our team

 co-Owner & founder

Ashlynn Medina

Born and raised in Colorado, Ashlynn played both club and middle & high school volleyball. Following high school, she attended Pikes Peak Community College as well as the Art Institute of Colorado where she pursued a degree in Design Management with a focus on graphic and web design.

Beginning in 2017, she began coaching at the club level and then the high school level shortly thereafter. Between personal lessons, small group training, club and high school coaching, Ashlynn loves nothing more than to be in the gym developing athletes and sharing her passion for the game!

 co-Owner & founder

dave & Terry Sandoval

Our volleyball journey began when our daughter was invited to play during school lunch in 5th grade. From that moment, she was hooked. We started with developmental leagues and searched for private coaching to help her prepare for club tryouts. That’s when we found Ashlynn Medina at Revolution Volleyball Academy, whose coaching style and easy scheduling made a big impact—though consistent training remained a challenge.
Just 12 weeks before tryouts, our daughter dislocated her knee at a clinic. After a painful ER visit and a long recovery ahead, she set her mind on one goal: getting back on the court in time. With clearance from her doctor, we paired Ashlynn’s coaching with strength training at Elite U—and it made all the difference. She recovered, tried out, and made the 13 Black team at Revolution. We were incredibly proud, and even more grateful she’s remained injury-free since. It was during that first season at a tournament at Arizona Athletic Grounds that inspiration struck. We envisioned a space in the North Valley with volleyball courts, strength training, and a focus on injury prevention. When we shared our dream with Ashlynn, we discovered she had the same vision. That moment sparked a real plan to bring it to life.

Now, after months of planning and partnership, that dream is becoming a reality.
Welcome to AZ HYPE — a space built by passion, perseverance, and the love of the game.