Cincinnati Attack Wins JVA Club of the Month

Cincinnati Attack was founded in 1998 as a small startup with just a few high school boys volleyball teams. The club practiced in whatever gym had space to rent in and around the city. Over the past 25 seasons, Cincinnati Attack has grown into a 22-team boys volleyball club that practices at a facility located in North College Hill, Ohio that all of its teams call home. Teams compete from 11U through 18U featuring 231 athletes, representing students from 67 schools, that are not only from in and around Cincinnati, but also from the other two states, Kentucky and Indiana, that make up the tri-state area.

In the state of Ohio, clubs are limited to having three players from the same high school team compete on the same club team. This can certainly make it harder to compete nationally against clubs in states without that same rule, which makes it critical that Cincinnati Attack draws athletes from many different schools.

Max Holt, three-time Olympian for Team USA, visits Cincinnati Attack where he played junior volleyball

Over the years, Cincinnati Attack has had the privilege to help guide a three-time Olympic volleyball medalist, multiple NCAA National Champions, several professional volleyball players, and countless collegiate volleyball players. In addition, the club has enjoyed a great deal of success nationally, including a 5th place finish at the 2024 AAU Nationals in 18 Open by the 18 Black team. Currently, there are 36 former Cincinnati Attack players competing collegiately at the NCAA or NAIA level, representing 19 different colleges.

“More important than our on-court success, however, is the emphasis we place on creating excellent young men that will become great fathers, husbands, and whatever else they aspire to be in life,” said Co-Director Joe Bianco. “As we recognize that many of our athletes will not make volleyball a career, we foster a culture that emphasizes hard work and accountability to yourself, your teammates and your coaches.

Cincinnati Attack is led by Co-Directors Joe Bianco and Chris Morman, each of whom have been dedicated to coaching boys’ volleyball and developing athletes in Cincinnati for more than two decades. Katy Samuels is the phenomenal club administrator and quite frankly, the engine that makes the car run. Bryan Scheck is the incredibly talented social media director that helps promote and celebrate their athletes and coaches and keeps the world apprised of what’s going on with the club.

Growing Boys…