TEAMS & COACHES
18 Black:
Ryan Case
, Whitney Kelsey
16 Black: Kenny Hise
16 Gold: Jerry Barawis
14 Black: Ryan Case , Whitney Kelsey
14 Gold: Amy Sanders
14 Silver: Brittney Belshe
14 White: Brittney Belshe
12 Black: Corey Barton , Kelli Backer
12 Gold: Kelli Backer , Corey Barton
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16 Black: Kenny Hise
16 Gold: Jerry Barawis
14 Black: Ryan Case , Whitney Kelsey
14 Gold: Amy Sanders
14 Silver: Brittney Belshe
14 White: Brittney Belshe
12 Black: Corey Barton , Kelli Backer
12 Gold: Kelli Backer , Corey Barton
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Message From the Director:
Mid Valley Volleyball is the oldest and most established club for junior volleyball players in the Willamette Valley. With a strong tradition of competitiveness and success, we are poised to enter our 13th season as the destination club for players who want to improve their skills and further their volleyball prospects at the high school level and beyond.
While the growing sport of volleyball is at the center of all we do, we value much more than wins and losses and athletic ability. As junior players develop their technical skills and volleyball IQs, we emphasize our core values of integrity, character and leadership. In reality, volleyball is just a game. But the impact that our coaches and staff have on developing these core values in maturing young women is the driving force behind the team that makes up Mid Valley Volleyball.
Heading into the 2012 season, our MVV coaching staff has approximately 75 years of combined coaching experience. This includes 35+ years of high school varsity coaching; 12 years of Division I playing experience at Oregon State University; and eight years of Division II playing experience. Our team of coaches also includes regional head high school volleyball coaches from Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis High School and West Albany High School—all 5A level/classification schools.
As you can see from our coaching ranks, Mid Valley develops volleyball players from all over the region and supports all local high schools' programs—not just one.
As the most established club in the area, we pioneered several important concepts:
Mid Valley Volleyball is the oldest and most established club for junior volleyball players in the Willamette Valley. With a strong tradition of competitiveness and success, we are poised to enter our 13th season as the destination club for players who want to improve their skills and further their volleyball prospects at the high school level and beyond.
While the growing sport of volleyball is at the center of all we do, we value much more than wins and losses and athletic ability. As junior players develop their technical skills and volleyball IQs, we emphasize our core values of integrity, character and leadership. In reality, volleyball is just a game. But the impact that our coaches and staff have on developing these core values in maturing young women is the driving force behind the team that makes up Mid Valley Volleyball.
Heading into the 2012 season, our MVV coaching staff has approximately 75 years of combined coaching experience. This includes 35+ years of high school varsity coaching; 12 years of Division I playing experience at Oregon State University; and eight years of Division II playing experience. Our team of coaches also includes regional head high school volleyball coaches from Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis High School and West Albany High School—all 5A level/classification schools.
As you can see from our coaching ranks, Mid Valley develops volleyball players from all over the region and supports all local high schools' programs—not just one.
As the most established club in the area, we pioneered several important concepts:
- Putting players in a position to compete and be teammates with the best volleyball players in the area—even if they don’t attend the same school
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Initiating and offering a split season (winter and spring) that allows multi-sport athletes to compete in a second high school sport—such as basketball in the winter or softball in the spring. We believe strongly that high school sports come first, and we foster an environment where our coaches understand and make concessions so multi-sport athletes can support and participate on their high school teams.
When I founded this club with former OSU player and All-Conference selection Shelly Smith in 1999, our original motivation was to move our local high school volleyball players and teams from “bottom feeders” to viable conference contenders and competitors. I believe we’ve accomplished this original goal—and then some. As our club and coaching staff has grown and evolved over the years, our commitment to developing young women with confidence and character—who also happen to be skilled and accomplished volleyball players—has emerged as a core value and objective for Mid Valley Volleyball. These attributes will truly make a difference in the lives and futures of our players—both on and off the volleyball court.
