About Us

Welcome

The Southwest Juniors Volleyball Club is quickly becoming identified as one of the elite volleyball programs in the greater Houston area and Lone Star Region. Southwest Juniors was formed in 2002 with just 3 teams. The club has grown tremendously within the last couple of years and incorporated 12 teams in the 2006-2007 season. Our main goal is to continue to service as many young athletes in the Richmond, Katy and Sugar Land areas as possible. Southwest Juniors offers volleyball players a chance to play at two levels. Our traveling teams consist of elite players from around the Houston area who have the desire to compete against teams of the same caliber. These teams travel and compete in USAV sponsored tournaments throughout the country. The #1 goal of the traveling teams is to qualify for the Junior Olympics each year. Our local teams play in tournaments throughout the Houston area. These tournaments are generally less competitive in nature and allow the athletes to learn and excel in the sport of volleyball at a much slower pace.

Director/Founder

Ebi Azimi is the director and founder of Southwest Juniors. He started the club in 2002 to provide young athletes a well rounded education in the style of volleyball preferred by colleges today. His vision for the club and his players is guided by his extensive experience in the volleyball arena. Ebi played 15 years with top international programs in Europe and the Middle East. His love for the game quickly propelled him into coaching at the international level as well as 12 years in the Houston area. With over 32 years of experience in the volleyball industry, Ebi has developed a philosophical approach to volleyball which is taught and practiced throughout his club. He teaches an aggressive style of offense combined with a strong defensive approach in order to propel his teams to the top and allow his athletes the ability to compete at the highest level that can be attained!

Mission Statement

Southwest Juniors is committed to providing young athletes first class training in the sport of volleyball. The director and coaches will provide all athletes an opportunity to excel as individuals and as a team. This will be accomplished through a fun, competitive, positive and respectful environment in which all players will thrive. Players will learn that they can reach their goals on and off the court by adhering to a strong work ethic and exhibiting a winning attitude during times of triumph and when faced with challenges. Athletes participating in Southwest Juniors will be will be able to take the lessons they learn throughout the season and apply them to everyday situations that occur in their lives. These lessons include teamwork, positive communication, respect and how to accept victory and defeat with dignity and a winning attitude.

Recruiting Services

Southwest Juniors is committed to helping all of our young athletes excel in the sport of volleyball well into their collegiate years. Please contact Ebi Azimi to answer any questions you may have with regards to how Southwest Juniors can help your daughter gain recognition from some of the top colleges around the country.