April Chapple

This Mother's Day, let's celebrate the heart of Vegas volleyball.

Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift for a volleyball mom in your life, these shirts tell her story.

Each piece in the collection is available in my Etsy shop and on my website ImproveYourVolley.com.


For club volleyball teams or college programs in Las Vegas, Coach April's "Peace Love Volleyball" shirts can serve as a unifying element, reminding players of their shared goals and the importance of mental resilience in achieving success.For club volleyball teams or college programs in Las Vegas, the "Peace Love Volleyball" shirts can serve as a unifying element, reminding players of their shared goals and the importance of mental resilience in achieving success.

Subscribe to my 'Producing Powerful Passionate Peaceful Players' email list for exclusive Mother's Day discounts and early access to new designs.

Because in Vegas, volleyball moms aren't just supporters - they're MVPs.

And that deserves to be celebrated, not just on Mother's Day, but every day.

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I share alot of individual, partner and easy-to-do volleyball serving drills we do in class with my followers.

Many of these volleyball practice drills you can do at home by yourself or try at your next practice with your teammates.

If you're a B team or JV player trying to make varsity next year...your goal should be to complete 1000 reps a day of at least three of the basic skills on your own...volleyball passing, serving and setting should be at the top of the list. 



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April Chapple is an elite private volleyball trainer, former USA National Team member, and University of Tennessee Hall of Fame inductee who has coached in Las Vegas for 15+ years, training hundreds of athletes and helping numerous players reach college volleyball, including Division I standouts.

She's also the head coach for girls and boys 18s at Squad VBC and offers coaches consulting on technical teaching and player development. Connect with April on LinkedIn or at ImproveYourVolley.com, where her eye for overlooked talent sets her apart.


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Vegas Volleyball's Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Moms with Peace Love Volleyball Shirts

In the city that never sleeps, my Peace Love Volleyball mom shirts are your 24/7 support system. Las Vegas pulses with endless energy, and as a volleyball mom, you're the powerhouse behind your player's non-stop journey.In the city that never sleeps, my Peace Love Volleyball mom shirts are your 24/7 support system.
More than just clothing, my shirts are a tribute to the tireless spirit of Vegas volleyball moms.More than just clothing, my shirts are a tribute to the tireless spirit of Vegas volleyball moms.
With motivational messages and vibrant designs, they mirror the dynamic energy of our city while celebrating your constant presence in your player's volleyball adventure.With motivational messages and vibrant designs, they mirror the dynamic energy of our city while celebrating your constant presence in your player's volleyball adventure.
In a town that's always on, you're the ever-present force driving your player's success.In a town that's always on, you're the ever-present force driving your player's success.

Ready to energize your volleyball mom journey?

Subscribe to my 'Producing Powerful Passionate Peaceful Players' email list above on ImproveYourVolley.com.

You'll receive energy-boosting tips, exclusive insights from me,        Coach April Chapple on maintaining momentum in volleyball.

Let's power up the Vegas volleyball scene together!


Struggling with the unique demands of being a volleyball mom in the desert? My Peace Love Volleyball shirts offer both comfort and inspiration for the challenges you face. From dealing with intense heat during outdoor practices to long drives across the valley for tournaments, Vegas volleyball moms face obstacles that others might not understand.Dear Vegas Volleyball Mom, I know that balancing Vegas life with volleyball commitments can feel like walking a tightrope, but my Peace Love Volleyball mom shirts are here to support you every step of the way.
As the Vegas volleyball scene grows, so does the pressure on players and moms alike. My Peace Love Volleyball shirts are here to remind you of your inner peace amidst the chaos.As the Vegas volleyball scene grows, so does the pressure on players and moms alike. My Peace Love Volleyball shirts are here to remind you of your inner peace amidst the chaos.
In a city known for its high energy, finding moments of calm can be challenging, especially when juggling the demands of volleyball life.In a city known for its high energy, finding moments of calm can be challenging, especially when juggling the demands of volleyball life.
My volleyball mom shirts aren't just about looking good - they're about feeling good too.My volleyball mom shirts aren't just about looking good - they're about feeling good too.
With messages that promote mindfulness and positivity, they serve as a wearable reminder to breathe, center yourself, and approach each volleyball challenge with a peaceful mindset.With messages that promote mindfulness and positivity, they serve as a wearable reminder to breathe, center yourself, and approach each volleyball challenge with a peaceful mindset.
In the fast-paced world of Vegas volleyball, these moments of zen can make all the difference.In the fast-paced world of Vegas volleyball, these moments of zen can make all the difference.

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