Coaches
Team Roster
| Number | Name | Position | Grad. Year | Height | Reach | Block | Approach | College Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea Kolas | DS/L | 2029 | 5'5" | 6'10" | 8'2" | 8'6" | Uncommitted |
| 2 | Cara Watson | DS/L | 2029 | 5'4" | 6'11" | 8'1" | 8'6" | Uncommitted |
| 3 | Sydney Lee | OH/OPP | 2029 | 5'10" | 7'6" | 8'9" | 9'3" | Uncommitted |
| 4 | Leila Hernandez | DS/L | 2029 | 5'5" | 6'11" | 8'2" | 8'6" | Uncommitted |
| 5 | Natasha Fisher | OH/OPP | 2029 | 5'10" | 7'6" | 8'9" | 9'5" | Uncommitted |
| 6 | Raegan Giuliani | S | 2029 | 5'10" | 7'7" | 9'1" | 9'4" | Uncommitted |
| 7 | Maya Peery | OH/OPP | 2029 | 5'7" | 7'6" | 9' | 9'7" | Uncommitted |
| 8 | Caroline Milder | S | 2029 | 5'8" | 7'2" | 8'5" | 8'9" | Uncommitted |
| 9 | Sophie Thornton | MB | 2029 | 5'10" | 7'4" | 8'7" | 8'9" | Uncommitted |
| 10 | Nicole McDermott | OH/OPP | 2029 | 6'1" | 7'9" | 9'3" | 9'7" | Uncommitted |
| 11 | Riley Coleman | MB | 2029 | 5'11" | 7'9" | 9' | 9'4" | Uncommitted |
| 12 | Naima Davies | MB | 2029 | 5'8" | 7'5" | 8'8" | 9' | Uncommitted |
| 13 | Eldhana Kibret | OH/OPP | 2029 | 6' | 7'8" | 8'10" | 9'2" | Uncommitted |
Tournament Schedule
| Tournament | Competition Dates | Lcoation |
|---|---|---|
| Scrimmage | Dec. 13-14 | Columbia, MD |
| Vienna Elite 15 Mixed (Jan 03, P1) | Jan. 3 | Rockville, MD |
| CHRVA Local Event (Actual Event to be Confirmed Upon Acceptance) | Jan. 10 or 11 | TBD |
| Volley By The James | Jan. 17-19 | Richmond, VA |
| JVA Charm City Challenge | Jan. 31-Feb. 1 | Baltimore, MD |
| CHRVA Local Event (Actual Event to be Confirmed Upon Acceptance) | Feb. 8 | TBD |
| Capitol Hill Classic | Feb. 14-16 | Washington, DC |
| CHRVA Local Event (Actual Event to be Confirmed Upon Acceptance) | Feb. 21 OR 22 | TBD |
| Boston Volleyball Festival Qualifier - Week 1 | Feb. 27-Mar. 1 | Boston, MA |
| Shamrock Showdown | March 14-15 | Springfield, VA |
| NorthEast Qualifier - Week 2*** | Mar. 20-22 | Philadelphia, PA |
| CHRVA Bid Regional Championships | Mar. 21 | MD Juniors, Adventist Fieldhouse, The St. James (Final Locations for teams to be Confirmed) |
| Mid-Atlantic Power League | Mar. 28-29 | York, PA |
| NorthEast Qualifier - Week 4 (USA Division) | Apr. 3-5 | Philadelphia, PA |
| JVA World Challenge | Apr. 10-12 | Louisville, KY |
| East Coast Championships | May 23-25 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| JVA SummerFest | May 30-31 | Columbus, OH |
| AAU Nationals - Wave 2 (14s & 15s)* | Jun. 20-23 | Orlando, FL |
| USAV Junior Nationals (14 & 15)* | Jun. 25-28 | Indianapolis, IN |
Note about CHRVA Local Events - The final schedule will be determined by acceptances and this table will be updated with the weekends we are applying for and upon notification of final acceptance**
*If a CHRVA Regional Bid or Qualifier Open division bid to USAV Nationals is not earned, the team will attend AAU Nationals.
***NEQ Week 2 (Open Division) overlaps with CHRVA Regional championships. If the team is accepted into CHRVA Regionals, they will attend NEQ Week 4 (USA Division). If the team does NOT get accepted into CHRVA Regionals, they will attend NEQ Week 2 (Open Division).
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 22nd 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 (12/1 - 1/18): Six full weeks of VAE "Boot Camp" that will consist of 2 academy practices (2.25 hours each), 1 team practice (2 hours each) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.
Phase II (1/19 - End of Season): 1 academy practice (2.25 hours), 2 team practices (2 hours each) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.
Phase I Practice Schedule - 01-Dec-25 - 18-Jan-26
Tuesday (Setting Academy) 6:15PM-7:15PM, (Academy Practice) 7:15PM-9:30PM
Thursday (Academy Practice): 6:15PM-8:30PM
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 - 19-Jan-26 - End of Club Season
Tuesday (Team Practice): 6:15PM-8:15PM
Wednesday (Academy Practice): 7:15PM-9:45PM
Sunday (Setting Academy): 12:00PM-1:00PM
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: Sunday 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Team Practice Block 2: Sunday 1:00PM-3:00PM
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