What they call their work
What they do
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Youth Volleyball Club Programs 3 activities
- Conducting athlete tryouts and team selectionHosts annual tryouts for boys volleyball teams across multiple age groups (15U, 16s, 17s, 18s) at NYC locations, requiring attendance at one of two sessions and issuing time-limited roster offers.
- Hosting youth volleyball skill development programsOffers skill-specific clinics, beginner programs, and private lessons to develop volleyball abilities in youth, including positional training, USAV developmental pathways, and introductory "Volley Kids" sessions for early engagement.
- Operating competitive youth volleyball programsProvides structured competitive volleyball opportunities for youth aged 14 to 21 through club teams, tournaments, and seasonal programs in New York City and beyond. Programs include boys' teams competing from September to March and co-ed participation in national events such as the NACIVT tournament.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Organizing open play and community volleyball eventsHosts open play sessions and annual tournaments at locations like Seward Park in NYC, fostering community engagement and cultural celebration, particularly within Asian American communities, under regulated competition rules.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Supporting athlete travel and cultural exchangeOrganizes travel for athletes to tournaments and Asian communities across North America, including participation in the Labor Day NACIVT National Tournament, to promote cultural exposure and competitive experience.
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Who runs it
- Ethan Yu — Director
Who they work with
- AAU Network — Participates in the AAU volleyball network; athletes must hold or renew AAU membership to compete.
- GEVA Network — Member of the Garden Empire Volleyball Association, a regional volleyball organization.
- GEVA Network — Participates in the USAV/GEVA volleyball season and requires GEVA tryout membership for new participants.
- NACIVT Partner — Collaborates with NACIVT by enforcing its ethnicity rules in the volleyball tournament.
- NACIVT Partner — Collaborates with NACIVT to participate in its national volleyball tournament and related events.
- Norman Thomas HS Partner — Hosts tryout events for the NACIVT Volleyball Program.
- North America Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament Partner — Participates in the North America Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament (NACIVT) as part of its summer program.
- Seward Park Partner — Location for prize distribution during the NACIVT raffle fundraiser.
- USAV Network — Member of the USA Volleyball national governing body for the sport.
- USAV Network — Participates in the USAV/GEVA volleyball season and follows USAV age definitions for team eligibility.
- VBLI Network — Participates in the VBLI volleyball network; athletes must hold or renew VBLI membership to compete.
How they approach the work
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- Athletics as Educationmethodology: athletics-as-educationBy using the volleyball court as an educational environment, the organization develops personal responsibility, teamwork, and leadership skills in youth athletes, because structured sports participation fosters character development and life skill acquisition.
- Competitive Team Environment for Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: competitive-youth-developmentBy engaging youth in a competitive and team-based environment, the organization develops resilience, confidence, collaboration, and technical skills, because structured competition combined with team dynamics promotes both athletic and personal growth.
- Cultural Identity and Community Building Through Sportmethodology: culture-through-sportBy combining competitive volleyball with cultural programming and intercommunity travel, the organization strengthens Asian American identity and fosters intercultural engagement, because shared athletic experiences in culturally meaningful contexts deepen community connection and broaden personal understanding.
- Inclusive Expansion with Cultural Affiliationmethodology: inclusive_expansionBy offering inclusive programs regardless of cultural background while adhering to national volleyball regulations, the organization expands access to competitive volleyball without compromising competitive or cultural integrity, because inclusion within formal structures enables broad participation while maintaining standards.
- Sliding-Scale Accessibility Modelmethodology: sliding-scale_accessibilityBy designing programs with flexible commitment and financial structures, the organization increases access for athletes across economic and interest levels, because reducing financial and participation barriers enables broader and more equitable engagement in youth sports.