Bubbles United Volleyball Academy

The best upcoming volleyball club in Jacksonville, FL. We care about nurturing the love of volleyball, Jesus, and each other. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”.

Tryouts & Summer Open Gyms

Tryouts will be July 7 for ages 15-18. Ages 15 &16 5:30-7:00pm; Ages 17&18 7:00-8:30pm. Tryout fee of $50 if you register before July 6. Tryout fee will be $75 day of.

Tryouts for 14 & under will be July 11. Ages 11 & under 8:30am-9:30am; Ages 12-14 will be 10-11:30am.

Tryout fee of $50 if you register before July 6. Tryout fee will be $75 day of.

Bubbles Open Gyms:

Open gyms will be open to all players, of all ages.

Returning Bubbles players will pay $5 each. New players $10 each.

Dates will be posted on our website and instagram.

Our Coaches

Bella Gomez

Hi! My name is Bella Gomez and I am the club owner/director and also the U16 National Head Coach. I played volleyball since I was 9 years old, I was ranked number 8 setter in the state of Florida, won Gateway and District 7A championship at Mandarin high school and was also awarded Gateway Champion first team my senior year. I love coaching the girls and passing on my love for the game, and teaching them how to play for Jesus all at once. 

Club Director

Coach Carlson

U13 Head Coach

Hi I’m coach Hilary I started playing volleyball in the sixth grade and continued on through high school playing many club seasons in between. After graduation I began coaching a junior high team as well as a 13’s club team for BCVC and a freshman team at MHS. I got married and moved away and started a family, I’m now a mom to four beautiful babies. Ages 13, 9, 8, and our surprise caboose 2. I love hanging out with my kids and my chickens who are like my mini children lol. I love the lord, and he has recently laid it on my heart to homeschool my our children. It is a new and exciting journey for us. However volleyball has never been far from my heart. It is my true passion other than being a mom. Im so excited to join Bubbles United and I’m looking forward to an amazing season.

Deconda Johnson

U16 Deconda National Head Coach

Coach Dee to her athletes, is the Head Coach of 16 Nationals, a role she approaches with passion and a wealth of experience. Originally from Houston, TX, she's built a fulfilling life, celebrating 22 years of marriage and raising three amazing adult children. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's in Social Science with a concentration in Education and a minor in Psychology, which she seamlessly integrates into her coaching approach. Beyond her academic achievements, her professional career took an interesting turn into the world of Healthcare/IT. Volleyball, however, has always held a special place in her heart. She dedicated a combined 12 years to playing the sport and has coached for 5 years, including valuable experience gained overseas and 9 years in counting as a Volleyball mom. Coach Dee finds strength in her faith, embracing Psalm 46:10, 'Be still and know that I am God,' as a constant reminder that God is in control, even when faced with overwhelming circumstances. This belief translates into her coaching philosophy, where she not only teaches the game but also imparts vital life lessons such as mental toughness, accountability, responsibility, teamwork, respect, and resilience. When she's not on the court, you can find Coach Dee indulging in her love for food, travel, and shopping."

Coach Morales

U11 Assistant Coach

She’s a wife, proud mom of two, and loves her fur baby Lilly. Coach Morales has been inspiring the youth as an educator for 15 years and had the honor of being awarded two time teacher of the year while working in both Duval and Clay County. She’s currently a math teacher and is used to coaching her math team. But now she is ready to coach on the court with her same values of meeting the youth where they are and providing them with the support they need to achieve their goals. Coach Morales has been a volleyball mom for eight years and this is where she found a love for the game. She’s excited for this new opportunity. A verse she enjoys is Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Tryout Registration

Please register here online before July 7th. Online tryout fee is $50 dollars, day of tryout fee is $75.

Tryout fee is nonrefundable and if you make the team it goes towards the seasons tuition.

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U11 Roster

#1 Regan Steiner

#4 Maci Griffin

#5 Sophia Wilde

#8 Arianna Velez-Rivera

#10 Valentina Navarro

#12 Layla Gomez

#13 Emy Vallencourt

#14 Alayna Behrendson

#15 Kylee Carlson

#20 Chloe Temple

#23 Lauren Mallari

U13 Developmental Roster

#1 Kylee Espinosa

#3. Aila Denning

#5 Riley Griffin

#6 Stella Andreoli

#7 Sofijia Milic

#10 Natalie Lowe

#11 Avery Shelton

#12 Sadie Nolan

#13 Zoe Kallasch

#20 Sophia Ellenson

#23 Alexis Motes

U16 Deconda Roster

#1 Mackenzie Laberge

#2 Katherine Hannah

#4 Kaleah Jowanna

#6 Mabry Chaddock

#7 Ella Corey

#8 Isabella Rodrigues

#9 Taylor Harper

#11 Sophialynn Bishop

#13 Addison Chaddock

#16 Olivia Rodriguez

#18 Madison Ledger

U16 Bella Roster

#1 Ashlan Denning

#2 Hadley Olsen

#3 Lynne Burbos

#4 Brooklyn Butler

#5 Emily Romero

#6 Harper Chipoletti

#7 Layla Shannon

#9 Malika Saad

#12 Emilia Michel

#19 Adrijana Milic

U18 National Gomez

#1 Tora Sigulin

#2 Nevaeh Baugh

#4 Haley Fugate

#6 Jewela LaRosa

#9 Paige Abbott

#10 Elizabeth Hannah

#13 Emily McCrea

#14 Molly Hull

#18 Claire Wilson

#23 Rylee Corcoran

#24 Briannise Falcon

#99 Saige Nolan

Upcoming Tournaments, Tryouts, and Events

April 25-26

ASICS FL Volleyball Challenge

Orlando, FL

U16 Deconda, U16 Bella, U18 Gomez

May 23-25

FC Power Championship

Daytona Beach, FL

U16 Deconda, U16 Bella, U18 Gomez

June 16-19

AAU National Championship

Orlando, FL

U18 Gomez

July 3-6

AAU National Championship

Orlando, FL
U16 Deconda, U16 Bella

July 7

U15-U18 Tryouts

U15-16 5:00pm-6:30pm

U17-U18 7:00pm-8:30pm

Annunciation Catholic School

July 10

U14 & Under Tryouts

U15-U18 Makeup Tryouts

U12 & Under 8:30am-9:30am

U13-U14 10:00am-11:30am

U15-U18 Makeup Tryouts 12:30-2:00pm

Annunciation Catholic School

Open Gym TBD

Open Gym TBD

Open Gym TBD

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