Training &
Private Lessons
Sharpen your skills year-round with open gym sessions and one-on-one training from SVC's coaching staff.
Clinics with Coach Angel
High-impact, skill-specific clinics designed to sharpen the details that win points. Each session is built around one core theme — so athletes leave with a clearer understanding of the skill, better mechanics, and reps they can carry back into practice and competition.
Led by Coach Angel Gaskin — a retired professional athlete, D1 NCAA Power 5 competitor, and the founder of A-League Volley. Coach Angel brings the same technical precision and competitive mindset she used overseas in Europe, Puerto Rico, and the Professional Volleyball Federation to every clinic in Sarasota.
Whether your athlete is preparing for club tryouts, looking to earn a starting spot, or simply wants focused reps outside of team practice, these clinics are open to all levels and require no club affiliation.
“Small details separate good players from great ones. We focus on the details — one skill at a time.”
— Coach Angel
- Sep 8 — Defensive Clinic6:00 – 7:30 PM · Sarasota City YMCA
- Sep 15 — Out of System Setting6:00 – 7:30 PM · Sarasota City YMCA
- Sep 22 — Middle Hitter (All Ages)6:00 – 7:30 PM · Sarasota City YMCA
Friday Open Gym
Open gym sessions are open to all athletes 14U–18U. No club affiliation is needed — SVC members and athletes from other clubs are welcome. Come get extra reps, play with friends, and keep your skills sharp in a fun environment.
Register on the website, then bring your $20 payment to the gym. For questions, contact Coach Luciano Marques at (941) 893-9034.
Jul 24 – Sep 25
- DatesJul 24, 31 · Aug 14, 21, 28 · Sep 11, 18, 25
- LocationSarasota City YMCA, 1075 S Euclid Ave
- AgesAll athletes 14U–18U
- Cost$20
Private Lessons
Work directly with an SVC coach to target the skills that matter most for your athlete. Private lessons are scheduled directly with each coach and can be tailored to any position, age, or competitive goal.
Private Lessons with Coach Angel
Angel Gaskin
A West Florida native and retired professional volleyball player, Angel brings Division I NCAA Power 5 and international pro-level experience to every session. She played at the University of Maryland — earning BIG10 Freshman of the Week honors, a spot on the USA Collegiate National Team, and serving as team captain — before transferring to the University of Hawai'i, where she helped lead the Rainbow Wahine to the NCAA Tournament.
Her professional career took her across Greece, Sweden, Switzerland, Cyprus, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. — including a standout season in Sweden as the league's top right-side hitter with six MVP awards and a national silver medal, plus the inaugural season of the Professional Volleyball Federation (PVF).
Through A-League Volley, Coach Angel runs SVC's private lessons with an emphasis on mastering the basics, sharpening skill sets, and developing a strong volleyball IQ — building confident, well-rounded athletes on and off the court.
- · D1 NCAA Power 5 experience
- · 5 seasons pro (Europe & USA)
- · USA Collegiate National Team
- · PVF inaugural season athlete
Train with Coach Angel
Private and small-group lessons are booked directly through A-League Volley. Choose your session type, pick a time, and start training.
- · Private and small-group lessons available
- · Position-specific technique & IQ work
- · All levels — beginner to college-bound
Private dates coming soon
Check back for available lesson times.
Most lessons are one-on-one. Small-group options are available by request.
Private Lessons with Coach Julio
Julio Cruz
Coach Julio Cruz brings more than 35 years of cross-continental coaching experience to private and small-group training. Born and raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, he currently serves as Varsity Head Coach at Sarasota Christian School and joins SVC as a Travel Coach, AAU Coach, and leader in Coaches' Development.
His résumé spans NCAA Division I as an Assistant Coach at New Mexico State University, Head Coach at Out-of-Door Academy, and 13 years at Venice High School where the program won three Florida State Championships. In the club world, he has led teams at Suncoast VBC, Venetian Bay VBC, Wave/OTVA, and Elite Sports VBC — earning USAV Nationals bids and regional championships.
Julio is also the Founder and Owner of Sand Dollar Beach VBC, where he has served as Head Coach for ages 10U through 16U for 19 years. He holds lifetime BCAP and IMPACT certifications through USA Volleyball and is a Bronze level coach at the USAV Academy.
- · Solo, semi-private, and small group sessions
- · Position-specific technique & IQ work
- · Indoor and beach volleyball experience
- · All ages and skill levels
Call or Text Coach Julio
Coach Julio offers indoor privates and beach training for individuals and small groups. Contact him directly by phone or text to schedule a session.
Call (941) 999-8991Send a Text →Sessions begin August 2026
Private Lessons with Coach Luciano
Luciano Marques
Coach Luciano Marques joined Sarasota Volleyball Club in 2023 and returns for the 2026 season as a versatile coach. He brings over 15 years of indoor volleyball experience from Brazil and a player-first approach that helps young athletes build fundamentals, court awareness, and confidence.
Luciano is available for indoor privates and beach training. He focuses on developing grit, a strong work ethic, and competitive mindset in every session — creating a fun, positive environment where athletes grow on and off the court.
- · Indoor private lessons
- · Beach training
- · Position-specific technique
- · All ages and skill levels
Call or Text Coach Luciano
Contact Coach Luciano directly by phone or text to schedule indoor privates or beach training sessions.
Call (941) 893-9034Send a Text →Indoor privates & beach training
Private Lessons with Coach Orlando
Orlando — Spanish & English Privates
Coach Orlando brings elite international experience to private training, with a Master's in the teaching of Physical Education and Volleyball and years on Venezuela's National Team. His privates are conducted in Spanish and English — a great fit for athletes and families who want position-specific technique, IQ work, and confidence-building in either language.
El Coach Orlando ofrece clases privadas en español e inglés. Trae experiencia internacional al más alto nivel — Selección Nacional de Venezuela (1998–2003) y Maestría en la Enseñanza de la Educación Física y el Voleibol (UPEL-IPB) — enfocada en técnica, disciplina y desarrollo del jugador.
- · Solo & semi-private sessions
- · All ages and skill levels
- · Position-specific technique
- · Conducted in Spanish & English
Call or Text Coach Orlando
To book a private lesson with Coach Orlando, contact him directly by phone or text.
Call (941) 237-6333Send a Text →Spanish & English sessions available
SVC Skills Mini Season
Our 6-week Mini Season Skills Training Program is designed to help athletes develop and improve all fundamental volleyball skills in a fun, positive, and challenging environment. Players receive focused instruction in passing, serving, setting, hitting, blocking, defensive movements, court awareness, and game play strategies.
Athletes are placed into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced groups based on age and skill level, so every player receives the right level of challenge and instruction. Through skill-specific drills, competitive activities, and game-like situations, our coaching staff emphasizes teamwork, effort, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.
What Athletes Will Train
Program Highlights
Whether an athlete is just beginning their volleyball journey or looking to refine advanced skills, this program provides an excellent opportunity to improve, gain confidence, and prepare for future competitive play.
Aug 24 – Oct 1
- LocationSarasota City YMCA · 1075 S Euclid Ave
- ScheduleMondays & Wednesdays · 6 weeks
- Ages 8–126:00 – 7:30 PM
- Ages 13–157:30 – 9:00 PM
- Cost$450
The Fall 2026 Skills Mini Season has begun and is at full capacity. Please keep an eye out for our next Mini Season, which begins in April.
Registration is closed for this session
Questions About Training?
Reach out and our staff will help you build a training plan that fits your schedule, position, and competitive goals.
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