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Valley Volleyball Academy is a volleyball club based in Fresno, CA, ranked as high as #117 nationally by VolleyLens. It fields 26 teams in the 2025-26 season. VolleyLens has tracked the club from the 2025-26 season through 2025-26 across 25 team-seasons.
25 teams · Ages 11–17
12 teams · Ages 12–18
AAU champion
Written from this club's match results and rankings, and updated whenever they are. Nothing here is estimated.
Valley Volleyball Academy is a club volleyball program based in Fresno, CA, competing in the Northern California region. In 2025-26 it fielded 37 teams across both programs — 25 girls teams aged 11 to 17 and 12 boys teams aged 12 to 18.
Its girls program ranks #117 nationally and #14 of 458 in CA for 2025-26, on a Club Score of 1,871. That places it in the Elite tier, the band VolleyLens assigns from Club Score. Of its 26 teams, 8 rate Elite, meaning an Elo of 1700 or better.
Across the season its teams played 1,012 matches and won 618 of them, a 61% win rate. Its strongest team, VVA 16-Rosen, is #64 nationally and #35 in CA, at 2,177 Elo on a 55-19 record.
Teams averaged 39 matches each over the season. The club entered 21 events between 13 December and 25 June, a season of about 6 months. Of those, 11 were Elite or Premier events — the strongest fields on the calendar.
Those events were held in seven states, with 10 of 21 outside CA. Destinations included NV, FL, AZ, IN, MO and UT. Travel is described here in trips and destinations rather than cost, because event locations carry no distances.
<p>Valley Volleyball Academy (VVA) is a competitive girls' indoor volleyball program in Fresno, CA, emphasizing skill development, quality playing time, and collegiate preparation for athletes aged 12-18. Led by experienced coaches, it competes in USAV, JVA, and WCVBA events with a focus on individual growth in a consistent training environment. Parents appreciate the Nike gear, structured tryouts, and commitment to competitive teams at varying levels.</p><p><strong>Key Achievements</strong></p><ul><li>Produced National Champions</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> VVA is led by Club Director Sarah Cranek, under the guidance of Jonathan Winder and Mark Rosen, with coaching by former collegiate and professional athletes.</p><p><strong>Competitive Level:</strong> Strong regional competitor</p><p><strong>Facilities:</strong> VVA trains at Valley Athletics, a premier indoor air-conditioned sports facility in Fresno, CA, dedicated to volleyball and basketball programs.</p>
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#117 nationally · Club Score 1871
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| Season | Division | Rank | Club Score | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Girls | #117 | 1871 | 25 |
| 2025-26 | Boys | #70 | 1624 | 12 |
| 2024-25 | Boys | #49 | 1572 | 14 |
Every team Valley 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVA 16-Rosen | Girls | 16 | 2177 (Elite) | 55-19 | 74% |
| VVA 17-Wiechmann | Girls | 17 | 2103 (Elite) | 45-27 | 63% |
| VVA 14-Oliveira | Girls | 14 | 2033 (Elite) | 39-24 | 62% |
| VVA 17-DeRuiter | Girls | 17 | 1919 (Elite) | 49-19 | 72% |
| VVA 15-Rita | Girls | 15 | 1817 (Elite) | 35-30 | 54% |
| VVA 13-Meikle | Girls | 13 | 1783 (Elite) | 52-19 | 73% |
| VVA 14-Catalan | Girls | 14 | 1756 (Elite) | 30-30 | 50% |
| VVA 12-Haluska | Girls | 12 | 1750 (Elite) | 34-16 | 68% |
| VVA 16-Adams | Girls | 16 | 1692 (Premier) | 35-30 | 54% |
| VVA 14-Roden | Girls | 14 | 1690 (Premier) | 28-15 | 65% |
| VVA 15-Denhartog | Girls | 15 | 1651 (Premier) | 29-21 | 58% |
