Coaches
Team Roster
| Number | Name | Position | Grad. Year | Height | Reach | Block | Approach | College Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caroline Kalinowski | DS/L | 2025 | 5'6" | 7'2" | 8'3.5" | 8'9.5" | Uncommitted |
| 2 | Shylah Swope | S/OH | 2025 | 5'9" | 7'6" | 8'11" | 9'5.5" | Uncommitted |
| 3 | Ava Stewart | MB | 2025 | 5'7.5" | 7'4" | 8'10" | 9'5.5" | Uncommitted |
| 4 | Adalena Rodgers | OH/OPP | 2025 | 5'9.5" | 7'6" | 8'8.5" | 9'2.5" | Uncommitted |
| 5 | Alexandra Lersten | MB | 2024 | 6'0" | 7'8" | 8'10" | 9'2.5" | Uncommitted |
| 6 | Vivian Nitowski | OH | 2025 | 5'8.5" | 7'3" | 8'7" | 9' | Uncommitted |
| 7 | Norah Oppenheim | OH/OPP | 2025 | 5'11" | 7'6" | 8'9.5" | 9'4" | Uncommitted |
| 8 | Kadi Pynchon | DS/L | 2025 | 5'6" | 7'0" | 8'6.5" | 8'11" | Uncommitted |
| 9 | Ava Barnett | OPP/MB | 2025 | 5'8" | 7'6" | 8'6" | 9'0.5" | Uncommitted |
| 10 | Evelyn Jurden | S/OH | 2025 | 6'1.5" | 7'11" | 9'3" | 9'9.5" | Uncommitted |
| 11 | Ana Toumazatos | OH | 2025 | 6'0" | 7'8" | 9'2" | 9'8" | Uncommitted |
| 12 | Taylor Erickson | MB | 2025 | 6'0" | 7'9" | 8'11.5" | 9'5" | Uncommitted |
Tournament Schedule
| Tournament | Competition Dates | Lcoation |
|---|---|---|
| City of Oaks | Jan. 15-17 | Raleigh, NC |
| Mid-Atlantic Power League | Jan. 29-30 | Hampton Roads, VA |
| JVA Charm City | Feb. 5-6 | Baltimore, MD |
| Capitol Hill Classic | Feb. 19-21 | Washington, DC |
| Mid-Atlantic Power League | Mar. 12-13 | Raleigh, NC |
| Mid-Atlantic Power League | Mar. 26-27 | York, PA |
| JVA World Challenge | Apr. 8-10 | Louisville, KY |
| NorthEast Qualifier | Apr. 22-24 | Philadelphia, PA |
| South Atlantic Championship | May 28-30 | Richmond, VA |
| JVA SummerFest | June 4-5 | Columbus, OH |
| AAU Nationals* | June 19-22 | Orlando, FL |
| USAV Junior Nationals* | June 28-Jul 5 | Indianapolis, IN |
*If an open level 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.
Phase I (11/29 - 1/16): Six full weeks of VAE "Boot Camp" that will consist of 2 academy practices (2.5 hours each), 1 team practice (2.5 hours each) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.
Phase II (1/17 - End of Season): 1 academy practice (2 hours), 2 team practices (2 hours and 2.5 hours) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.
Phase I Practice Schedule - 29-Nov-21 - 23-Jan-22
Wednesday (Setting Academy): 6:00PM-7:00PM (Academy): 7:00PM-9:30PM
Friday (Academy Practice): 6:00PM-8:30PM
Saturday/Sunday (Team Practice): Rotation Dependent (Refer to Calendar)
Phase II Practice Schedule - 24-Jan-22 - End of Club Season
Monday (Setting Academy): 6:00PM-7:00PM (Academy Practice): 7:00PM-9:30PM
Wednesday (Team Practice): 7:00PM-9:00PM until March 1st, then switches to 8:00PM-10:00PM
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 TeamSnap APP. Rotations are as follows:
- Team Practice Block 1: Saturday 10:00AM-12:30PM
- Team Practice Block 2: Sunday 10:00AM-12:30PM
- Team Practice Block 3: Sunday 12:30PM-3:00PM
Calendar
Fees
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