THE CLUB
High-level training.
Coaches who actually care.
We meet your daughter where she is, push her to exactly where she needs to be, and make sure she knows we're in her corner. For over 17 years, we've helped Sonoma County athletes grow—as players and as people—whether they're brand new to club volleyball or chasing a college roster spot.
What We Believe
Four commitments behind every practice and every lineup decision. These aren't words on a wall. They're in our handbook, and every coach is held to them.
One coaching standard.
Every team runs the same fundamental systems. Every coach is mentored and supervised by our Director of Player Development. From footwork to arm swing, she gets consistent, detail-focused training, regardless of which team she's on.
No drama. No favorites.
She deserves coaches who genuinely care and a culture where she feels safe to make mistakes, try new positions, and just focus on getting better. Effort and attitude earn court time. She'll know what's expected, and so will you.
Compete with purpose.
We play to win. But we measure success by how hard she competes on every point, how she handles a tough loss, and whether she's a better player in May than she was in November.
The game stays fun.
We're a competitive club, but competition and joy aren't opposites. Practices end on a positive note. Tournaments should be exciting, not stressful. She should walk off the court loving this sport more than when she walked on.
Built-In Mentorship
We pair older teams with younger ones. Practices occasionally overlap. Older girls mentor. Younger girls watch, learn, and see where they're headed.
Most clubs don't do this. It takes extra coordination. A 12-year-old feels like she belongs. An 18-year-old discovers she can lead.
Our priority order
Family
Non-negotiable. Before everything.
School
Student first. Athlete second.
Volleyball
We won't ask her to skip the school dance for a tournament. We won't ask her to give up other sports. She picked this; we coach it.
We love this sport. But we keep it in perspective.
Your daughter is a student and a family member first, and we'll never ask her to choose volleyball over what matters most. No exclusivity requirements. No restrictions on other sports.
Leadership
Club Director
Craig Hardisty
Running Aftershock since its founding in 2009. A volleyball dad whose two daughters played club for eight years, so he's seen the sport from both sides. Have questions about club volleyball? Craig's the one to talk to.
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Years as Club Admin
11
Years on NCVA Board
22
Years Club Volleyball
10
Years HS Varsity
Director of Player Development
Rich Schwarz
A volleyball lifer still competing at Men's 50+ Open Nationals, with two daughters who played for Aftershock and now coach here. Rich supervises all AVC coaches, mentors new hires, and leads continuing education across the staff.
- SafeSport Certified
- IMPACT Certified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Our Coaches
32 coaches across all age groups. Every one is background-checked, SafeSport-certified, and here because they genuinely care about developing your daughter.
Several of our coaches are former Aftershock players who came back to give the next generation the same experience they had. That's the kind of program we're building. Parents notice the difference. So do the girls.
- 32
- Total Coaches
- 17+
- Years Developing Athletes
- 100%
- Background-Checked & Certified
Safety & Credentials
Your daughter's safety is non-negotiable. Every item below is required before a coach steps on our court.
Background Checks
Conducted by NCVA/USA Volleyball every year for all coaches and staff. No exceptions.
SafeSport Certified
U.S. Center for SafeSport training covering misconduct prevention, reporting obligations, and athlete protection. Renewed annually.
IMPACT Certified
USA Volleyball's core coaching certification. Covers technique instruction, age-appropriate training methods, and player safety.
Coaching Accreditation
USAV Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP) ensures coaches keep learning. Not just a one-time certificate.
USAV/NCVA Membership
Sports accident insurance included with every player registration. Certified referees and scorekeepers at all sanctioned events.
What are USAV and NCVA?
USAV USA Volleyball
The national governing body for volleyball in the U.S., recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Higher-quality competition, certified referees, and a pathway to national championships.
368,000+
members
12,000+
teams
5,000+
clubs
NCVA Northern California Volleyball Association
The regional association serving Northern California and Northern Nevada. NCVA organizes league play and multi-day tournaments, including events that award bids to USAV Nationals, the highest level of junior club volleyball in the country.
4th largest
USAV region
1,400+
teams
400+
clubs
What this means for your family