If the prospect of developing as a person and a volleyball player appeals to you or your daughter, I invite you to come along for the excitement, the fun and a future full of promise. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
I look forward to the 2012 season of Mid Valley Volleyball. Now let’s hit the courts!
Corey Barton
Club Director
No Dinx, Inc.
139 East First Avenue
Albany, OR 97321
Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
541.967.8494
Corey@nodinx.com
Club Director
No Dinx, Inc.
139 East First Avenue
Albany, OR 97321
Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
541.967.8494
Corey@nodinx.com
TESTIMONIALS
"My daughter joined the Mid-Valley team as a 6th grader last year and it was a fantastic experience. The training and knowledge she picked up in her first year of club volleyball was huge. I watched the club director take a group of young players and really teach them the fundamentals of the game. After one year in club training, I saw major improvements in not only my daughter but all of the U12 girls. We are looking forward to another great year with Mid-Valley. Thank you Corey, for running such a terrific program."
-Dorann Hurley , Parent
"My daughter's experience with MVV during the past four years has been overwhelmingly positive. She's developed her skills, technique and volleyball IQ through great coaching. She's learned to be a positive teammate and has found a sport she's passionate about practicing and playing. Now entering her freshman year in high school, she has the ability and confidence to take her game to the next level--all thanks to MVV."
-Annie Heck, Parent
"Last year was my daughter's first year with Mid Valley volleyball Club on the 12u team. Our experience with this club was wonderful!! Riley enjoyed building new friendships with kids from different schools, and as a family, we met many wonderful families that we will forever be friends with. Riley always enjoyed going to practices because she loved her coaches and the skills she was going to learn and build on. As a family, we always looked forward to tournament days, especially Riley because she was able to play volleyball all day and hang out with her friends. As parents, we were able to watch how her skills have grown along with her confidence in herself. Mid Valley taught Riley so much more than just volleyball--they built her self-confidence as well as her volleyball skills. We are looking forward to many more years with Mid Valley Volleyball Club!"
-Kristy Swanson, Parent
-Dorann Hurley , Parent
"My daughter's experience with MVV during the past four years has been overwhelmingly positive. She's developed her skills, technique and volleyball IQ through great coaching. She's learned to be a positive teammate and has found a sport she's passionate about practicing and playing. Now entering her freshman year in high school, she has the ability and confidence to take her game to the next level--all thanks to MVV."
-Annie Heck, Parent
"Last year was my daughter's first year with Mid Valley volleyball Club on the 12u team. Our experience with this club was wonderful!! Riley enjoyed building new friendships with kids from different schools, and as a family, we met many wonderful families that we will forever be friends with. Riley always enjoyed going to practices because she loved her coaches and the skills she was going to learn and build on. As a family, we always looked forward to tournament days, especially Riley because she was able to play volleyball all day and hang out with her friends. As parents, we were able to watch how her skills have grown along with her confidence in herself. Mid Valley taught Riley so much more than just volleyball--they built her self-confidence as well as her volleyball skills. We are looking forward to many more years with Mid Valley Volleyball Club!"
-Kristy Swanson, Parent
"Mid-Valley has been an amazing experience for the whole family. Our daughter has gained so many skills, but most importantly, she has gained a confidence that she carries with her each day in all aspects of her life."
-Bryan & Kathy Campbell, Parents
"I have two daughters that have played and been involved with Mid Valley Volleyball Club. My oldest daughter played for MVV for several years and learned a lot. She has created lifelong relationships and had many great coaches and experiences during these club seasons. She went on to receive a full ride scholarship to play volleyball in Wyoming, and I believe her club experiences and exposure helped her get that scholarship. After college she came back to Corvallis, and she is now coaching for MVV.
