BLOCKOUT ACADEMY • HOMEWOOD, ALABAMA

We Don't Expect Finished Athletes.
We Develop Them.

Commitment. Consistency. Competence. Confidence.

WHO WE ARE

People see our athletes succeed and assume they arrived at BlockOut Academy that way.
Most didn't.

They came with raw ability, plenty to learn, and potential that needed direction.

What do our most successful athletes have in common?

They commit. They trust our guidance and follow the path. They show up consistently, do the work, listen, and apply feedback.

And that's when transformation happens.

THE BOA STANDARD

The Four C's.

Commitment.

Make the decision to do the work.

Consistency.

Show up, listen, and apply feedback. Again and again.

Competence.

Build real skill through repetition, correction, and preparation.

Confidence.

Know you're prepared because you've done the work.

Coach Nev — Founder of BlockOut Academy
FOUNDER • OWNER • HEAD COACH

Meet Coach Nev.

NEVENA “COACH NEV” STEFANOV TAYLOR

Serbian-born Coach Nev has spent a lifetime in volleyball as an athlete, coach and developer of female athletes. Rooted in her Balkan upbringing, her coaching is direct, detailed and honest, with deep care for every athlete she teaches.

She competed with the Serbia Youth National Team before continuing her career as an NCAA Division I setter at UAB.

Her experience in volleyball, psychology and nutrition—and as a mother of four—shapes the philosophy behind BlockOut Academy: develop the whole athlete.

SERBIA YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM
NCAA DIVISION I • UAB
NCAA DIVISION I ALL-AMERICAN
CONFERENCE SETTER OF THE YEAR
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY
M.A. CLINICAL NUTRITION / DIETETICS
OUR TEAM

The People Behind BOA.

Coaches and leaders committed to developing strong, skilled and confident female athletes.

Coach Nev

Owner / Coach

A former NCAA Division I All-American setter and Serbia Youth National Team athlete, Coach Nev founded BlockOut Academy to develop athletes for the long run. She coaches every position, with specialized expertise in setting. Her approach is built on commitment and accountability: technical skill, leadership and a strong mindset grow through consistent work over time.

ALL-POSITION VOLLEYBALL DEVELOPMENT • SETTER SPECIALIZATION • LEADERSHIP • MINDSET
TRAIN WITH COACH NEV

Private Training

Privates • Semi-Privates • Virtual Sessions
Private openings and training updates are released weekly.

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Email hello@blockoutacademy.com for private availability.

Coach Cam

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Performance Coach with 10+ years of experience and a Master's Degree in Human Performance. Coach Cam develops stronger, more explosive and resilient athletes through intentional movement, individualized training and injury-prevention strategies.

STRENGTH • POWER • MOVEMENT • INJURY RESILIENCE
TRAIN WITH COACH CAM

1-on-1 Strength Training

Personalized sessions designed to build strength, power and long-term athletic durability.

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TEAM TRAINING AVAILABLE
Bring your team to BlockOut Academy or have Coach Cam travel to you for customized group training.

Interested? Email hello@blockoutacademy.com.

Coach Morgan

Libero Specialist • 15U Travel Head Coach • Brand Ambassador

A Birmingham native and former Coach Nev athlete, Morgan helped Pelham High School win the 2018 State Championship before continuing her volleyball involvement at UAB. She now brings that experience full circle as a BOA coach, combining energy, precision and accountability while helping athletes compete with confidence and purpose.

LIBERO DEVELOPMENT • DEFENSE • COMPETITIVE MINDSET • LEADERSHIP

Sawyer Woodworth

Director of Operations

A Kansas native and former multi-sport athlete, Sawyer played collegiate volleyball at William Penn University before working with Homewood Parks & Recreation, where she helped grow youth volleyball and advocate for female athletes. After working alongside Coach Nev in Homewood, she connected with BOA's mission and leadership. Now based in Philadelphia, Sawyer works remotely to help BOA grow and create more opportunities for young female athletes.

OPERATIONS • YOUTH SPORTS • FEMALE ATHLETE ADVOCACY • BOA GROWTH
BlockOut Academy Established In 2016 Volleyball development, strength & conditioning, leadership and athlete support working together.
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We're Looking
For Coaches.

We are looking for coaches with volleyball knowledge, a passion for teaching, a desire to grow and a no-excuses mentality.

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Part-Time Coaching Opportunities

BLOCKOUT ACADEMY • HOMEWOOD, AL
4–16 hours per week
Competitive pay
Mon / Wed opportunities
Tues / Thurs opportunities
Saturday mornings + weekends
Private sessions may be added
Weight room + facility access
W-4 employee payroll

Required: Coaches complete a shadowing period before coaching independently and complete BOA Coaching Certification.

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