Central Oregon Volleyball Club

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

First and foremost, Central Oregon Volleyball Club does not, and will not ever condone racism or racist behavior. We apologize for taking time to address the social media post that has come to our attention posted by an athlete who played for us last season. We have seen the social media posts and find them unacceptable, gross, and cannot and will not condone such behavior from any athlete.
Unfortunately, sometimes people can be tone deaf to words, to actions and blind to what hate is, and the hurt it causes others. As a person who doesn’t “TikTok” we thank others for notifying our club, and we thank people for giving many a wakeup call and reminder that we as a society have work to do. Parents let this also be a message you share with your teenagers, coaches let this restore the message sometimes we forget to relay to our athletes about actions having consequences, teachers remind students….social media is a tool some use without seeing the bigger picture, the hurt it inflicts on others, the bullying, the hate, the TikTok challenges that are leading to injuries and death. Social media also is a horrible way for those to promote and engage in racism and hate without thinking of the depth and hurt it causes many. It can be a tool for people to promote hate, and we all can do better, be better, but sadly sometimes it takes something hurtful and unacceptable to be reminded of the work we need to do.
Central Oregon Volleyball Club does not and will not tolerate such actions. We hope others now create much needed conversations, and awareness. We also will continue to educate athletes, including the former athlete who made this post about the severity of words, and actions, and the consequences for their decisions. That is how we as a community can do better.
Because a photo in a post had a uniform from a previous season with our club on it, this has been brought to the forefront of our coaching staffs conversations, and how we need to do better to educate athletes, parents, and how we move forward next season in implementing awareness, consequences and a course of action for inappropriate behavior, hate and racism.
And lastly, thank you for reaching out, thank you for bringing this to our attention, thank you for moving this to the top of the conversation for not only our organizations but to others. Together we can make a difference, and tomorrow we can do better!

05/11/2026

COVC gear! 💜🏐💜

05/04/2026

New Clinic Dates for May @ Morning Star Christian School

14 & Under (7th & 8th grade)
May 6: 6 PM to 8 PM all skills clinic

May 8: 7 PM to 9 PM setting

May 13th: 5 PM to 7 PM hitting/blocking

May 17th: 630 to 8:30 PM all skills

May 20th: 5pm-7pm defense/SR

May 31st: 5-7pm 2 hour
power hour

Link: https://centraloregonvolleyball.sportngin.com/register/form/044762599

12 & Under (5th, 6th & 7th)
May 6th: 5pm-6pm All skills clinic

May 17th 5pm-6:30 all skills

May 25th 5pm-630pm all skills

Link: https://centraloregonvolleyball.sportngin.com/register/form/670115952

All dates will be posted on our website under the clinic tab by tonight!

05/04/2026

New Clinic Dates for May @ Morning Star Christian School!

High School dates:

May 8th: 5 PM to 7 PM defense and serve receive

May 8th: 7 to 9 PM setting

May 13th: 7 PM to 9 PM hitting/blocking

May 15th: 7 PM to 9 PM DS all skills

May 20th: 7 PM to 9 PM defense/serve receive

May 25th: 630 to 8:30 PM hitting/blocking

May 27th: 5 PM to 7 PM setting

May 27th: 7pm to 9pm Defense/SR

May 31st: 2 hour power hour

Sign Up link: https://centraloregonvolleyball.sportngin.com/register/form/561906796

They will also be posted on our website under the clinics tab by this evening :)

Most clinics have a max of 18 players. Please reach out to Mailee Utu if a clinic is full that your athlete was hoping to join to get on the waitlist.

05/02/2026

Congratulations to Brianna Everett who committed to play at Willamette University ❤️

05/01/2026

Senior send off

Brianna Everett
Caldera High School
Willamette University - signed

Bri, you are a cool kid, a great player, and have worked hard season after season to get where you are! You deserve all the success you have coming, and you have been a great teammate, coachable, and a ton of fun to be around! Bri, I love that you can be pushed, want to be pushed and don't take it personal...you just run lightning fast to prove a point, and did. I am proud of you, proud of the person you are, and the setter you have grown into! You are quiet, yet noticed, you are dedicated and committed and never fail your team, and never fail to show up!

I cannot wait to see you continue to grow, thrive and push at the next level. You will do well in college as well, you are smart and committed to your academics, and hold yourself to a high standard. You will be very missed (so will you organized mama). Thank you Bri, for allowing COVC the privilege of coaching you, pushing you and being a part of your volleyball growth and success! Stay kind, stay motivated, and go have the best time ever! Love you lots!

05/01/2026

Senior sign off

Kendall "Shorty" Martinez
Crook County High School
Mt. Hood Community College - signed!

Shorty, you have been above average since the beginning! You are a natural athlete and excel in every sport you play. Your fundamental foundation is solid, and you are a player who makes teams better. Your defense is strong, and you have a serve that can quickly make your teams score a lot better. You have always been a good teammate, and one who just goes out on the court to work hard and compete....you let the little things fall to the side and keep focused on the game and competing! You aren't and never will be the loudest player on the court, but you play loud, you play hard, and you get a lot of things done that you never get credit for.

Thank you for allowing COVC the opportunity to coach you, to know you and to push you! Thank you also for being the friend who sat in a waiting room for 10+ hours just to see Paige, thank you for being the friend that when she woke up got on the highway to come see her, it meant and means so very much! You will be missed, you are loved and we know big things will come for you! And one of these days....fly.

05/01/2026

Senior send off

Rylee Smith
Bend High School
Boise State here she comes!

Rylee, you are probably one of the all time favorites ever. You have always been a team player, a good athlete, hard worker, and one of the best teammates! I don't think over the years of watching your grow there has ever been a coach or teammate who ever didn't feel you were a good teammate, and a coachable player! On the court you are the silent stud who covers ground, gets things done, and doesn't seek attention or credit for all you do and bring to the team. You are selfless, and never selfish, you don't look for accolades or recognition, you always strive for the best for the team, not you.

Rylee, we are so thankful you allowed COVC the opportunity to be apart of your volleyball experience! We also thank you for always being you, being kind, compassionate and and honest person. You are young, but wise beyond your years, keep that good head on your shoulders! Stay who you are, because you are nothing shy of amazing! Big things in life happen to people like you! You will be missed, and forever loved!