Boys Club Info

Play For Aspire 2023-2024 Club Season

Boys Open Gym Registration Click HERE


Here is the full Open Gym schedule

July 29, July 31, Aug 2, Aug 4, Aug 7, Aug 9 and Aug 11

  • 12-14/15s from 6-7:30pm
  • 16s from 4:30-6pm
  • 17/18s from 7:30-9:30

Click HERE to register for 2023 Boys Club Tryouts


Tryout Registration Information

Click the registration button at the top of this page.  Follow all registration instructions. There is a $25 tryout fee. 

A parent MUST attend tryouts on August 12th. You will NOT be allowed to tryout without a parent present. 

You will NOT need to print any paperwork to bring to tryouts. ALL paperwork will be provided by the club in your tryout folder at check in.

If you are NEW to club volleyball, you MUST bring a copy of your birth certificate on tryout day. 

Tryouts are AUGUST 12

  • 15/16 8-10am (registration begins at 7:30am)
  • 17/18 10:30-12:30pm (registration begins at 10am)
  • 14 1-3pm (registration beings at 12:30)

Aspire Boys Fall Club Season Info and Fees

We understand that there are a number of different club choices, so we have worked hard to provide a premier club experience for you here at Aspire. We also know the financial commitment can be challenging. With that, we have been able to add multiple programs, extra tournament days, and other perks to our club season. As you will see, the fees have increased from last season. However, you wont find this kind of comprehensive club volleyball experience anywhere else in the Valley! If you have questions, contact Ryan Tolman, Aspire Club Director at [email protected]

We have partnered with Ren Athletics again. Here is a preview of the uniforms this season!

Season Fees - 2023-2024

For the 2023-2024 season we will offer three different levels of volleyball for the following ages: 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U and 18U.

Travel Teams

  • 18 Thor, 17 Iron Man, 16 Spider-Man, 15 Black Panther – $4300
    • $700 commitment fee. $600/mo. for 6 months
    • Includes coach pay, uniforms, court time, AZ Region season fees, tournament entry fees, coach travel expenses AND IGNITE TRAINING
    • Tournaments include ALL AZ Region tournaments, JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge (Nov 11-13), SoCal Cup Winter Formal (Dec 8-10), SoCal Cup The Showcase (June 2024), AAU National Boys Championships (July 2024)
    • Does NOT include individual player travel expenses.
  • 18 Captain America, 17 Falcon, 16 Hawkeye – $3700
    • $700 commitment fee. $500/mo. for 6 months
    • Includes coach pay, uniforms, court time, AZ Region season fees, tournament entry fees, coach travel expenses AND IGNITE TRAINING
    • Tournaments include ALL AZ Region tournaments, SoCal Cup Winter Formal (Dec 8-10), SoCal Cup The Showcase (June 2024), AAU National Boys Championships -- OPTION (July 2024)
    • Does NOT include individual player travel expenses. Option for team to include AAU Nationals (Additional fee in June)
  • 14 Groot – $3400
    • $700 commitment fee. $450/mo. for 6 months
    • Includes coach pay, uniforms, court time, AZ Region season fees, tournament entry fees, coach travel expenses, AND IGNITE TRAINING
    • Tournaments include ALL AZ Region tournaments, SoCal Cup Winter Formal (Dec 8-10), SoCal Cup The Showcase (June 2024), AAU National Boys Championships
    • Does NOT include individual player travel expenses.
  • 15 Venom – $3200
    • $700 commitment fee. $500/mo. for 5 months
    • Includes coach pay, uniforms, court time, AZ Region season fees, tournament entry fees, coach travel expenses AND IGNITE TRAINING
    • Tournaments include ALL AZ Region tournaments, SoCal Cup Winter Formal (Dec 8-10), SoCal Cup The Showcase (June 2024), AAU National Boys Championships -- OPTION (July 2024)
    • Does NOT include individual player travel expenses. Option for team to include AAU Nationals (Additional fee in June)

Non-Travel Teams

  • 18 Star Lord, 17 Drax, 16 Hulk, 15 Quicksilver – $1900
    • $700 commitment fee. $300/mo. for 4 months
    • Includes coach pay, uniforms, court time, AZ Region season fees, tournament entry fees
    • Tournaments include ALL AZ Region tournaments
  • 14 Rocket - $1750
    • $550 commitment fee. $300/mo. for 4 months
    • Includes coach pay, uniforms, court time, AZ Region season fees, tournament entry fees, AND IGNITE TRAINING
    • Tournaments include ALL AZ Region tournaments
  • 12 Thanos, 13 Vision, 14 Ant Man – $1500
    • $500 commitment fee. $250/mo. for 4 months
    • Includes coach pay, uniforms, court time, AZ Region season fees, tournament entry fees
    • Tournaments include ALL AZ Region tournaments

Tournament Information

As members of the Arizona Region of USA Volleyball, we will be participating in five open tournaments which are included in your season dues, culminating in the Region Championships in December at the end of the regular season. ALL tournaments are on Saturdays and start with the first match at 9 am. Locations vary throughout the season and tournament information becomes public on Tuesday before the tournament at the AZ Region Website. (azregionvolleyball.org

The tournament dates are as follows:

Each tournament consists of four total matches and lasts until about 5 pm.

