BLOCKOUT ACADEMY • HOMEWOOD, ALABAMA

Built Different.
Developed With Purpose.

Volleyball development with a bigger purpose — building skilled, strong, confident and prepared athletes.

WHO WE ARE

More Than
Volleyball.

Developing a volleyball player means developing the athlete standing inside the jersey.

BlockOut Academy was built to provide athletes with a clear, consistent path for development instead of disconnected lessons, camps and seasons.

Our approach connects volleyball skill with strength, movement, mindset, confidence and leadership.

No quick fixes. No shortcuts. Development takes preparation, consistency and work.

We Develop the Athlete.
Not Just the Volleyball Player.

Skill. Strength. Movement. Mindset. Leadership. We believe these pieces belong together because the athlete brings all of them onto the court.

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

Meet Coach Nev.

NEVENA “COACH NEV” STEFANOV TAYLOR

Serbian-born Coach Nev's approach to development was shaped by a lifetime in volleyball — as an athlete, coach and developer of female athletes.

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

Her background in volleyball, psychology and nutrition helped shape BOA's philosophy: 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

Former NCAA Division I All-American setter, Serbia Youth National Team athlete and founder of BlockOut Academy. Coach Nev leads BOA's volleyball development with an emphasis on technical excellence, leadership, mindset and long-term athlete development.

VOLLEYBALL DEVELOPMENT • SETTING • 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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Don't see a time that works?
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
One Team. One Standard. Athlete First. 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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