Meet Our Coaches

Laura Gibson

Academy Director and Coach

Laura holds many awards in her high school and collage volleyball career for Defensive Specialist. Laura began coaching Volleyball after completing college for Texas Juniors DFW volleyball club.  She coached with the organization for 6 years and was the assistant director for 2 years.  While coaching club she also coached the Middle School team at Fairhill School in Dallas for 2 seasons.  Laura then became the  Varsity Coach at Carrollton Christian Academy, for 2 years,  where her team advanced to the Regional Finals.  Laura was also the Volleyball Director at The Edge Extreme sports training facility in Flower Mound, TX.  There she began a Recreational league for elementary school ages.  She organized and coached camps, clinics and private lessons.  Laura has experience coaching volleyball for all ages.  She has coached girls from the ages of 5 to 18, from recreational leagues to National travel teams. 

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UVC Mission Statement

 It is the mission of Urban Volleyball Club to provide a positive, competitive youth volleyball experience for player, parents  and coaches. We emphasize long term player development of physical and emotional and social skills.
 UVC provides a wide variety of experiences that help the development of habits and attitudes that prepare our athletes for success throughout life, both on and off the volleyball court.
 It is our goal to create a environment that will benefit the individual on and off the team.
 UVC also promotes a high level of academic achievement as well as a commitment to development of moral charter and self confidence,

Urban Volleyball Club is owned by Tommy Matthews
We have a 4000 sq. ft. volleyball facility

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