Tournament #1

September 23

Tournament #2

October 7

Tournament #3

October 14

Tournament #4

October 28

Tournament #5

November 11

Region Championships 

December 2

Travel Information

FAQ travel sheet

Who travels?

The following teams are considered travel teams: 18 Thor, 18 Captain America, 17 Iron Man, 17 Falcon, 16 Spiderman, 16 Hawkeye, 15 Black Panther, 15 Venom and 14 Groot

When and where do we travel?

Travel Tournaments: Chicago AAU November 11-13, 2023, SoCal Cup December 8-10, 2023, SoCal Showcase June 2024, AAU Nationals June/July in Orlando

What costs are associated with travel?

Aspire travel dues are built into the Season Dues. ALL extra costs, such as airfare, hotel and food are the responsibility of the player.

Do we have extra practice time for travel?

YES! Each team will have two extra practices per week leading up to the tournaments.    **Times and days are TBD. 

Who is responsible for the athletes when we travel?

Parents should plan to travel with their sons or send their son with another adult/parent associated with the team. We will NOT be providing chaperones or team rooms; however, you will be provided with a link to the team hotel and are encouraged to book at the same hotel. If you desire to stay elsewhere, please be sure to communicate with your coach.

Why do we travel?

As a nationally recognized and competitive club, we travel for multiple reasons. One, we travel to seek the best competition in the country. Two, we travel to receive collegiate exposure for the Aspire athletes who wish to compete at the next level. And finally, because it’s FUN!!!

Where do we stay?

Aspire will provide parents with hotel information as it becomes available. 

***Players should plan to stay at the assigned team hotel.

Training with

We have partnered with Ignite Performance to bring you the ONLY comprehensive training program in the entire state of Arizona geared directly to volleyball players. 

No other club in the valley offers this type of training. 

Ignite Performance training has been developed, and refined through years of experience, and countless hours of education. ALL their coaches are Certified Strength Coaches (CSCS) as well as certified Speed and Agility Coaches (CSAC). They help athletes become the best they can be.

This training has been built into the season dues of the following teams.

18 Thor, 18 Captain America, 17 Iron Man, 17 Falcon, 16 Spider-Man, 16 Hawkeye, 15 Black Panther, 15 Venom, 14 Groot, 14 Rocket

More details provided at tryouts!

USAV Membership - must be purchased BEFORE tryouts

DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR MEMBERSHIP BEFORE AUGUST 2ND

When purchasing your new 2023-2024 USAV Membership, click HERE to be automatically added to the Aspire Sports Engine members list. If you have played for Aspire previously, you will already be part of our system. Questions? Contact Ryan Tolman at 480-208-1319 or [email protected]

2023-2024 Aspire Coaching Line-up and Practice Schedule ***subject to change

18 Thor - M/W 8-10
Noah Cotterman, Ryan Tolman and Dapre Rogers

18 Captain America - Tu/Th 6-8
Wayne Mower and Katie Overstreet

18 Star Lord - T/Th 8-10
Troy Kates and Benjy Turcinec

18 Winter Soldier - M/W 4-6
Jacob Hansen and TBD

17 Iron Man - Tu/Th 7-9
Kevin Powell, Bryan Lewis and Mindi Moser

17 Falcon - M/W 4-6
Rob Esser and Deb Edwards

17 Drax - T/Th 8-10
Cameron Harris and Kale Rubin

17 Wolverine - M/W 8-10
Brian Minarcik and Curtis Stones

16 Spider-Man - T/Th 6-8
William Robinson, Joe Kauliakamoa and Daxton Tolman

16 Hawkeye - M/W 6-8
Alberto Zazueta and Kizzy Ricedorff

16 Hulk - T/Th 8-10
JD Dawson and Landon Fuller

16 Loki - T/Th 4-6
Dani Mineo and TBD

16 Fury- T/Th 4-6
Luis Guerra and Jah'mi Jeter

15 Black Panther - M/W 6-8
Puna Kaniho, Brian Wagner and Mason Tyler

15 Venom - M/W 8-10
Micah Lloyd and Corbin Schreiner

15 Quicksilver - M/W 4-6
Nui Rubin and Mahea Rubin

15 Korg - M/W 6-8
Katie Taylor and TBD

14 Groot - M/W 7-9
Kris Maglunog and Justin Schumacher

14 Rocket - T/Th 6-8
Charles Pollnow and Britton West

13/14 Ant Man T/Th 5-7
Ty Schmidt and Nick Pirrotta

13 Vision M/W 5-7
Kennedy Donnelly and Katie Taylor

12 Thanos T/Th 4-6
Fatima Barraza and Bailey Kemper