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River City Volleyball Academy is a volleyball club based in Richmond, VA, ranked as high as #75 nationally by VolleyLens. It fields 12 teams in the 2025-26 season. VolleyLens has tracked the club from the 2025-26 season through 2025-26 across 27 team-seasons.
15 teams · Ages 12–18
12 teams · Ages 14–18
AAU semifinalist + 1 more
Written from this club's match results and rankings, and updated whenever they are. Nothing here is estimated.
River City Volleyball Academy is a club volleyball program based in Richmond, VA, competing in the Old Dominion region. In 2025-26 it fielded 27 teams across both programs — 15 girls teams aged 12 to 18 and 12 boys teams aged 14 to 18.
Its boys program ranks #75 nationally and #3 of 28 in VA for 2025-26, on a Club Score of 1,613. That places it in the Premier tier, the band VolleyLens assigns from Club Score. Of its 12 teams, 4 rate Elite, meaning an Elo of 1700 or better.
Across the season its teams played 574 matches and won 238 of them, a 42% win rate. Its strongest team, RCVA 15-National, is #32 nationally and #3 in VA, at 1,956 Elo on a 45-20 record.
Teams averaged 48 matches each over the season. The club entered 16 events between 13 December and 7 July, a season of about 7 months. Of those, 5 were Elite or Premier events — the strongest fields on the calendar.
Those events were held in six states, with 10 of 16 outside VA. Destinations included NC, FL, AZ, NJ and PA. 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 AAU semifinalist.
<p>River City Volleyball Academy (RCVA) offers engaging introductory programs for young athletes, including VolleyTots for Pre-K to 3rd grade and Junior Spikers for 4th to 6th grade, emphasizing fun, basic motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and foundational volleyball techniques. These youth-focused programs welcome both boys and girls of all skill levels in a supportive environment led by experienced coaches. Parents evaluating the club will appreciate its emphasis on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for volleyball through age-appropriate play.</p><p><strong>Competitive Level:</strong> Developing club program</p>
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#75 nationally · Club Score 1613
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| Season | Division | Rank | Club Score | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Girls | #1249 | 1478 | 15 |
| 2025-26 | Boys | #75 | 1613 | 12 |
| 2024-25 | Boys | #65 | 1537 | 10 |
Every team River City Volleyball Academy 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCVA 15-National | Boys | 15 | 1956 (Elite) | 45-20 | 69% |
| RCVA Boys 16-National | Boys | 16 | 1913 (Elite) | 44-30-1 | 59% |
| RCVA 18 National | Boys | 18 | 1745 (Elite) | 31-42 | 42% |
| RCVA 17 National | Boys | 17 | 1701 (Elite) | 31-32 | 49% |
| RCVA 14 National | Boys | 14 | 1489 (Developing) | 19-30 | 39% |
| RCVA 17-East coast black | Boys | 17 | 1458 (Developing) | 20-31 | 39% |
| RCVA 17-East coast blue | Boys | 17 | 1422 (Developing) | 12-35 | 26% |
| RCVA 16-National blue | Boys | 16 | 1404 (Developing) | 25-41 | 38% |
| RCVA 15-East coast | Boys | 15 | 1319 (Emerging) | 8-30 | 21% |
| RCVA Boys 16-Local black | Boys | 16 | 1216 (Emerging) | 2-18 | 10% |
| RCVA Boys 14 Local | Boys | 14 | 1170 (Emerging) | 1-14 | 7% |
| RCVA Boys 16-Local blue | Boys | 16 | 1139 (Emerging) | 0-12 | 0% |
Where River City Volleyball Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAU Boys National Volleyball Championships-Wave 2 (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #2 of 384 | 12-8 | RCVA 17 National — 17 Elite: 4-6; RCVA 15-National — 15 Premier: 8-2 (quarterfinalist) |
| AAU Boys National Volleyball Championships-Wave 1 (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #1 of 384 | 17-17 | RCVA 18 National — 18 Elite: 4-7; RCVA 16-National blue — 16 Select: 4-7; RCVA Boys 16-National — 16 Elite: 9-3 (semifinalist) |
| 2026 BOYS Charlotte JVA Challenge (Regional) | Charlotte, NC | #103 of 384 | 16-10 | RCVA 15-National — 16 Boys: 4-1; RCVA Boys 16-National — 16 Boys: 6-0; RCVA 18 National — 18 Boys: 1-4; RCVA 17 National — 18 Boys: 4-1; RCVA 16-National blue — 16 Boys: 1-4 |
