What Athletes Are Saying.

  • “Lucas is a great mentor and teacher, he took the time to review my video footage, and then made a plan for what I needed to work on and broke it down into simple steps and drills to practice, that ultimately has helped take my game to the next level"

    — Grayson H - U17

  • "I have so much fun training with Lucas!  He not only helps me get better as a player, but he has also taught me that volleyball is about more than what happens on the court.  He is a great person and I always look forward to our sessions!  He is an awesome mentor that only wants the best for his athletes."

    — Chloe R - U17

  • "Lucas is a great guy!  It’s cool to work with him because of his high level experience, and he’s definitely helped me improve all aspects of my game!" 

    — Kacey R - U17

  • “Lucas was great at explaining the drills we worked on, he really helped me improve my swing and with my play at the net defensively” 

    — Sloane G - U15

  • "Training with Lucas has completely changed the way I play volleyball. He pushes me to be better every session while still making it fun. I’ve grown so much in my skills and confidence thanks to his coaching. I always leave feeling stronger, more focused, and motivated to keep improving. So grateful for everything he has  helped me achieve!   I highly recommend Lucas to any volleyball player serious about improving!"

    — Ava J- U16

  • “Lucas is awesome to have as a coach, and he has really helped me get better!  It’s really fun to play pepper with him at the start of each session, and I like when he’s my partner against my older sisters!”

    — Myla R - U13

  • "Lucas was very technical and helped a lot with my blocking footwork! I appreciated the video feedback during training, which was a different aspect to other training I’ve had. He was professional and knowledgeable in all positions."

    — Emma S - ACAC Athlete

  • "I would recommend Coach Lucas in both team and private lessons. In both settings he keeps the session positive while still pushing and getting the most out of the time you have with him. His passion for volleyball exudes when coaching!"

    — Liam S - U17

  • "Working with coach Lucas was an incredible opportunity! His experience and technical skills helped me propel into a better player and teammate!" 

    — Kiana S - U15

What Parents Are Saying.

  • "We had the pleasure of working with Lucas Van Berkel as a private coach for my son, Lucas (U16), as well as attending several group coaching sessions this past volleyball season. Lucas's coaching impact was outstanding! His positive attitude and encouragement created a motivating and supportive environment. Through detailed one-on-one training videos, he broke down Lucas's approach, swing, and ball contact, leading to significant improvements in his attacking skills. In the group sessions, he was able to effectively explain all positions to give athletes a better understanding of overall game play and coverage. I would highly recommend Lucas Van B as a knowledgeable coach that will get results."

    — Joanne W - U16 Parent

  • "Our family has loved working with Lucas!  It’s not everyday you get to work with an Olympic athlete, and having our 3 daughter’s train with him has been awesome!   He’s very down to earth, and the girls are always excited for each session with him. Whether it’s a session with our oldest daughter’s full High School team or just a smaller group session with the 3 girls, Lucas is great at catering to whatever you want to improve on that day and he always does so in a fun way.  We’d highly recommend working with Lucas if you ever get the opportunity to do so!"

    — Mike & Kerry R - U13, U15 & U17 Parents

  • “Outstanding!  Lucas has a fantastic attention to detail, noticing details in our son's technique that could be better.  He is a great communicator, and a motivating presence.  It did not take much training to see a big improvement in his game.  Our son was always excited to go train with Lucas.  Highly recommend!!"

    — Wesley H - U16 Parent

  • "Lucas is an experienced and knowledgeable coach who we would recommend to anyone looking to enhance their volleyball game. There was a significant improvement to my daughter's game after every session." 

    — Laura L - U14 Parent

  • "My 14-year-old daughter had a few private volleyball lessons with Lucas, and I highly recommend him to any parent looking to help their child improve their game.  Lucas had a great setup where he records the session and plays it back on a tv screen with a slight delay. This allowed my daughter to immediately see what she was doing well and what needed adjustment, which made the corrections much more effective. He was patient, positive and encouraging."

    — Andrea S - U14 Parent

  • "We had an awesome 1-on-1 session with Lucas; he provided specific coaching tailored to our skill level and positional requirements. Live video replay during the session was very helpful; looking forward to future sessions."

    — Joe S - U16 Parent

  • "Lucas is not only a technically skilled volleyball coach, but he brings passion and dedication to his craft. Drills were tailored to fit the focus of the sessions, corrections were continuous and purposeful through the sessions and improvement was evident after each training session.  Lucas paid close attention to the little details each session, and through his expertise and experience was able to guide my daughter in refining her skills." 

    — Deepa - U16 Parent

  • "I cannot recommend Lucas enough. Yes, his accomplishments are outstanding. For me what stood out was the way he coached my daughter with such kindness and support for her best effort. Always a smile and a genuine love to help out.  He has the experience to fix things quickly and teach new tricks and drills that helped her immediately. Each session built up confidence in herself and her game, a good coach leaves a mark like that I believe." 

    — Stacey F - U15 Parent

  • "Reached out to Lucas to set up some 1 on 1 specific "middle" training for my son. Was very impressed in how Lucas took the time to really look at what my son needed to change and gave him the knowledge and confidence to continue to work on his progress. The experience and level of talent that Lucas provides cannot be beat"

    — Dianna H - U17 Parent

  • "I had the opportunity to work with Lucas several times over the past year. First, my 12-year-old son trained with him on passing and attacking. After just three sessions, his improvement was remarkable, and we couldn’t have been happier with the results. In my role as team manager for the Thunder Volleyball Club U14 Gold team, we also booked two team sessions with Lucas to focus on blocking and attacking. The impact was immediate—after the blocking session, the boys were phenomenal at Premier 3. And of course, it was an unforgettable experience for them to learn directly from an Olympic athlete. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, inspiring, and highly skilled coach—Lucas is the one."

    — Dana P - U14 Parent