Gateway Region Club Profiles

Gateway Region club directors have submitted a Club Profile in order to let the rest of the volleyball community know more specific information concerning the club prior to tryouts. This information is provided by the club director him/herself and not by the Gateway Region Office.  If there is any erroneous information, please email fisaga@gatewayvb.org.
Not all clubs in the Gateway Region will be listed.  This is strictly an option for clubs. If you would like to submit a new profile, please contact Nicki, fisaga@gatewayvb.org, for the Club Profile Form.

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*South County Volleyball Club - BOYS/GIRLS updated 9/28/09
*Southern Heat Volleyball Club - GIRLS updated 10/19/09
*Southern Illinois Select Volleyball - GIRLS added 9/11/07
*Southwest Illinois Volleyball Club - GIRLS updated 9/24/09
*Spike Force - GIRLS added 9/16/09
*St. Charles Nitro VBC - GIRLS added 11/4/09
*St. Charles Stars VBC - GIRLS updated 10/19/09
*St. Charles United VBC - BOYS/GIRLS added 9/12/07
*St. Charles Xplosion - BOYS/GIRLS updated 9/14/09
*St. Louis CYC Volleyball Club - GIRLS updated 10/2/09
*St. Louis Elite - GIRLS updated 9/29/09
*St. Louis Fusion - GIRLS updated 10/12/09
*St. Louis Heat - GIRLS updated 9/28/09
*St. Louis High Performance VBC - refer to High Performance-STL VBC
*St. Louis Metro Volleyball Club - GIRLS updated 10/20/08
*St. Louis Powerhitters Volleyball Club - GIRLS updated 9/22/09
*St. Louis Volleyball Club - GIRLS updated 11/16/09
*TESL - BOYS/GIRLS updated 10/1/09
*Team Fierce Volleyball Club - GIRLS added 1/2/08
*Team St. Louis - refer to High Performance-STL VBC
*Team Momentum - St. Louis- GIRLS updated 10/2/09
*Topspin Volleyball Club - GIRLS added 10/31/07
*Tri-County Volleyball Club - GIRLS updated 11/4/09
*Waterloo VBC - GIRLS added 10/17/07
*Wentzville Heat VBC - GIRLS added 8/27/09
*Xtreme Xecution VBC - BOYS added 8/17/09
*YMCA SWIL - BOYS/GIRLS added 10/21/09

Club Name: South County Volleyball Club
Club Director: Karen Krus
Email Address: mkrus12@aol.com
Address: 309 Buford Landing, Oakville, MO 63129
Phone Number: 314-846-8020
Year Club Founded: 1998
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2 or 3 depending on team
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 2 or 3 depending on team
Club Web Page Link: www.southcountyvb.org

