COACHES

THE CLUB WAS STARTED IN 2006, BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF COMPETITIVE TEAMS FOR CLUB VOLLEYBALL IN THE AREA. WE STARTED WITH ONE TEAM.

THIS YEAR, WE HAVE 4 TEAMS. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Girls 12's –Paula & Steve Schwartz return to the 12U Age group this year, to begin a new team level to the NCFS Club. Paula’s 2010 team made it to the gold rounds 4 times, (a new team with only 3 returning players) brought home 1- 2nd Place Gold Medal out of 6 tournaments entered. These 14’s will move on under the guidance of Jason, Brandy and Scott in 2011. Paula's husband Steve will be assisting her this year.

This is Paula’s 2nd year with NCFS, Paula has been coaching for 16 years in a variety of capacities. She has coached USAV with Gameface/Southwest Illinois Volleyball Club (SWI) since 1998-2007. She also has experience coaching with Elizabeth Ann Seaton grade school for 4 years, Zion Lutheran Grade School 2 years, and Cahokia High School 4 years. Paula has also acted as a player/coach for the women's USAV teams, Tri County and Networks. Paula currently works as the Cost Basis Team Lead for Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis. Paula and her husband, Steve, reside in Florissant, MO and have three children, Stephanie, William, and Erin. Together they currently act as the tournament directors for the adult volleyball tournaments, EVF. The team will be entered into 6 tournaments in 2011, beginning in January, our younger teams do not go out of town.

Girls 14's –Jason Wacker, Brandy Bowdry, Storm Ervin will be entering the coaching arena for us, Jason has un officially helped out volleyball coaches for the last 2 years in Cyc and Club, he has much experience coaching other sports also and had a child on our 13's team last season. Brandy has been coaching the team for the last 2 years her 2010 team made it to the gold rounds 4 times, (a new team with only 3 returning players) brought home 1- 2nd Place Gold Medal out of 6 tournaments entered, and in 2008 2- 2nd Place Silver Medals The team will be entered in up to 6 tournaments. One out of town, probably in late March early April when the weather is nicer to travel in. Depending on the player goals, more tournaments can be scheduled at additional cost. The 1st tournament will be in January, players should leave all weekends available...we will not schedule on Easter Day, will need to know all religious events at registration, please report any Spring Break plans on the Tryout registration page as tournaments will be chosen immediately after the team is picked, in order to get the selection we prefer.

15- Ron, Amy, Jessica - 2008 TEAM PLACED 3rd IN 3 TOURN. & 2nd IN SILVER IN 1, OUT OF 6 TOURNAMENTS.

2009 TEAM PLACED 4th OVERALL, 3rd IN SILVER IN 2, 2nd IN SILVER IN 1, 1st IN SILVER IN 1, AND 5th IN GOLD, OUT OF 6 TOURNAMENT'S. FOR A SEASON RECORD OF 38-37. PLACED 3RD IN THE COPPER REGIONALS

The 2010 team PLACED 1ST IN GOLD, 2ND IN SILVER, (2) 3RD IN GOLD, (2) 3RD IN SILVER, OUT OF 9 TOTAL TOURNAMENTS. A SEASON RECORD OF 43-38. MOVED UP IN OVERALL RANKINGS TO 39 OUT OF 81 TEAMS. THE GIRLS MADE IT TO THE BRONZE REGIONALS THIS YEAR AND CONQUERED MANY OF THE STRONGER TEAMS THROUGH OUT THE SEASON.

16-ED KENNEDY This will be a new team this year looking for 8-10 players. Ed Kennedy will be entering the coaching arena for his 1st time with us, He is head coach at River Roads Lutheran School, has 5 years experience, is Impact certified and had a child on our 15's team last season. Ed also has 6 years as a Cub Master within his resume. The team will be entered in up to 6 tournaments. One out of town, probably in April when the weather is nicer to travel in. Depending on the player goals, more tournaments can be scheduled at additional cost. The 1st tournament will be in February.

IT IS BECAUSE OF OUR TRUE LOVE OF THE SPORT THAT WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER A GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR A VALUED PRICE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK MYSELF OR ONE OF THE COACHES

THANKYOU

AMY POELKER
NCFS - VELOCITY
CLUB DIRECTOR
PHONE 314-517-2378