Lakas Volleyball Club
CA · USAV Northern California Region
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Lakas Volleyball Club is a volleyball club based in Hayward, CA, ranked as high as #18 nationally by VolleyLens. It fields 11 teams in the 2025-26 season. VolleyLens has tracked the club from the 2025-26 season through 2026-27 across 34 team-seasons.
2026-27 season
Latest on record. Full detail below.9 teams · Ages 14–18
By the numbers
Written from this club's match results and rankings, and updated whenever they are. Nothing here is estimated.
Lakas Volleyball Club is a club volleyball program based in Hayward, CA, competing in the Northern California region. In 2025-26 it fielded 25 teams across both programs — 14 girls teams aged 13 to 18 and 11 boys teams aged 14 to 18.
Its boys program ranks #91 nationally and #25 of 157 in CA for 2025-26, on a Club Score of 1,579. That places it in the Developing tier, the band VolleyLens assigns from Club Score. Of its 11 teams, 3 rate Elite, meaning an Elo of 1700 or better.
Across the season its teams played 500 matches and won 263 of them, a 53% win rate. Its strongest team, Lakas 18-S b2f, is #104 nationally and #116 in CA, at 1,853 Elo on a 36-27 record.
Teams averaged 45 matches each over the season. The club entered 12 events between 6 September and 8 July, a season of about 10 months. Of those, 2 were Elite or Premier events — the strongest fields on the calendar.
Those events were held in four states, with four of 12 outside CA. Destinations included IL, AZ and WA. Travel is described here in trips and destinations rather than cost, because event locations carry no distances.
Its best result on record this season is USAV semifinalist.
About Lakas Volleyball Club
<p>Founded in 2011 by Jerico Abanico, a former James Logan High School volleyball coach, Lakas Volleyball began with the mission of establishing a volleyball presence within the school and preparing athletes for their high school seasons. The club quickly evolved to serve high school and middle school athletes from across the entire Bay Area, capitalizing on volleyball's growing popularity. The name "Lakas," meaning "strength" in Filipino/Tagalog, embodies the club's core philosophy of strength in unity, reflecting both physical prowess and mental resilience. Today, Lakas has become a respected and competitive presence in the Bay Area volleyball community, known for developing well-rounded athletes who excel on and off the court.</p><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> Jerico Abanico (Founder & Girls Assistant Director), Fedilynn Basobas-Cacao (Girls Senior Director), Courtney Owyang-Paras (Girls Director & 17s Elite Assistant Coach), Armin Paras (Girls Director & 17s Elite Head Coach)</p><p><strong>Competitive Level:</strong> Competitive club volleyball with teams competing at top regional events and select national tournaments.</p><p><strong>Facilities:</strong> Lakas Volleyball operates from Union City in the Bay Area, serving athletes from across the region. The club maintains multiple team divisions and offers training programs, clinics, and camps in addition to competitive tournament play.</p>
2025-26 · Boys
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#91 nationally · Club Score 1579
Season History
Every season and division VolleyLens has ranked for Lakas Volleyball Club. Pick one to focus this page on it.
| Season | Division | Rank | Club Score | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Boys | #18 | 1458 | 9 |
| 2025-26 | Girls | #1229 | 1480 | 14 |
| 2025-26 | Boys | #91 | 1579 | 11 |
| 2024-25 | Boys | #164 | 1352 | 6 |
Teams · Boys · 2025-26 (11)
Every team Lakas Volleyball Club fielded in the 2025-26 season, with its age group, national rank and win-loss record. Elo rating measures strength from results: it rises faster for beating strong opponents than for beating weak ones, so a team that plays up is not punished for losing.
| Team | Program | Age | Elo | Record | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas 18-S b2f | Boys | 18 | 1853 (Elite) | 36-27 | 57% |
| Lakas 14-S jigi | Boys | 14 | 1815 (Elite) | 15-6 | 71% |
| Lakas 16-S jmj | Boys | 16 | 1811 (Elite) | 43-28 | 61% |
| Lakas 16-S lje | Boys | 16 | 1637 (Premier) | 6-4 | 60% |
| Lakas 16-S lj | Boys | 16 | 1636 (Premier) | 36-20 | 64% |
| Lakas 17-S dn | Boys | 17 | 1622 (Premier) | 34-32 | 52% |
| Lakas 18-S dm | Boys | 18 | 1503 (Competitive) | 16-19 | 46% |
| Lakas 16-Ea | Boys | 16 | 1502 (Competitive) | 19-18 | 51% |
| Lakas 15-S nd | Boys | 15 | 1501 (Competitive) | 28-34 | 45% |
| Lakas 14-Jm | Boys | 14 | 1431 (Developing) | 14-21 | 40% |
| Lakas 18-S js | Boys | 18 | 1340 (Emerging) | 16-28 | 36% |
Tournaments Attended · Boys · 2025-26 (12)
Where Lakas Volleyball Club competed in the 2025-26 season: every tournament its teams played, the host city, how strong the event was, and what each team's record was there. It shows how far the club travels and the level of competition it takes on.