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
Boys 15's
Boys 16's
Girls  12’s
Girls  13’s
Girls  15’s
Girls  16’s
Girls  18's
Boys 15's & 16’s
The returning coaching staff of Tom Stremlau, Sr. and Tom Stremlau, Jr. is dedicated to helping the young players develop good volleyball technique that will build a solid foundation for their volleyball future and teach it in a fun and positive atmosphere. Tom, Sr. is CAP I certified and starting his ninth year with the club and has coached youth volleyball for the past 17 years, starting in boys' programs at the CYC level and continuing with boys' teams for St. Louis VBC and Genesis.  Tom Jr. got his start in volleyball in 1989 and this will be his fourth year with the club.  He has extensive coaching experience with youth teams and has attended several clinics. In addition to IMPACT certification, he also holds a US Soccer "F" coaches license.  The coaches are committed to coaching volleyball in a fun, and positive manner.  They are seeking self-motivated, interested players with a positive attitude who like to compete against the top clubs in the area.  They anticipate playing in numerous local and up to three out of town tournaments, with the goal of playing in a national tournament at the end of the year.
Girls 12's
The 12's team is a new team for the club.  It will be coached by Tara Schuler, Tanya Schuler and Kim Bourisaw.  Tara is IMPACT certified.  This is her first year as a coach and she is very excited to share her love for and knowledge of the game.  She has played volleyball at the CYC level for 4 years and select level for 6 years.  Tanya is Impact certified.  It is her first year coaching.  She was a player on the first Angel team.  Kim is also Impact certified and a former original Angel.  They both played for 5 years with SCVBC and 3 years with another club prior to the Angels.  The team will practice 2 nights a week.  They plan to play 2 to 3 tournaments a month with a possibility of 1 to 3 out of town tourneys.  They are looking for players with a positive attitude and willing to work hard.  They plan to focus on good fundamentals and working together as a team.
Girls  13’s
The 13’s team  will be coached by Mike Gorla and assisted by Sarah Walter.  This will be Mike’s ninth year coaching for the Angels and eleventh year coaching club volleyball.  He has completed Levels I and II of the USA Volleyball Coaches Accreditation Program (CAP), and is a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association.   Sarah played for the Angels for 6 years.  She was a 4 year player at Rosati Kain as a setter, and currently attends Maryville University.  This will be Sarah’s third year coaching and she is Impact certified.  The team will practice twice a week and will play 2 to 3 tournaments a month with a possibility of 2 to 3 out of town tourneys, at least one of them being a national qualifier..  Looking for girls with good attitudes and willing to work hard to better their skills.  Their goal is to be very competitive and play in a national tournament at the end of the season.
Girls  15’s
The 15’s team will be coached by Jim Dirkers and Ken Krus.  This is their fourth  year with this team. Jim has coached volleyball for 17 years, 12 years at the CYC level and 7 years with club teams.  He is CAP I certified.  He will be assisted by Ken Krus, co-director of the club.  Ken has coached multiple youth sports and has assisted with volleyball for several years.  He is IMPACT certified. The coaches are looking for girls with positive attitudes who not only want to better their skills, but also believe in the team concept.  Girls who are willing to become students of the game while having an enjoyable experience.  This team last year ended up 5th out of 68 teams in the ASICS tourney in Chicago in June.  The team will practice twice a week and play in 2 to 3 tournaments a month, at least one of them being a national qualifier.  Their goal is to be very competitive and play in a national tournament at the end of the season.
Girls 16’s
The coaches will be Mark Sicking and Becca Hofer.  Mark has earned his CAP I & CAP II certifications and is a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association.   This is Mark’s third year coaching with the Angels and had coached club for five years prior to joining us. This is Becca's first year coaching club.  She is a current member of the Maryville University volleyball team and played for Florissant Valley CC before that. She is Impact certified. The coaches are committed to teaching volleyball in a positive and fun way.  They are looking for interested players with a positive attitude who like to compete against good competition, and have fun while doing so.  They plan is to play in at least one national qualifying tournament and, hopefully, a national tournament at the end of the year.
Girls  18’s
The 17’s team will be coached by Ron Kohring .  This is Ron’s sixth year with the team and he is Impact certified.  Ron has had successful coaching experiences in multiple sports including soccer, basketball, softball and baseball at both the CYC and club level.  We are looking for dedicated hard working players that equate fun with team success first.  We will practice two nights a week and participate in twelve or more tournaments during the course of the season.  The team will travel to one or more, but will not exceed three out of town tournaments during the course of the season. 
Level of Competition:
Club
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
The boys won the Silver Championship for the Gateway Regional 2007.  The girls teams have won several tournaments. 
Locations Used for Practice:
Practices will be in the South, Southwest County area
Tryout Information:
Please check the boy's tryout page for specifics.
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
There is a $10 tryout fee. Each player is to have a Gateway Tryout Form filled out and signed by a parent (forms are available to download on gatewayvb.org website or the day of the tryout).  South County VBC does not accept waivered players.

