ABOUT CYVBC SURGE
  • Club Directors: Jessica Schloemer + Tim Schloemer
    • Assistant Director: Ally McCarthy

CYVBC in CYVBC Surge stands for "Cincinnati Youth Volleyball Club"

At CYVBC Surge, we are proud to bring together athletes from across the tri-state area, representing a diverse range of schools from high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools. Our club fosters a rich environment of talent, teamwork, and shared goals!
  • Seton High School, Badin High School, Mercy McAuley High School, St. Ursula Academy, Mount Notre Dame, Wyoming High School, Roger Bacon High School, Harrison High School, Ross High School, Oak Hills High School, Colerain High School, Cincinnati Christian School, Lebanon High School, Princeton High School, East Central High School, Lawrenceburg High School, Little Miami High School, Edgewood High School, Lakota East High School, Walnut Hills High School, Fairfield High School, Summit Country Day, Taylor High School, Talawanda High School, St. James MS, White Oak MS, Colerain MS, Rapid Run MS, Delhi MS, Wyoming MS, St. Ignatius MS, Crossroads MS, Harrison MS, St. John the Baptist MS, Gray MS, Queen of Peace MS, St. Jude MS, Our Lady of Grace MS, St. Antoninus MS, Miami Valley Christian Academy, St. Peter in Chains MS, St. Clement MS, St. Vivian MS, St. Mary MS, Cincinnati Classical Academy, Taylor MS, Crosby ES, JF Dulles, Colerain ES, and more!!!

CYVBC Surge is dedicated to more than just volleyball (#WEoverme)
  • At CYVBC Surge, our mission goes beyond just developing volleyball skills. 
  • In 2023-2024 we made over 50 blankets for the homeless
  • In 2024-2025 we donated over 680 items to the Talbert House to support those in need
  • We have a big sister/little sister program in place for our 11's/12's, 16's/17's
    • Mentorship program that pairs older players with younger ones, offering a unique opportunity for leadership and personal growth. This program encourages knowledge-sharing and camaraderie, with players scrimmaging together and supporting each other at tournaments!
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CYVBC Surge has experienced and dedicated coaches
  • Our coaching staff is a cornerstone of our success!
  • Most of the coaches on our staff have been with us for 6+ years, and they continually seek new ways to improve their coaching techniques.
  • As we expand, we are also growing our coaching staff, bringing in experienced professionals to further elevate the quality of training we offer!
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Convenient and Accessible Training Facilities
  • Clippard YMCA: 8920 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, OH 45251 
    • ​Our home gym!
      • ​You can also type "CYVBC Surge" into Google Maps or Waze to find us
  • Gamble-Nippert YMCA: 3159 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
    • ​Additional practice gym for Sunday's and Friday's
  • These facilities are located within close proximity of major interstates and low traffic volume to allow ease of access.​​
  • The YMCA is a non-profit organization that allows us to better control our player fees while allowing us to focus on providing top-quality training and developing well-rounded teams rather than prioritizing the number of teams we run.

CYVBC Surge competes in the Ohio Valley Region (OVR) division of USA Volleyball which is the largest division in the country.
  • We are also proud JVA and AAU Volleyball members.
  • ​CYVBC Surge abides by all Ohio Valley Region (OVR), USA Volleyball (USAV), and Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) rules.

Comprehensive Skill Development
  • Our commitment to player development is reflected in the extensive training opportunities we provide. 
    • We offer skills clinics on Saturday mornings for our Surge athletes, designed for positional development and led by various coaches each week. 
    • Additionally, we offer speed, agility, and mobility training at Clippard for our Surge athletes. 
      • We also offer at-home workouts to help players stay active between training sessions
    • On Saturday nights, we offer a multitude of skills clinics / open gyms / private lessons. 
    • Throughout the summer, when we are not in-season, we offer private lessons, group clinics, specialized skills lessons, and summer camps led by our club directors and coaches. 
      • These sessions are designed to further enhance players' skills before the start of the school and/or club season

​Tailored Team Placements for Growth
  • To ensure that each player is placed in the most suitable environment for growth, we form 2-3 teams per age group, with each team aligned to its specific skill level.
  • This tailored approach maximizes player development and helps athletes reach their full potential!

Our Teams: National, National-Lite, American, Regional
  • NATIONAL TEAMS:
    • Since launching our National teams in the 2022-2023 season, we've expanded our tournament options, offering a range of divisions including Open, Premier, USA, and National​
      • ​Our National teams attend AAU Nationals (Orlando, FL) OR USAV Nationals (Location TBA each year)
  • NATIONAL-LITE TEAMS:
    • Our "National-Lite" teams are similar to American but compete in most, or all, USAV tournament divisions: Premier, Club, Select, Liberty, American, Patriot, Girls
      • ​Our National-Lite teams attend ASICS Navy Pier Nationals in Chicago, IL
  • AMERICAN TEAMS:
    • Our American teams compete in some USAV tournament divisions: Premier, Select, American​, Girls
  • REGIONAL TEAMS:
    • Our Regional teams compete regionally in OVR tournaments, but do occasionally attend USAV tournaments in the following divisions: Club, Select, Regional, Girls

Pathways to College Volleyball
  • We are excited to support our athletes' aspirations to play at the collegiate level!
  • With multiple college commitments and athletes already made, we continue to build relationships and provide opportunities for players to connect with recruiters and advance their volleyball careers.

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For more information about our growing club and to learn how you can get involved, we invite you to explore our website or contact the club directors with any questions not answered online.

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