Pahrump launches club volleyball program, keeping athletes local and competitive
The Pahrump Valley Volleyball Club officially launched on December 4, 2025, led by Pahrump Valley High School coach Amber Lugo, to give local athletes access to competitive club play without leaving town. The new club will compete in the V League and the Under Armour National Championships in Las Vegas, offering months of training and tournament exposure that could boost local sports development and economic activity.
On December 4, 2025, the Pahrump Valley Volleyball Club opened its doors with a mission to provide local athletes competitive club volleyball opportunities so players will not need to leave town to join teams. The program is headed by Pahrump Valley High School coach Amber Lugo and fields a blended age roster of athletes aged 14 to 18 that will compete together in the 18U division. Practices have already begun and the season runs through May, providing roughly six months of structured training and tournament play.
PVVC plans to participate in the V League during the season and to enter the Under Armour National Championships in Las Vegas. Competing at those regional and national events offers exposure to higher level scouting and tournament competition, while keeping organizational leadership and many practices rooted in Pahrump. For families, that reduces the need for long commutes to other towns for club tryouts and practices, lowering recurring travel costs and time commitments.
The launch fills a long standing gap in local athletic opportunities. From a community economic perspective, a resident club can retain household spending associated with registration fees, local court rentals, and coaching services. It may also increase demand for gym time, local vendors, and transportation services over the season. The team s participation in an out of town national championship will still create travel and lodging expenditures, notably in nearby Las Vegas, but the home based structure concentrates more training related spending in Nye County.
There are also programmatic implications for Pahrump s broader sports pipeline. A local club run by the high school coach creates a clearer development path from youth play to high school varsity, strengthening talent retention and potentially improving competitiveness at the school level. The club model could prompt coordination between the school district and county parks and recreation on gym scheduling, facility access, and possible investments to support year round training.
Practical details for families are straightforward. Practices are under way and the season extends through May, giving athletes multiple months of coaching and tournament experience. More information and updates are available at pvc.news.
