Elite Athletic Academy

What an incredible record-breaking day for EAA Volleyball!

Today we are excited to officially announce our 2026-2027 team rosters!

We are beyond grateful for the overwhelming interest in EAA this season. With 9 teams, this is officially our biggest season yet! The talent that came through tryouts was incredible, and we couldn’t be more excited about the athletes, families, and coaching staff that will make this season so special. Our coaching family continues to grow, and we truly can’t wait to get started!

A few important reminders:
• Mandatory practices will not begin until the first week of January.
• Open gym opportunities will be announced in October. These are optional and are designed to give athletes extra opportunities to stay connected and continue developing before the season begins.
• Coaches will be reaching out to their teams within the next two weeks to introduce themselves and touch base.

*Please make sure you’re looking at the roster for your athlete’s age group and locating them by their tryout number, unless you’ve been instructed otherwise.

Please note: On the 14U roster, there are two athletes with the same tryout number. If you see that duplicate number, please use the athlete’s initials listed beside the number to identify the correct athlete. As well as the 12's Blue team, which has two numbers that say blue tape, due to double numbers.

Developmental Program Announcement:
Registration for our EAA Developmental Program will open in October, and spots will be limited. Athletes 13 and under who were not selected for a rostered team this season will receive the first opportunity to register before any remaining spots are opened to the public. We are excited to continue investing in the growth of young athletes and can’t wait to watch them develop!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
📞 Mike Tapscott – 270-210-4720
📞 Sarah Tapscott – 270-816-2189

Thank you for trusting EAA to be part of your athlete’s journey. We are honored to have you with us and can’t wait to see what this season holds. Here’s to another year of growth, grit, and great volleyball!

Makeup tryouts on July 27 at 6 pm will be held at my gym.

3060 Cairo Road
Paducah Ky 42001

Volleyball Tryouts Today!

Results matter. Our goal is to help athletes achieve results that go beyond wins and losses, developing the skills, confidence, discipline, and competitive experience that help them continue moving forward in their volleyball careers. Every season is an opportunity to produce results that open doors for future opportunities.

Location: 8705 Old Cairo Rd., West Paducah, KY 42086

Please check the graphic for your athlete's age-specific tryout time. If you are unsure of your athlete's age group plz go to the following link and check the age chart.

https://eaa-vbc.com/eaa-website

Pre-Registration can also be found on the following link

Important Reminders:
-Pre-registration is required to participate and will remain open through Monday, July 27th.
-Both building release waivers must be completed before tryouts.
-Make-Up Tryout: July 27 at 6:00 PM.
-A parent/guardian meeting will be held immediately following each tryout session.
-35 dollar non-refundable Fee & a 300 dollar first installment that will be reimbursed if an athlete does not make an EAA team.

If you're ready to put in the work, compete at a high level, and earn results that carry forward into your volleyball journey, we want to see you at tryouts. We can't wait to get in the gym with you!

Join the family.

We love hearing from our former athletes about the impact EAA Volleyball has had on their journey both on and off the court.

Here’s what Kaya Coleman, now competing at Lincoln Memorial University, had to say about her two years with EAA:

“They aren’t easy… they are HARD, but they WILL develop their players! I definitely would not be at the college level I am today if it wasn’t for them! The training was 10000% worth it. Once you’re a part of EAA, you’re a part of their family. They truly want you to succeed!”

At EAA, we don’t just train athletes…we build disciplined, hardworking, confident young women who carry these lessons into every part of life. 💪

💙🖤 Join the family. Train with the best. Unlock your potential. 🖤💙

Coach Spotlight: Coach Mike

Today, we’re excited to highlight Coach Michael Tapscott, Co-Founder of EAA Volleyball Club.

While many know Coach Mike from the court, countless hours of his work happen behind the scenes. From developing our 13U–18U training curriculum and mentoring coaches to providing individual lessons and continually studying the game, Coach Mike is always looking for ways to help our athletes and coaching staff grow.

His passion for the game goes far beyond wins and losses. He believes in developing athletes through hard work, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Over the years, he’s helped numerous athletes reach the collegiate level and has played a role in the success of countless players, coaches, and teams.

