I was very disappointed with my experience at 808 Volleyball Club. At first, the owners, Sherri and Dayne Teves, were welcoming, but in my experience, that changed when concerns were raised. Instead of feeling heard, players and parents who spoke up were made to feel they should leave if they weren't happy. My daughter became afraid to speak up because she didn't feel supported.
I was also concerned by how the club handled concerns about an 18s boys coach, Thomas Nicolas. From my perspective, those concerns were not taken seriously, causing many families to lose confidence in the club's leadership and leaving players afraid to speak up. My understanding is that the concerns were ultimately reported, and Thomas Nicolas is no longer with the club.
Although the club says it is focused on its athletes, my experience left me feeling that winning, money, and protecting the club's reputation were prioritized instead. No club is perfect, but based on my experience, I would encourage families to carefully consider whether this club is the right fit. read more