Next Level Volleyball Club

🌊 That’s a wrap on Beach Nationals! ☀️🏐

What a great week of competition, growth, and memories. We’re so proud of our athletes who represented Next Level with heart, grit, and sportsmanship.

A huge thank you to our players, coaches, and families for making this week so special. Your support means everything, and we couldn’t do it without you.

Safe travels home to everyone! We can’t wait to get back in the gym, build on everything we learned this summer, and kick off an exciting club season together. The best is still ahead! 💙❤️

📣 Please help us welcome the newest member of the Next Level Volleyball family… Peyton Hooper! 💙❤️

We are thrilled to welcome Peyton Hooper as our Social Media & Membership Coordinator!

Peyton brings a passion for volleyball, years of coaching experience, and a heart for serving athletes and families. She’ll play an important role in helping keep our families connected, celebrating our athletes, and creating an incredible experience from the first point of contact through every season at Next Level.

🏐 Years Coaching
14th season coaching volleyball! Peyton started coaching at just 17 years old.

🏐 Playing Experience
Peyton played at Trinity Christian, where she was a member of the 2014 State Championship team that finished with a remarkable 40-1 record. It was there she was first introduced to the Gold Medal Squared (GMS) system and fell in love with its philosophy. She went on to continue her career as a middle hitter at Hardin-Simmons University.

💻 Administrative Experience
This will be her 7th season serving in an administrative role.

❤️ Favorite Thing About Club Volleyball
“The community of coaches, athletes, and parents who become like family. I also love seeing the growth athletes make throughout the season and knowing I had the opportunity to be part of that journey.”

🍫 Favorite Snack
Anything chocolate!

💬 Favorite Quote
“It takes what it takes.”
— Nick Saban

🏐 Come battle it out at Flatland Grass Wars!!

ℹ️ Contact us for more info!

🌾🏐 THE BATTLE FOR THE FLATLAND TITLE IS ON! 🏐🌾

Grab your teammates and get ready for the 1st Annual Flatland Grass Wars hosted by Next Level Volleyball!

🔥 Saturday, August 16
👥 Adults Only (18+)
🏐 Men’s 4s & Women’s 4s
💰 $25 per player
🏆 Cash prizes for top teams!

This is more than just another grass tournament…

🌾 Compete for the Flatland Champions Trophy
👕 Score a limited-edition event shirt
💵 Battle for cash prizes
🍔 Enjoy local food trucks
🎉 Spend the day with the West Texas volleyball community!

Whether you’re coming to compete, cheer on your friends, or enjoy a fun day outdoors, Flatland Grass Wars is an event you won’t want to miss.

📲 Register your team today!

https://nextlevelaction.leagueapps.com/events/5084943-2026-grass-wars

Message us or visit www.nextleveltexas.com for registration information.

Tag your squad below and let us know who you’re bringing! 👇🔥

Congrats to Kymbree & Addie on an outstanding finish at the 2026 USAV Beach National Championships! 🏐☀️

These two battled all weekend and earned a 3rd place finish in the Silver Bracket of the 14 American division. Way to play!! ❤️💙

Good luck to Ellie & Teagan, Reese & Campbell, and Kymbree & Addie as they take the sand one last time at Beach Nationals!

You’ve earned every opportunity that’s come your way this week through hard work, determination, and a relentless commitment to getting better. Tomorrow is another chance to compete with confidence, play for each other, and show the heart that defines Next Level!

💙 Trust the process.

🏐 Compete fearlessly.

💪 One point at a time.

Your Next Level family is proud of you and cheering you on all the way. Let’s finish strong!

🏐🩵Another incredible Kids Camp is in the books!

We love watching young athletes discover what they're capable of. Every drill, every game, and every challenge is an opportunity to learn something new and build confidence.

Thank you to all of our campers, families, and coaches for making this week such a success. We can't wait to continue helping these athletes grow both on and off the court!

🏐 2026–2027 Next Level Coach Announcement

Meet our 16 Royal Head Coach, Associate Director & Recruiting Coordinator — Jen Platten!

