Our Beginnings

We started small over 40 years ago. A group of sports officials who enjoyed volleyball recognized a need in the Dallas area to provide trained volleyball officials to the local schools that had volleyball programs. As a result of Title IX and being promoted strongly through U.I.L., volleyball was becoming a growing sport. Not all schools had volleyball programs as they do today. At that time coaches had to contact officials directly to secure their services for matches since there was not an “official” volleyball officials organization established in the area.

Presently girl’s volleyball is eclipsed in participation numbers only by football and basketball. And in the ever-expanding DFW area more schools are being opened, making the need for qualified officials greater than ever before. While DVOC has grown from about 30 officials in the early 1980’s to more than 400 officials in 2024, we are always looking to add more to the team. The number of schools from the Middle School level through High School in both public and private school settings has expanded at an even faster rate of growth. 

Today, DVOC is currently the largest sanctioned TASO volleyball officials chapter in the state of Texas. We believe we serve some of the finest coaches, players and schools in our state and consider it a privilege to have a strong partnership with each one. As we serve our communities through the sport of volleyball, it’s never too late to be part of our dynamic and fun organization 

Our Mission

Striving for excellence as we provide area schools with the highest quality volleyball officiating possible.

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Striving for excellence has four key components:

• Vision | Answers the “Why” 
• Growth | Answers the “What”
• Growth | Answers the “Who”
• Ownership | Answers the “How”

Our Values

Four uncompromising values set the hallmark for how DVOC officials shall be known: 

•       Schools & Kids Come First
•       Integrity & Professionalism
•       Respect for Everyone
•       Accountability for Actions

Expectations of Officials

•       Live our Values
•       A Positive Attitude
•       Professional Appearance & Conduct
•       Courtesy and Respect for All
•       Take Your Job of Officiating Seriously
•       Keep Business In-House
•       Be Responsible for Your Actions
•       Commit to Excellence