My youngest daughter has played and currently plays for MVV. She again has learned so much and had some incredible coaches. I believe she grows in knowledge and ability with each season and coach. I know that playing in the tournaments, the exposure the girls get from this club are so beneficial to them when they want to play at the next level.
The organization, reputation and commitment of Mid Valley Volleyball Club are second to none and my loyalties will always be with them."
-Joni Kelsey, Parent
"My first and second seasons playing club volleyball for Mid Valley were very enjoyable. I had phenomenal coaches that brought my skill level up and prepared me for the high school level. Our team had many laughs and enjoyable times. Our volleyball season was also a very productive one, and everyone’s volleyball skills improved so much. This was a wonderful experience that I will never forget, and these are some of the many reasons that I will return to Mid Valley Volleyball Club next year. "
-Adrienne Johnson Butts, Player
-Bryan & Kathy Campbell, Parents
"I have two daughters that have played and been involved with Mid Valley Volleyball Club. My oldest daughter played for MVV for several years and learned a lot. She has created lifelong relationships and had many great coaches and experiences during these club seasons. She went on to receive a full ride scholarship to play volleyball in Wyoming, and I believe her club experiences and exposure helped her get that scholarship. After college she came back to Corvallis, and she is now coaching for MVV.
My youngest daughter has played and currently plays for MVV. She again has learned so much and had some incredible coaches. I believe she grows in knowledge and ability with each season and coach. I know that playing in the tournaments, the exposure the girls get from this club are so beneficial to them when they want to play at the next level.
The organization, reputation and commitment of Mid Valley Volleyball Club are second to none and my loyalties will always be with them."
-Joni Kelsey, Parent
"My first and second seasons playing club volleyball for Mid Valley were very enjoyable. I had phenomenal coaches that brought my skill level up and prepared me for the high school level. Our team had many laughs and enjoyable times. Our volleyball season was also a very productive one, and everyone’s volleyball skills improved so much. This was a wonderful experience that I will never forget, and these are some of the many reasons that I will return to Mid Valley Volleyball Club next year. "
-Adrienne Johnson Butts, Player
"We had a fantastic experience with Mid-Valley Volleyball in the winter of 2011! My daughter had a great time; she made new friendships and significant improvements in her volleyball skills. The coaching staff was excellent and I felt good about their approach to practices and games, their focus on good sportsmanship and hard work. We are coming back for another season and highly recommend it!"
-Mike Grigsby, Parent
"This past season was our first experience with club volleyball and we were very impressed with Corey’s professionalism and straight-forward approach to coaching. His focus on respect, teamwork, sportsmanship and integrity has strengthened our daughter’s character and confidence both on and off the court.
He enjoys coaching and is very good at it; his coaching staff is carefully selected and top-notch. The emphasis on proper form and technique has tremendously improved our daughter’s skills. Corey honestly cares about the girls as individuals and as part of a team. He even provided off-season opportunities for the girls to sharpen their skill sets while having fun with a (free!) sand volleyball camp.
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Mid Valley Volleyball last season and plan to include both of our daughters this year. We would most definitely recommend Corey’s organization to anyone interested in excellent training and a positive overall experience!"
-Michael & Donna Trippett, Parents
-Mike Grigsby, Parent
"This past season was our first experience with club volleyball and we were very impressed with Corey’s professionalism and straight-forward approach to coaching. His focus on respect, teamwork, sportsmanship and integrity has strengthened our daughter’s character and confidence both on and off the court.
He enjoys coaching and is very good at it; his coaching staff is carefully selected and top-notch. The emphasis on proper form and technique has tremendously improved our daughter’s skills. Corey honestly cares about the girls as individuals and as part of a team. He even provided off-season opportunities for the girls to sharpen their skill sets while having fun with a (free!) sand volleyball camp.
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Mid Valley Volleyball last season and plan to include both of our daughters this year. We would most definitely recommend Corey’s organization to anyone interested in excellent training and a positive overall experience!"
-Michael & Donna Trippett, Parents