AF Volleyball Academy

Athletes First Volleyball Academy

Are you ready to train with the best?

Athletes First will make every athlete a contender at whatever level they are willing to strive for.

We will not just practice until we get it right — we will practice until we rarely get it wrong.

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Meet the coach

Coach Naveed

20years guiding, mentoring and developing volleyball athletes

An accomplished volleyball coach who helps players reach the highest levels of the sport — building training regimens that match each player's abilities while creating strong, competitive teams.

He is passionate about mentoring junior athletes to build sustainable training habits and support healthy lifestyles on and off the court.

Program vision

Building character and skill through sport

Student-athletes can build character and skills through sports. The program promotes discipline, fundamentals, team play and meeting obstacles head on. The goal is to help every athlete develop:

  • Self-discipline and accountability for their actions
  • Knowledge, good judgement and intelligence on the court
  • Responsibility and a desire to keep improving
  • A positive attitude
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Programs

Training for players, teams and coaches

Year-round instruction for individual athletes, plus support for the programs and staff around them.

Private & group lessons

Personalized instruction built around each athlete's goals.

  • Lessons cover the full range of volleyball skills
  • Individual training through group sessions
  • Year-round training
  • Customized lesson plans
  • Qualified, experienced coaching

Program consulting

Support for clubs and schools looking to raise their level.

  • Technical feedback and recommendations for your program
  • Coaching clinics for your staff
  • Guest coaching

College recruiting

No athlete should navigate recruiting alone

At Athletes First, we believe no student-athlete should have to go through the recruiting process without expert guidance.

We help every athlete get the information they deserve to play the game they love at the next level — connecting families with college coaches and sharing insider knowledge of how recruiting really works.

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Camps & clinics

Clinics for every stage of development

Run by an experienced coaching staff, with sessions led by college coaches.

Skill clinics

  • High-performance volleyball clinics, ages 12–18
  • Specialized skill clinics
  • All-skills clinics

Camps & college series

  • Team camps for high school and middle school
  • Collegiate Coaches Series, run by college coaches
  • Experienced coaching staff

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Questions? Get in touch

Reach out about lessons, clinics, team camps or recruiting help.