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SYV Sports Academy

Train. Compete. Grow.

Private, small-group, camps, and clinics available to hone in specific skillsets for middle school and high school athletes.

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Offerings

Train Differently.

Three specialized programs. One mission — to help your athlete grow faster, compete harder, and love the game more.

Every program at SYV Sports Academy is built and coached by former NCAA Division I and professional athletes. We don’t offer generic training — we offer personalized, high-level development in a positive, competitive environment that athletes actually want to come back to.

Whether your child is picking up a sport for the first time or chasing a spot on a college roster, we have a program built for them.

What we offer.

Volleyball Lab.

Middle Blockers. Pin Hitters. Setters. Liberos. All of the above.

Overview

Led by Sara DeMarcus, UCLA Bruin, 2011 NCAA National Champion, and former professional, the Volleyball Lab brings elite-level instruction to the Santa Ynez Valley.

Available Formats

1:1 Private Lessons | Small Groups | Clinics | Camps

Grow your game

From serving mechanics to defensive reads to the mental side of competition, we train the complete athlete.

Who it’s for

Elementary through High School | All Skill Levels

Basketball Lab.

Guards. Forwards. Centers. Beginners. Future Varsity starters.

Overview

Led by Matt DeMarcus, UCLA Bruin and New Zealand NBL Champion, the Basketball Lab is where Valley athletes come to get serious about their game.

Available Formats

1:1 Private Lessons | Small Groups | Clinics | Camps

We train for it all

Ball handling, shooting, footwork, basketball IQ, and the competitive mindset that separates good players from great ones.

Who it’s for

Elementary through High School | All Skill Levels

Performance Lab.

Faster. Stronger. More explosive. No matter the sport you play.

Overview

The Performance Lab is sport-agnostic athletic development. Built for any athlete who wants to move better, compete longer, and reduce injury risk. Speed, agility, strength, vertical jump, and conditioning… we build the athlete behind the athlete.

Available Formats

1:1 Private Lessons | Small Groups | Clinics | Camps

We train for it all

Open to all sports and all schools. If you compete, this program will make you better at it.

Who it’s for

Elementary through High School | All Skill Levels

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