Block-Out Volleyball Academy

Block-Out Volleyball Academy Block Out Academy in Birmingham, AL focuses on detailed instruction of volleyball fundamentals.

**SHARE THIS! LET’S GROW THE GAME. 🏐**I want more young athletes getting started in volleyball.I want to **instill confi...
09/09/2026

**SHARE THIS! LET’S GROW THE GAME. 🏐**

I want more young athletes getting started in volleyball.

I want to **instill confidence in these young athletes** and teach them the foundation and fundamentals **the right way from the very beginning.**

**BEGINNER + LIMITED EXPERIENCE ATHLETES — WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!**

Never played volleyball?
Only played recreational volleyball?
Still struggling with the basic skills?

**COME TRAIN WITH US.**

You do NOT need to already be good to walk into our gym. That’s why we have beginner training.

:) :) OCT. 13 – NOV. 17 (: (:

**6-Week Beginner/Limited Course**
Tuesdays | 4:00–5:00 PM

Register: https://blockoutacademy.pike13.com/events/18556169

:) :) NOV. 30 – DEC. 16 (: (:

**Beginner/Limited December Course**
Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:00–6:00 PM
Volleyball Skills + Intro to Strength Training

Register: https://blockoutacademy.pike13.com/events/18654320

We teach **passing, setting, serving, hitting, movement and overall athletic development** while helping young athletes build confidence in the gym.

**Please SHARE this. **

Share it with your rec organizations, teammates, friends, neighbors and anyone you know with a young athlete who wants to try volleyball.

**Let’s grow the game. Let’s get more kids in the gym. Let’s teach them correctly from the start.**

📍 BlockOut Volleyball Academy
133 West Oxmoor Road, Suite 203
Homewood, AL 35209

09/09/2026

My biggest takeaway from Serbian volleyball gyms:

STOP FIXING EVERYTHING FOR THEM.

This is hard for me because I’m a coach who wants to correct everything. Every rep. Every detail. Every mistake.

But I’m shifting.

Teach it clearly.
Set the standard.
Hold them accountable.
Then LET THEM FIGURE IT OUT.

Let them struggle. Let them problem-solve. Let them make the mistake again.

Because constantly interrupting and correcting doesn’t always create better players.

Sometimes it creates athletes who are constantly looking at the coach for the answer.

What I saw in Serbian gyms was different.

The coach gives direction. The standard is clear. Then the athletes WORK.

And I think there’s a parent lesson in this too.

There is absolutely a time to advocate for your child. There is a time to ask questions, step in, and protect them.

But not every struggle requires intervention.

Sometimes our job is to listen without solving. To ask, “What do you think you need to do?” instead of immediately giving them the answer.

A hard practice. A correction they didn’t like. A role they’re frustrated with. A mistake they keep making.

Those moments can actually belong to THEM.

We can support them without taking the struggle away from them.

Maybe that’s the balance for all of us:

High instruction.
High accountability.
Strong support.
Less rescuing.

Teach them well. Hold them to it. Be there when they truly need you.

But give them enough room to become capable without you.

LET THEM FIGURE IT OUT.

So here’s the question I’m asking myself as a coach—and I think parents should ask it too:

Am I actually helping them become more capable… or have I become so involved that they don’t get the chance to figure out what they’re capable of?

Coach Nev

“BOA is expensive.”I hear it. ALL. THE. TIME.But before you decide that, ask yourself:What is my athlete actually gettin...
09/03/2026

“BOA is expensive.”

I hear it. ALL. THE. TIME.

But before you decide that, ask yourself:

What is my athlete actually getting?

Who is coaching her?
Is she actually being developed?
Is she getting stronger?
Are her fundamentals improving?
Is her progress being measured?
Is there a PLAN behind her training?

Playing volleyball and developing volleyball players are NOT the same thing.

We’re not trying to be the cheapest option.

We’re building something different for female athletes. And have been for 10+ years.

STOP COMPARING THE PRICE TAG.
COMPARE THE VALUE.

👇 READ THIS BEFORE YOU DECIDE BOA IS “TOO EXPENSIVE.” 👇
https://mailchi.mp/blockoutacademy.com/boa-is-expensive-lets-talk-about-it

Is your athlete starting to fall in love with volleyball and already talking about spring tryouts?**Fall Middle School P...
09/02/2026

Is your athlete starting to fall in love with volleyball and already talking about spring tryouts?

**Fall Middle School Prep is still OPEN, with 3 MONTHS of training remaining.**

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5–7 PM
Each session includes:
• 1 hour Strength & Conditioning
• 1 hour Volleyball Skills

Learn the fundamentals the right way. Build the foundation now so it doesn’t crack this spring.

