Florida has gained some momentum in boys’ volleyball over the years.  Most boys’ club teams play at the AAU Championships in Orlando.  Nearly all the men’s college programs flock to the sunshine to check out the talented athletes participating in the tournament.

With a lot of positive momentum taking place, I will be offering KP’S Volleyball Camps in Orlando, Florida on July 8^th and 9^th.  The camp is open to all high school boys’ volleyball players.  Coaching the camp will be the college coaches from USC, PFW, George Mason, Barry, UCLA and BYU. It is an outstanding way to get coached by some of the best NCAA coaches and improve your game.  From 8 am to 9 am on July 8^th and 9^th free coaches’ clinics will be offered to all high school/club coaches.  Camp will start at 9:30 am and end at 3:30 pm.  Please sign your son up today on middlehitter. 

Quotes from leaders in the Florida boys’ volleyball community

 “Founded in 1989, Orlando Gold has 13 teams and stands as Florida’s oldest running Volleyball club with the most collegiate alumni in Central Florida.  A proud symbol of tradition, passion, and over three decades of volleyball excellence,” Ashley Caruço, Orlando Gold Volleyball Club Director. 

“We currently have six teams.  Jacksonville Juniors is the first boys’ club in Jacksonville which helped start high school boys’ volleyball in this area.  Our club has helped grow boys’ volleyball since 1989.  Our club coaches are going at the high school level and in college.  Jacksonville Juniors is not just about volleyball, it is our way of life, community, passion and family,” Ashley Monet, Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association  Boys’ Director. 

“The sport has grown so much among boys in Florida.  The FHSAA split the schools into three classes this year. Prior to 2025 all schools competed for one championship,” Coach Joe Virginio.

Some of the top Clubs in Florida

Florida High School Facts:

Boys’ volleyball was sanctioned in 2003

257 schools have sanctioned varsity high school volleyball teams

Approximately 4,000 boys’ are playing high school volleyball

FHSAA is the governing sports organization that runs sanctioned high school volleyball

Tru North Academy hosts the biggest Florida High School Tournament:

The Tournament is hosted by Tru North Academy and Head Coach Johnathan Losada. This past year was the second annual and it expanded to two divisions and 32 teams from across the state of Florida. It is currently the largest high school boys’ tournament in the state and was sponsored by Slunks. The open division winner was Timbercreek from Orlando and the Club Division winner was Dr. Joaquin Garcia.

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2025 Florida All-State Team

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Rising Stars in the ’26, ’27, and ’28 classes.

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Some Florida Athletes who played or are playing in college: 

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Where are major youth tournaments hosted in Florida:

Orange County Convention Center

Winter Park Volleyball Club

Game Point

OTVA 

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About the Author

Kevin Pratte has enthusiastically been involved in volleyball for over 23 years.  Pratte started playing in middle school and was fortunate enough to play NCAA Division 1 volleyball at The University of the Pacific.  After his playing career Pratte got involved in coaching volleyball.  In 2009 Pratte was the graduate assistant coach for the University of Nebraska women’s volleyball program.  Later in his career Pratte made coaching stops at University of the Pacific, multiple community colleges and coached at WAVE Volleyball Club for seven years.  Currently Pratte is a physical education teacher in the San Diego Unified School District and is head boys’ high school volleyball coach.  Along with coaching, Pratte is a college volleyball recruiting coordinator.  He has helped numerous athletes earn roster spots at multiple universities.  “I am extremely passionate about volleyball.  I got into coaching and teaching because my parents instilled in me at a young age to give back.  My parents and coaches helped shape my life through