“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” –Greek Philosopher PhiloAbout Kaplan Volleyball
Always go 110% but remember to play nice, share, and focus on the development of friendships rather than egos. We succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.
This quote from Phil captures the essence of his "No Attitudes Allowed" philosophy of volleyball, which has been very successful and very popular amongst participants. Phil's volleyball classes and "No Attitude" tournaments are known throughout the community for being a really fun, positive avenue to train and play as hard as you can, all within a friendly context. They're great!
Kaplan Volleyball, Indoor and Beach, has been around since 1978 and consists of very popular classes and tournaments led by Phil Kaplan. Currently Phil runs 12 tournaments a year to raise funds for local community non-profits and teaches Physical Education at Cabrillo College. Some of the non-profits we donate to include The Spinal Cord Society, Santa Cruz SPCA, Native Animal Rescue, Farm Sanctuary, Saint Francis Catholic Kitchen, Second Harvest, Project Purr, the Orangutan Conservancy and Save Our Shores.
Very important to our program is plugging people into ways that help make this a better world. Many suggestions and tools are located throughout the website. Click here to get started Making a Difference. Enjoy! Let us know any other suggestions you might have.
Click here to see a list of the people and sponsors who help make Kaplan Volleyball the success it is. Special mention should be made of the dedication and hardwork of Rowland Sushi, Dave Sieburg, Fey Custodio, Craig Cocchi, Pete Burnight, Drew Freeman and Ian Webb.
Kaplan Volleyball in the news:
"Hunger Fighter of the Year"
"30 years of No Attitudes Volleyball"
Kaplan Volleyball in Nina Simon's book "The Participatory Museum"
Artwork by René Denevan. Tile is part of an amazing community art program along the Capitola Beach Esplanade walkway inspired by Dennis Norton.
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