| VVA 13-Speas | Girls | 13 | 1650 (Premier) | 44-26 | 63% |
| VVA 12-King | Girls | 12 | 1617 (Premier) | 4-1 | 80% |
| VVA 15-Talavera | Girls | 15 | 1603 (Premier) | 27-14 | 66% |
| VVA 12-Deruiter | Girls | 12 | 1582 (Competitive) | 4-1 | 80% |
| VVA 14-Heinrichs | Girls | 14 | 1582 (Competitive) | 6-2 | 75% |
| VVA 14-Alarcon | Girls | 14 | 1580 (Competitive) | 5-1 | 83% |
| VVA 14-Cunha | Girls | 14 | 1563 (Competitive) | 24-19 | 56% |
| VVA 17-Ogas | Girls | 17 | 1557 (Competitive) | 3-2 | 60% |
| VVA 17-Clarke | Girls | 17 | 1550 (Competitive) | 23-17 | 57% |
| VVA 11-Sanchez | Girls | 11 | 1524 (Competitive) | 2-3 | 40% |
| VVA 13-Shaver | Girls | 13 | 1513 (Competitive) | 22-25 | 47% |
| Valley Volleyball Academy 12-Tiffany | Girls | 12 | 1500 (Competitive) | 0-0 | 0% |
| VVA 13-Berdak | Girls | 13 | 1451 (Developing) | 16-21 | 43% |
| VVA 13-Petersen | Girls | 13 | 1447 (Developing) | 2-3 | 40% |
| VVA 13-Xiong | Girls | 13 | 1410 (Developing) | 5-9 | 36% |
Where Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Championship 14-17 (Elite) | Indianapolis, IN | #1 of 3,214 | 17-13 | VVA 16-Rosen — 16 National: 7-3; VVA 14-Oliveira — 14 USA: 5-5; VVA 17-Wiechmann — 17 National: 5-5 |
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave 3 (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #6 of 3,214 | 16-7 | VVA 16-Adams — 16 Club: 8-4; VVA 17-DeRuiter — 17 Club: 8-3 |
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave 2 (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #10 of 3,214 | 23-22 | VVA 15-Rita — 15 Open: 0-9; VVA 13-Speas — 13 Aspire: 7-5; VVA 14-Catalan — 14 Elite: 5-7; VVA 13-Meikle — 13 Aspire: 11-1 |
| 2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase (Regional) | Los Angeles, CA | #1673 of 3,214 | 5-3 | VVA 14-Pirok — 14 Club: 5-3 |
| 2026 WCVBA Girls and Boys Invitational (Competitive) | Roseville, CA | #99 of 3,214 | 14-12 | VVA 13-Speas — 13 Girls - Nationals Qualified - The Grounds: 1-4; VVA 13-Meikle — 13 Girls - Nationals Qualified - The Grounds: 3-2; VVA 16-Adams — 17-16s Girls - Nationals Qualified - The Grounds: 2-3; VVA 17-DeRuiter — 17-16s Girls - Nationals Qualified - The Grounds: 6-0; VVA 14-Catalan — 14 Girls - Nationals Qualified - The Grounds : 2-3 |
| 2026 Triple Crown Summer NIT (Elite) | Mesa, AZ | #4 of 3,214 | 19-13 | VVA 17-Wiechmann — 17 & Under: 7-2; VVA 14-Oliveira — 14 & Under: 4-3; VVA 15-Rita — 15 & Under: 3-6; VVA 16-Rosen — 16 & Under: 5-2 |
| SCVA 17th Annual Summer Soiree (Competitive) | Anaheim, CA | #312 of 3,214 | 34-19 | VVA 17-Clarke — Girls18s: 4-2; VVA 14-Cunha — Girls 14s: 3-3; VVA 12-Haluska — Girls 12s: 6-2; VVA 13-Shaver — Girls 13s: 3-3; VVA 15-Talavera — Girls 15s: 4-2; VVA 13-Xiong — Girls 13s: 3-4; VVA 14-Roden — Girls 14s: 5-2; VVA 15-Denhartog — Girls 15s: 6-1 |
| 2026 Salt Lake City Showdown W2 (11-14s & 15 AL) (Elite) | Salt Lake City, UT | #26 of 3,214 | 18-13 | VVA 14-Catalan — 14 Liberty: 5-3; VVA 13-Meikle — 13 Liberty: 2-5; VVA 14-Oliveira — 14 USA: 3-4; VVA 13-Speas — 13 American: 8-1 |
| 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western National Qualifer - Wk 3 (Premier) | Reno, NV | #72 of 3,214 | 10-11 | VVA 14-Oliveira — 14 USA: 4-3; VVA 14-Catalan — 14 USA: 2-5; VVA 14-Roden — 14 American Blue: 4-3 |
| 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western National Qualifier - Wk 2 (Premier) | Reno, NV | #43 of 3,214 | 30-23 | VVA 15-Denhartog — 15 American Red: 4-4; VVA 13-Berdak — 13 No Dinx: 5-3; VVA 17-Wiechmann — 17 Open: 2-5; VVA 15-Rita — 15 Liberty: 6-1; VVA 13-Speas — 13 Liberty: 3-5; VVA 13-Shaver — 13 No Dinx: 5-2; VVA 13-Meikle — 13 Liberty: 5-3 |
