named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Academy All-Skills Camp
Multi-day volleyball camp focusing on passing, setting, serving, defense, and attacking for athletes of all ages and levels
Academy Club Teams
Competitive volleyball teams for boys and girls across age groups 14-18, participating in regional and national tournaments
Academy Grassroots Camp
Introductory volleyball camp for younger athletes (grades 3-7) using lower nets and lighter balls to teach fundamental skills
Academy Positional Camp
Specialized training sessions focused on position-specific skills for setters, defensive players, and attackers
Academy/Wantagh Volleyball Camp
Summer camp program in partnership with Wantagh School District for athletes entering grades 6-12
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Youth Volleyball Club Programs 3 activities
- Operating competitive club volleyball programs for student athletesFields competitive club teams for boys and girls, including age-specific teams that participate in local, regional, and national competitions. The program includes a demanding travel schedule and extended season, with athletes competing at high levels, including regional championships won by Girls 15, 16, and 18 teams. Tryouts are held annually in August for the upcoming club season to avoid conflicts with high school play.
- Providing coaching clinics and professional development for coachesOffers instructional and coaching clinics for local high school, junior varsity, and junior high school coaches to support skill development and coaching excellence in volleyball.
- Providing volleyball instruction and training programs for youth athletesOffers volleyball instruction, training, and development programs for boys and girls in grades 3 through 12, including grassroots programs for younger athletes using lower nets and lighter volleyballs, as well as all-skills and positional camps focused on passing, setting, serving, defense, and attacking. Programs are conducted at multiple locations across Long Island, including SUNY Farmingdale, Connetquot, Sachem, and Smithtown school districts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$326K
Investments$0
Liabilities$63K
Net assets$263K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BROOKE COLE — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH DESLAURIERS — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW RIVERA — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN WOESSNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- AAU Network — Participates in Boys AAU Nationals as part of the competition schedule for Red teams.
- All Sportz Partner — Hosts Academy Volleyball summer camps at its Melville facility
- Allsportz Partner — Hosts the Academy Girls Advanced Camp at its facility in Melville.
- Connetquot School District Partner — Hosts Academy Sports of Long Island Inc practice facilities
- DezyStrong Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the DezyStrong Foundation to honor the legacy of coach Matthew DiStefano and support those affected by cancer.
- FSC Partner — Collaborates with FSC to host grassroots volleyball clinics.
- Farmingdale State College Partner — Hosts the organization's grassroots volleyball program at the Nold Athletic Center on its campus.
- NCAA Network — Supports student athletes in competing at NCAA Division I, II, and III levels.
- SUNY Farmingdale Partner — Hosts tryouts at Nold Hall Gymnasium.
- Sachem School District Partner — Hosts Academy Sports of Long Island Inc practice facilities
- Saint Anthony's High School Partner — Hosts mandatory club meeting for selected players.
- Saint Anthony's High School Partner — Hosts the mandatory club meeting for selected players in its auditorium.
- Smithtown School District Partner — Hosts Academy Sports of Long Island Inc practice facilities
- Smithtown Sports Arena Partner — Hosts Academy Sports of Long Island Inc practice facilities
- St. Joseph’s University Partner — Hosts tryouts at the Danzi Athletic Center on its campus.
- Wantagh High School Partner — Hosts Academy Volleyball's summer camps on its premises.
- Wantagh School District Partner — Collaborates with Academy Volleyball to host annual summer volleyball camps.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Character and Leadership Through Competitionmethodology: character-through-competitionBy engaging student-athletes in competitive volleyball, the organization fosters positive character and leadership qualities, because structured competition provides real-world opportunities for resilience, accountability, and teamwork.
- Developmentally Appropriate and Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: developmentally_appropriate_instructionBy using modified equipment, grassroots outreach to early-grade students, and seasonal scheduling that avoids school conflicts, the organization enables early engagement and sustained participation, because age-appropriate design and accessibility remove barriers to entry and promote long-term involvement.
- Holistic Athlete Developmentmethodology: holistic-athlete-developmentBy integrating high-quality teaching, coaching, and mentoring within a positive environment, the organization develops athletes both in volleyball and in life, because character and personal growth are reinforced through structured athletic experiences.
- Structured Pathway for Competitive Growthmethodology: tiered-team_developmentBy grouping athletes by skill level, fielding tiered teams, and maintaining a high-performance training model, the organization promotes individual improvement and competitive readiness, because structured progression pathways allow athletes to develop at appropriate paces while being challenged.