14 Ruby Housing & Tournament Information For our Regional teams, tournaments are not "Stay and Play" events. This means hotel stays are entirely optional, and you are not required to book through any specific agency to participate. 🚗 Travel & Lodging Overview Flexibility: You are free to book your own accommodations (Hotels, AirBnB, etc.) or drive back and forth each day. Pro Tip: While we provide the tournament-affiliated hotel links below, you can often find better rates by booking independently. Commuting: If you choose to drive daily, please allow extra time for potential traffic or winter weather conditions to ensure athletes arrive on time. 🏆 Multi-Day & Long-Distance Tournaments The following events are the longest-distance tournaments on the Regional schedule. All other tournaments not listed here are single-day events located within approximately one hour of our practice facility. Tournament Dates Location Booking Link (Optional) MLK Challenge Jan 17–19 Manheim, PA View Hotels PA Kick Starter Feb 7–8 Spooky Nook Sports View Hotels Irish Rumble March 7–8 Spooky Nook Sports View Hotels Champions Cup March 28–29 Harrisburg Farm Show Complex View Hotels ❓ Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to stay overnight? No. Many families choose to commute, but hotels are available for those who prefer to stay closer to the venue. What about other tournaments? Any tournament not listed above is a single-day event within a short driving distance.

Private Lessons Please call or text Driven Dragons at 610-348-7761 or email: Info@DrivenDragonsVBA.com to schedule any private lesson(s). 1-hour lesson = $153 an hour for 1 to 3 Players $203 an hour for 4 to 6 Players $253 an hour for 7 to 12 Players Athletes who are part of our current club season receive a $45 discount on private lessons as a thank you for being with us! If you played with us in the previous season and haven’t joined another club for the upcoming season, you’ll continue to enjoy the $45 discount on private lessons. For athletes who played with us previously but have joined a different club for the next season, the $45 discount will no longer apply. Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy has created an opportunity for private coaching lessons. This is an opportunity to drill down and laser focus on crucial volleyball skills, such as passing, setting, spiking, game rules, game situations, etc. These skills are also taught in our group clinics, but a private lesson is more one-on-one, focused learning. ***Parent/Guardian must be present during private lessons for persons under 18. Our Private Lesson Coaches Alexis Garrett 14 and Under Head Coach Specialty: Defense/Libero Heather Flanagan 14 and Under Head Coach Specialty: Setting Zoe Krause 15 and Older Coach Specialty: Middle/RH Jordan Kern 15 and Older Head Coach Specialty: Defense/Libero Owen McFadden Assistant Coach - Alvernia University. Specialty: Hitting/Serving Matt Rukunga 15 and Older Coach Specialty: Setting/Hitting/Defense

Our Services 2025 - Fall Clinic (Girls entering 6th thru 10th Grades) Location : United Sports at 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 Participants : Discover the Joy of Volleyball! Our clinic welcomes girls new to the sport or looking to level up their skills. With two exciting levels—Beginner and Experienced—players can master the fundamentals or refine their game, all while having a blast! Join us for fun, growth, and teamwork on the court! [Only for girls entering 6th thru 10th grade] Fall Clinics When : Thursday Nights Sept 25th thru Oct 30th Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Total Cost: $ 95

Support Join us in backing Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy through fundraising and sponsorship opportunities. Fundraising Fundraising for Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy is primarily driven by the efforts of our dedicated individuals and teams. These passionate members organize various events and initiatives to collect funds. Importantly, the individuals or teams undertaking the fundraising are responsible for managing the events, handling the collected money, and ultimately deciding how those funds will be used to benefit the academy. Sponsorship Sponsorship for Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy is managed directly by our academy administration. We partner with businesses to create mutually beneficial relationships. Through sponsorship, your company can gain valuable exposure by having your brand promoted on our apparel, gear, and other Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy assets. This is a fantastic way for businesses to support our athletes and programs while simultaneously increasing their brand visibility within our community and beyond. Your Company Logo Here Community Events Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy actively organizes and participates in a variety of community events designed to foster stronger connections with our fans and the wider community. These events provide opportunities for you to directly engage with players, coaches, and fellow supporters in a fun and interactive environment. Imagine attending a meet-and-greet with the team, participating in volleyball clinics open to the public, or enjoying family-friendly activities at local festivals where Driven Dragons has a presence. These interactions build enthusiasm for the sport and create a vibrant community around our academy. Our Services Your entry-level partnership provides foundational support for Driven Dragons, offering local visibility through shared signage and digital recognition to connect with our community. Bronze Sponsor Read More As a Team Partner, you'll gain enhanced visibility with dedicated email communication, logo placement on athlete materials, and opportunities for engagement at local tournaments, amplifying your brand within our volleyball network. Silver Sponsor Read More Elevate your brand as an Academy Champion with prominent website placement, video acknowledgments, the unique option to name a team, and significant apparel branding, showcasing your premier support for Driven Dragons. Gold Sponsor Read More Become a Facility Visionary through a highly customizable partnership, offering top-tier brand integration, exclusive opportunities, and the potential for naming rights, creating a lasting legacy with Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy. Platinum Sponsor Read More Sponsorship This page is dedicated for our Sponsors. Click the Link Below to learn how to become a sponsor. How to Become a Sponsor Bronze Sponsorship Item Title Describe the item and include any relevant details. Click to edit the text. Item Title Describe the item and include any relevant details. Click to edit the text. Item Title Describe the item and include any relevant details. Click to edit the text. Item Title Describe the item and include any relevant details. Click to edit the text. Become a foundational supporter of Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy with our Bronze Sponsorship. This tier offers your business valuable local visibility within our community through shared signage at our United Sports locations and digital recognition across our online platforms. It's a cost-effective way to connect with our dedicated athletes, families, and fans and show your support for youth volleyball development.

