Watch Coach Chijo wear VKTRY Insoles and try to block a 12U middle hitter.  Get your VKTRY insoles with my special 20% discount

It started as just another sunny Saturday in the gym—buzzing with the sound of squeaky shoes, whistles, and the rhythmic thump of volleyballs smacking the court. Coach Chijo had already led two practice sessions and refereed a scrimmage, but there was still one more challenge ahead. A 12U middle hitter named Layla.

Now, if you’ve never seen Layla play, imagine a rocket with a ponytail. She’s 5’6” (at 12 years old!), with a jump that makes high school coaches whisper, "Division I." Every time she leaps, it’s like she’s trying to grab a cloud. And when she spikes? Well, let’s just say gym lights tremble.

Coach Chijo, on the other hand, is a seasoned warrior of the court—decades of coaching, a solid vertical in his prime, and a competitive spirit that never really retired. But he also has knees that know the meaning of "wear and tear" and arches that creak like an old wooden floor.

That's when VKTRY Insoles entered the picture.

“I’ve got something to even the odds,” Chijo said with a grin, pulling out a pair of sleek, gold VKTRY Performance Insoles. “These are made from aerospace-grade carbon fiber. Designed to add bounce, protect joints, and increase explosiveness. Time to see if tech can help me hold my own against youth.”

With cameras rolling (because of course we needed footage of this showdown), Chijo laced up, slid in the VKTRYs, and stepped onto the court.

The whistle blew. Layla tossed the ball up, floated back, then launched herself into the air like a heat-seeking missile. Her eyes locked onto Coach Chijo, who crouched, ready.

With VKTRY beneath him, something clicked.

He flew.

No exaggeration—Coach Chijo exploded upward like he was twenty years younger. His hands met the ball at its peak, and BOOM—block! The ball ricocheted back into Layla’s side of the court.

Gasps echoed. The gym froze. Layla blinked in disbelief.

“Rematch!” she yelled, a smile forming.

They went again. And again. And while the scoreboard leaned in the young powerhouse’s favor (as it should), Coach Chijo surprised everyone—including himself. Each jump felt stronger. His legs recovered faster. The usual ache in his ankles? Gone.

It wasn’t just nostalgia that made him feel like an athlete again—it was the VKTRY Insoles.

“I’m not saying I’m ready to join the Olympic team,” Chijo said afterward, catching his breath and giving Layla a high five, “but these insoles gave me a second wind I haven’t felt in years. Every coach, player, or weekend warrior should try them. They’re not just about jumping higher—they’re about lasting longer, feeling better, and playing smarter.”

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