Expert Private Volleyball Coaching In Vegas For Serious Young Athletes

Transform your volleyball skills with private volleyball coaching from a pro knowledgeable in USA volleyball's advanced techniques to prep for college success.

As a seasoned court veteran with over 15 years of experience, I know firsthand how personalized, one-on-one, private volleyball coaching can transform a player's performance.

I like how private volleyball coaching offers a unique opportunity to quickly improve your skills and achieve your athletic goals, if its done right.

And I know how to do it correctly. 

That's me Coach April with my friend and fellow coach Sean Huiet who took over as head coach of the Bobcat volleyball program in 2020 after spending 14 seasons as the assistant/associate head coach. In four seasons at the helm of the program, Huiet has accumulated a 95-38 overall record and 55-9 mark in Sun Belt Conference matches.

I'm a seasoned coach with over 15 years of experience here in Las Vegas but I've coached all over the United States in clinics and camps on over 31 D-I campuses and universities as well as numerous clinics and my own summer camps, so I know firsthand how personalized, expert one-on-one instruction can transform a player's performance.

If you're a goal-oriented player aiming for college recruitment or looking to be a starter on your school varsity team my private volleyball coaching sessions are tailored to help you achieve your goals.

Years ago after I started my Boot Camp Classes in east Las Vegas at the Hollywood Center I moved my classes to the Stupak Recreation Center. One of my first private clients that I had before she was in high school was current senior UNLV setter Arien Fafard. To this day I remember telling her father that she was going to be a D-I setter, that's how good she was as natural talent.

Let me show you how I've helped tons of players in Vegas and in surrounding areas for years with my style of one-on-one and small group training that in a short amount of time elevates your game skills so that you achieve "next level" confidence and playing abilities.  

Coach April, three year Tstreet Las Vegas 18s coach, advises middle blocker Nicole McManus during the 18s Championships Baltimore Maryland. Nicole trained with April in the Breakfast Club for College Players sessions and is a freshman playing for William & Penn volleyball team.

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College volleyball demands a higher level of

• focus 
• conditioning
• volleyball IQ 
• time management 
• goal setting and 
• goal achievement

My private volleyball coaching focuses on elevating these skills in addition to  improving your volleyball skills in order to help you prepare to meet these increased expectations.

I am super proud to let you know that I was Tstreet Las Vegas 17s head coach Kenny Buen's first volleyball coach when he was in middle school and I had the pleasure of coaching him his freshman year at Las Vegas High school. He's continue to train and coach with me until he played volleyball at Vanguard. After returning to Vegas he's become a highly sought after private volleyball and club coach. So proud of him.

Unlike high school or club team practices, my private volleyball coaching allows for extremely targeted improvement in areas specific to your needs and goals.

In private sessions my clients receive my undivided attention to the smaller details that make a huge difference, little things like

• how you move on the court
• how you walk on the court
• how you jump on the court
• how you run on the court

I know that paying attention to technical details like how you run on the court to get to a ball are just as important as what you do when you actually get to the ball.

I believe that learning how to cover large distances in short amounts of time in defense should be treated as a priority because it will help you get to balls quicker than other players on your team. 

My private coaching sessions include mental toughness training, which is meant to prepare you for the pressures of college athletics.

I am a college prep coach and my specialty is training not only the physical aspects of what happens in college but also prepare you for the increase in the mental stress that comes with "next level" competition.

I incorporate advanced tactics and techniques used in college volleyball, which is intended to give you a head start on the competition you'll face when you get on campus. 

As they do in Italy, I train players based on ability and potential not by age so if there's a promising 13 year old with advanced capabilities and skills I will train them alongside a 16 or 17 year old so they feel and stay motivated.

What else sets me apart from other private volleyball coaches in Vegas? 

I am very empathetic towards my clients because of my extensive career as an elite player and one of the top outside hitters in the world at one time. 

I can "see" and "feel" what a player "sees" and feels" in moments of difficulty which makes it easy for me to empathize with a player's issues, problems and concerns.

That's a secret weapon I have and how I got the nickname "volleyball player whisperer. 

I also include the concepts of "rhythm" and "wide vision" in practices which most coaches don't know and I tend to choreograph practices like a dance so players understand the ebb and flow of a competitive match which is similar to the choreographed steps professional dances learn when performing a dance routine. 

• I focus on refining your techniques to meet collegiate standards.

Every aspect of your game – from serving to defense – is analyzed and elevated through targeted private coaching.

