About Ozark

The All Star Sports Arena (ASSA) and Ozark Juniors are building a new tradition of Volleyball in the Northwest Arkansas area. We are dedicated to developing top quality female and male players and programs for ages 8 to 80. Through excellence in coaching, well-run and well-administered programs, a philosophy of inclusiveness, and dedication to each member, The All Star Sports Arena (ASSA) and Ozark Juniors are developing the future of Volleyball for the NW Arkansas area.

Over the last 3 years we have experienced rapid membership growth and success on the court, we have more than quadrupled the size of our Juniors club as well developing an adult division that is geared for all levels of players from the total beginner to the seasoned veteran. The newly constructed All Star Sports Arena has 3-5 dedicated volleyball only courts for our members to use. The administrative/coaching staff has quality, experienced Directors/instructors. ASSA/OZARK JRs features an emphasis on strong administration skills and dedication to handle the details and make sure things run smoothly.

We continue to reach out to the entire community in an effort to grow and promote the great sport of Volleyball in the Northwest Arkansas area.

• Ozark 161 finished 9th at the National Junior Olympic Championships in Dallas, TX by winning the Silver Division (2008).
• Ozark won the 2008 DELTA National Qualifier Championships in 3 divisions 13's, 16's, 17's (2008).

• Ozark Juniors 161 finished 7^th in the Open Division at the Big South Qualifier in Atlanta, GA and 6^th in Omaha, NE. (2008)

• Ozark had two teams in one division finish first and second at the Delta Region Qualifier. Ozark Juniors 161 and Ozark Juniors 162 finished top two in our Region.(2008)

• Ozark took 2 top 5 finishes in the Club Division at the prestigious Presidents' Day Classic in Omaha, NE (2008)

• Ozark 161 finished 5th out 124 teams at the Colorado Cross Roads National Qualifier in Denver (2008).

• Ozark 141 finished 9th out 56 teams at the Hoosier Mid East National Qualifier in Colubus (2008).

• Ozark 171 finished 9th out of 168 team at the SCVA Junior National Qualifire in California (2008).

• Ozark won the 2007 DELTA National Qualifier Championships in 3 divisions 15's, 16's, 17's (2007).
• Ozark won the 2006 DELTA National Qualifier Championships in the 15s (2006).
• Ozark 171 finished 9th out of 168 teams at the prestigious Lone Star National Qualifier in Dallas (2005-2006).
• Ozark 151 finished 3rd at the prestigious President’s Day Classic in Omaha, NE (2005-2006)
• Ozark won the 2005 DELTA National Qualifier Championships in the 16s (2005).
• Ozark 141 finished 5th out of 164 teams at the prestigious Lone Star National Qualifier in Dallas (2004-2005).
• Ozark took two top 5 finishes at the prestigious President’s Day Classic in Omaha, NE (2004-2005)
• Ozark 151 finished 9^th out of 153 teams at the prestigious Lone Star National Qualifier in Dallas (2003-2004).  
• During the 2004 through 2006 seasons Ozark will have produced 5 players for the Arkansas Lady’Backs
• Ozark won the 2004 DELTA National Qualifier Championships in the 15s and 17s division (2004).
• Ozark won the 2003 DELTA Regional Championships in the 14s and 16s division.
• Over the last two years Ozark has drawn players from Tulsa (100 miles), Hot Springs (250 miles), Russellville (80 miles), Conway (90 miles), and Southeastern MO to play on our travel teams.
• Ozark has established satellite clubs in Ft Smith, Harrison, Conway, and Joplin to help develop the sport throughout the State of Arkansas and Southeastern Missouri.

• Hannah Allison (Ozark 161) is one of the 22 girls selected to be a part of the USA Volleyball 2008 Girls’ Youth National Training Team (2008).
• 10 members were invited to various USA Volleyball (USAV) Junior National High Performance Camps throughout the United States (2008).
• Jessie Wade, Hannah Allison, and Yazmin Hernandez were named PrepVolleyball.com 2007 High School All Americans (Highest Honerable Mention)
• Hannah Allison chosen to participate in the National A1 program
• Catherine Fowler chosen Gatorade State Player of the Year 2005
• Sarah Allison chosen PrepVolleyball All American 2005
• Yazmin Hernandez chosen PrepVolleyball National Super Soph List 2005
• KatyBeth Carlson chosen to particpate in National A2 program
• Ozark Alumni Amy Allison, University of Arkansas, chosen All SEC 2005
• Ozark Alumni, Amy Allison, University of Arkansas, chosen NCAA All Region Honorable Mention 2005
• Ozark Alumni, Kayla Allison, Arkansas Tech, chosen All Conference Gulf South 2005
• Fort Smith’s Kristin Seaton committed to the LadyBacks as a rising Junior in summer of 2003
• 16 year old Catherine Fowler of Conway, AR committed to the LadyBacks as a sophomore.
• 6 members were invited to various USA Volleyball (USAV) Junior National High Performance Camps throughout the United States (Tampa, Kalamazoo and San Francisco)
• This is believed to be the first group of kids from the State of Arkansas to be invited into the National High Performance program.
• Kelly Wetzel, Bentonville, was invited to participate at the National High Performance Beach Volleyball Camp in Hermosa Beach. First player ever from Arkansas to even be considered.
• Kristin Seaton was chosen to the 2003 National High Performance A2 team.
• Catherine Fowler of Conway was chosen as a final alternate for the 2004 National High Performance A2 team.
• Ozark Alumni, Jennifer Haaser, University of Arkansas, chosen SEC Freshman of the Year, 2001

Ozark Member's of the 2005 ALL STATE TEAM 

Ashley Fejleh, Rogers High School

Catherine Fowler, Conway High School

Kerri Coffey, Prairie Grove

Lindsey Sparkman, Prairie Grove

Sarah Allison, Siloam Springs (MVP Of the State Tournament)

Leslie Marpe, Bentonville (All State Tournament Team)

Rosie Redding, Bentonville (All State Tournament Team)

Katie Coulter, Bentonville (All State Tournament Team)

Ozark Member's of the 2004 ALL STATE TEAM 

Natalie Lundquist, Southside High School (MVP State Tournament)

Kristin Seaton, Northside

Kelly Wetzel, Bentonville (All Tournament)

Catherine Fowler, Conway

Kerri Coffey, Prairie Grove

Megan Wolf, Lakeside

Kirsten Lee. Springdale (All Tournament)

Sarah Allison (All Tournament)

Ozark Member' s of the 2003 ALL STATE TEAM

Kristin Seaton, Northside

Megan Wolf, Lakeside

Natalie Lundquist, Southside

The National High Performance Program

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