Stay the course. Do the work. Don’t sit around for the next three months and then scramble when tryouts get here.

**You can still register for Fall Training.**

Email **[[email protected]]** for prorated pricing and registration.

Already enrolled in another BOA program? Email us about a multi-program bundle.

09/01/2026

Playing volleyball and LEARNING volleyball are not the same thing.

School of Volleyball is one of my favorite classes at BOA because we slow the game down and teach the fundamentals correctly from the beginning.

And that matters.

I see athletes all the time who have played 2–3 years of rec volleyball, but when I evaluate their fundamentals, I have to tell them: you’re still a beginner.

That’s not an insult. They’ve simply never been taught.

Most rec leagues and school programs don’t have enough time to break down footwork, movement, passing mechanics, serving mechanics, ball control and the WHY behind each skill. They have teams to prepare and games to play.

So it becomes play, play, play without enough actual instruction.

If your daughter is just starting volleyball, this is the time to build her foundation the right way. It is much easier to teach good habits from Day 1 than undo bad ones later.

🏐 School of Volleyball — Weekday Options
🏐 6-Week Beginner/Limited Program — Starts This Saturday
🏐 6-Week Middle School Prep — Starts This Saturday
🏐 Training with Coach Nev

Don’t wait until she’s been playing for three years to start teaching her how to actually play.

Build the foundation first. Then build the player.

NEW BOA PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ADDED!September, October + November training is now open.Middle school athletes: finish your ...
08/28/2026

NEW BOA PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ADDED!

September, October + November training is now open.

Middle school athletes: finish your school season and get right back into training in October.

Advanced high school athletes: your November options are ready for when your season ends.

Also added:

Beginner / Limited
Middle School Prep
Developmental + Advanced
Small Group Skill Training
Alabama Setter Country
Coach Nev Privates + Virtual
Strength & Conditioning
Travel Team Tryouts
Virtual Setter Training + Mentorship

Don’t wait until the season is over to figure out what’s next.

See all programs, dates + registration links here:
https://mailchi.mp/blockoutacademy.com/new-programs-added-september-october-november-boa-training-l3tdtqd8uw

**VIRTUAL SETTER TRAINING WITH COACH NEV**For one day, setters do **not** have to travel to Alabama to train with Coach ...
08/25/2026

**VIRTUAL SETTER TRAINING WITH COACH NEV**

For one day, setters do **not** have to travel to Alabama to train with Coach Nev.

Join us **LIVE on Zoom** for a focused **Setter Decision Making Clinic** for developmental and advanced setters who need to better understand **what to see, what to process, and how to make confident decisions. **

**SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6**
**12:00–1:00 PM CENTRAL**
**LIVE ON ZOOM**
**OPEN WORLDWIDE**
**NO BOA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED**

Coach Nev is a former **NCAA Division I All-American setter**, former **Serbian National Youth Team setter**, Balkan Champion, and Founder of **Alabama Setter Country and BlockOut Academy.**

This is your setter's opportunity to learn directly from Coach Nev **from anywhere in the country or world.**

**100% VIRTUAL**
**NO BOA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED**

**REGISTER FOR HERE:**
https://blockoutacademy.pike13.com/e/302660639

Questions? Email:
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

**BEGINNER / LIMITED EXPERIENCE VOLLEYBALL — SATURDAYS**If your athlete is **new to volleyball or has limited experience...
08/24/2026

**BEGINNER / LIMITED EXPERIENCE VOLLEYBALL — SATURDAYS**

If your athlete is **new to volleyball or has limited experience, start with the RIGHT fundamentals.**

BlockOut Academy is literally **one of the best places to teach your beginner the correct fundamentals from the start.** Building the right foundation now will save you **time, and money in the long run** instead of having to undo bad habits later.

**September 5 – October 10, 2026**
Saturdays | 9:30–10:30 AM
6 Weeks | ONLY 9 SPOTS

**OPTIONAL SERVING WORK**
Add 30 minutes of focused serving before class:
**9:00–9:30 AM**
**6 Weeks | ONLY 9 SPOTS**

Athletes will work on:
* Passing
* Setting
* Movement & footwork
* Proper volleyball fundamentals

Keep it simple. **Learn it correctly FIRST. Then build from there.**

**REGISTER HERE:**
https://blockoutacademy.pike13.com/e/302412366

**BlockOut Academy | Homewood, AL**

Address

133 West Oxmoor Road Suite 203
Homewood, AL
35209

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12054016485

Website

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