About Us

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Founded in 2022 by Steven Bevilacqua, Viper Volleyball Club was born out of a passion for the game and a commitment to creating lasting impact in the lives of young athletes. While the club initially made its mark in the New England adult volleyball scene, its purpose quickly evolved — to serve as a platform for empowering youth through elite training, mentorship, and life development.

Our mission is to empower youth ages 14–18 through the sport of volleyball by fostering skill development, leadership, and life readiness. We provide a competitive yet inclusive environment emphasizing teamwork, commitment, acceptance, and respect. Focused on serving all communities, we create pathways for student-athletes to pursue higher education and meaningful careers by promoting academic excellence and personal growth. More than just a sports program, we are advocates, mentors, and a support system — dedicated to helping young athletes use their platform to build a future beyond the game.

We train fierce. We play fearless. And we rise beyond.

At Viper, our athletes aren’t just building volleyball skills — they’re building futures.

 Viper Volleyball Club operates under the Viper Institute of Performance (VIP), a Rhode Island–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development through athletics, academics, and mentorship.

VIP exists to create structured pathways for student-athletes ages 10–18 to grow in sport, education, and leadership. Viper Volleyball Club serves as its flagship program, combining high-level training with character development and academic accountability.