17's Team

Coaches

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Lexi Patton

Executive Director / 17's Head Coach

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Christine Tran

17's Assistant Coach

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Peter Kay

Program Coordinator & 17's Assistant Coach

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Ryleigh Ward

17's Assistant Coach

Team Roster

NumberNamePositionGrad. YearHeightReachBlockApproachCollege Commitment
1Harley McAndrewOPP20266'1"7'8"9'9'3.5"Uncommitted
2Molly GardnerDS/L20265'8"7'4"8'5"8'10"Uncommitted
3Fiona McDermottMB20266'2"7'11"9'1"9'6.5"Uncommitted
4Josephine SeekfordOH20266'1.5"7'8"8'8.5"9'2.5"Uncommitted
5Avery ByrnesMB20265'11.5"7'8.5"9'9'5.5"Uncommitted
6Emily KolasDS/L20265'3"6'8"8'1.5"8'4"Uncommitted
7Callie AgnielOH/OPP20265'11"7'4"8'11"9'5"Uncommitted
9Sofie FerrellS/OPP20265'8.5"7'3.5"8'7"8'11.5"Uncommitted
10Ellyson MillerOH20265'10.5"7'7"8'10"9'3.5"Uncommitted
11Emma GardnerOPP20266'7'10"8'11.5"9'4"Uncommitted
12Gabrielle TindallMB20266'2"7'11.5"9'1"9'8.5"Uncommitted

Tournament Schedule

TournamentCompetition DatesLcoation
CHRVA Local Event (Actual Event to be Confirmed Upon Acceptance)Jan. 4 or 5TBD
Volley By The JamesJan. 18-20Richmond, VA
JVA Charm City ChallengeFeb. 1-2Baltimore, MD
Capitol Hill ClassicFeb. 15-17Washington, DC
Sunshine Classic Qualifier - Week 2 (15-17)Feb. 28-Mar. 2Orlando, FL
NorthEast Qualifier - Week 1Mar. 14-16Philadelphia, PA
CHRVA Bid Regional ChampionshipsMar. 22MD Juniors, Adventist Fieldhouse, The St. James (Final Locations for teams to be Confirmed)
Big South QualifierMar. 28-30Atlanta, GA
JVA World ChallengeApr. 11-13Louisville, KY
JVA SummerFestMay 31-Jun. 1Columbus, OH
AAU Nationals* (17s)Late June - TBDOrlando, FL
USAV Junior Nationals (16 & 17)*Jun. 30-Jul. 3Dallas, 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 either January 4th OR January 5th and Capitol Hill to fulfill this requirement. 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 Open 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

Tuesday (Setting Academy) 7:00PM-8:00PM , (Academy Practice) 8:00PM-10:00PM
Thursday (Academy Practice): 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 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 - 15-Jan-24 - End of Club Season

Wednesday (Academy Practice): 7:15PM-9:45PM
Thursday (Team Practice): 8:15PM-10:15PM
Sunday (Setting Academy): 10:00AM-11:00AM
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 11:00AM-1:00PM
  • Team Practice Block 3: Sunday 1:00PM-3:00PM
  • Team Practice Block 4: Sunday 3:00AM-5:00PM

Calendar

Fees

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