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13U & 14U VIPERS
Competitive Club Volleyball. Local Schedule. Less Travel.
The Flight Academy Viper Program gives 13U and 14U athletes the opportunity to receive experienced coaching, develop their skills, compete as part of a team and experience club volleyball with significantly less travel and a more balanced family schedule.
Not every athlete or family is looking for a full travel volleyball schedule. That is exactly why we created Flight Academy Vipers.
For the 2026–2027 season, Flight Academy is offering Viper opportunities for 13U and 14U girls.
Whether your athlete is new to club volleyball, plays multiple sports, wants additional development or simply prefers to stay closer to home, Vipers provides another pathway to train, compete and be part of the Flight Academy family.
13U & 14U VIPER PROGRAM
The 13U and 14U Viper Program offers a competitive, developmental club experience for middle school athletes who want consistent training with a more local schedule.
Season: January through May 2027
Format: Local developmental club volleyball
Status: Registration for the 2026–2027 season is closed
This page is provided as a general overview of the Viper program, including practice schedules, season costs, competitive opportunities and the developmental pathway available to athletes.
Season Ends: May 2027
VIPER PRACTICE SCHEDULES
General 13U and 14U Viper practice times and locations are listed below. Outstanding Sunday location and time details will be communicated to families when confirmed.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location:
Loma Vista Community School
2494 Pennington Creek Rd.
San Luis Obispo
FRIDAY & SUNDAY
Friday: 4:00–6:00 PM
Flight HQ
974 Griffin St., Grover Beach
Sunday: 9:00–11:00 AM
Flight HQ, 974 Griffin St., Grover Beach
or
St. Patrick Catholic School
900 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande
Sunday location awaiting confirmation.
FRIDAY & SUNDAY
Friday: 6:00–8:00 PM
Flight HQ
974 Griffin St., Grover Beach
Sunday:
11:00 AM–1:00 PM at Flight HQ
974 Griffin St., Grover Beach
or
9:00–11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic School
900 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande
Sunday location and time awaiting confirmation.
WHY CHOOSE VIPERS?
The Viper Program provides many of the benefits of club volleyball while requiring significantly less travel and a lower overall financial commitment than our full Travel Team program.
Train with Flight Academy coaches focused on player development.
Structured training throughout the Viper season.
Fundamental and position-specific instruction.
Team systems, scrimmages and game strategy.
Scrimmages, play days and local competition opportunities when available.
Fewer weekends away from home with a more balanced schedule.
A lower financial commitment than our full Travel Team program.
A positive, competitive and supportive team environment.
The season fee includes structured team training, experienced Flight Academy coaching, player development and competitive opportunities throughout the Viper season.
- One Flight Academy hoodie
- Two Flight Academy practice shirts
Questions about costs, scheduling or whether Vipers is the right fit for your athlete? Contact us at info@flightacademyvb.com .
TRAVEL TEAMS VS. VIPER PROGRAM
Both programs are built around quality coaching, teamwork, competition and player development. The main differences are travel, tournament schedule and overall commitment.
| FLIGHT TRAVEL TEAMS | FLIGHT VIPER PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| Regional and out-of-area travel | Primarily local schedule |
| National Qualifiers and major tournaments | Local competitive opportunities when available |
| Full travel tournament schedule | No full travel tournament schedule |
| Greater weekend travel commitment | Fewer weekends away from home |
| Higher overall financial commitment | Lower overall cost |
| Competitive team environment | Competitive developmental team environment |
WHO IS THE VIPER PROGRAM FOR?
- 13U and 14U athletes who love volleyball and want to continue improving
- Players who want experienced structured coaching
- Athletes newer to the club volleyball environment
- Multi-sport athletes
- Families who prefer a primarily local schedule
- Players who want fewer weekends away from home
- Families seeking a lower financial commitment than a full Travel Team season
- Players who want to continue developing toward future Travel Team opportunities
COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES
The Viper Program is built around player development, team training and competitive opportunities.
Throughout the season Flight Academy may provide Viper teams with scrimmages, play days, local competition or other opportunities when they are available and appropriate for the team.
Unlike our Travel Teams, Vipers do not follow a full advertised travel tournament schedule. Competitive opportunities will be communicated directly to families as they are finalized.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Viper Program recreational volleyball?
No. Vipers is a competitive developmental club volleyball program. Athletes train with Flight Academy coaches, practice as a team, learn offensive and defensive systems, develop position-specific skills and participate in competitive opportunities throughout the season.
Is registration currently open?
Registration for the 2026–2027 Viper season is closed. This page remains available as a general program information resource.
How can I learn about future Viper opportunities?
Future season details and registration information will be shared by Flight Academy when available. Families may also contact info@flightacademyvb.com with general program questions.
When and where will Vipers practice?
General practice times include Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Loma Vista Community School; Friday practices from 4:00–6:00 PM or 6:00–8:00 PM at Flight HQ; and Sunday practices at Flight HQ or St. Patrick Catholic School. Outstanding Sunday location and time details will be communicated when confirmed.
When does the Viper season begin?
Viper practices are scheduled to begin in mid-January 2027 and continue through May.
Can Viper athletes move to a Travel Team in the future?
Absolutely. Vipers can provide an excellent development pathway for athletes who want to continue improving and pursue a Flight Travel Team in a future season.
Will my athlete still receive serious volleyball training?
Yes. Player development remains at the foundation of the program. Our coaches focus on fundamentals, position-specific skills, volleyball IQ, confidence, teamwork, team systems and competitive play.
Will Viper teams have competitive opportunities?
Yes. Flight Academy may schedule scrimmages, play days, local competition or other competitive opportunities when available. These opportunities will be communicated directly to families as finalized.
Can multi-sport athletes participate?
Absolutely. The reduced travel schedule makes Vipers a strong option for athletes who want to continue playing volleyball while participating in other sports or activities.
13U & 14U VIPER PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Flight Academy Viper Program provides quality coaching, competitive training, a more local schedule and a manageable level of travel for developing athletes. Registration for the 2026–2027 season is closed.