School Tune-Up Camp FREE Middle School Tryout Prep Capacity: 32 Registrants Date: Friday, August 15 Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm Location: United Sports, 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 You must register to attend: Click to Register FREE High School Tryout Prep Capacity: 32 Registrants Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm Location: United Sports, 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 You must register to attend: Click to Register

Recruiting Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy is fully committed to the growth of each athlete in our program. Our goal is to develop our players as elite volleyball players and leaders on and off the court, preparing them for success long after their high school years. We provide assistance, including setting up online recruiting profiles, drafting personalized introduction letters, filming highlight reels (Provided as a National Team Service), and connecting players with college coaches. Our staff includes college coaching experience. If you’re curious about the recruiting process or want support during your college search, feel free to reach out to us at Recruiting@DrivenDragonsVBA.com and we can setup a meeting with your family and our Director of Recruitment: Rob Smith.

Once Accepted on a Driven Dragons Club Team, athletes and coaches must obtain the following Memberships: AAU Volleyball and USA/KRVA Volleyball Memberships. Click each button to acquire each. If your athlete is on a Pilot Team or 16 Ruby Team, she only needs an AAU Membership. *Club Code for AAU Membership: UE4E3H9QR - Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy USA/KRVA Memberships AAU Membership

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Instagram Recruiting Profiles The Strategy Instagram has become a popular recruiting tool for colleges and athletes. The easy-access platform allows users to create a highlight reel of their experiences that includes video and photo updates. It is essentially an athlete’s digital sports diary. Athletes should consider creating an Instagram account specific to volleyball to showcase their skills and highlight their personalities. DESIGNING YOUR PROFILE Use your full name in your bio. Your username should include at least your entire last name and be easily searchable and recognizable. Choose a profile photo that shows your face. If possible, these should be identical across all your recruiting platforms including HUDL Scouting and YouTube. Your Instagram bio should include the basic information coaches need to recruit you. Here are some things to include: Your height Your graduation year Your club: @DrivenDragonsVBA Your location/where you're from Your GPA Finally, include a link to your HUDL Scouting profile. Athletes should seize every opportunity there is for a coach to see videos of them. There is a specific place to include a link, that should be a direct link to your profile. (Driven Dragons National Teams get a free HUDL account) ADDING VIDEO CONTENT Instagram video is available in five formats: Reels, Live, UGTV, Stories, and Posts. You don’t need to use all of them to get recruited but sharing video content is one of the most important aspects of successful recruiting profiles. The length of the video you post on Instagram depends on the type of format you're posting in: Instagram video posts. Added the same way images are posted and will show up in your followers’ timelines. Instagram video posts can be 3-60 seconds long and multiple videos can be posted in one post. Athletes should post their best game highlights, plus skill workouts from practices or one-on-ones, directly on their Instagram profile to give coaches a real-time look into their daily routine and progress. Stories. Create 15-second clips of either images or videos that will disappear after 24 hours. You can also save expired stories to a “Highlights” section on your Instagram profile. You can share a copy of your post in your story to try and get more views. IGTV. Share longer videos, up to 60 minutes. These must be pre-recorded and uploaded. You can use IGTV to feature full highlight videos that are clipped from your game film. Live. "Live stream” video content from a phone. Video can last up to 4 hours, and once finished they can be saved to IGTV or shared for 30 days before they are deleted. Take advantage of Instagram Live by streaming games, competitions, or training sessions. Reels. These are 15-30 second video clips displayed in a user’s feed once posted. Reels are a great way for student-athletes to jump on current social media trends and share video content with Instagram followers. This is also a great place to show your personality... do something with your teammates that is fun or creative! ADDING HIGHLIGHTS Adding highlights allows you to categorize and display expired stories directly on your Instagram profile. Create highlights that you think coaches want to know or see about you as a prospective recruit. Here are some categories to consider including on your recruiting profile: Game highlights Sport-specific skills and drills Sport-related challenges Team related content High school or club team schedule and updates Social media trends WHAT TO POST Coaches look at Instagram to get a sense of your personality and character. But they also want to see your growth as a player as you continue to develop your volleyball skills over time. A regularly updated Instagram is an excellent resource for coaches to keep up with you. Consider sharing content that highlights your work ethic and gives coaches continuous updates on your athletic and recruiting progress. Game highlights. This is the best way to showcase your talent to coaches. Highlight your favorite games and big moments. Tournaments, camps, and showcases. Coaches want to see that you’re attending the most competitive events. Document your recent experiences at these events using posts, sharing via stories, and adding to your highlights. Training sessions. Capture what you’re doing in each of your training sessions. Show coaches that you are putting in the work to make yourself a better athlete through strength exercises and drills. Social media trends. Instagram can be a great place for recruits to show off some cool tricks and skills. Pay attention to current fun trends on social media, and if you see anything related to your sport or unique skillset, film a video of yourself and put your own little twist on it to post to Instagram. Photos with teammates. Coaches want to find athletes who are good teammates. Posting photos of you hanging out with your teammates, or celebrating a big win together is important for coaches to see. LAST BUT NOT LEAST... Follow the college programs that you're interested in and they might immediately follow you back Share your Instagram profile link when you email coaches Include your Instagram username on your HUDL scouting website at the end of your bio

