Utah’s #1 Boys Club

Club GSL Boys Volleyball Club offers comprehensive training and competitive opportunities for boys in the Salt Lake area. For nearly a decade, our program has emphasized skill development, teamwork, and personal growth. Our athletes benefit from a dedicated coaching staff, including former collegiate and professional players, who foster a love for the game and teach valuable life skills. Our boys’ teams have achieved significant success, ranking number 1 in the 16U, 17U, and 18U divisions in the Intermountain region, and excelling in both local and national tournaments. This reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, as we aim to empower young athletes to reach their full potential on and off the court.

Tryouts

The 2024–2025 season has already begun. Check back in the spring for the next season’s tryout information.

Team Information

Information current for 2024–2025 season.

Competitive

Our Competitive teams play in 12U–18U divisions, and are for athletes with a firm grasp on fundamentals and team play.

Season: August-November

Practices: Twice a week

Tournaments: 6 local AAU/UBVA tourneys

Coaching: Each team will have a head coach.

Gear: 2 jerseys, 2 tees, 1 slunk, hoodie, backpack

Membership: Current AAU Membership

Fee: $1750

Elite

Our Elite travel teams play in 13U–18U divisions, and are filled with experienced and skilled athletes.

Season: August-December

Practice: Twice a week

Tournaments: 6 AAU/UBVA tourneys, Fall Fury (Logan), Feel the Rush (AZ)

Coaching: Each team will have a head coach.

Travel: Elite athletes are required to stay in the provided team rooms. Parents are responsible for their athlete’s transportation to Arizona (Mesa, AZ) for the Feel the Rush Invitational.

Gear: 2 jerseys, 2 tees, hoodie, 2 slunks, backpack

Membership: Current AAU Membership

Fee: $2199 (plus travel)

14’s Elect

Our 14’s Elect teams are filled with our top athletes and highest level coaches.

Practice: 3 days a week

Tournaments: (tentative)

Coaching: Each team has a Head Coach and an Assistant Coach

  • Sept 27/28 UBVA Seeding
  • Oct 5 UBVA
  • Oct 17-19 UBVA Grand Prix
  • Nov 8/9 UBVA Super Regional
  • Dec 6/7 UBVA Utah Championship
  • Dec 13-15 So Cal Cup Winter Formal
  • (Break for High School)
  • May Idaho Power (Date tbd)
  • End of June AAU Nationals Florida

Travel: GSL will reserve hotels for travel trips.  Elect athletes are required to stay in the provided team rooms. For So Cal Cup we provide team transportation and athletes are required to travel in the van (on the way to CA). Parents and players are responsible for their own flights to AAU Nationals in Florida and the tourney in Indianapolis or any other potential out of state tourneys.

Gear: 3 jerseys, 2 slunks, 2 tees, hoodie, backpack, swing shirt.

Membership: Need Current AAU Membership

Fee: $3299 (plus travel)

15, 16, 17, & 18’s Elect

Our Elect teams are filled with our top athletes and highest-level coaches.

Practice: 3 days per week

Coaching: Each team has a head coach and an assistant coach.

Tournaments: (tentative)

  • Sept 27/28 UBVA Seeding
  • Oct 17-19 UBVA Grand Prix
  • Nov 8/9 UBVA Super Regional
  • Nov 23-25 Long Beach SoCal Cup
  • Dec 13-15 So Cal Cup Winter Formal (LasVegas)
  • Jan 18-20 So Cal Cup Open Championship
  • (Break for High School)
  • June 13-15 So Cal Cup Showcase
  • End of June AAU Nationals Florida

Travel: GSL will reserve hotels for travel trips.  Elect athletes are required to stay in the provided team rooms. Parents and players are responsible for their own transportation/flights to all out of state tournaments.

Gear: 3 jerseys, 2 slunks, 2 tees, hoodie, backpack, swing shirt.

Membership: Current AAU Membership

Fee: $3999 + Travel (Coach’s travel, Team Lodging, Tournament Fee)

Our Coaches

Shawn Olmstead

Shawn Olmstead

Coach

  • Head BYU Men’s coach since 2015
  • Coached BYU women’s volleyball 2011-2014
  • Coached at Utah State University and Cal Poly
  • Won 2 National Championships as a player
  • MPSF Coach of the Year in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021
  • AVCA Division 1 National Coach of the Year in 2014 for Women
Warren Van Schalkwyk

Warren Van Schalkwyk

Owner of Club GSL

  • Former member BYU men’s program
  • Former South African National Team Member
  • Head Coach Club GSL’s 18U Boys
  • Co-founder Utah Boys Volleyball Association
  • Winner of the 2023 and 2024 AAU/UBVA Grand Prix
  • Led his team to a Gold Medal in the 2024 Triple Crown Invitational
  • Owner of Club GSL
Josh Henderson

Josh Henderson

Coach

  • Skyline Boys Volleyball Head Coach
  • State Champions 2021
  • Coached club for 8 years
  • Utah State men’s volleyball player
Jeremiah White

Jeremiah White

Coach

  • Coach for 9 years both in Chicago and Utah
  • Played Collegiate Volleyball in Iowa as a libero/setter
  • Head coach to 15’s Elect
  • Bountiful boys program assistant coach
  • 2x State Champion runner up
Andy Romero

Andy Romero

Coach

  • Former setter for Adams State University
  • Assistant Coach for Adams State University women’s program 2013-15
  • Coached Club Volleyball for 12 years
  • Head Coach for Club GSL for 7 years for various programs
  • Coached Gold Medal Squared camps for 3 summers
Lauren Pope

Lauren Pope

Coach

  • Played 3 years of varsity and 4 years of club in Texas
  • 4 years coaching for GSL
  • Coached and Assisted top boys team in Utah
  • Assistant coach at Mountain Ridge High School
Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark

Coach

  • Head coach of Club GSL top Elect teams
  • Member of the University of Utah Women’s Volleyball Coaching Staff
  • Played collegiately at Orange Coast College
Ian Schutt

Ian Schutt

Coach

  • Played club for 3 years at Balboa Bay and Pulse
  • Played 4 years of High School in California
  • Current practice player with the University of Utah Women’s Volleyball
  • Current Elect Club Coach
Les K. Calles

Les K. Calles

Coach

  • BYU Assist. Coach
  • U of U Assist. Coach
  • Snow College Head
  • UVSC Head (Men)
  • MPSF Div 1 Official
  • NCAA Div 1 Official

Contact Us

Have questions? We’re here for you. Don’t hesistate to contact our Boys Club Manager:

Andy Romero
Andy@ClubGSL.com
719.859.0371 (call/text)