Maria Paixão Alves
Assistant Coach
Maria Alves joins Virginia Elite for her first season as an Assistant Coach for the 14s team, bringing 13 years of volleyball experience at the international and collegiate levels. Originally from Lisbon, Portugal, Maria competed in Portugal before coming to the United States, including an appearance with her team at a national championship tournament.
Maria continued her playing career at Georgetown College, where she competed for four years and served as team captain during her senior season. That year, she was recognized as the Mid-South Conference Champion of Character, an NAIA honor recognizing student-athletes who demonstrate leadership and strong character both on and off the court.
Maria earned her degree in International Business with studies in Psychology and Spanish from Georgetown College. She currently resides in McLean, Virginia, and is pursuing her MBA at Marymount University.
