NEW LOCATION:

1261 S. 650 W., FARMINGTON

    OUR MISSION    

"Kongo Volleyball believes in developing every player to their highest potential with excellent technique and competitive opportunities, growing a love for the game,  and creating a safe, enjoyable environment for the players, their parents, and coaching staff." 

Kongo Volleyball Club is in it's 5th season and currently has teams ranging from ages 12 to 18 years old. We also offer a developmental skills program called THE ACADEMY for boys and girls. We offer both skills and athletic training along with a Rekover program for every athlete rostered to one of our comp teams. 

  

2023-24 Girls Premier & Club Tryout Dates:
CHECK-IN STARTS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH TRYOUT

12U-14U TRYOUTS:
September 26th & 27th
12U: (4:00-5:30pm) 
13U: (6:00-7:30pm)
14U: (8:00-9:30pm) 
*Makeup Tryouts - September 19th (6:00-7:30pm)
**Parent Meeting following each session of DAY 1 tryouts

15U-18U TRYOUTS:
November 6th & 7th
15U: (4:00-5:30pm) 
16U: (6:00-7:30pm)
17/18U: (8:00-9:30pm) 
*Makeup Tryouts - November 10th (6:00-7:30pm)
**Parent Meeting following each session of DAY 1 tryouts

*Makeup Tryouts - ALL age groups >> if attending the makeup tryouts, please email amber.day@kongosports.com so that we can add you to the list and make sure the appropriate age division coach is there to evaluate your athlete. This tryout still requires each athlete to register for tryouts so that we can place the athlete on a roster should they make an Kongo team.

Please register your athlete for their AGE GROUP/GRADE LEVEL when signing up for tryouts. We find value in keeping athletes within their age group so they continue to grow with each other over the years. This helps to establish strong relationships and chemistry which directly affects the playing level of each team. In some cases, if we feel it is in the best interest of both the player and the team, we will ask a player to play up an age group.

Click the link below to get registered
 >> TRYOUT REGISTRATION << 

 

 

2024 Volleyball Age Eligibility (by birth month and year)

Currently we offer teams for 12u-18u.

AGE Level > >

9

& UNDER

10

& UNDER

11

& UNDER

12

& UNDER

13

& UNDER

14

& UNDER

15

& UNDER

16

& UNDER

17

& UNDER

18

& UNDER

Grade*

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

JULY

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

AUG

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

SEP

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

OCT

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

NOV

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

DEC

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

JAN

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

FEB

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

MAR

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

APR

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

MAY

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

JUN

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

NOTES:

- USAV age is, by definition, the age of the athlete on JULY 1ST OF 2024.
- Grade is not the primary determinant of AAU/USAV age eligibility. We include grade in this list simply as a point of reference.
- Athletes are not allowed to 'play down' [i.e. play an age level lower than indicated above, regardless of grade]
- Generally speaking, Kongo looks to keep athletes in the "peer group" (i.e. grade level) when possible with few exceptions.

 

 

Scroll down to 23-24 Club Season for more info on our club teams

 

Follow us on our Social Accounts 

Instagram: @kongovolleyballclub - Twitter: @KongoVolleyball - Facebook: Kongo Volleyball


 

[ GYM EVENTS ]

  
 NOTHING SCHEDULED AT THE MOMENT...STAY TUNED!

 

 

[ Individual Training ]

COST: VARIES BY SESSION/COACH

Come train with our amazing coaches. If you are interested in scheduling a session, please feel free to reach out to any of our coaches listed below: 

Teresa Taylor: tmac.taylor@gmail.com 

Cali Schoenrock: c.schoenrock@gmail.com 

Kelsey Bennett (Defense - L/DS): Kelseybennett520@gmail.com 

Rylee Brown (Defense - L/DS): ryleebrown518@gmail.com 

Robyn Shea (Setting): rshea14@hotmail.com 

Annee Sio: Anneesio@yahoo.com  

Cassidy Waters: casswat1011@gmail.com

 

     

[ THE ACADEMY ]

For more information on our Academy, please contact our

Academy Director Teresa Taylor at tmac.taylor@gmail.com  

 

Kongo Volleyball Academy is designed to help athletes, both male and female, learn the fundamentals of the game. The skills taught will help them build a strong base where they can prepare themselves to potentially become part of a comp level team. As they continue in the Academy, they will improve both in skill level and volleyball IQ.

The Academy has a new session every 3 months. Athletes will meet twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 60 minutes each time. 

