Recent Reviews

I have given a lot of thought on how or if I should write this. While my daughter showed great growth in her skills under Coach Parker, and she loved being on a winning team, I can't fully recommend her without reservation. Start with the good: the team was successful, they qualified for nationals, my daughter's skills improved Now for the concerns: During a qualifier, one player forgot a jersey. Coach Parker switched players' jerseys around so this player could wear someone else's, had a different player (who had all her jerseys) wear the same color as the libero and implied that she would play libero that day (which she had been recruited for and waiting for all season). That player did not set foot on the court all day which felt a lot like punishing her for someone else's mistake (not my child so I don't think I am biased). Another parent told me that had we qualified and the jersey shenanigans came to light we would have been disqualified but I can't say for sure if that is true. My player was left off the roster at a qualifier. I was told prior to our time there that they had a roster error that also prevented them from qualifying. After a tough day of play they had the three captains sit down with each player individually and tell them everything they were doing wrong. Coaches were not even in the room for this and the captains were not spoken to about their errors A player overslept at a qualifier - the team was banging on the hotel room door and couldn't wake them up. They completely missed warmups. I would have expected them to at least sit for a set but no During games instead of something like "you'll get the next one" players would yell "come on!" Said players also made errors but didn't get yelled at Overall the environment could be toxic at times, and it wasn't always caused by the coach but it did seem to be tolerated

We loved playing for coach Kevin. Our daughter had never played for a coach as good as Kevin in instilling fundamentals while also holding her accountable to working hard, executing on the court, and competing at high level. The girls all showed significant growth throughout the season culminating with a gold bracket finish at regionals against much higher ranked teams in their pool. Best year of club we’ve had in 5 seasons. Our only disappointment is that he didn’t move up with the girls for 2027. He was competitive and playing time was based on merit. At this level though that’s what I would expect. Great coach.

Coach consistently focused on developing every player’s technique, regardless of position, to strengthen overall team performance. In the assistant coach role, she created fair and thoughtful rotations while fostering accountability, growth, and teamwork across the court.

My daughter had such a great 1st year experience with Coach Cindy this year. She loved being a part of the team and she loves Coach so much! Coach really taught the team so much and to see them from start to finish was incredible. She was the perfect balance of tough and loving to the whole team.

We love Paxton. She’s one of our favorite coaches of all time. We’ve had her for multiple seasons. The most recent season we had her was quite different than the original. You could tell she was not the same person, and was dealing with something. After the club addressed these issues with her, she did her absolute best to fix those problems and be there for our girls in a better way. She has taken accountability for being at a low point during our season, and that’s not something you see often with adults. I am so happy to see her in a better place, and would still let my daughter play for her over and over again. She is very competitive, passionate, and makes the sport fun for our girls while teaching them to also be competitive and win.

We love us some Coach Amber! My daughter had just about given up on volleyball & all the drama around the previous teams. But Coach Amber’s love for my daughter and her excitement for her wins made my daughter fall in love with the sport again. We played this 16s season. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a group of girls all get along so well. Parents were unhinged at times but Coach Amber built an impressive team this year.

HORRIBLE COACH!!! My daughter just played for her and it was an absolute mess. I don't know what the hell she does on when it comes to coaching. No development at all for any of the players. The question should be, how in the HELL is she still employed with 1United? Doesn't make any sense at all! My daughter's friend who played with her a few years ago experienced the same dilemma. Now this lady has been promoted to 16s. Obviously the top team, Dylan, will be full. So it's down to the 2nd team and 3rd team. If you aren't able to get onto those teams, she's next in line. I would rather have my daughter play for the last team than play for this lady at all. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL!!! IF YOU ARE NOT LOYAL TO 1U, LOOK ELSEWHERE!

We had the most positive experience with Coach Cooper and Coach Kelsey. Coach Cooper was very upfront with us , and everyone, from the beginning that he will be hard on the girls, push them to be their best, challenge them, and expects full effort at all times. He cares for the girls as if they were his own. He makes relationships with them, gets to know them off the court, supports them in other endeavors outside of volleyball. The coaches are a perfect pair, sort of playing good cop, bad cop. Kelsey is there when the girl’s emotions run high. She’s their biggest cheerleader on the sidelines while Coach Cooper is managing and coaching the court. Couldn’t ask for a better duo! Our team saw significant growth over the season, even with losing two players at one point, mid season, due to injury. Coach Cooper is a phenomenal coach. Not every player will be happy at the end of a season, some will have better experiences than others. But to say he’s verbally abusive is out of line. Correcting a poor attitude sometimes takes a little more than a conversation. The growth some girls had this season was incredible! Highly recommend Coach Cooper and Coach Kelsey!

Carrie is tough but plays to win. Play time is earned. She will work individually with players to improve skills when she sees them lacking

Amy was wonderful! Encouraging while still pushing the players. My daughter improved in skill and in her confidence. I wish everyone had the opportunity to play for Amy. (Amy and Griffin make a terrific coaching team.)