| 2026 Boys' East Coast Championships (Premier) | Richmond, VA | #12 of 384 | 31-34 | RCVA 17-East coast black — 18 USA: 1-7; RCVA 14 National — 14 USA: 6-2; RCVA 18 National — 18 Open: 3-5; RCVA 17-East coast blue — 18 USA: 4-4; RCVA Boys 16-National — 16 Open: 3-5; RCVA 16-National blue — 16 USA: 5-4; RCVA 17 National — 17 Open: 3-5; RCVA 15-National — 15 Open: 6-2 |
| 2026 AAU Rocky Mount Grand Prix and Boys ECPL (Regional) | Rocky Mount, NC | #88 of 384 | 17-28 | RCVA Boys 16-National — 16 Boys Open: 4-1; RCVA 15-East coast — 16 Boys Premier: 1-4; RCVA 17-East coast blue — 18 Boys Premier: 2-4; RCVA 16-National blue — 16 Boys Open: 1-4; RCVA 17-East coast black — 18 Boys Premier: 2-3; RCVA 18 National — 18 Boys Open: 3-2; RCVA 14 National — 14 Boys: 1-4; RCVA 15-National — 16 Boys Open: 1-4; RCVA 17 National — 18 Boys Open: 2-2 |
| AAU Richmond Spring Fling and Boys ECPL Grand Prix (Regional) | Glen Allen, VA | #81 of 384 | 20-40 | RCVA 17-East coast blue — 17 Boys: 2-3; RCVA Boys 14 Local — 14 Boys: 1-4; RCVA Boys 16-National — 17 Boys: 2-3; RCVA 16-National blue — 16 Boys Open: 2-3; RCVA 17-East coast black — 17 Boys: 2-3; RCVA 15-East coast — 16 Boys Premier: 1-4; RCVA 17 National — 18 Boys Open: 2-3; RCVA Boys 16-Local black — 16 Boys Premier: 0-9; RCVA 18 National — 18 Boys Open: 3-2; RCVA 14 National — 14 Boys: 2-3; RCVA 15-National — 16 Boys Open: 3-3 |
| 2026 Appalachian Power League - Rise & Grind (Regional) | Bermuda Run, NC | #84 of 384 | 19-26 | RCVA 17-East coast blue — 17 Boys: 0-5; RCVA Boys 16-National — 16 Boys: 1-4; RCVA 16-National blue — 16 Boys: 3-2; RCVA 14 National — 14 Boys: 2-3; RCVA 17 National — 17 Boys: 3-1; RCVA 15-East coast — 15 Boys: 0-5; RCVA 18 National — 18 Boys: 2-3; RCVA 15-National — 15 Boys: 5-0; RCVA 17-East coast black — 17 Boys: 3-3 |
| The Carolina Crown-2026 (Regional) | Raleigh, NC | #76 of 384 | 11-29 | RCVA 18 National — 18U Boys - Open: 0-5; RCVA 15-East coast — 16U Boys - Premier: 2-3; RCVA Boys 16-National — 16U Boys - Open: 3-2; RCVA 17-East coast black — 18U Boys - Premier: 2-3; RCVA 16-National blue — 16U Boys - Premier: 1-3; RCVA 17 National — 18U Boys - Open: 2-4; RCVA 17-East coast blue — 18U Boys - Premier: 0-5; RCVA 15-National — 16U Boys - Open: 1-4 |
| The St. James & Boys ECPL AAU Grand Prix (Competitive) | Springfield, VA (TSJ) | Rockville, MD (MSSR), VA | #43 of 384 | 1-4 | RCVA 14 National — 14 Boys: 1-4 |
| AAU Coast to Coast Grand Prix (Regional) | Glen Allen, VA | #233 of 384 | 3-20 | RCVA Boys 16-Local blue — 16 Boys: 0-7; RCVA 14 National — 14 Boys: 2-3; RCVA Boys 14 Local — 14 Boys: 0-5; RCVA Boys 16-Local black — 16 Boys: 1-5 |
| 2026 Nike Steel City Boys Championships (Premier) | Pittsburgh, PA | #11 of 384 | 22-46 | RCVA 18 National — 18 Open: 2-6; RCVA 16-National blue — 16 Premier: 1-7; RCVA 17 National — 17 Open: 3-5; RCVA 17-East coast black — 17 Club: 3-5; RCVA 17-East coast blue — 17 Club: 2-5; RCVA 14 National — 13/14 Club: 3-5; RCVA 15-National — 15 Open: 3-4; RCVA Boys 16-National — 16 Open: 4-4; RCVA 15-East coast — 15 Club: 1-5 |
| AAU Blizzard Blast and Boys ECPL Grand Prix (Regional) | Virginia Beach, VA | #107 of 384 | 0-3 | RCVA 14 National — 14 Boys: 0-3 |
| 2026 Florida Fest JNQ (Competitive) | Orlando, FL | #13 of 384 | 8-7 | RCVA Boys 16-National — B16 Open-USA: 4-3; RCVA 18 National — B18 Open: 4-4 |
| 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ by First Pt (Elite) | Phoenix, AZ | #3 of 384 | 14-9 | RCVA 17 National — 17 USA: 5-3; RCVA 18 National — 18 USA: 5-3; RCVA Boys 16-National — 16 USA: 4-3 |
| 7th Annual AC Invitational G Open/B Premier (Regional) | Atlantic City, NJ | #151 of 384 | 22-17 | RCVA 16-National blue — 16 Boys Premier: 5-4; RCVA 15-National — 15 Boys Premier: 8-0; RCVA 17-East coast blue — 17 Boys Premier: 2-4; RCVA 17-East coast black — 17 Boys Premier: 5-4; RCVA 15-East coast — 15 Boys Premier: 2-5 |
| AAU River City Reindeer Rumble 2025 (Regional) | Glen Allen, VA | #101 of 384 | 25-37 | RCVA 17 National — 17 Boys: 3-2; RCVA 15-National — 16 Boys: 6-0; RCVA 14 National — 14 Boys: 2-3; RCVA Boys 16-Local blue — 16 Boys: 0-5; RCVA Boys 14 Local — 14 Boys: 0-5; RCVA 17-East coast black — 17 Boys: 2-3; RCVA 16-National blue — 16 Boys: 2-3; RCVA 18 National — 18 Boys: 4-1; RCVA Boys 16-National — 17 Boys: 4-2; RCVA Boys 16-Local black — 16 Boys: 1-4; RCVA 17-East coast blue — 17 Boys: 0-5; RCVA 15-East coast — 16 Boys: 1-4 |