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1. Improve Your Volleyball with Coach April
2. Volleyball Private Lessons
3. What Sets My Volleyball Coaching Apart?

What Sets My Volleyball Coaching Style Apart From Others in Vegas

I do things differently when it comes to my volleyball coaching style and I may (or may not) be a good fit for you so look at what I do to see if we're a match

I do things differently when it comes to my volleyball coaching style and I may (or may not) be a good fit for your player so lets look at what I do in practice

What else sets me apart from other private volleyball coaching styles 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. 

During my Breakfast Club for College Players summer training for college players in Vegas home for the summer we work on partner jump float serving technique where two servers at a time in two different lines serve behind Zone 1 and Zone 5 to a designated spot on the opposing court. 

Pairs work together to get the ball "in" and if one player in the serving pair misses their serve neither of the two score a point for their team. 

So no point for the two people serving and no point for the team they represent so the pressure feels like its double the weight.

The more we do this drill the more the server feels the weight of making their serve in. 

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. 

How My Private Volleyball Coaching Prepares You for College

I've trained with 2024 Big West All Conference Preseason Coaches Team, Cal Poly starting outside hitter Tommi Stockham on how to hit harder volleyball attacks when she was a junior in high school at Bishop Gorman. 

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1. Advanced Skill Development

The controllables I really focused on were becoming the smartest the most prepared the most emotionally stable player by April Chapple

• 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. 

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2. Position-Specific Training

USA High Performance, Coronado High School, State Champion Finalist Left Side Hitter and GCU outside hitter Jacob Ceci working on hitting 3s

• 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.

f 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. 

Coach Karch Kiraly Quotes on Forearm Passing 

Coach April and Karch Kiraly at the Vanguard University Dinner

"I’ve often said that forearm passing is the cornerstone of volleyball, and I believe it more than ever now that I’m a coach. 

If you want to elevate the play of those around you, indoors or beach, you have to be able to make the ball go where you want by using your forearm platform."

Karch Kiraly

(Quotes on Volleyball Passing by newly appointed USA Men's Olympic Volleyball Coach)

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 volleyball coaching is the solution if you want to develop powerful and precise hitting strategies effective against college-level blockers.

Private volleyball coaching is the solution if you want to develop powerful and precise hitting strategies effective against college-level blockers.

Private volleyball coaching is the solution if you want to develop powerful and precise hitting strategies effective against college-level blockers. (My clients Kami Miner, Tommi Stockham and BYU oppo Kate Prior)

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.

If your athlete struggles with consistent serve receive, gets subbed out, or is overlooked for playing time—this is the fix you’ve been looking for.

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AUTHOR BIO

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.