VARSITY SUMMER SCHEDULE - (Updated 3/29/25)

This information only pertains to players trying out for the Varsity Roster.
Frosh/Soph and JV summer training is optional and will be posted by mid April. 

Varsity athletes are expected to play volleyball in the off season to improve their chances of continuing to make the Varsity roster.

6/10: Last Day of 2024/25 SJUSD

Summer Period: June 1 - June 30 = No volleyball
Dead Period: July 1 - July 14 = NO HS Volleyball training

Varsity Summer Training 
7/15 - 7/18: Double Days:
9:00 - 11:30 AM, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
** Team will be formed by 7/18

7/21 - 7/24 (4 days): Varsity Practice Official Start
9:00 - 11:30 AM

7/29 - 8/1 (4 days): Varsity Practice
9:00 - 11:30 AM

8/4 - 8/8 (5 days): Varsity Practice
9:00 - 11:30 AM

8/11 - 8/14: Varsity Practice
4:30 - 7:30 PM
** 8/14 (First Day of School): Varsity Practice 6:30 - 9:00 PM

8/14 and 8/15
(Frosh/Soph and JV Tryouts - Varsity Volunteers Needed (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

Tournament Schedule (Tentative):
8/23: NorCal Invitational: Vintage High School
8/30: NorCal Invitational: Rancho Cotate
9/6: CIVT PSV: Capital Sports Center - McClellan
9/27: CIVT LSV: Capital Sports Center - McClellan
10/11: Stockton Classic: TBD

2025 Interest Form

Hello, thank you for visiting the Rio Americano Girl's Volleyball Page, home of the RIO RAIDERS! 

The schedule for summer and the upcoming season is being worked on currently, we appreciate your patience. 

If you are planning on returning to play this upcoming season OR you are an incoming freshman (c/o 2029) please complete the 2025 Rio Interest Form. 

This form will be used to evaluate potential athletes coming in over the summer and/or attending tryouts. This blog is where any and all information will be posted, we will not be sending out any information via email. 

Please take a few minutes to fill our our: 2025 Rio Americano Girls Volleyball Interest Form 

PARENTS - Please complete to ensure your student is able to try out.

SportsNet is open for 2025-2026.  Encourage your athletes to get cleared before the start of conditioning/practice.

Athletes/parents please complete the physical form and Click Here to register your athlete

Also below is a link for Sokolov and Sokolov for quick and easy physical – they do hundreds of SJUSD athletes every year.

Sokolov and Sokolov

2025 INFORMATION: CIF SJS

Last Day of SJUSD June 10th
Summer Period: June 1 - June 30: No volleyball
Dead Period: July 1 - July 14: NO HS Volleyball training
Limited Period: July 14 - August 3: Post dead period training
Varsity selection period: July 14 - 17, Varsity Pre-Season Practice: 7/21 - 8/13
Potential optional Frosh/Soph and JV Open Gym: July 14 - August 12. Please check back closer to summer time.

First day of school: August 14
Frosh and JV tryouts: August 14 and 15

First Scrimmage Date (may be held): August 15
First Contest Date: August 22
Last Contest Date: October 23

LOCAL CLUBS

Check out these clubs for camps and clinics this summer!

Sacramento Based Clubs/Camps

OMNI Volleyball Club
SPVC Volleyball
Gold Cal Juniors Volleyball Club
Aspire Volleyball Club - Folsom

Rocklin/Roseville Based Clubs/Camps

Northern California Volleyball Club
Synergy Force Volleyball Club

Elk Grove/Stockton Based Clubs/Camps

Rage Volleyball Club
Delta Valley Volleyball Club

About Coach Grix

Coach Grix is a Physical Education teacher at Mira Loma High School. He has coached high school volleyball at Rio Americano since 2001 and has served as the Head Varsity Coach since 2006. He is the current Optimist Girls Volleyball Coordinator which recognizes Sacramento-area high school Seniors for their volleyball accomplishments in an annual showcase match. He co-founded the 'Sacramento Girls High School Volleyball' community page on Facebook to promote local high school programs and recognize their athletes. Coach Grix is also one of the founding members of the OMNI Volleyball Club. He has been coaching girls club for 22 years for several of the top clubs in Northern California. In his time coaching, 17 of his teams (15U - 17U) have qualified for the Girl’s Junior National Championships including 2 teams in 2012. 