Strength & Conditioning Dear Parents and Athletes, At Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy, we’re committed to building athletes who dominate on the court and beyond. That’s why we’re proud to feature the Kinetic Program, offered by Kinetic Physical Therapy Group, as a core component of most of our Club Programs. This integrated Strength & Conditioning initiative is designed to make our athletes physically stronger, more enduring, and tougher than their opponents. Why Strength & Conditioning Matters In the high-intensity world of competitive volleyball, physical prowess is the foundation of success. The Kinetic Program empowers our athletes to: Build Superior Strength: Targeted exercises enhance muscle power, enabling harder hits, higher jumps, and stronger blocks. Boost Endurance: Conditioned athletes maintain peak performance throughout long matches, outlasting opponents in every set. Reduce Injury Risk: A stronger, more resilient body withstands the demands of the game, keeping athletes in top form. What We Offer Through the Kinetic Program, our athletes participate in expert-led, volleyball-specific training sessions throughout the club season. These dynamic, team-focused workouts include: Customized Strength Plans: Tailored exercises to improve explosive power and core stability for game-changing plays. Endurance Training: High-energy drills to sustain speed, agility, and stamina from the first serve to the final point. Professional Guidance: Kinetic Physical Therapy Group’s specialists provide hands-on coaching to ensure proper form and maximum results. Why Choose Driven Dragons? Our Strength & Conditioning Program, powered by the Kinetic Program, sets us apart by prioritizing the complete athlete—body, mind, and spirit. Integrated into most of our Club Programs, this initiative ensures our players are physically prepared to outmatch their rivals, delivering powerful serves, relentless defense, and unwavering energy. Parents, you’ll see your athlete’s confidence soar as they dominate the court, while athletes, you’ll feel unstoppable in every match. Join Us Today! Give your athlete the physical edge to excel. Enroll in Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy Club Programs, where the Kinetic Program’s Strength & Conditioning is built in to unleash their full potential.

We are always looking for Enthusiastic and Driven Coaches to join us! Join the Driven Dragons Coaching Team! Are you ready to ignite your passion for coaching with the Driven Dragons? We’re on the hunt for dynamic, dedicated coaches who embody our vibrant culture of enthusiasm, sportsmanship, relentless drive, and unbreakable camaraderie. If these values spark something in you, we want to hear from you! From entry-level to seasoned experts, we have diverse coaching opportunities waiting for the right fit. Step up, join our team, and let’s find your place in the Dragon’s legacy—contact us today to schedule your interview! email: Info@DrivenDragonsVBA.com and we can setup an interview.

🏐 12 Sapphire: Tournament Travel & Hotel Information Hi 12 Sapphire Families, I wanted to clarify how travel and housing will work for our upcoming season. For our Regional teams, none of our tournaments are "Stay and Play" events. This means you have total flexibility and are not required to book specific hotels to participate. 🚗 Travel Overview Most Tournaments: All of our events (except one) are one-day tournaments located within about an hour of our practice facility. Most families choose to drive back and forth each day. Hotel Links: While venues may share "official" hotel links, you are often able to find better deals by researching on your own or using sites like AirBnB. 🏆 Multi-Day Tournament Detail We have only one tournament this season that is further away (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes) and spans two days. If you prefer to stay overnight to avoid the drive, the details are below: 2026 Champions Cup Dates: March 28–29 Location: PA Farm Show Complex | Harrisburg, PA Booking Link (Optional): View Tournament Hotels Note: You are not required to use the link above; feel free to book wherever you find the best rate. All other events on our schedule remain single-day local trips. Please let us know if you have any questions!