About US

Established in 2020 by CJ Blaha, Elite Setter is dedicated to igniting passion in young athletes and instilling the belief that they can achieve more in life. Our primary focus is on mastering the art of setting, building a reputation across Southwest Michigan and extending into neighboring states. We serve as a premier resource for setters striving to reach their highest potential in volleyball.

Our philosophy centers on laying a strong foundation, one brick at a time. Through supportive community engagement and rigorous technical training, we empower athletes to improve continuously throughout their careers. We understand that elite setting demands dedication to handwork, footwork, and mental training, qualities our coaches are committed to developing in every athlete who walks through our doors.

At Elite Setter, we are dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals. We provide athletes with insights gleaned from observing the best in the country play, continually evolving our coaching methods to enhance performance.

Our long-term goal is to become a trusted resource for clubs and players in our region for years to come. With over 40 setters progressing to college in the past five years alone, we consistently push boundaries and strive to support setters with big dreams throughout their journey.​

FOUNDER

Originally from Downers Grove, IL, CJ Blaha has been deeply immersed in volleyball for over 15 years, both as a player and coach. His journey began at Sports Performance, where he honed his skills in offense and setting fundamentals. CJ's exceptional talent earned him accolades including All-Conference, All-Region, and All-State honors during his high school career. He continued to excel at Central Michigan University, where he was twice named Setter of the Year and once Player of the Year.

With 12 years of coaching experience at esteemed clubs such as Michigan Elite, Sports Performance, and Legacy Volleyball Club, CJ has consistently demonstrated his expertise and passion for the sport. In recognition of his contributions, CJ was named among the Top 30 Under 30 in 2023. Notably, CJ holds the distinction of securing the only USAV Open Championship Trophy in Michigan's history, underscoring his impact on the sport both as a player and a coach.


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FAQs

I am new to elite setter. what is the process?

First, we will have an evaluation lesson that will last 90 minutes. Your daughter will come in with other setters and get evaluated by Coach CJ to see how we can help you. 

What are the group lessons like?

Group lessons are 60 minute lessons with 6 players. We will work on footwork, handwork, going off 2 feet and 1 foot techniques.

How frequent are the setting camps?

We hosts the setting camps twice a year. We host a 2 day camp in the Summer before club tryouts. The other camp is ran during the winter holidays to get the athletes ready for their club season.