ELITE VOLLEYBALL

At Dallas Elite Athletics we promote a high-level training system focused on equipping young athletes to improve their performance. Train, develop, and showcase top level volleyball skills & technique with Dallas Elite Athletics! We’ll help you reach your full potential and prepare for the next level of play.

CLUB TEAMS
LEAGUE TEAMS
PRIVATE TRAINING
VOLLEYBALL CLINICS
SKILL SESSIONS
COACHES

CLUB TEAMS

Club volleyball is the highest level of competition for an athlete to compete in. Club volleyball is designed for those who love the sport of volleyball and want to train year round.

We will require a high level of commitment from the athlete and their family. Teams are formed based on the results of tryouts. Players try out for a spot in their age group and teams are formed according to positions. Club volleyball will require the athlete to travel to competitions, in some cases out of state competitions. If you would like to learn more about our teams please click here.

LEAGUE TEAMS

For players who can’t commit to club volleyball but are still looking for a higher level of training, DEA league teams are a great option!

League teams will allow you and your athlete to experience the DEA method of training and style of play without the long term commitment. Our leagues teams will practice once a week for two hours, and will have an optional one hour skills practice each week. League seasons are typically around 6-8 weeks, with 8-10 weeks of practice. Prices will vary depending on season length and fees.

Have a team already formed, but are in need of a coach? DEA is willing to take pre-formed teams.  Please reach out to our team for pricing and more information.

FALL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE TRYOUTS

Date:
Monday, August 21st

Location:
Wesley Prep
9200 Inwood Rd.

Time:
5th Grade & Under: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
6th Grade & Up: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

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PRIVATE TRAINING

Private lessons are great for athletes who are looking to continue to work on their skills outside of a normal practice setting.

Private lessons are available to anyone who is interested. We offer 1-on-1 or small group private lessons. These sessions are one hour long and will be tailored to your athletes needs. For DEA athletes the coaches can suggest areas where they see improvement is needed. Private lessons are great for repetition and are very technique focused.

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SKILL SESSIONS

At DEA, Skill Sessions will be open to any age-level interested in improving their individual volleyball skills. Skill Sessions are an hour sessions focused on specific skills such as: passing, setting, hitting, & serving. These sessions are meant to be high intensity and high repetition in order to help athletes reach their goals for each skill. You can expect each skill to be broken down to a more fundamental level, and then built back up to advance the athletes’ overall technique.

Mondays
11s/12s: 7:00PM – 8:00PM
13s and Up: 8:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: Preston Road Church of Christ (6409 Preston Rd.)

Thursdays
4th Grade & under: 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Christ Lutheran Church (3001 Lovers Ln.)

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SCHEDULE

MONDAY

4:30pm – 6:30pm
Volleyball Lessons
@UPUMC

4:00pm – 6:00pm
3rd Grade Team Practice
@PRCC

7:00pm – 8:00pm
Skills: 11s & 12s
@PRCC

8:00pm – 9:00pm
Skills: 13s & Up
@PRCC

TUESDAY

4:00pm – 6:00pm
Volleyball Lessons
@PRCC

6:00pm – 8:00pm
Team Practice: 11s Blue
@HPPC

8:00pm – 9:00pm
Volleyball Lessons
@HPPC

WEDNESDAY

6:00pm – 8:00pm
7th & Up and ALL Academy
@WP

6:00pm – 8:00pm
Positionals Clinics
@WP

5:00pm – 7:00pm
Team Practice: 4th Blue
@PRCC

THURSDAY

6:00pm – 7:00pm
Littles Skills: 4th & Under
@CLC

7:00pm – 9:00pm
Team Practice: 12 Blue & White
@CLC

FRIDAY

League Games
All Coaches
@Sportsplex

SATURDAY

Sept. 8th – Oct. 28th
9:00am – 2:00pm
League Games
All Coaches
@Sportsplex

Sept. 2th – Oct. 28th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Boot Camp
Taylor & Lari
@WP

COACHES

COACH CLARY MARTINEZ

“Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” – Coach Clarissa

Playing Career:
Starter 2000-2004 – She Can Play Club
Softball Varsity Starter, 2005-2008 – Alexander High School (TX)
Track & Field Varsity Starter, 2005-2008 – Alexander High School
Volleyball Varsity Starter, All-District Libero, 2005-2008 – Alexander High School
3-time 5A District Champion – Alexander High School
2nd Team-All Decade Award, Bachelors of Science, 2008-2010 – Laredo Community College
Libero, 2011-2013 – Texas A&M International University

Coaching Career:
Volleyball Assistant Camp Director, 2012 – Laredo Community College
Club Volleyball Traveling Team Coach, 2013-2014 – Volleyball Performance Academy
Volleyball Coach, 2012-2014 – United Day (Private Education)
Middle School Volleyball Program Leader – United Independent School District
High School Varsity Track & Field, 2014-2016
Co-Founder, 2017 – Dallas Elite Athletics

Accolades:
2nd Team-All Decade Award at LCC
(2) Athletic Sports Scholarships (LCC & TAMIU)
Academic Scholarship

COACH TAYLOR KRAMER

“So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9 NRSV

Playing Career:
2010-2011 Starter, Victory Volleyball Club (Plano, TX)
2011-2015 Starter, San Gabriel Elite Volleyball Club (Los Angeles, CA)
2012-2015 Starter, Varsity Volleyball (La Cañada High School, La Cañada, CA)
2013-2015 First Team, Varsity Beach Volleyball (La Cañada High School)
2015-2019 Starter, Southern Methodist University Club Volleyball Team
2021-Present A/AA Adult Beach and Indoor Volleyball

Coaching Career:
2012-2015 La Cañada Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
Summer 2015 La Cañada Girls Varsity Assistant Coach, Junior Varsity Head Coach
2015-2019 Knights Volleyball Academy Coach and Director (Plano, TX)
2019-2020 Excel Volleyball Club Head Coach (Carrollton, TX)
2021 St. Monica’s Catholic School Head Coach (Dallas, TX)
2021-2022 Summit Volleyball Club Assistant Coach (Carrollton, TX)

Education:
BS Applied Physiology and Health Management, BA Human Rights, Southern Methodist University
Masters of Public Health, University of Southern California
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist
IMPACT Certified
SafeSport Certified
FCA 360 Coach Certified
E3 Certified

COACH HANNAH GALLEGOS

Playing Career:
Started Playing Volleyball 2012
Varsity Starter 2016-2020: Volleyball, Softball- Sinton High School (TX)
Varsity Player 2016-2020: Basketball- Sinton High School (TX)
Setter of the year: 2018,2019,2020
2nd Team All-South Texas: 2018 and 2020
3-time 4A District Champions: Sinton High School
Sinton Lady Pirate of the Year: 2020
Dallas Christian College Volleyball Starter: 2020-Current

Coaching Career:
2020-Present Coaching Varsity Volleyball Spring League (Sinton High School)
2020-Present Coaching Private Training During the Summer
2021-Present 11 Blue & 13 Blue Assistant Coach for Dallas Elite

Education:
Currently Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Social Studies at Dallas Christian College

COACH CHRISTEN DOWNEY

Hometown:
Brownsboro

Playing Career:
2014-2016 7th & 8th grade A team volleyball
2016-2017 High-school freshman team
2018-2020 Varsity volleyball
— Also played varsity basketball, varsity softball, and ran and jumped for varsity track
2020-2023 Dallas Christian College volleyball starter

Education:
2020 Graduated high school
2023 Graduate from Dallas Christian College

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