Coach Jen enters her 18th season of coaching and her 14th season with Next Level Volleyball Club. As Associate Director and Recruiting Coordinator, she is passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential while guiding families through the recruiting process with honesty, experience, and purpose.

🏐 Coaching Experience
➡️ 18th season coaching volleyball
➡️ 14th season with Next Level Volleyball Club

❤️ Favorite Thing About Coaching
“I love empowering young women to embrace what makes them uniquely special. Every athlete brings something to a team that no one else can. My goal is to help them discover that, while giving them the grit and resilience to succeed long after their playing days are over.”

🍿 Favorite Snack
➡️ Anything gluten-free!

💬 Favorite Coaching Quote
“Be bold. If you’re going to make an error, make a doozy, and don’t be afraid to hit the ball.”
— Billie Jean King

For Coach Jen, volleyball has always been about more than wins and losses. It’s about developing confident leaders, resilient competitors, and young women who know their worth. She believes the lessons learned through sport—discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and faith—prepare athletes for every season of life. Whether she’s coaching from the sideline or helping families navigate the recruiting journey, her mission is to invest in people first and athletes second.

Here’s to another season of raising the standard, chasing excellence, and building something bigger than volleyball.

💙❤️ Welcome to the 2026–2027 season, Coach Jen!

🥇 WE’RE GOING GOLD! 🥇🌊🏐

Next Level Beach is headed to the GOLD BRACKET at USAV Beach Nationals!

Out of athletes from across the country, these teams have earned the opportunity to compete among the tournament’s top teams on bracket day.

No matter what happens next, these athletes have already represented West Texas with heart, grit, and relentless effort. We couldn’t be more proud.

Now it’s time to embrace the challenge, compete fearlessly, and leave everything on the sand.

💙 Let’s make some noise in Gold!
🏐 One point at a time.

Good luck, girls! Your Next Level family is cheering you on every step of the way!

🏐 2026–2027 Next Level Coach Announcement

Meet our 17 Royal Head Coach — Dentton Hudspeth!

We’re excited to welcome Coach Dentton as the leader of our 17 Royal team this season. Coach Dentton is the current Assistant coach at Wayland Baptist University. His passion for developing athletes goes beyond the game, helping players maximize their God-given talents while refining the skills needed to compete at the highest level.

🏐 Coaching Experience
➡️ Entering his 8th season of coaching volleyball.

💙 Favorite Thing About Coaching
“Helping athletes find that unique balance between God-given ability and technique.”

🥛 Favorite Snack
• Milk & Oreos

💬 Favorite Coaching Quote
“Losers quit when they fail. Winners fail until they succeed.”

At Next Level getting our kids competition at the highest level is a priority. Coach Dentton’s collegiate experience on the court and in recruiting is a valued asset and we are grateful to add him to the Next Level family! We can’t wait to see what the 2026–2027 season has in store!

💙❤️ Welcome to another great season, Coach Dentton!

🏐 2026–2027 Next Level Coach Announcement

Meet our 15 Royal Head Coach — Miguel Soto!

We’re excited to have Coach Miguel leading our 15 Royal team this season. His passion for athlete development and commitment to helping players grow on and off the court make him an incredible leader for our athletes.

🏐 Coaching Experience
➡️ Entering his 10th season of coaching volleyball.

💙 Favorite Thing About Coaching
“My favorite thing about coaching is seeing athletes evolve with the game and having a front-row seat to their emotional, mental, and physical growth. Being able to try new things and challenge athletes in new ways makes every moment special when all our work comes together.”

🥤 Favorite Snack
• HTeaO
• Cookies & Cream Barebells Protein Bars

💬 Favorite Coaching Quote
“If you do what you’ve always done, you will get what you’ve always gotten.”
— Tony Robbins

We’re excited for another season of growth, competition, and success under Coach Miguel’s leadership.

💙❤️ Welcome to the 2026–2027 season, Coach Miguel!