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NEOVC Mission Statement

NEOVC's mission for our club is to educate, model, instruct and guide young athletes not only to become competitive, well-rounded, volleyball players, but to instill a passion for the sport to guide them through their present and future volleyball careers.

Values

  • Create a positive environment to encourage and build strong, motivated athletes
  • Emphasize a team based atmosphere focused on fun and spirit
  • To develop a  strong foundation of basic fundamentals to carry young athletes through all levels of play
  • Integrate coaching techniques and philosophers at every age level so the athletes can take what they have learned and apply it throughout their volleyball careers
  • Provide both injury prevention programs and specialized training for all athletes

The success of our club is measured by our athletes continued love for the game, improved fundamentals, enriched team skills, enhanced physical abilities, and a well developed responsible young adult.

Executive Staff

Jeff George

Director/Director of Coaching

Danette George

Assistant Director/Lead Officer

Rodger Smith

Officer

About the Director

Club Director, Jeff George, comes to NEOVC with a vast knowledge of the game, while bringing coaching experience at all levels. Previous to being a Club Director, Jeff started as a Volunteer Coach at Dayton Carroll. He coached club Volleyball at Eastside Cleveland Juniors from 2005 to 2014, where he worked with a variety of levels ranging from DIVA developmental divisions all the way up to 18's. In 2005, Jeff was an assistant coach at Chagrin Falls, helping them to a district championship while also coaching the John Carroll Men’s Club Volleyball team. In 2006 and 2007, he took over as head coach at St. Peter Chanel High School, followed by 4 years as the Head Coach at Perry High School from 2008 to 2011. Since then, Jeff has geared his knowledge towards private and small group lessons focusing on individual technique and progression, which makes him a perfect fit to also lead NEOVC as Director of Coaching.

Jeff played collegiately at the University of Dayton and in 3 out of the 4 years he was there, they finished in the top 10 in the nation. He earned his BA in Physical Education and Masters in Physical Education and Health and currently teaches in the Kenston school district. He continues to play high level USVA and Open Level sand.