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History
The Molten
Volleyball Club was organized in 1984. Coach Vee Hiapo and a
group of All-American Seniors from BYU-Hawaii, University of
Hawaii-Manoa/Hilo formed the first team. This team remained
together for five years and won numerous tournaments in Hawaii and
obtained 2nd place in the USA Women’s National Tournament. The
success of the club continued with the training of high school
athletes. Molten Juniors has produced many athletes that
continued their careers through college, the USA National Team and
the Olympic Team. Two former athletes are currently coaching
on the National Team and the professional league. Many others
are successful coaches in high school.
In 1991, the Hiapo’s moved to Arizona and the Molten
Volleyball Club ceased. The Hiapo’s coached with IMUA
Volleyball Club of Arizona. Molten was revived in 1994.
Continuing the training in Arizona was an arduous task, but feats
were accomplished. Athletes continued to be successful in high
school, and pursued prominent careers in college. Like their
Hawaii predecessors, awesome club and high school coaches were
developed. The Hiapo’s then moved to New Mexico. Coach
Brian Hiapo completed his college education, and Coach Vee Hiapo
supported the family through coaching at the University. The
Hiapo’s are now back in Arizona, and so is the Molten Volleyball
Club of Arizona.
The Hiapo
Family
Philosophy
Molten Volleyball
Club provides an opportunity for athletes to participate in a sport
that will help them develop their fundamental skills of the game, as
well as develop character, respect, integrity, and discipline of
mind and body in an attempt to reach their full potential both on
and off the court in a positive environment.
1st - Family
2nd - Church and
Academics
3rd - Volleyball
If family, church or academic activities unavoidably
fall on practice nights or conflict with tournament play, the player
must make the choice as to their priorities. The player is
responsible for notifying the coach ahead of time so alternate
arrangements can be made for the team. As with all choices,
there are consequences.
Membership entitles the player to participate in
practices and tournaments as designated by the club. Equal
opportunity to participate will be provided during practice.
Playing time is not guaranteed in tournaments. Factors
determining playing time will include attitude, attendance,
punctuality, position, skill level and work ethic. It is our
goal to give playing time to every athlete at every tournament,
especially if he/she has exhibited the above
traits.
Maintaining membership on a specific team is at the
discretion of the club staff.
Movements from team to team take place at the sole discretion
of the club staff and are based upon needs of the team(s) and the
development of the player, including skills, commitment, coach
ability, behavior, attitude,
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