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Our Story

About OKC Ignite

Building champions on and off the court since 2020.

Our Purpose

Our Mission

To empower young athletes in the Oklahoma City area through high-level volleyball instruction while fostering academic achievement, leadership, discipline, and resilience. We believe in developing the whole athlete—building skills, character, and confidence that extend far beyond the court.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do—from coaching to communication to creating a positive team environment.

Integrity

We operate with honesty and transparency, treating every athlete, parent, and community member with respect.

Family

We create a supportive, family-centered environment where athletes feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger.

Leadership

Meet Coach Austin

The heart and soul behind OKC Ignite Volleyball Club.

Photo of Veronica Austin

Veronica Austin

Founder & Head Coach

Former Langston University standout in volleyball and basketball

SafeSport CertifiedUSAV Member
15+ years of coaching experience

Coach Veronica Austin is a former Langston University standout in both volleyball and basketball, bringing over 15 years of competitive playing and coaching experience to OKC Ignite. She currently serves as the head volleyball coach at Southwestern Christian University, where she continues to develop athletes at the collegiate level. Coach Austin founded OKC Ignite with a clear vision: to build a family-centered club where young athletes develop not just their volleyball skills, but their character, discipline, and confidence. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes fundamentals, high volleyball IQ, and preparing student-athletes for the next level—whether that's high school varsity, college recruitment, or simply becoming a stronger, more resilient person. Under her leadership, OKC Ignite has grown into one of Oklahoma City's most respected youth volleyball programs.

Our Home

Practice Facility

Our teams practice and train at Cole Community Center in Oklahoma City.

Cole Community Center — OKC Ignite practice facility

Cole Community Center

4400 NW Expressway

Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Practice Schedule: Teams practice on weekday evenings. Specific schedules are confirmed at the start of each season.