Coaches
Team Roster
| Number | Name | Position | Grad. Year | Height | Reach | Block | Approach | College Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea Kolas | DS/L | 2029 | 5'3.5" | 6'9" | 8'2.5" | 8'9.5" | Uncommitted |
| 2 | Gwendolyn Whitney | DS/OH | 2029 | 5'6.5" | 7'1" | 8'3.5" | 8'6.5" | Uncommitted |
| 3 | Sydney Lee | OH/OPP | 2029 | 5'8" | 7'4" | 8'4" | 8'10" | Uncommitted |
| 4 | Kate Ellington | S | 2029 | Uncommitted | ||||
| 5 | Marie McKee | MB/OPP | 2029 | 5'10" | 7'7" | 8'3" | 8'8" | Uncommitted |
| 6 | Raegan Giuliani | MB/OPP | 2029 | 5'8.5" | 7'6" | 8'8" | 9'2" | Uncommitted |
| 7 | Blair Anderson | DS/L | 2029 | 5'4" | 6'10" | 7'9.5" | 8'0.5" | Uncommitted |
| 8 | Audrey Anderson | S | 2029 | 5'4" | 6'10" | 7'11.5" | 8'3" | Uncommitted |
| 9 | Addyson Blackston | S | 2029 | 5'7" | 7'2" | 8'4" | 8'9.5" | Uncommitted |
| 10 | Nicole McDermott | OH/OPP | 2029 | 5'11" | 7'7" | 8'11.5" | 9'4.5" | Uncommitted |
| 11 | Avery Nierenberg | OH/OPP | 2029 | 5'10" | 7'6" | 8'7" | 9'0.5" | Uncommitted |
| 12 | Asli Anaz | MB | 2029 | Uncommitted | ||||
| 13 | Annika Warren | MB | 2029 | 5'10" | 7'7" | 8'4" | 8'7.5" | Uncommitted |
Tournament Schedule
| Tournament | Competition Dates | Lcoation |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna Elite 14O(P2), 17M(P1) (Jan 11) | Jan. 11 | Manassas, VA |
| Volley By The James | Jan. 18-20 | Richmond, VA |
| JVA Charm City Challenge | Feb. 1-2 | Baltimore, MD |
| Capitol Hill Classic | Feb. 15-17 | Washington, DC |
| Vienna Elite 14O(P2), 17M(P1) (Feb 22) | Feb. 22 | Manassas, VA |
| Vienna Elite 14 Mixed (Mar 02, Priority 2) | Mar. 2 | Rockville, MD |
| MDJRS 14OC, 15O, 17M (Mar 08, P1) | Mar. 8 | Jessup, MD |
| Grand Prix Maryland | Mar. 15-16 | Ocean City, MD |
| CHRVA Bid Regional Championships | Mar. 22 | MD Juniors, Adventist Fieldhouse, The St. James (Final Locations for teams to be Confirmed) |
| Mid-Atlantic Power League | Mar. 29-30 | York, PA |
| NorthEast Qualifier - Week 2 (12s - American; 13 & 14 - USA) | Apr. 11-13 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Chesapeake Showdown | Apr. 26-27 | Boyds, MD |
| South Atlantic Championship | May 24-25 | Richmond, VA |
| JVA SummerFest | May 31-Jun. 1 | Columbus, OH |
| AAU Nationals (14s)* | Jun. 17-20 | Orlando, FL |
| USAV Junior Nationals (14 & 15)* | Jun. 25-28 | Dallas, TX |
Note about CHRVA Local Events - Teams participating in Bid Regionals are required to participate in 2 CHRVA sanctioned local events prior to March 10th. The team will play in January 4th OR January 11th; February 22/23rd and March 2nd OR March 8/9th. The final schedule will be determined by acceptances and this table will be updated upon notification of acceptance**
*If a CHRVA Regional Bid or Qualifier USA division bid to USAV Nationals is not earned, the team will attend AAU Nationals.
Tournament selection and schedule is subject to change.
Practice Schedule
Virginia Elite utilizes a phased approach to team training. The 2014-2015 season saw the emergence of VAE academy practices which was designed to focus on skill development focused on sound and consistent fundamentals and eliminating skill based errors in game-time situations.
Official Season Kick-Off: The season kicks-off on Saturday, November 23rd with a mandatory athlete/parent session from 12:00PM-5:00PM, followed by a club-wide bonding. The day begins at 12:00PM for all families and athletes can expect to be picked up at midnight.
Phase I (12/2 - 1/19): Six full weeks of VAE "Boot Camp" that will consist of 2 academy practices (2 hours each), 1 team practice (2 hours each) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.
Phase II (1/20 - End of Season): 1 academy practice (2 hours), 2 team practices (2 hours each) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.
Phase I Practice Schedule - 02-Dec-24 - 19-Jan-25
Monday (Academy Practice): 6:15PM-8:15PM
Wednesday (Setting Academy) 6:15PM-7:15PM , (Academy Practice) 7:15PM-9:15PM
Saturday/Sunday (Team Practice): Rotation Dependent (Refer to Calendar)
Note: Weekend practices will rotate as outlined on the VA Elite calendars posted to the website. Athletes are also able to access the calendars on our PlayMetrics APP. Rotations are as follows:
- Team Practice Block 1: Saturday 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Team Practice Block 2: Sunday 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Team Practice Block 3: Sunday 12:00PM-2:00PM
- Team Practice Block 4: Sunday 2:00PM-4:00PM
Phase II Practice Schedule - 20-Jan-25 - End of Club Season
Monday (Setting Academy), 6:15PM-7:15PM (Academy Practice): 7:15PM-9:15PM
Thursday (Team Practice): 6:15PM-8:15PM
Saturday/Sunday (Team Practice): Rotation Dependent (Refer to Calendar)
Note: Weekend practices will rotate as outlined on the VA Elite calendars posted to the website. Athletes are also able to access the calendars on our PlayMetrics APP. Rotations are as follows:
Team Practice Block 1: Saturday 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Team Practice Block 2: Sunday 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Team Practice Block 3: Sunday 12:00PM-2:00PM
- Team Practice Block 4: Sunday 2:00PM-4:00PM
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