What Our Athletes Say
With so many exceptional clubs in the CEVA region, why should I play at Oregon Surf? We get this question a lot. Of course, we can tell you why we think Oregon Surf is the best club out there, but who better to ask than the parents and players who trained at Oregon Surf?
A note on our name: Oregon Surf Volleyball Club was formerly known as Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy (OJVA). The athletes and families below trained and competed with the club under both names.
College Athletes Speak
"My favorite part about playing for Oregon Surf was the competitive atmosphere created during POD training and practices, as well as the lifelong friendships I made throughout my nine years with the club."
"My favorite part about playing for Oregon Surf was the competitive environment and sense of community that has prepared me to be the athlete I am today."
"My favorite part about playing for Oregon Surf was the strong family feeling in the entire club and the friendships. The unparalleled training you get at Oregon Surf, the most disciplined techniques to prepare you for the future, is the greatest benefit."
"The staff creates an environment that builds players to be better people on and off the court. Oregon Surf played a key role in leading me to where I am today."
"The competitive environment found at every single practice. The POD system at Oregon Surf is amazing and truly allows players to achieve their goals."
"Oregon Surf is a family. A family that will support you through all stages of your life and your volleyball career."
"I absolutely loved playing at Oregon Surf. They created a competitive environment with coaches who truly cared about me and had my back."
"Playing for Oregon Surf not only prepared me for D1 collegiate volleyball, but it also provided me with lifelong friendships, mentors, and memories."
"My favorite part about Oregon Surf is the people that I have become so close to over the years."
"Every player and every coach had your back and pushed you to be your best."
"They push you to your best potential. They focus on the skills that you need to develop to reach the goals that you set for yourself."
"They push you to your best potential and focus on the skills you need to develop."
Parent Perspectives
"Having two girls play with Oregon Surf for six years, the Why Oregon Surf factors include: Academy style training gives unique and varied opportunities. Players are intermixed across all teams for skill-specific training. Character development emphasis. Practices increase to 3x/week at 16s. Cross-team scrimmaging mimics real match scenarios."
"Why did I not move my daughter to Oregon Surf earlier? Her confidence and abilities have grown so much. She loves the POD system. She has competed at the highest level, winning regionals and the platinum power league."
"This is her first year at Oregon Surf. The POD training has far exceeded anything she has experienced before. She gets direction from several very knowledgeable coaches."
"Top-notch coaches and academy-style practices that are well-run and extremely productive. Oregon Surf has a mindful approach of training balanced with recovery. We love Oregon Surf!"
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