COACHING EXPERIENCE

High School:

     Rio Americano Varsity Head Coach
          - Current Varsity Record: 422-205 (2006-2024) 
          - 3-time CAL Coach of the Year
          - League Champions: 2012, 2020, 2022
          - 4-time Optimist Senior Showcase Coach: C/O 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014
          - 2017 Optimist Hall of Fame Inductee

Club:
17 teams Qualified for USAV Girls Junior National Championships (GJNC)
1 team Qualified for AAU Girl's Junior Nationals

17U
     National: 2012
     American: 2008, 2020

16U
     Open: 2004, 2005, 2010, 2018 (NCVA Power League Champions)
     National: 2007 (NCVA Power League Champions), 2011 (Silver Medal)
     American: 2019
     AAU Nationals: 2022

15U
     National: 2006, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
     American: 2012, 2017

OMNI Volleyball Club (3 Seasons)
    2024 - 2025 OMNI 13's Head Coach
    2023 - 2024 OMNI 12's Head Coach
    2022 - 2023 OMNI 12's Head Coach
    2021 - 2022 OMNI 15's and 16's Head Coach
        - 2nd Place WCVBA League Tournament 16U
        - Qualified for AAU Nationals (WCVBA bid)  
        - AAU Nationals 15's and 16's
    2020 - 2021 OMNI 15's Head Coach
        - 3rd Place WCVBA League Tournament 15U 

Rage Sacramento Volleyball Club (2 Seasons)
     2019 - 2020 Rage Sacramento 17-1 Head Coach 
          - Qualified for 17 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
     2018 - 2019 Rage Sacramento 16-1 Head Coach
          - Qualified for 16 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)

Northern California Volleyball Club (9 Seasons)
     2017 - 2018 NCVC 16-1 Assistant Coach
          - Double Qualified GJNC: 3rd place 16 Open (Reno Qualifier), 16 National (NCVA region bid)
          - 1st place NCVA League Championships
          - 1st place NCVA Power League 
     2016 - 2017 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
          - Qualified 15 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
     2015 - 2016 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
          - Qualified 15 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
     2014 - 2015 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
          - Qualified 15 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
     2014 - 2015 NCVC 18-1 Assistant Tournament Coach GJNC
     2014 - 2015 NCVC 17-1 Assistant Tournament Coach GJNC
          - GJNC 1st Place 17 National (Gold Medal)       
     2013 - 2014 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
          - Qualified 15 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
     2012 - 2013 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
          - Qualified 15 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
     2011 - 2012 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
          - Qualified 15 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
          - GJNC 5th place 15 American
     2011 - 2012 NCVC 17-2 Assistant Coach
          - Qualified 17 National GJNC: 1st place 17 Club - National (Far Western Qualifier)
     2010 - 2011 NCVC 16-1 Assistant Coach
          - Qualified 16 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
          - GJNC 2nd Place 16 National (Silver Medal)
     2009 - 2010 NCVC 16-1 Assistant Coach
          - Double Qualified GJNC: 2nd place 16 Open (Reno Qualifier), 16 National (NCVA region bid)
     2008 - 2009 NCVC 16-2 Head Coach, 14-2 Assistant Coach

Force Volleyball Club (2 Seasons)
     2007 - 2008 Force VBC 17-1 Head Coach 
          - Qualified 17 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
     2006 - 2007 Force VBC 16-1 Head Coach
          - Double qualified GJNC: 1st place 16 Club - National (Reno Qualifier)
          - 16 National (NCVA region bid)
          - 1st place NCVA Power League Points

Delta Volleyball Club (3 Seasons)
     2005 - 2006 Delta Valley 15-1 Assistant Coach
          - Double Qualified GJNC: 1st place 15 Club - National (SoCal Club Qualifier)
          - 15 American (NCVA region bid)
     2004 - 2005 Delta Valley 16-1 Assistant Coach
          - Qualified 16 Open GJNC (Far Western Qualifier)
     2003 - 2004 Delta Valley 16-1 Assistant Coach
          - Qualified 16 Open GJNC (Far Western Qualifier)
          - GJNC 5th place 16 Open

EDUCATION
     Masters Ed. Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership - University of Missouri 
     Single Subject Credential - Brandman University 
     B.S. Kinesiology - Sacramento State University 

CERTIFICATION
     Gold Medal Squared Certified 
     SafeSport Certified, USA Volleyball
     Impact Certified 
     CPR/First Aid Certified Current
     Mandated Reporter

Contact Coach Grix

coachjohngrix@gmail.com

SUBJECT LINE: Rio Americano Girls Volleyball