Coaches
Team Roster
| Number | Name | Position | Grad. Year | Height | Reach | Block | Approach | College Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chloe Lin | OH/OPP | 2026 | 5'9.5" | 7'6" | 9' | 9'5" | Carnegie Mellon University |
| 2 | Molly Gardner | DS/L | 2026 | 5'8" | 7'3" | 8'4" | 8'9.5" | Bridgewater College |
| 3 | Fiona McDermott | MB | 2026 | 6'2" | 8' | 9'2" | 9'7" | Colby College |
| 4 | Josephine Seekford | OH/OPP | 2026 | 6'2" | 7'10" | 9'3.5" | 9'7" | Queens University of Charlotte |
| 5 | Lana Cvijetinovic | OH/OPP | 2026 | 5'11.5" | 7'7" | 8'10" | 9'3.5" | Uncommitted |
| 6 | Mackenzie Davis | S | 2026 | 5'11.5" | 7'8" | 9'2" | 9'7.5" | Christopher Newport University |
| 7 | Louise Atiz | OPP | 2026 | 6'0" | 7'9" | 9'2" | 9'8" | Uncommitted |
| 8 | Madison Phan | DS/L | 2026 | 5'7.5" | 7'3" | 8'7" | 8'9/5" | Uncommitted |
| 9 | Sofie Ferrell | S | 2026 | 5'9" | 7'4" | 8'7.5" | 9' | Uncommitted |
| 10 | Ellyson Miller | OH | 2026 | 5'10.5" | 7'7" | 8'10" | 9'3.5" | Uncommitted |
| 11 | Tessa Fergusson | MB | 2026 | 6'1.5" | 8'1" | 9'6" | 9'11" | Tufts University |
| 12 | Gabrielle Tindall | MB | 2026 | 6'3" | 8'1" | 9'4" | 9'8.5" | Uncommitted |
| 13 | Isabella DeWan | DS/L | 2026 | 5'5" | 7'2" | 8'2" | 8'7.5" | Uncommitted |
Tournament Schedule
| Tournament | Competition Dates | Lcoation |
|---|---|---|
| MDJRS 14O/C, 16O, 17O, 18O (Jan 04, P1) | Jan. 4 | Jessup, MD |
| 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 |
| Sunshine Classic Qualifier - Week 2 (15-17) | Feb. 28-Mar. 2 | Orlando, FL |
| NorthEast Qualifier - Week 1 | Mar. 14-16 | Philadelphia, PA |
| CHRVA Bid Regional Championships | Mar. 22 | MD Juniors, Adventist Fieldhouse, The St. James (Final Locations for teams to be Confirmed) |
| Big South Qualifier | Mar. 28-30 | Atlanta, GA |
| JVA World Challenge | Apr. 11-13 | Louisville, KY |
| JVA SummerFest | May 31-Jun. 1 | Columbus, OH |
| AAU Nationals* (17s) | Late June - TBD | Orlando, FL |
| USAV Junior Nationals (16 & 17)* | Jun. 30-Jul. 3 | 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 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
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