OCVA Orange County Volleyball Association College Exposure ID Camp
OCVA College Exposure Series

Orange County Recruiting Combine & Athlete Grants

Volleyball ID Camp

Led by former UCLA and U.S. National Team staff, combining elite coaching, verified combine testing, and a complete recruiting pathway in one focused OCVA event. Limited spots available.

June 20-21
Date
9am-5pm
Full Day
14U-18U
Athletes
$6,000
In Grants
Showcase Highlights

Volleyball ID Camp in Orange County & Athlete Grant Program

This Volleyball ID Camp is led by former UCLA and U.S. National Team staff, combining elite coaching, verified combine testing, and a complete recruiting pathway in one focused OCVA event.

Led by former U.S. Men's National Team & UCLA staff
Vertical jump, approach jump, block jump, and agility combine testing
Full recruiting profile system with footage and academic upload
College coach contact database across NCAA and NAIA programs
Recruiting education session for athletes and parents
Up to $6,000 in OCVA Athlete Development Grants (terms apply)
Orange County volleyball showcase court session
Limited Spots Available

Spots are limited to maintain evaluation quality.

Why This Is Different

Beyond the Traditional Showcase

Most showcases focus on the top 10-15% of athletes. OCVA's structured model gives every participant verified data, a recruiting profile, and a real pathway forward.

Traditional Showcase Gap

Coach focus often narrows to top 10-15% of athletes
80-85% of participants can be overlooked
Many leave without recruiting visibility
Single-day exposure with no structured follow-up

OCVA Structured Model

Verified performance metrics and filmed gameplay
Athlete recruiting profile + outreach templates
College coach database + grant eligibility pathway
Long-term visibility beyond event day

Elite Evaluation

College-level assessment standards and measurable outputs.

Recruiting Education

Practical guidance for athletes and parents on outreach.

Long-Term Visibility

Profile + database supports recruiting after event day.

Every athlete gets verified metrics, a recruiting profile, and college coach database access.

Coaching Staff

Elite Coaching & Evaluation Leadership

College-level assessment led by coaches with international, collegiate, and professional volleyball backgrounds.

Morteza Shiari, Head Coach & Program Leader — OCVA
Head Coach & Program Leader

Morteza Shiari

Over a decade of coaching at USA Volleyball, UCLA Men's Volleyball, and the USA National Team Development Program. Former captain of Iran National Team.

Mehdi Bazargard, Head Coach/Club Director — OCVA
Head Coach/Club Director

Mehdi Bazargard

Longtime volleyball leader and Head Coach and a major contributor to United OC's operations and coaching environment, bringing deep international experience and elite-level insight to OCVA.

Farhad Zarif, Head Coach/Club Director — OCVA
Head Coach/Club Director

Farhad Zarif

A central figure within United OC's operations and coaching environment, bringing deep international experience and elite-level insight.

Eleni Gorchaniuk, Coach — OCVA
Coach

Eleni Gorchaniuk

Former Ukrainian National Team athlete with 10+ years competing in the Greek Championship. Brings elite international perspective to every session.

Marissa Harmon, Coach — OCVA
Coach

Marissa Harmon

Three-time USAV Open Division National Champion. Combines high-energy training with detail-oriented technical correction.

Performance Testing

Performance Combine Testing

Test 01

Vertical Jump Testing

Test 02

Approach Jump Measurement

Test 03

Block Jump Measurement

Test 04

Agility & Movement (T-Test)

Why These Metrics Matter

Standardized athletic baseline for college communication

Lets athletes benchmark improvement over time

Moves recruiting beyond subjective opinions

How Data Is Used

All results uploaded into structured recruiting profile

Included with footage and athlete resume before outreach

Supports complete first-contact messaging

OCVA Orange County Volleyball Association combine testing and athlete evaluation
Combine Testing
OCVA Orange County Volleyball Association coach observing athlete performance
OCVA Orange County Volleyball Association showcase court performance evaluation

Combine data is uploaded directly into your structured recruiting profile.

Recruiting Tools

Your Recruiting Profile + College Database

Recruiting Profile System

Upload game footage
Upload academic information
Include verified testing metrics
Add volleyball CV / resume
Use structured recruiting email templates
Export profile to send to college coaches

College Program Database Access

NCAA Division I, II, III program contacts
NAIA program contacts
Recruiting guidelines and communication support
Guidance on professional college outreach process
OCVA athletes at showcase event

Athlete Development

Up to $6,000 in Grants

Tuition assistance toward first-year university enrollment. Terms and eligibility apply.

Grants

OCVA Athlete Development Grants

OCVA offers athlete development grants as supplemental funding for the university pathway. Grants are randomly selected from participating athletes.

Up to $6,000 in athlete development grants available
Random selection from participating athletes
Tuition assistance toward first-year university enrollment
Terms and eligibility apply
Younger athletes can qualify for future-use support
Day Plan

What Your Day Looks Like

Morning

Physical testing and measurements
Medicine ball throw assessment
Position-based skill training

Midday

Controlled competitive drills
Game preparation sessions
Team-based tactical work

Afternoon

Live gameplay evaluation
Filmed footage collection
Coach assessment and feedback

Education

Recruiting education session
For athletes and parents
College outreach guidance

Who Should Attend

14U-18U athletes pursuing collegiate volleyball
Players wanting measurable performance benchmarks
Families seeking structured recruiting guidance
Athletes serious about long-term development
Also open to younger players wanting high-quality coaching

This is not a recreational clinic.

Why You Should Attend

Top-level coaching staff with proven college-level standards
Access to full athlete profile and recruiting support system
Potential grant support toward university journey
Physical testing package: approach jump, block jump, agility
Broader output than many comparable showcases
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this ID Camp?

This event is designed for 14U-18U athletes pursuing collegiate volleyball, players wanting measurable performance benchmarks, and families seeking structured recruiting guidance. It is also open to younger players wanting high-quality coaching. This is not a recreational clinic.

What makes this different from a traditional showcase?

Traditional showcases often narrow focus to the top 10-15% of athletes, leaving 80-85% without meaningful recruiting visibility. OCVA's model provides every participant with verified performance metrics, a recruiting profile, college coach database access, and grant eligibility - a structured pathway rather than a one-day event.

What do athletes receive after the event?

Every athlete receives their verified combine testing results, a complete recruiting profile with uploaded footage and academic info, access to the college coach contact database (NCAA and NAIA), structured recruiting email templates, and eligibility for OCVA Athlete Development Grants.

Is game footage included?

Yes. Live gameplay is filmed during the afternoon session and uploaded directly into each athlete's recruiting profile, alongside their verified combine metrics and academic information.

College Exposure

Ready to Start Your Recruiting Journey?

Spots are limited to maintain evaluation quality. Register early to secure your place in this structured combine, showcase, and recruiting pathway event.

June 20 & 21Limited Spots
Coach Morteza at OCVA college exposure event

Full Event Package

Combine testing, recruiting profile, college database access, game footage, coach evaluation, and grant eligibility.