 

SKILL DIVISIONS

KEIKI (6-9 YEARS OLD) - THIS LEVEL IS DESIGNED FOR OUR LITTLEST ATHLETES LOOKING TO LEARN THE "FUN"DAMENTALS OF VOLLEYBALL. ATHLETES ARE MOTIVATED TO LEARN THROUGH FUN, ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN A VARIETY OF GAMES. THEY WILL LEARN HOW TO MOVE QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY IN ALL DIRECTIONS IN A LIMITED SPACE WHILE CATCHING AND THROWING A BALL OVER THE NET. THEY WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO CONTROL THE ONCOMING BALL AND TO SCORE A POINT ON THE OPPONENTS' COURT.

FOR OUR OLDER ATHLETES, TYPICALLY 10 & UP, PLEASE CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION FOR THE SKILL LEVEL OF YOUR CHILD. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, LEVEL ONE IS A GREAT STARTING POINT AND THEN OUR COACHES CAN MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IF THEY ARE MORE ADVANCED TO A LEVEL MORE SUITING OF THEIR SKILL. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT PLACEMENT, PLEASE EMAIL COACH TERESA FOR GUIDANCE.

LEVEL 1 - THE MAIN FOCUS OF THIS LEVEL IS MOVING, HANDLING THE BALL, AND COOPERATION. ATHLETES WILL LEARN HOW TO MOVE AND COVER SPACE WITH A PARTNER AND CONTROL A BALL TO SCORE A POINT AGAINST AN OPPOSING TEAM. THEY WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO COOPERATE WITH A PARTNER TO BUILD A PLAY USING THREE CONTACTS.

LEVEL 2 - THE MAIN FOCUS OF THIS LEVEL IS PLAYING COLLECTIVELY AND DEVELOPING A STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZED GAME. ATHLETES WILL LEARN HOW TO BUILD A PLAY USING THREE CONSECUTIVE CONTACTS. ATHLETES WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO MAINTAIN A RALLY WITH THEIR PARTNER USING THREE CONSECUTIVE CONTACTS AND PROGRESS TO BEING ABLE TO COORDINATE DEFENSIVE AND OFFENSIVE PLAYS USING THREE CONTACTS.

LEVEL 3 - THE MAIN FOCUS OF THIS LEVEL IS TO TRANSITION THE ATHLETE TO CONFIDENTLY PARTICIPATING IN 6V6 TEAM PLAY. EACH ATHLETE WILL BE EXPOSED TO GAME LIKE REPETITIONS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND COOPERATIVE PLAY WITH TEAMMATES. ATHLETES WILL CONTINUE TO PROGRESS IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT, REPETITION TRAINING, AND BASIC SKILLS OF THE GAME. MINI GAMES AND ROUND-ROBIN TOURNAMENTS WILL PROVIDE ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES TO CHALLENGE THE ATHLETE AND PREPARE THEM FOR COMPETITIVE TEAM PARTICIPATION.

LEVEL 3CR - THIS "CLUB READY" LEVEL IS DESIGNED TO TRANSITION THE ATHLETE FROM THE ACADEMY PROGRAM TO A COMPETITIVE CLUB TEAM. THIS IS THE ONLY LEVEL THAT RUNS FOR 4 MONTH INCREMENTS AND INCLUDES A TOURNAMENT AT THE END OF THE SESSION. THIS LEVEL IS RESERVED FOR OUR MOST ADVANCED ACADEMY ATHLETES. IN THIS LEVEL, THE ATHLETES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SCRIMMAGE OTHER LOCAL CLUB PROGRAMS AND INTER-SQUAD SCRIMMAGE THROUGHOUT THE SESSION. SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND ARE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND SKILL LEVEL OF EACH INTERESTED ATHLETE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS LEVEL, PLEASE REACH OUT TO COACH TERESA. (SESSIONS RUN SEPT-DEC, JAN-APR, MAY-AUG)

Levels 1-3 Cost: $315 (this is for a 3 month session - payment plan available)

Level 3CR Cost: $450 for 4 month session (includes a jersey and a tournament in January)

(questions on payment options, please contact info@kongosports.com

  

  ** FALL ACADEMY WILL RUN SEPTEMBER 5th THROUGH NOVEMBER 30th ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS. 

 

FALL AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 

[ Level 1: 4:30 - 5:30 ]

[ Level 2: 5:30 - 6:30 ]

[ Level 3: 6:30 - 7:30 ]

