Founder Karen Roberts discovered volleyball at an early age, playing on the beaches of Laguna Beach and spending every recess with a ball in her hands. Her dedication to the sport led her to compete at Laguna Beach High School, where she won two Junior National Championships before continuing her athletic career as a Division I player at San Diego State University.

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After graduating, Karen built a successful career and started a family. When her two daughters were old enough to learn the game, she found herself back on the court, rediscovering the joy and purpose that volleyball had always brought to her life. That renewed passion inspired her to establish Trailblazer Volleyball Club (TVC) in 2009.

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Today, TVC has evolved with a renewed focus on developing young athletes through age-appropriate training and the highest standard of fundamental skill development. Karen believes that mastering the basics early builds confidence, creates a strong foundation for long-term success, and helps athletes develop a lifelong love for the game.

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Karen credits volleyball with teaching many of the values that have shaped her life: self-discipline, teamwork, respect, integrity, resilience, and perseverance. These principles remain at the heart of TVC's mission.

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At TVC, our goal is about more than developing great volleyball players—we strive to build confident, resilient young people who carry the lessons they learn on the court into every aspect of their lives while fostering a genuine love for the game.