Competitive on and off the court
We're not just another club.
Sport Voyager's volleyball academy in Envigado, open to athletes aged 7 to 19 from any school, with one clear goal: to compete and study in the United States.
Why we exist
We have been ==the bridge== for many Colombian athletes who now play on ==scholarships== at universities in the United States and Mexico. We know the path and what an athlete needs to succeed ==on and off the court==. That is what we teach.
What drives us
We want to be the best volleyball center in the city.
- 01
Training
Every session counts
90-minute blocks with clear goals, American methodology and one coach per venue. We measure, correct and repeat.
- 02
Discipline
Trained like the serve
Punctuality, full uniform, respect and grades up to date. Talent opens the door; discipline keeps it open.
- 03
Development
From 7 to 19
A step-by-step path: fundamentals, position, system of play and performance. Complete athletes on and off the court.
- 04
Exposure
Connected to the world
Local, national and international competition, video and a college profile. More than 20 years of Sport Voyager opening doors.
Program
What makes us different
- 01
Direct international connection
We have a direct connection with universities, academies and tournaments abroad, backed by more than 20 years taking athletes to compete and study outside Colombia.
- 02
A proven bridge
We have supported athletes on their way to playing on scholarships at universities in the United States and Mexico.
- 03
Development on and off the court
Technique and tactics, but also English, grades, habits and the athletic résumé universities ask for.
- 04
Real competition
School and inter-school tournaments, the Colombia Volleyball Cup and international trips.
How we train
American methodology
We train the way U.S. clubs and academies train: lots of ball repetition, position-specific roles, data to measure progress and a complete athlete, not just a player.
- 01
Position-specific technique
Setters, opposites, middles, outsides and liberos work on their own skills every session.
- 02
High repetition
Short, intense drills with lots of ball contacts per minute, like a college practice.
- 03
Strength and prevention
Jumping, landing, shoulder and core. Academy physical therapy to prevent and recover from injuries.
- 04
Video and stats
We film, measure and review. That's also how we build the video college coaches will watch.
- 05
Competitor's mindset
Sports psychology, leadership and handling pressure. Trained just like the serve.
- 06
Classroom and English
Grades, study habits and English. No GPA, no scholarship.
Schedule · Monday to Friday
Three blocks. An hour and a half on court.
- Block 14:00to 5:30 p.m.
Development
Mini and Youth · ages 7 to 12
- Block 25:30to 7:00 p.m.
Development
Cadet and Junior · ages 13 to 16
- Block 37:00to 8:30 p.m.
Performance
Elite · ages 17 to 19 and select teams
From 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. we close: stretching, venue hand-back and supervised pick-up for minors. Groups of 10 to 18 athletes, assigned by age and level.
Age groups
Five age groups, one A
Mini
Ages 7 to 9
Coordination, play and a love for the ball.
Youth
Ages 10 to 12
Technical fundamentals and first tournaments.
Cadet
Ages 13 to 14
Positions, systems of play and school competition.
Junior
Ages 15 to 16
Performance, video and stats.
Elite
Ages 17 to 19
Showcases, college profile and applications.
Discipline
The AVA code
Discipline isn't punishment: it's what makes training work. This is what we expect from every athlete, on and off the court.
- 1
On time
Arrive early. Warm-up starts on time.
- 2
In uniform
Full uniform, knee pads and court shoes.
- 3
Respectful
Toward the coach, teammates, opponents and referees.
- 4
Student
Grades up to date. No classroom, no scholarship.
- 5
Focused
Phones stay in the bag during practice.
- 6
Team
We win and lose together. Nobody gets left behind.
The athlete's pathway
From the first practice to a sports scholarship
The athletic résumé is built alongside training, competition and academic preparation.
- 7–9
Beginner
- Competes in
- Local festivals
- Build
- Technique and habits
- 10–12
Development
- Competes in
- School games
- Build
- School team
- 13–15
Development
- Competes in
- Local inter-school tournaments
- Build
- Video and stats
- 16–17
Competition
- Competes in
- National and international tournaments
- Build
- Competitive experience
- 17–18
College profile
- Competes in
- Showcases and camps
- Build
- English and grades
- 18+
Application
- Competes in
- Scholarship or admission
- Build
- Signing with the university
Athletic résumé
Local, national and international tournaments, evaluations, video, academic performance and English.
Want to play at a U.S. university? Learn about the levels, scholarships and recruiting calendar in Road to College.
Road to College →Apparel
AVA Varsity Collection
An academy is also something you wear. We design our apparel as seriously as our training: pieces athletes want to wear off the court and families want to own.
Exclusive001Team
Official game jersey
For enrolled athletes only. Your number for life.
Icon002Campus
Varsity jacket
Wool and synthetic leather, chenille A patch.
Family003Campus
Road to College hoodie
For family, school and the trip.
Limited edition004Drops
Tournament edition cap
Numbered editions by season and by trip.
Collection in development. Coming soon to the official store.
Tryouts
Tryouts: how to join the academy
- 1Join now
Leave your details and we'll give you a date.
- 2On-court evaluation
A 90-minute session with our coaches.
- 3Your team
We place you in an age group and team by age and level.
Parents' questions
Does my child have to attend a particular school?
No. The academy is open to athletes from any school.
How do minors leave after practice?
From 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. we wrap up with supervised pick-up: every minor leaves with an authorized adult.
What if my daughter gets injured?
The academy offers physical therapy and sports psychology. Book and pay for them on the payments page.
Does the academy guarantee a scholarship?
No. We prepare and connect you, but scholarships depend on the university, level, grades and admission.
Is there a uniform?
Yes. The game jersey is exclusive to enrolled athletes; the Campus line is for the whole family.
Venue
Three venues, one coach per venue
- Auditorium2 to 3 courtsAges 7 to 12
- Main arenaRegulation courtAges 13 to 19
- Auxiliary arenaRegulation courtAges 13 to 19
Envigado (venue to be confirmed).
Open to athletes from any school. Sport Voyager reserves the right of admission.
Scholarships depend on eligibility, performance, admission, each institution's budget and third-party decisions. They are not guaranteed.
Academy
Pay the monthly fee, physical therapy, psychology or a private lesson.
AVA · A training dayThis is a practice, from 3:50 to 5:30
3:50
You arrive, warm up and get going.
Mobility, jumping and landing before touching the ball.
4:10
Technique by position.
Each group with its coach: pass, set, attack, hundreds of times.
4:55
Game play, with score and pressure.
The coach stops, corrects and starts again.
Tomorrow, again. That's how a player is made.
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