• I frequently have coed sessions, (like they have on top college teams that bring in male assistant coaches to play, and practice along side the players) to include an older more experienced male or female player to train and practice with my client in order for you to learn the game faster on an emotional as well as a physical level. 

My private volleyball coaching targets the skills that are specific to your position, with the goal making you a valuable asset to any college team because of your technique and ball control.

Private coaching sessions include volleyball-specific in-drill conditioning and cardio building drills that prepare your body for the demands of college play.

My practices and drills are formulated as elite training drills meant to challenge each player's physical conditioning while motivating and inspiring them to push through natural emotional and mental barriers of resistance to working harder

Through one-on-one coaching, we develop the mental resilience you will need to thrive under the pressures of college volleyball.

• Taking volleyball lessons with me is a positive experience for players who know the value of getting tons and tons of quality reps and accurate feedback on how to improve their individual volleyball skills 

Private coaching allows for in-depth discussion and practice of advanced volleyball strategies, with the goal of boosting your volleyball IQ which is super important for Vegas players who don't have the history of the culture of volleyball like California, Texas and Nebraska players have.  

• Taking volleyball lessons with me is a positive experience for players who are willing to learn how to have a higher volleyball IQ and know when, where and how to hit
• around the block 
• away from the defense
• hard enough to beat the defense so you score more points than the opposing team's hitters.

As part of my holistic approach to private coaching, I answer questions about how to balance academics and athletics effectively.

• My most decorated and accomplished athletes made our training and our sessions a priority and scheduled training (regularly or intermittently) throughout the fall/winter/spring months

My private volleyball coaching includes both my client and I recording practice videos which are often used

• as clips for highlight videos or 
• for social media exposure to college coaches and 
• are produced to help supplement your recruitment process,  and
• helping to guide you towards your college volleyball goals by giving you an opportunity to re-experience and study your your coaching sessions when you're not with me.

Private coaching sessions dedicated to developing a variety of serves with the consistency and accuracy demanded at the college level.

If you are a player with problems with serving, your goal should be to become that player who can be counted upon to consistently score a series of points from the service line. 

That's how tough the serve you want to develop should become and that's how dependable you want to be for your team. 

One-on-one attention to refine your passing techniques, ensuring you can handle tough serves and attacks in college play.

If you're a player with problems with passing, there are two skills you must conquer if you are going to even think about playing competitive "next level" volleyball, the first is serving, the second is passing. I'll make this easy, if you can't pass, you can't play. 

Passing the ball is a technical skill that can take a minute to learn but you need to keep doing consistent reps to stay sharp.

Private coaching to develop powerful and precise hitting strategies effective against college-level blockers.

Taking volleyball lessons with me is a positive experience for players with problems with spiking. That's the most common question I get. How can I spike like a pro player? When can we hit? 

Individual training on reading setters, footwork, and timing to make you an effective blocker in fast-paced college games.

Taking volleyball lessons with me is a positive experience for players with problems with blocking.

Blocking is important, even if you are short and still have to play in the front row on your team. 

Doesn't matter! You can still contribute as a front row defender which is basically what a blocker is.

Specialized private coaching for defensive specialists and liberos, enhancing reading skills and reaction times for college-paced play.

Taking volleyball lessons with me is a positive experience for players with problems with digging. Regardless of your height, you can learn to dig, and learn to chase balls and you can learn to love it!

The journey from high school to college volleyball is challenging, but with the right private volleyball coaching, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience. My personalized coaching offers more than just skill development – it provides a comprehensive roadmap to collegiate success.

Don't leave your college volleyball dreams to chance. Invest in targeted, expert private coaching that will prepare you for the next level. With my guidance, you'll step onto your college court not just ready to compete, but ready to excel.

Ready to start your journey to college volleyball success through private coaching?

Contact me, Coach April, and let's begin building your path to the next level.

Remember, success in college volleyball isn't just about making the team – it's about thriving once you're there. Let's work together through focused private coaching to ensure you're ready for every aspect of your collegiate volleyball career.

Email me at: info@improveyourvolley.com  for more information. 

Private or semiprivate volleyball indoor/sand lessons are an excellent way for young Las Vegas high school volleyball players to quickly improve their individual skills through a private or semi-private coaching experience. These lessons are conducted by former pro volleyball player, former USA Volleyball High Performance instructor and Evaluator and Tstreet Vegas 18s head Coach April Chapple on a weekly basis. Sign up now!

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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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