[ Level 3CR: 7:30 - 8:30 ]

PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED FOR EACH SESSION, SO REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

For more information on our Academy, please contact our

Academy Director Teresa Taylor at tmac.taylor@gmail.com  

 

USE THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER YOUR ATHLETE

---> FALL ACADEMY REGISTRATION <---

( CONTACT TERESA @ tmac.taylor@gmail.com WITH ANY QUESTIONS)

 

 

  


 23-24 CLUB SEASON 

For information on the current or upcoming club seasons, please contact:

Amber Day (Director of Operations) at amber.day@kongosports.com 

April Painter (Director of Coaching) at april26.2@gmail.com  

 

  BOYS VOLLEYBALL  

For information regarding the boys volleyball program please contact:

Matt Taylor (Director of Operations) at emptybucket@gmail.com 

  

2023 SEASON DETAILS:

Season will run from August through November/December with (2) 1 1/2 hour practices a week. Teams will compete in 4 local tournaments and possibly 1 Super Regional Tournament. Practices will begin in August and end after the team's last tournament. Tournaments will begin in September.

TEAM DETAILS: $999 Season Fee + Uniform package

  • (2) Practices per week
  • (4) LOCAL tournaments
  • (1) Super Regional Tournament ($250 additional fee)
  • Uniform Package ($149 basic pkg fee, can build a customizable package for additional cost)
  • AAU MEMBERSHIP required [LINK] - CLUB CODE: W375DB 

 

 

  GIRLS VOLLEYBALL  

PREMIER & CLUB Tryout Dates:
CHECK-IN STARTS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH TRYOUT

12U-14U TRYOUTS:
September 26th & 27th
12U: (4:00-5:30pm) 
13U: (6:00-7:30pm)
14U: (8:00-9:30pm) 
*Makeup Tryouts - September 19th (6:00-7:30pm)
 **Parent Meeting following each session of DAY 1 tryouts

15U-18U TRYOUTS:
November 6th & 7th
15U: (4:00-5:30pm) 
16U: (6:00-7:30pm)
17/18U: (8:00-9:30pm) 
*Makeup Tryouts - November 10th (6:00-7:30pm)
 **Parent Meeting following each session of DAY 1 tryouts

*Makeup Tryouts - ALL age groups >> if attending the makeup tryouts, please email amber.day@kongosports.com so that we can add you to the list and make sure the appropriate age division coach is there to evaluate your athlete. This tryout still requires each athlete to register for tryouts so that we can place the athlete on a roster should they make an Kongo team.

Please register your athlete for their AGE GROUP/GRADE LEVEL when signing up for tryouts. We find value in keeping athletes within their age group so they continue to grow with each other over the years. This helps to establish strong relationships and chemistry which directly affects the playing level of each team. In some cases, if we feel it is in the best interest of both the player and the team, we will ask a player to play up an age group.

Click the link below to get registered
 >> TRYOUT REGISTRATION << 

 

 

ELITE TRYOUTS - 

For our Elite teams, verbal commits may be required during the tryout process. Timely commits allow our club to make adjustments where needed as soon as possible to field competitive teams at every age.

Athletes will be notified whether or not they have made a team. If an athlete is invited, a commitment is expected right away during the phone call and it is requested that you use the link sent to the email used to register for tryouts to pay the down payment within 24 hours to secure their spot. If an athlete is placed on the alternate list, they will be notified if they’ve been given a spot or if the team becomes full. If the team becomes full, we encourage those athletes on the alternates list to join us at our Premier and Club Tryouts in the fall.

A Parent Meeting will follow each age group’s DAY 1 Tryouts & Gear Sizing will follow that meeting. Individual team parent meetings will take place after teams are made to discuss season details in more depth.

 

ELITE TEAMS: 

These are our most Competitive teams for athletes looking to compete at the national level in the following age divisions - 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. (*Final cost and tournaments will vary by team and age division) 

Season Length: 

14u starts in November and ends in April (season ends after final tournament)

15u-18u starts in December and ends in May (season ends after final tournament)

Tournaments begin in January

 

Season Cost: 

$2925 + Uniform Package

 

