DYS VB Culture

Mission Statement

DYS Volleyball exists to create a culture that values gratitude, humility, and teamwork above all else. Our mission is to help every athlete grow not only as a Volleyball player but also as a student, leader, and person of character. We strive to teach discipline, effort, resilience, and sportsmanship while fostering a love of the game.

Vision Statement

We envision athletes leaving DYS Volleyball as confident leaders and grateful teammates — young women who carry humility, resilience, and a team-first mindset into every part of their lives: in school, in their communities, and in their future endeavors.

Our Culture

At DYS Volleyball, culture is not an afterthought — it is the foundation.
We live out our mantra daily:

Grateful for Everything. Entitled to Nothing.

Through this, we teach our athletes to:

• Compete and train with full effort.

• Be positive and supportive teammates.

• Solve problems with confidence and composure.

• Embrace discipline and consistency.

• Celebrate victories with humility and handle defeats with grace.

• Lead by example on and off the court.

• Develop resilience when facing adversity.

• Find joy in the journey, not just the outcome.

Our coaches, players, and parents all share responsibility in creating this environment. Together, we are committed to building athletes who embody character, gratitude, and a team-first mindset that lasts well beyond Volleyball.

How We’re Different

At DYS, our strength is built on our people. Our coaches are experienced at both the high school and club levels, and unlike most clubs, they volunteer their time because they love the game and want to invest in local athletes. We currently have head and assistant coaches from Freedom, Park View, and PVI — coaches who bring proven success and deep experience in both environments.

This model allows us to keep costs down while raising the standard of training. Families aren’t paying for inflated overhead; they’re investing directly in their players’ development. The result is a program that consistently produces competitive teams and, more importantly, confident athletes who thrive in a culture built on gratitude, teamwork, and growth.

Our Co-Op Model

We operate as a co-op, keeping overhead low and player fees affordable. Each season, we develop a pro forma and divide costs by the number of participants.

• 2026 Season Fee: $2,750

  • Includes: 3 personalized jerseys, 2 pairs of spandex, 3 practice shirts, facility costs, and all tournament entry fees

  • Excludes: travel and hotel costs

Fundraising offsets additional expenses, allowing us to deliver one of the best values for club volleyball in the region.

Volunteer Roles

Our success depends on families pitching in both on and off the court. Because of our co-op structure, every family contributes to making the program work.

• Team-Level Roles

  • Treasurer

  • Social Coordinator

  • Communications

  • Travel Coordinator

  • Video/Photography

• Club & DYS Volleyball Board-Level Roles

  • Secretary – Records meetings, maintains communication, and supports documentation

  • Fundraising Chair – Leads fundraising events and sponsorship efforts

  • Volunteer Coordinator – Organizes and supports parent volunteers across teams

These roles are essential to keeping DYS strong. Many families find that taking part in the club’s operations deepens their connections and enhances their overall experience.

What We Value in Players & Families

We are looking for:

• Players who are good teammates, eager to work hard, and hungry to grow as volleyball players.

• Parentswho support their players, their teammates, and the club with encouragement, kindness, and participation.

Growth Mindset

We believe players must learn to fail in order to succeed. At DYS, athletes are encouraged to:

• Take risks and make aggressive mistakes

• Embrace challenges and discomfort for the sake of growth

• Work hard for their teammates

Hard work and resilience forge strong teams and strong individuals.

The Players’ Creed

Our Practice shirts carry our creed, which reflects the values of DYS Volleyball:

• Stay Humble

• Hone Your Craft

• Express Gratitude

• Put The Team First

• Give Your Best Effort

• Find Joy in the Journey

This is our culture. This is DYS Volleyball.