We’re incredibly grateful for the vision, leadership, and dedication Coach Mike brings to EAA every day. His investment in our athletes and our coaches continues to shape the future of our club.

Take a moment to learn more about Coach Mike in today’s Coach Spotlight!

Coach Spotlight: Coach Chancie

It’s hard to put into words what Coach Chancie Coleman means to EAA.

From the very beginning, she has been an instrumental part of our club, helping shape not only our athletes but also the culture and values that make EAA what it is today. For years, she has poured her heart into every team she has coached, challenging athletes to grow in skill, confidence, character, and grit.

Coach Chancie has a unique ability to connect with her athletes on a personal level while still challenging them to reach their full potential. She is truly a player’s coach; someone who earns the trust and respect of her athletes while helping them become the very best versions of themselves. That kind of coach is hard to find, and we’re incredibly grateful to have her.

Her passion for the game is matched only by her love for the athletes she coaches, and we’re thankful for the leadership, dedication, and friendship she brings to EAA each season.

We’re grateful to have Coach Chancie as part of the EAA family and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll continue to make this year.

If you want to stand out at your high school, come play club volleyball at EAA.

EAA Volleyball Club Tryouts Are Coming!

This year, we’re doing something new—and we couldn’t be more excited about it!

For the first time ever, EAA Volleyball Club will be holding tryouts during the summer. While this is a change for our area, it’s one we believe will create even more opportunities for our athletes and families.

Why the change?

• Earlier tryouts create more opportunities to compete by allowing us to participate in additional tournaments throughout the club season.

• Athletes can enjoy their school volleyball season knowing their club plans are already in place.

• Families can plan ahead with confidence by knowing team placement earlier, making it easier to coordinate schedules, vacations, and other commitments.

• Athletes can enjoy more time to rest and recharge between school volleyball and the start of club season.

Please note: While tryouts are being held in July, the official EAA Club Volleyball season will still begin in January. Holding tryouts earlier simply allows us to prepare for the season sooner while giving our athletes and families more flexibility throughout the year. Following the end of the school season, open gyms and additional preseason opportunities will be offered leading up to the official start of the club season, giving athletes opportunities to train, stay active, and prepare before practices officially begin.

Reminder: All unofficial post-school season practices are not mandatory.

2027 EAA Club Tryouts

Saturday, July 25

Ages 10–12
4:00–5:00 PM

Ages 13–14
9:00–11:30 AM

Ages 15–18
1:00–3:30 PM

Make-Up Tryout
Monday, July 27
6:00 PM

Registration information, tryout requirements, and additional details can be found on our website; the link is listed below:

https://eaa-vbc.com/eaa-website

We can’t wait to kick off another incredible club season and welcome both returning and new athletes to EAA Volleyball!

Coach Spotlight: Peyton Belcher

We’re excited to welcome Coach Peyton Belcher back for her second season with EAA!

Peyton brings five years of coaching experience and a lifelong passion for the game. Originally from Bowling Green, Kentucky, she played travel volleyball for eight years, earned All-American recognition, and set multiple volleyball records during her high school career. She is currently a senior at Murray State University, where she is studying Agricultural Education.

We’re so excited to have Peyton back for another season with EAA. Peyton has a genuine passion for developing athletes, helping them build not only their volleyball skills but also the confidence, resilience, and character they’ll carry far beyond the court. Help us give Coach Peyton a warm EAA welcome back!

Coach Spotlight: Coach Izzy Myers

We’re excited to highlight Coach Izzy as part of our EAA Coach Spotlight Series!

Coach Izzy Myers spent five years as an athlete at EAA, playing for Coach Chancie, before continuing her volleyball career at Transylvania University. Throughout her playing career, she earned numerous individual honors, helped lead Transylvania to its first NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance, and has now returned home as the Head Coach at McCracken County High School.

Coach Izzy is passionate about developing athletes who are coachable, competitive, and committed to becoming better than they were yesterday. Her energy, experience, and love for the game make her an incredible role model for our athletes.

We’re grateful to have Coach Izzy back in a new role within the EAA family and are excited for the impact she’ll continue to make both on and off the court.

Be sure to check out her Coach Spotlight below and learn a little more about her!