| 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western National Qualifier - Wk 1 (Competitive) | Reno, NV | #101 of 3,214 | 22-10 | VVA 17-DeRuiter — 17 Liberty: 7-2; VVA 16-Adams — 16 Liberty: 3-4; VVA 17-Clarke — 17 American Blue: 5-2; VVA 16-Rosen — 16 Open: 7-2 |
| 2026 Girls West Coast Qualifier (Premier) | Anaheim, CA | #34 of 3,214 | 23-15 | VVA 16-Rosen — 16 Open: 6-2; VVA 17-DeRuiter — 17 Liberty: 3-4; VVA 16-Adams — 16 Liberty: 4-3; VVA 17-Wiechmann — 17 Open: 4-5; VVA 15-Rita — 15 USA: 6-1 |
| SCSN Girls 11U-14U Coastal Combine 2 March 14-15 (Regional) | TBD, CA | #475 of 3,214 | 4-2 | VVA 12-Haluska — 12U CLUB: 4-2 |
| 2026 Spring Challenge (Regional) | Roseville, CA | #607 of 3,214 | 17-9 | VVA 11-Sanchez — 12 Power/Premier: 2-3; VVA 14-Alarcon — 14 Premier: 5-1; VVA 12-Deruiter — 12 Power/Premier: 4-1; VVA 13-Petersen — 14 Premier: 2-3; VVA 12-King — 12 Power/Premier: 4-1 |
| 2026 WCVBA Girls Presidents Day Showdown (Competitive) | Various Cities, CA | #177 of 3,214 | 51-23 | VVA 13-Shaver — 14 Girls Club-City Beach, Encore, Chabot & Plex : 4-3; VVA 14-Heinrichs — 14 Girls Club SAC ARC & OMNI - AM & PM : 6-2; VVA 14-Catalan — 14 Girls Open - Oakland CC - AM & PM : 5-3; VVA 13-Meikle — 14 Girls Club SAC ARC & OMNI - AM & PM : 10-0; VVA 12-Haluska — 12 Girls Open - Oakland CC - AM & PM: 4-4; VVA 13-Xiong — 14 Girls Club-City Beach, Encore, Chabot & Plex : 2-5; VVA 14-Oliveira — 14 Girls Open - Oakland CC - AM & PM : 9-1; VVA 14-Cunha — 14 Girls Club SAC ARC & OMNI - AM & PM : 5-2; VVA 13-Speas — 14 Girls Club SAC ARC & OMNI - AM & PM : 6-3 |
| SCVA 40th Annual Las Vegas Classic (Competitive) | Las Vegas, NV | #147 of 3,214 | 31-16 | VVA 16-Adams — 16 Select: 6-2; VVA 17-DeRuiter — 17 Select: 9-0; VVA 15-Talavera — 15 Select: 4-4; VVA 15-Rita — 15 Open: 4-3; VVA 15-Denhartog — 15 Select: 5-3; VVA 17-Clarke — 17 Select: 3-4 |
| 2026 Triple Crown NIT (Elite) | Kansas City, MO | #2 of 3,214 | 12-4 | VVA 17-Wiechmann — 17 & Under: 6-2; VVA 16-Rosen — 16 & Under: 6-2 |
| 2026 WCVBA Girls Power League (Regional) | Napa, CA | #542 of 3,214 | 88-69 | VVA 15-Denhartog — 18s - 15s Power League: 11-11; VVA 13-Shaver — 14s Power League: 8-14; VVA 12-Haluska — 12s Power League: 16-5; VVA 14-Cunha — 14s Power League: 13-10; VVA 14-Roden — 14s Power League: 15-9; VVA 13-Berdak — 14s Power League: 9-14; VVA 15-Talavera — 18s - 15s Power League: 16-6 |
| 2026 Winter Classic (Premier) | Roseville, CA | #60 of 3,214 | 50-22 | VVA 13-Speas — 14 Club SAC - American River College - OMNI: 7-1; VVA 17-Wiechmann — 18 Open Elite - Grounds: 5-3; VVA 14-Oliveira — 14 Open Elite - Grounds: 4-3; VVA 14-Catalan — 14 Open Elite - Grounds: 4-4; VVA 17-DeRuiter — 18 Open Elite - Grounds: 3-4; VVA 16-Rosen — 16 Open Elite - Grounds: 10-0; VVA 16-Adams — 16 Open - Oakland CC - RR Shadelands - Vibe : 6-2; VVA 15-Rita — 16 Open Elite - Grounds: 5-3; VVA 13-Meikle — 14 Open - NorCal - Las Positas- Pleasanton Middle : 6-2 |
| 2026 NCVA Girls Power League (Premier) | San Mateo, CA | #35 of 3,214 | 115-70 | VVA 16-Rosen — 16: 14-8; VVA 13-Meikle — 13: 15-6; VVA 14-Oliveira — 14: 10-5; VVA 17-DeRuiter — 18/17 League: 13-6; VVA 16-Adams — 16: 6-12; VVA 17-Wiechmann — 18/17 League: 16-5; VVA 13-Speas — 13: 12-7; VVA 17-Clarke — 18/17 League: 11-9; VVA 14-Catalan — 14: 7-5; VVA 15-Rita — 15: 11-7 |
| Fresno Heat - Holiday Classic (Regional) | Fresno, CA | #1114 of 3,214 | 24-21 | VVA 14-Cunha — 14 Girls: 3-4; VVA 15-Denhartog — 16 Girls: 3-2; VVA 13-Shaver — 14 Girls: 2-3; VVA 14-Roden — 14 Girls: 4-1; VVA 17-Ogas — 18 Girls: 3-2; VVA 15-Talavera — 16 Girls: 3-2; VVA 13-Berdak — 14 Girls: 2-4; VVA 12-Haluska — 12 Girls: 4-3 |