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May 16 -17 and 30 -31
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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

Email: info@improveyourvolley.com for info or to register for this weekend's clinics! 


Should You Hire Coach April For Pro-Style Volleyball Private Lessons?

For 14+ years Coach April has trained Vegas high school and college players next level, elite-style and professionally inspired volleyball private lessons.

For 14+ years Coach April has trained Vegas high school and college players next level, elite-style and professionally inspired volleyball private lessons.For 14+ years Coach April has trained Vegas high school and college players next level, elite-style and professionally inspired volleyball private lessons.


Vegas volleyball private lessons and small group  instruction inspired by my international pro volleyball experiences! 14+ years and running!

I've provided volleyball instruction with private and semi-private small groups to Las Vegas collegiate, high school, middle school and youth players and coaches for more than 14 years now.

As a former professional player, I bring firsthand experience of what it takes to compete at the highest levels. This isn't theoretical knowledge – it's practical, battle-tested understanding of the game's nuances.



In my professional career I was an elite level, world-class six-rotation outside hitter, who was named to the USA National team and who as a professional athlete, never came off the court in the backrow.

I always played for the entire match that I was competing in and rarely came out unless injured which only happened once in my career as a

Only a very few American women in the world have earned this silver medal which what the Italian Federation Division I championship runner-ups receive. I won this while playing with my professional team in Reggio Emilia, Italy.Only a very few American women in the world have earned this silver medal which what the Italian Federation Division I championship runner-ups receive. I won this while playing with my professional team in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

In Italy I played with and against Olympians, world champions and gold medalists from volleyball strong countries all over the world including Germany, Brazil, Czechoslavakia, Yugoslavia, Peru, Argentina, Japan, Bulgaria and Russia as well as with teammates USA Olympic middle blocker bronze medalist Elaina Oden in one season and three-time Olympic middle blocker and two-time Olympic assistant coach, silver and bronze medalist middle blocker Paula Weishoff who after 14 years will retire this year as the Concordia Irvine head coach.

Together while playing with Paula I became one of a handful of American women who has EVER played in the championship finals of the D-I Italian championships, the championship finals of the European championships (CEV) and the championship finals of the Italian Cup.


Together while playing with Paula I became one of a handful of American women who has EVER played in the championship finals of the D-I Italian championships, the championship finals of the European championships (CEV) and the championship finals of the Italian Cup.Together while playing with Paula I became one of a handful of American women who has EVER played in the championship finals of the D-I Italian championships, the championship finals of the European championships (CEV) and the championship finals of the Italian Cup.

I belong to a very small group of elite level players to accomplish that achievement and that uniquely positions me to be one of the best choices here in Vegas to talk about the ELITE level playing experience and of what it takes to compete at the highest levels.


In the second year of the very first Four-vs-Four person professional league tour in the United States, I played on Team Champion (cool name, cool sponsor and we were outfitted with the coolest clothes) with Team captain 3-time Olympian Paula Weishoff middle blocker, Tammy Liley USA Olympic Team team captain and two-time Olympic opposite and setters Cheri Boyer and Kelly Van Winden who's twin sister Lisa Strand Ma'a is 2024 Olympic Men's setter Micha Ma'a mother, so Kelly is Micah's aunt. At the end of the 1993 season I was voted Best Left Outside Hitter and Paula was the season MVP. In the photo starting clockwise thats me in left corner Tammi in the upper right corner, Paula in the lower right corner and Cheri in the lower left. The Budlight Fours Pro Tour was regularly televised on ESPN and one of the host was Hall of Fame Beach legend and former UCSB head coach Cathy Gregory.In the second year of the very first Four-vs-Four person professional league tour in the United States, I played on Team Champion (cool name, cool sponsor and we were outfitted with the coolest clothes) with Team captain 3-time Olympian Paula Weishoff middle blocker, Tammy Liley USA Olympic Team team captain and two-time Olympic opposite and setters Cheri Boyer and Kelly Van Winden who's twin sister Lisa Strand Ma'a is 2024 Olympic Men's setter Micha Ma'a mother, so Kelly is Micah's aunt. At the end of the 1993 season I was voted Best Left Outside Hitter and Paula was the season MVP. In the photo starting clockwise thats me in left corner Tammi in the upper right corner, Paula in the lower right corner and Cheri in the lower left. The Budlight Fours Pro Tour was regularly televised on ESPN and one of the host was Hall of Fame Beach legend and former UCSB head coach Cathy Gregory.

