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NTR / USAV Sanctioned  ·  North Richland Hills, TX

Viking Roots

Volleyball Club  ·  14u Junior Girls

A family-run club built for athletes — not politics. We develop competitive, confident players who love the game and are prepared for the next level.

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30+
D1 Athletes Coached
14u
Junior Girls Program
2
D1 Coaches on Staff
TX
Local Schedule Only
📅 Coming Soon
Summer Clinics — Registration Opening Soon
Open skill development clinics for 12u-15u athletes  ·  Follow our socials for the announcement
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Our Philosophy

Built Different.
On Purpose.

Tired of big club politics, expensive travel, and your daughter being treated like a dollar sign? Viking Roots was built for exactly that reason.

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Athlete First. Always.
Every decision starts with what's best for the athlete's development — not the club's bottom line.
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No Profit. No Politics.
Viking Roots is not profit-driven. Every dollar collected goes directly back into the program.
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Family-Run Club
Parents and players are stakeholders — not just members. This club belongs to the community we build together.
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Local. Manageable. Smart.
TX-only NTR schedule means no expensive out-of-state travel. Elite coaching without the world-class price tag.
“Success to us isn’t just wins — it’s a thriving, well-run club where every girl feels supported and every family feels at home.”
— Viking Roots Volleyball Club
Coaching Staff

Coached by the
Best in the Game.

Our coaches bring Division I competitive experience and a genuine passion for developing junior athletes into their best selves.

Coach Abby Fuchs
Founder & Head Coach
Abby Fuchs
AVCA All-American  ·  UMHB Outside Hitter  ·  USAV Certified
30+ athletes coached to Division I programs. AVCA Honorable Mention All-American and two-time All-Conference selection at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
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Coach Ashlan Cunningham
Founder & Assistant Coach
Ashlan Cunningham
4-Year D1 Letter Winner  ·  Florida Atlantic University  ·  DFW Native
Four-year NCAA Division I beach volleyball athlete at FAU. Wins over LSU, Stetson, Tulane, and Arizona State. Colleyville, TX native bringing elite experience home.
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What’s Next

Summer Clinics
Coming Soon.

Viking Roots is launching open summer clinics for 12u–15u athletes this summer. Skills-focused, coach-led, and built for serious players who want to get better.

⚡ Announcement Coming Soon
Viking Roots Summer Clinics 2026
Position-specific training, small groups, and direct coaching from our D1 staff. Dates and registration details dropping soon — follow our socials to be the first to know.
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Skills Training
Position-specific development from D1 coaches
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Small Groups
Limited spots to ensure every athlete gets real reps
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12u – 15u
Open to all club athletes in the DFW area

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Our Community

More Than a Club.
A Community.

Viking Roots is built by families, for families. Players and parents are stakeholders — not just members.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
We actively seek local business sponsors to keep costs low for families. Every sponsorship dollar goes directly into the program.
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Family Involvement
Open-door communication, transparent finances, and a genuine say in how this club grows and operates.
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North Richland Hills Proud
A TX-only schedule means your daughter competes at a high level without the cost of constant out-of-state travel.
Coaching Staff

Meet Your Coaches.

Two founders. Two collegiate athletes. One mission — to build the best junior volleyball program in North Texas.

Coach Abby Fuchs
Founder & Head Coach

Abby Fuchs

AVCA All-American  ·  UMHB Outside Hitter  ·  USAV Certified  ·  NTR Sanctioned

Abby Fuchs is the Founder, Head Coach, and Director of Programming for Viking Roots Volleyball Club. A standout outside hitter at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Abby earned AVCA Honorable Mention All-American recognition and was a two-time All-Conference selection.

She brings elite technical expertise, a player-first philosophy, and the kind of passion that turns good athletes into great ones. 30+ of her athletes have gone on to play at the Division I level.

1,241
Career Kills
1,398
Career Digs
3.17
Kills Per Set
30+
D1 Athletes Coached
ACCOLADES
★ AVCA Honorable Mention All-American (2014)
★ First Team All-West Region
★ First Team All-American Southwest Conference (ASC)
★ ASC All-Tournament Team
★ ASC Offensive Player of the Week
Founder & Assistant Coach

Ashlan Cunningham

4-Year D1 Letter Winner  ·  Florida Atlantic University  ·  Colleyville, TX Native

Ashlan Cunningham is a Founder and Assistant Coach at Viking Roots Volleyball Club. A four-year letter winner at Florida Atlantic University, Ashlan competed at the NCAA Division I level in beach volleyball in Conference USA.

A DFW native from Colleyville, TX, Ashlan brings a championship mentality and a deep understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest level. She is passionate about developing the next generation of players in her own backyard.

4 Years
D1 Letter Winner
FAU
Florida Atlantic Owls
Conf USA
Conference
NRH, TX
Home Base
HIGHLIGHTS
★ NCAA Division I Beach Volleyball — Florida Atlantic University
★ 4-Year Letter Winner — Conference USA
★ Wins over ranked programs: LSU, Stetson, Tulane, Arizona State
★ Colleyville Heritage HS — All-District
★ Colleyville, TX native — bringing D1 experience home
Coach Ashlan Cunningham