Includes - 

  • 3 1.5 hour practices per week
  • 2 30-45 minute Performance Training Sessions per week (20+ weeks)
  • 1 30-minute Movement Training Session per week (20+ weeks)
  • 4 Local Tournaments (2 AAU 2-day, Champions Challenge, SLC Showdown)
  • 3 AAU/USA/JVA Travel Tournaments (Separate fee)
  • Athlete travel costs are not included. 
  • We do not travel as a team, so it is the responsibility of the guardian to get the athlete to and from said event. 
  • SUNDAY PLAY REQUIRED
  • Playing time is not guaranteed 
  • Elite teams carry 10 athletes on a roster
  • AAU MEMBERSHIPS Required [LINK] - CLUB CODE: W375DB
  • USAV MEMBERSHIP Required [LINK] - CLUB CODE: KONVB
  • 3 Practice Shirts included
  • KONGO ELITE Swag (Paid separately - Elite Package with option for more gear)
    • 3 Under Armour Jerseys
    • 2 Black Spandex
    • 1 Swing Shirt
    • Sweatshirt 
    • Joggers
    • Travel Jacket
    • Backpack
  • *Nationals (AAU or USAV) - Elite teams must qualify for USAV Nationals, but some Elite teams will attend AAU Nationals with or without the free entry. This would extend the season into June at an additional cost. 

 

 

PREMIER TEAM DETAILS: 

Season Length: 

12u-14u starts in November and ends in April after team’s last tournament

15u-18u starts in December and ends after Super Regionals in May

Tournaments begin in January

 

Season Cost: 

$2625 + Uniform Package

 

Includes -  

  • 2 1.5 hour practices a week
  • 1 30-minute Performance Training Sessions per week (20+ weeks)
  • 1 30-minute Movement Training Session per week (20+ weeks)
  • 4 LOCAL tournaments (2 AAU 2-day, 2 1-day)
  • 1 DRIVE-TO travel tournament - St. George or Idaho (Tournament fees included in season cost)
  • Athlete travel costs are not included. 
  • We do not travel as a team, so it is the responsibility of the guardian to get the athlete to and from said event. 
  • NO Sunday play
  • AAU MEMBERSHIP Required [LINK] - CLUB CODE: W375DB
  • *USAV MEMBERSHIP may be required for some teams (this would include Sunday play in local SLC Showdown Tournament)
  • Playing time is not guaranteed 
  • 2 Practice Shirts included
  • KONGO Swag (Paid separately - Basic Package with option for more gear)
    • 2 Under Armour Jerseys
    • 1 Black Spandex
    • Sweatshirt 
    • Backpack
  • *AAU Nationals would only be considered if the team wins their division at Super Regionals or Grand Prix (This would extend the season into June at an additional cost)

 

 

CLUB TEAM DETAILS: 

Season Length: 

12u-14u starts in November and ends in April after team’s last tournament

15u-18u starts in December and ends after Super Regionals in May

Tournaments begin in January

 

Season Cost: 

$1875 + Uniform Package

 

Includes -  

  • 2 1.5 hour practices a week
  • 4 LOCAL tournaments (1 2-day, 3 1-day)
  • 6 30-minute Performance Training Sessions (1 per month)
  • NO Sunday play
  • AAU MEMBERSHIP Required [LINK] - CLUB CODE: W375DB
  • Playing time is not guaranteed, but athletes will have the opportunity to play in each match 
  • 2 Practice Shirts included
  • KONGO Swag (Paid separately - Basic Package with option for more gear)
    • 2 Under Armour Jerseys
    • 1 Black Spandex
    • Sweatshirt 
    • Backpack
  • *AAU Nationals would only be considered if the team wins their division at Super Regionals or Grand Prix (This would extend the season into June at an additional cost) 

 

 

 

Meet the Coaches

Amber Day - Director of Volleyball Operations  

Amber has been in the volleyball world for over 30 years. She began playing at the age of 12 and then continued on as a 4-year starter throughout high school while competing on the highest level comp teams throughout her youth. She was named Region Player of the Year & 5A All-State her senior year. After graduating high school, she made the difficult decision to end her playing career and turn her focus to teaching the next generation of volleyball athletes. She began coaching at the age of 18, while earning her Teaching Degree at Arizona State University. She continued to coach at the comp level for 12 more years. She took a step back from coaching club in 2011 to raise her 4 kids for a few years. During those years, she stayed connected to volleyball by providing individual skills training and coaching her young daughters' rec teams. She has been a Director here at Kongo since 2019.

"Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you." ~ Arnold Palmer

April Painter - Director of Coaching, 18U Girls Coach 

April has 25 years of experience playing or coaching volleyball at every level. She was on championship level teams throughout high school and club, and played Division 1 Volleyball at Weber State University. After graduation, she continued on as assistant coach for 4 years specializing in recruiting and scouting of athletes and teams. She was an assistant coach at Davis High School from 2010-2011 when they won the state title, she was also the head coach at Syracuse Jr High and the Head Volleyball Coach at Farmington High School. She has been a Director here at Kongo since 2019.

Teresa Taylor - Director of Academy, 17U ELITE Coach & LEAD COACH Teresa’s passion for volleyball began when her dad introduced her to the sport at 8 years of age. She continued to expand her knowledge and skills in the game and participated in JR High, High School, and Club volleyball programs. She often traveled 9 hours every week to and from practices so that she could participate in club volleyball! She led her high school team to 3 consecutive State Titles (1991-1994), being named one of the states MVP’s for two consecutive years. Teresa spent years in the gym both playing the game as well as being given the opportunity to assist college coaches in running many summer clinics for young players. After playing as an outside hitter at Weber Sate University for four years, she focused on her family and a career in the medical field. Volleyball began calling to her again as her young daughters showed interest in the sport. She returned to coaching at the JR High level, and has enjoyed inspiring both male and female athletes to love the game. Teresa has coached at the Elite Level for two years at Kongo, but her true passion is teaching the "fun"damentals of the game!

KELSEY BENNETT - 15U PREMIER COACH & LEAD COACH

AIRYN KUSSEE - 13U PREMIER COACH


RYLEE BROWN - 17U ELITE ASSISTANT, ACADEMY COACH
Bre Greenwell - 15U COACH
AMY MORLEY - 12U COACH (PIC COMING SOON)



Chris Grover - Boys Director of Coaching 

Chris developed a great love and passion for volleyball AFTER high school. Having never played the sport before, he was a quick student of the game, worked hard and with great discipline to catch up to his peers who had been playing for years. In very little time, he was playing in competitive outdoor tournaments, both in sand and grass. He played outdoor volleyball at all levels for years, taking 1st place in many of the tournaments he competed in. Eventually his passion to continue to compete in volleyball led him to try out for and make the team at Utah Valley State College, where he played Division 1 club in the late 90's early 2000's as an outside hitter. This opportunity allowed him to compete against many talented players at a collegiate level, while improving his skills as a player and strengthening his love for the sport. During his time playing for Utah Valley State College, his team placed 2nd and 3rd in the nation. After leaving UVSC, he continued to play in various outdoor tournaments, and also played for the UVSC alumni team for several years. Chris has coached at Kongo for 2 seasons in both the boys and girls programs. 

MCKELL EVANS - 16U PREMIER Coach

Cali Schoenrock  - 14U ELITE Coach, LEAD COACH
CHENNIN ARMSTRONG - 16U COACH
Annee Sio - 17U PERMIER Coach 

SASHA WITTE - ACADEMY COACH (PIC COMING SOON)



Matt Taylor  -  Boys Director of Operations, 16U Boys, 14U GIRLS Matt grew up playing volleyball with his family and friends. He played competitively throughtout high school on one of the first mens school club teams in Davis County as well as regularly competing in many indoor and outdoor tournaments over the years. As a student of the game, he has a love of coaching and has coached many young men, young women, and co-ed teams throughout his career. He is a native to Davis County and currently lives in Farmington with his wife and children. Matt has coached for both Kongo's boys and girls programs at the Elite Level.            
Robyn Shea - Setting Specialist She grew up in Sandy, Utah and started playing volleyball in 7th grade at Churchill Junior High.  She went on to play at Skyline High School in Salt Lake City winning the State Championship her junior year.  Robyn was Region MVP and 2nd Team All-State as a setter her Senior year.  Robyn played club ball for a few different clubs in the Salt Lake and Lehi area. She started her collegiate volleyball career at Weber State University where she played for 2 seasons before transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Robyn made the All-Tournament Team in the Las Vegas Classic her junior season.  She played for current Stanford Head Coach, Kevin Hambly, during her time at UNLV. After graduating from UNLV, Robyn coached a 15’s team for several years in Las Vegas before her career and travel took her to Chicago.  Once she returned to Utah, Robyn was able to get back into coaching and rekindled her love of the game. She has coached at the Elite Level for KONGO and has been the Setting Specialist for the past two years here. She was  also the Assistant Coach at Farmington High School.
JANESSA FISHER - 14U PREMIER COACH

CASSIDY WATERS - 15U ELITE ASSISTANT COACH






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