18's Team

Coaches

Picure of Mehdi El Alaoui

Mehdi El Alaoui

18's Head Coach

Picure of Mehdi El Errebbaa (Big Mehdi)

Mehdi El Errebbaa (Big Mehdi)

12's Head Coach & 18's Assistant Coach

Picure of Sabrina Yi

Sabrina Yi

18's Assistant Coach

Team Roster

NumberNamePositionGrad. YearHeightReachBlockApproachCollege Commitment
1Jocelyn PyeOH20256'7'8"9'3"9'6.5"Johns Hopkins University
2Shylah SwopeS20255'9"7'6"9'9'9"College of William & Mary
3Ava StewartMB20255'8.5"7'4"9'1.5"9'7.5"Uncommitted
4Adalena RodgersOH/DS20255'10.5"7'7"8'10.5"9'5"Williams College
5Shiraz BenyoucefOH/DS20255'8"7'5"8'9.5"9'3"Uncommitted
6Skylar GiulianiMB20256'0.5"7'11"9'5.5"9'8"Emory University
7EvaJolie CavalierMB20256'0.5"7'9"9'2"9'8"New York University
8Kadi PynchonDS/L20255'6"7'1.5"8'6"8'10"Lafayette College
9Isabella TranS20255'8.5"7'2"8'9.5"9'4"Uncommitted
10Evelyn JurdenOPP20256'1"7'10.5"9'3.5"9'8"University of New Hampshire
11Ana ToumazatosOH20256'7'10.5"9'2"9'8"James Madison University
12Julia KellyOPP20256'1"7'11"9'2"9'7"Ithaca College
13Carolina ParkhurstOPP/MB20255'11.5"7'9"9'1.5"9'6"Denison University

Tournament Schedule

TournamentCompetition DatesLcoation
CHRVA Local Event (Actual Event to be Confirmed Upon Acceptance)Jan. 4 or 5TBD
CHRVA Local Event (Actual Event to be Confirmed Upon Acceptance)Jan. 11 or 12TBD
Volley By The JamesJan. 18-20Richmond, VA
Florida Fest Girls 18s QualifierFeb. 1-3Orlando, FL
Capitol Hill ClassicFeb. 15-17Washington, DC
Boston Volleyball Festival QualifierFeb. 21-23Boston, MA
CHRVA 18s Bid Regional ChampionshipsMar. 2MD Juniors Sportscenter
NorthEast Qualifier - Week 1Mar. 14-16Philadelphia, PA
The 18U National ChampionshipApr. 10-12Louisville, KY
USAV Junior Nationals*Apr. 25-27Salt Lake City, UT
Puerto Rico Volleyball Championship*Jun. 5-8San Juan, PR

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 4/5th OR January 11/12th 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 end at Puerto Rico Volleyball Championships and the budgeted tuition for USAV Nationals will be applied to Puerto Rico Volleyball Championship.

Tournament selection and schedule is subject to change.

Practice Schedule

Virginia Elite utilizes a phased approach to team training and for the 18s team the phases will be reflective of time changes during the season.  The 18s team will have 3 practices per week and 1 required setting academy for all setters.

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): 3 team practices (2 hours, 2 hours and 2 hours) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.

Phase II (1/20 - End of Season): 3 team practices (2 hours, 2 hours and 2 hours) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.


Phase I Practice Schedule - 02-Dec-24 - 19-Jan-25

Monday (Team Practice): 8:15PM-10:15PM
Tuesday (Setting Academy) 7:00PM-8:00PM
Friday (Team Practice): 7:00PM-9:00PM
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 - 20-Jan-25 - End of Club Season

Tuesday (Team Practice): 8:15PM-10:15PM
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: Sunday 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 3:00PM-5:00PM

Calendar

Fees

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