Elite, Premier, Competitive and Regional rate the strength of each event's field, from where it ranks nationally against every other tournament that season. An Elite event draws hundreds of teams from across the country; a Regional one is a local weekend.
| Tournament | Location | National Rank | Record | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 USAV Boys Junior National Championship (Competitive) | Phoenix, AZ | #28 of 384 | 34-32 | Lakas 17-S dn — 17 USA / 17 Open: 3-8; Lakas 16-S jmj — 16 Open: 5-7; Lakas 18-S b2f — 18 Open: 6-5 (semifinalist); Lakas 16-S lje — 16 USA: 6-4 (quarterfinalist); Lakas 15-S nd — 16 Club: 8-4; Lakas 14-S jigi — 14 USA / Open: 6-4 |
| 2026 WCVBA Boys Summer Slam (Regional) | Bay Area and Fresno Sites, CA | #91 of 384 | 23-8 | Lakas 15-S nd — 16 Boys Open-RR Shadelands & Vibe (Walnut Creek): 2-3; Lakas 14-S jigi — 14 Boys Open-NorCal Facility (Livermore) AM & PM : 6-0; Lakas 17-S dn — 18 Boys Open - Courtside (Manteca) AM & PM Waves: 3-2; Lakas 16-S lj — 16 Boys Open-RR Shadelands & Vibe (Walnut Creek): 4-1; Lakas 18-S b2f — 18 Boys Open - Courtside (Manteca) AM & PM Waves: 4-1; Lakas 16-S jmj — 16 Boys Open-RR Shadelands & Vibe (Walnut Creek): 4-1 |
| 2026 WCVBA Girls and Boys Invitational (Competitive) | Roseville, CA | #33 of 384 | 7-8 | Lakas 14-S jigi — 14 Boys Open Invitational - The Grounds : 3-2; Lakas 18-S b2f — 18 Boys Open Invitational - The Grounds : 2-3; Lakas 17-S dn — 18 Boys Premier-Club - OMNI: 2-3 |
| 2026 18's Pacific Northwest Qualifier (Regional) | Spokane, WA | #273 of 384 | 4-3 | Lakas 18-Power — 18 American: 4-3 |
| 2026 BWVC presented by First Point (Regional) | Chicago, IL | #75 of 384 | 5-2 | Lakas 18-S b2f — 18 Open: 5-2 |
| 2026 Boys SacTown Showdown powered by JVA & AAU (Competitive) | Roseville, CA | #18 of 384 | 23-28 | Lakas 16-S jmj — 16s Boys - AM Wave: 6-1; Lakas 15-S nd — 15s Boys - AM Wave: 3-5; Lakas 16-Ea — 16s Boys - AM Wave: 2-6; Lakas 16-S lj — 16s Boys - AM Wave: 4-4; Lakas 17-S dn — 17s Boys - PM Wave: 5-2; Lakas 18-S dm — 18s Boys - PM Wave: 2-4; Lakas 18-S js — 18s Boys - PM Wave: 1-6 |
| 2026 Boys West Coast Qualifier (Regional) | Irvine, CA | #69 of 384 | 33-28 | Lakas 16-S lj — Boys 16s: 4-3; Lakas 18-S b2f — Boys 18 Open: 3-5; Lakas 18-S js — Boys 18 USA: 2-5; Lakas 17-S dn — Boys 17s: 6-3; Lakas 16-Ea — Boys 16s: 2-5; Lakas 16-S jmj — Boys 16s: 7-2; Lakas 15-S nd — Boys 15s: 5-2; Lakas 14-Jm — Boys 14s: 4-3 |
| 2025 Boys Bay Area Battle 18s, 17s, 16s, 15s (Regional) | San Jose, CA | #77 of 384 | 25-23 | Lakas 17-S dn — Boys 17s Open/Club Fri-PM, Sat/Sun - AM & PM Wave: 3-4; Lakas 16-S jmj — Boys 16s Open Fri - PM, Sat/Sun - AM Wave: 6-3; Lakas 16-S lj — Boys 16s/15s Club- Fri/Sat - PM, Sun-AM & PM Wave: 8-1; Lakas 18-S dm — Boys 18s Open - Fri - PM, Sat/Sun - AM Wave: 2-5; Lakas 18-S js — Boys 18s Club - Fri - PM, Sat/Sun - AM Wave: 3-5; Lakas 15-S nd — Boys 16s/15s Club- Fri/Sat - PM, Sun-AM & PM Wave: 3-5 |
| 2025/2026 No Dinx/NCVA Boys Far Western National Qualifier (Regional) | McClellan, CA | #119 of 384 | 4-6 | Lakas 18-S b2f — 18 Open: 2-3; Lakas 16-S lj — 16 Open - 16 USA: 2-3 |
| 2025 Boys Bay Area Battle 14s, 13s and 12s (Regional) | Fremont, CA | #100 of 384 | 1-4 | Lakas 14-Jm — 14s Boys - City Beach + NorCal AM Wave: 1-4 |
| 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge (Elite) | Chicago, IL | #4 of 384 | 5-2 | Lakas 16-S jmj — 16 Elite: 5-2 |
| 2025 WCVBA Boys Power League (Premier) | Rocklin, CA | #10 of 384 | 103-96 | Lakas 18-S b2f — 18 Boys Power League: 14-8; Lakas 15-S nd — 16 Boys Power League: 7-15; Lakas 18-S dm — 18 Boys Power League: 12-10; Lakas 17-S dn — 18 Boys Power League: 12-10; Lakas 16-S jmj — 16 Boys Power League: 10-12; Lakas 14-Jm — 14 Boys Power League : 9-14; Lakas 18-S js — 18 Boys Power League: 10-12; Lakas 16-S lj — 16 Boys Power League: 14-8; Lakas 16-Ea — 16 Boys Power League: 15-7 |