I can guarantee you, this isn't theoretical knowledge – it's my firsthand, battle-tested understanding of the game's nuances and ebbs and flows spoken by an expert who can reliably forecast what will happen during a game many times before it happens. 


Volleycats Elite VBC Club Director April Chapple, An Asst. Coach for the High Performance Girls Select Continental Team at the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships July 14-24 in Fort Lauderdale, FLA.Volleycats Elite VBC Club Director April Chapple, An Asst. Coach for the High Performance Girls Select Continental Team at the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships July 14-24 in Fort Lauderdale, FLA.

Additionally, my experience as a USA Volleyball High Performance coach and evaluator has given me additional insight into the latest training methodologies used to develop top-tier talent.

I bring these cutting-edge techniques directly to my volleyball athletes in Las Vegas.

But what also sets my elite coaching apart is focusing on the mental aspect of the game with my clients.



At the beginning of my high school and club career I was not always the tallest player on the court and once I knew the importance of making up for that "disadvantage" by controlling the things I could control by working on being the fastest and the smartest in the game.

That's what I focused on when training at home or between team practices and I taught myself and listened to my mentors when they helped me learn how to use these "controllables" to my advantage.

The controllables I really focused on were becoming

  • the smartest
  • the most prepared
  • the most emotionally stable player

on the court making sure that I didn't show opponents or teammates that any mistakes committed by myself or my team bothered me. 



Those are additional types of volleyball lessons I am qualified to pass on to my clients especially with my experience as a professional world class six rotation player who spent more time on the court than many teammates who were front row only or backrow only specialists. 

Volleyball at high levels is as much a mental game as it is physical. I focus intensively on

  • developing mental toughness
  • strategic thinking, reading and forecasting
  • the ability to perform under pressure

– skills that are crucial for success in college volleyball and beyond.


Every summer, current college players return to train with me, trusting that I'll have them ready for their upcoming season. What sets me apart as a college volleyball prep coach in Las Vegas? It's my hands-on experience with college-level players. Every summer, current college players return to train with me, trusting that I'll have them ready for their upcoming season.Every summer, current college players return to train with me, trusting that I'll have them ready for their upcoming season. What sets me apart as a college volleyball prep coach in Las Vegas? It's my hands-on experience with college-level players. Every summer, current college players return to train with me, trusting that I'll have them ready for their upcoming season.

Every summer, current college players return to train with me, trusting that I'll have them ready for their upcoming season.

It's my hands-on experience with college-level players and continuous exposure to collegiate volleyball that keeps my training cutting-edge and relevant.



My approach is tailored to each player's needs.

Whether you're an outside hitter looking to diversify your shots or add power to your attacks or a setter aiming to quicken your release, I'll create a plan to elevate your game to college standards.


Your Path To College Volleyball Success Starts Here


The journey from high school to college volleyball is challenging, but with the right guidance, it's a challenge you can meet head-on.


As Las Vegas' premier college volleyball prep coach, I'm committed to helping you make that leap successfully. As the premier elite volleyball coach in Las Vegas, I offer more than just training – I offer a pathway to volleyball excellence.As Las Vegas' premier college volleyball prep coach, I'm committed to helping you make that leap successfully. As the premier elite volleyball coach in Las Vegas, I offer more than just training – I offer a pathway to volleyball excellence.


As Las Vegas' premier college volleyball prep coach, I'm committed to helping you make that leap successfully.

As the premier elite volleyball coach in Las Vegas, I offer more than just training – I offer a pathway to volleyball excellence.

Whether you're

  • a high school player dreaming of college volleyball
  • a college athlete looking to elevate your game during the off-season or 
  • a dedicated player aiming to reach your full potential

my elite coaching program is designed to take you there.

Ready to train like a college athlete?

The next Breakfast Club and volleyball private lessons training sessions are forming now, and spots are limited.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your game and set yourself apart in the competitive world of college volleyball recruitment.

Contact me, Coach April today, and let's start your journey to volleyball excellence.

Email: info@improveyourvolley.com


Volleyball Private Lessons and Instruction
 I offer elite-style semi-private training sessions


About volleyball private lessons with me....

We do a tremendous amount of work in one hour. You can opt to come more than once a week.

I have players that train with me 2 even 3 times a week. These players do this because they do not currently belong to a club and/or they're preparing to train for club tryouts which occur the second/third week of July to prepare to for club season or they're prepping for college season.


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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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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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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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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.

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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.
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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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