Why Choose Austin Velocity?


Austin Velocity was established in 2014 with the intention of creating a community where athletes could play the sport they love, at a more competitive level with quality coaching. At Austin Velocity, our commitment is to help each athlete achieve their potential as individuals and as team players. 

Dave Taylor, Director of Austin Velocity wanted to share his experiences and knowledge as a former player and coach with the community to help athletes find their true potential. He created Velocity so that athletes could gain confidence in their abilities, enabling them to have higher self-esteem.

"We have been able to form a positive gym culture where athletes could learn how to work as a team. Not only does this allow athletes to grow as players and young adults, it provides the opportunity for former volleyball athletes to share their passion as coaches wanting to make a difference in our young athletes."

Coach Kam Leauanae has been with Austin Velocity for 6 years. Kam grew up in the gym learning volleyball from a young age through college at BYU-Hawaii earning a national title in 1994. She strives to develop mature athletes and teammates, teaching them to be smart, aggressive and competitive players. 

Coach Kam believes Austin Velocity "places more value on the player as a person and each coach strives to create positive relationships with every athlete"

Emily Christensen has been a part of the Austin Velocity family going on 2 seasons. Her daughter, Mya Christensen played on the 12 Gold team and is planning on trying out for the 13s team. 

"We chose Austin Velocity over some other options because of the positive environment the coaches created. They always remembered Mya's name and were nothing but encouraging while making her work hard.  Mya didn't have a lot of experience coming in, but the coaches recognized her abilities and helped her develop them. Austin Velocity is very family-oriented, encouraging everyone to be actively involved in the club. They understand that our kids have other commitments when it comes to school. They value that school is a priority while also encouraging our athletes to put forth maximum effort while in the gym."

"The Velocity coaching staff is fantastic! They really care about your player which is easy to see with the time and effort they put towards growing your young athlete and the promotion of having a teamwork mentality. Velocity has always made us feel like we are part of a family!"

Kari Thormann

Parent of Lilly Thormann

Has been with Velocity for 3 seasons

2022-2023 Season Tryouts

July 7th

July 8th

July 9th

15s Age Group (Day 1)

16s Age Group (Day 1)

15s Age Group (Day 2)

16s Age Group (Day 2)

July 14th

July 15th

July 16th

14s Age Group (Day 1)

13s Age Group

14s Age Group (Day 2)

August 1st

10s, 11s and 12s Age Groups

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