Youth & HS Volleyball · Ages 8-18 · Portland & Tigard, OR
Volleyball Performance Testing & Training in Portland
The testing trusted by the pros, now for your volleyball player.
APEX PWR uses the same VALD force plates and speed gates used across pro and college programs to test, train and develop youth and high-school volleyball players across the Portland metro. Vertical jump, speed, injury prevention and ACL return-to-play, all under one roof in Tigard.
Tigard · Beaverton · Portland
APEX PWR · Tigard370+5-star reviews
1,000+athletes trained
10+years in Portland
Pro · College · HSathletes trained
The same VALD force plates trusted across pro and college sport
The jump-and-landing technology court-sport programs rely on:
NCAACollege ProgramsPro SportCourt Sports
APEX PWR is an independent VALD technology user. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the leagues or teams referenced; they illustrate where VALD testing technology is used and normative data available to compare your athlete when needed.
Why it matters for volleyball
The game is won in the details.
Volleyball is won above the net and decided by who lands safely. Every one of those qualities can be measured, and trained, at our Tigard facility serving the Portland area.
Vertical jump & approach
Hitting and blocking live above the net. We measure jump height and power on VALD force plates.
Reactive strength
Quick, repeated jumps win rallies. We test reactive strength on drop and single-leg jumps.
Landing & ACL
How a player absorbs landing drives knee safety, especially for female athletes. We test it directly.
Shoulder & hip
Overhead hitting loads the shoulder. We screen shoulder and hip strength and balance to keep it healthy.
Vertical jump & power, measured
Volleyball vertical jump, on real numbers.
We measure jump height and reactive strength on VALD force plates, the core of volleyball performance, plus change-of-direction on the speed gates. The full VALD suite lives in one 10,000 sq ft facility, alongside our physical therapy team.
Speed Gates
Acceleration, top speed and split times, measured to the hundredth of a second.
Force Plates
How much force each leg produces, brakes and absorbs through a jump and landing.
Strength & balance
Hip, groin and hamstring strength and left-to-right balance, screened in minutes.
Targeted strength
Joint and muscle strength testing for precise, objective milestones.
Volleyball training in Portland
Volleyball speed & strength training, year-round.
The assessment is where we start, not where we stop. From the results, your athlete trains with our coaches in small semi-private groups on a plan built from their own numbers. Off-season we build the foundation. In-season we maintain it and manage load so they stay fast and healthy through the schedule. We retest each quarter so progress shows up in real numbers, then adjust as your athlete develops.
Off-season: build
Jump, reactive strength and approach-power blocks to add inches to the attack and block before the season.
In-season: maintain
Jump and strength maintenance with landing control and load management across long tournament weekends.
Jump & movement
Approach footwork, change-of-direction and reactive jumping, coached off the numbers from your athlete's testing.
Strength training
Shoulder, hip and single-leg strength that protects the knee and the overhead arm through a long season.
Training starts with a Sports Science Assessment so we build the right plan from real data.
Volleyball injury prevention in Portland
Get ahead of volleyball injuries.
Jumper's knee, ankle sprains, ACL tears and overhead shoulder issues derail volleyball seasons. We screen knee, hip and shoulder strength and balance on VALD equipment, assess how each leg absorbs landing on the force plates, and build the control that protects your athlete. As a physical therapy clinic at our core, prevention is in our DNA and we have the data to highlight normal standards for your volleyball athlete.
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Book a call
We talk about your athlete, their sport, their season and what you want to build.
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Sports Science Assessment
The first of two sessions: Testing with VALD equipment that's sport and athlete specific to develop objective markers.
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Experience the training
The second of two sessions: A structured series of foundational strength movements to evaluate experience level, movement quality, and readiness to load.
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Consultation
We walk through the results, your athlete's custom plan, and the options for continued training and/or physical therapy.
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Train, retest, progress
Execute the plan and retest quarterly. Gains show up in real numbers, not guesses.
The Sports Science Assessment is the first step. From there, semi-private memberships are built around your athlete's goals and schedule. We walk through pricing and options together on a quick first call, with no hard sell.
ACL tear prevention & return-to-play
ACL tear prevention for volleyball, and a confident return.
Volleyball's repeated jumping and landing put the knee at risk, especially for female athletes. We test the strength and landing mechanics that lower that risk, and after an injury we map return-to-play to objective milestones on the force plates, not just a date on the calendar. Your athlete returns when the numbers say they are ready.
Ask about ACL testing & return-to-play
Strength training for volleyball
Rehab to performance, one roof in Tigard.
Families across Portland, Tigard and Beaverton train at APEX because the data, the coaching and the physical therapy live in the same place, on the same systems the world's best clubs trust. As a physical therapy clinic at our core, we prioritize age & development appropriate strength training and enhancing movement quality for volleyball players ages 8 to 18.
10,000sq ft facility with full turf
4VALD performance & strength systems
1roof for testing, training & PT
Volleyball parents & coaches ask
Frequently asked questions.
Where can my volleyball player get tested in Portland?
At APEX PWR in Tigard, minutes from Portland and Beaverton. Every athlete starts with a Sports Science Assessment on VALD force plates and speed gates, the same jump-testing technology used across pro and college programs, plus a full movement and strength evaluation. We work with players ages 8 to 18.
How do you measure and train vertical jump for volleyball?
We test countermovement jump height, power and reactive strength on VALD force plates, then build a plan to improve the qualities that drive your approach and block jump, and re-test to prove it.
How do you help with volleyball injury prevention and ACL tears?
Volleyball's repeated jumping and landing load the knees and ankles, and female athletes face higher ACL risk. We screen knee, hip and shoulder strength and balance, assess landing on the force plates, and build the control that lowers injury risk.
Do you help with the overhead shoulder?
Yes. Hitting and serving load the shoulder. We screen shoulder strength and balance on VALD equipment and build the strength that keeps it healthy through a season.
How does pricing work?
The Sports Science Assessment is the first step. From there, semi-private memberships are built around your athlete's goals and schedule. We walk through pricing and options on a quick first call, with no hard sell. We also offer sports physical therapy self pay packages or you can utilize health insurance (we're in network with most major providers).
Where is APEX PWR located?
APEX Performance, Wellness & Rehab, 11105 SW Greenburg Rd, Tigard, OR 97223. We serve youth and high-school volleyball players across Tigard, Beaverton and the greater Portland metro. Call or text (971) 294-2669.
Get started
Book your volleyball Sports Science Assessment.
Fill out the form and our team will reach out to get your athlete scheduled in Tigard. Prefer to talk? Call or text (971) 294-2669.
Or visit the full Sports Science Assessment page on apexpwr.com.