Announcement
PHOENIX, Ariz. — May 6, 2026 — Fire 'n' Ice Sports Arena and SSS Academies announced that Tiffany Hunter has joined the organization as Volleyball Director, bringing a rare combination of media leadership, youth-sports operations, volleyball club experience, and community advocacy to one of Arizona's most anticipated new sports destinations.
In this role, Hunter will serve as the lead for SSS Academies Volleyball at Fire 'n' Ice, helping build the program from the ground up. Her responsibilities will include athlete development pathways, player and family experience, coach collaboration, camps and clinics, tryouts, showcases, recruiting-readiness, community access initiatives, and the culture of the volleyball program.
The volleyball academy is being built as a first-of-its-kind Arizona pathway for serious student-athletes: a place where players can train consistently on professional courts, pursue school with a flexible academic structure, receive recruiting support, and develop the habits, leadership skills, and character expected of athletes pursuing collegiate opportunities.
"Tiffany Hunter's appointment signals that volleyball at Fire 'n' Ice will be built around more than court time. The academy will emphasize development, mentorship, exposure, academic balance, and meaningful access for Arizona families."
— Program Focus StatementHow Tiffany Hunter Will Lead the Volleyball Academy
🏐 Program Building
- Design the volleyball academy culture, standards, and athlete-development roadmap
- Coordinate camps, clinics, open gyms, tryouts, and academy showcases
- Support coach onboarding, communication, and consistency across age and skill levels
🎯 Athlete Pathways
- Connect training, academics, and recruiting preparation into one development path
- Elevate athlete visibility through film, profiles, evaluations, showcases, and college-prep guidance
- Champion mentorship, confidence, leadership, and community-minded athletics
The SSS Academies Concept
SSS Academies is designed for student-athletes who want to pursue serious athletic growth without stepping away from school. The model pairs flexible academics with daily, sport-specific training and college-pathway support, allowing students to develop in the classroom and on the court within the same ecosystem.
At Fire 'n' Ice, that concept will come to life through a multi-sport campus with hockey, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, boxing, and figure skating programming, professional-quality training spaces, and a community-use model that opens the venue beyond school hours for teams, leagues, tournaments, and families.
👤 About Tiffany Hunter
- Arizona-based television personality and longtime producer/on-air host of The Home Hunter on ABC15 Arizona
- Co-owner/director of Atomic Volleyball Club, where she has helped support youth athletes, families, sponsorships, and community-service efforts
- Child Enrichment Specialist and longtime CASA advocate whose work reflects a deep commitment to vulnerable youth and family support
- Arizona native and Arizona State University graduate with a background in Social Work
🏛 About Fire 'n' Ice + SSS Academies
- Fire 'n' Ice Sports Arena is planned as a major Phoenix multi-sport destination with ice, court sports, training, dining, wellness, and entertainment uses
- SSS Academies is positioned as an elite sports academy and technology center for grades 9-12 student-athletes, opening in Phoenix in 2026
- The volleyball program highlights professional courts, USAV and AAU pathways, NCAA preparation, video analysis, and recruiting support
- The campus address listed by SSS Academies is 2727 W Bronco Butte Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Why This Matters for Arizona Volleyball
Hunter's appointment gives the volleyball academy a leader who understands storytelling, operations, family communication, and the emotional side of youth development. For Arizona athletes, the launch creates a new bridge between elite court training, academic flexibility, recruiting preparation, and a supportive community culture.
Media Contact
📞 Press Contact
SSS Academies / Fire 'n' Ice Sports Arena
2727 W Bronco Butte Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 314-2552
info@firenicearena.com