Club Name: Southern Heat Volleyball Club
Club Directors: Kim Forcade-Club Director
Email address: k4cade@aol.com
Address: 3950 Little Rock Lane Belleville, IL 62220
Phone number: 618-476-3484
Lynn Weidenbenner - Assistant Club Director and Recruiting Director
Email address: lweidenbenner@mascoutah.com
Year Club Founded: 2004
Number of Practices per Week anticipated: 2 to 3
Number of Tournaments per Month anticipated: 2
Number of Out-of-Town Tournaments anticipated: 11 & 12-none, 13 none or 1 at coaches decision 14 through 18 – one or two at coaches decision
Club Web Page Link: www.SouthernHeatVBC.com
Club located: Belleville and Edwardsville, Illinois. Edwardsville teams denoted with an “e”

Age and Gender of Teams Sponsored by Club (include coaches if known):
Girls 11 and under – Jennifer Harres & Lisa Jonak
Girls 11e and under – Doug Saye
Girls 12 and under – Lisa Fertig, Dani Collins, Maggie Musso
Girls 13 and under –  Dana Fleshren
Girls 13e and under – Todd Gober
Girls 14 and under – Chris Boucher & Lynn Weidenbenner
Girls 14elate and under – Mallory Clements
Girls 15 and under – Kim Forcade & Kim Kinzinger
Girls 15e and under - tba
Girls 16 and under – Jennifer Miller
Girls 16/17e and under – Terrence Sweeney
Girls 17 and under – Erica Touchette
Girls 18 and under – Kendra Forcade
Boys 14 and under – Glenm
Boys 14 and under – Joe Kolo
Boys 15 and under – Joe Murray
Boys 16 and under – Kirsten Vaughn
Boys 17 and under – Dave Thompson
Boys 18 and under – Kim Forcade
Level of competition:
open, club, developmental, etc. Club/Open competitive for 14 and up. Developmental 13 and under
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
2005 15’s qualified for National’s
2006 18’s qualified for National’s; 16 and 14 finished first in the Silver division at Regionals
Locations Used for Practice:
First United Presbyterian-Belleville; First Assembly of God-Belleville; Edwardsville; Leu Center, Mascoutah; O’Fallon High School; Other local schools and church gyms
Fees and expenses:
Cost per player is $525.00 for 12 and under.  13-18 is $625.00.  The fee includes 8-9 local tournaments, uniforms, gym rental, coach’s fee and equipment.   Travel teams are responsible for the tournament entry fee and coaches travel room and board.
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
Please check www.SouthernHeatVBC.com for more information

Club Name: Southern Illinois Select Volleyball Club
Club Directors: Juliane P. Hernandez & Julie Partridge
Email Address: juliane@siu.edu
Address: P.O. Box 204, Cambria, IL, 62915
Phone Number: 618-559-1411
Year Club Founded: 2006
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 1-2
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 4

Age and Gender of Teams:
Girl's U15, 16 17 & 18
Level of Competition:
Club
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
N/A
Locations Used for Practice:
Davies Gym, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.

Club Name: Southwest Illinois Volleyball Club
Club Director: Jeff Juenger
Email Address: jj@greensfelder.com
Address: 725 Foster Drive, Belleville, IL  62226
Phone Number: 618-235-7503 (H), 618-239-3631 (W)
Year Club Founded: 1992
Number of Practices per Week: 2-3
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-3
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 3-5 (none for 12’s)
Club Web Page Link: http://www.southwestillinoisvbc.com

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
2010 Coaching Staff
18 Smack-Sara Thomas and Katelyn Panzau
18 Black-Hillary Bennett
17 Smack-Kari Lane and Louella Maxwell
17 Black-Nicole Petrekovich
16 Smack-Erin Bayne and Allison Fox
16 Black-Lisa Kowolski
15 Smack-Jeff Juenger and Stephanie Marlin
15 Black-TBA
14 Smack-Steve Mueth, Nicki Fisaga and Erik Fisaga
14 Black-Scott Werner and Brent Colbert
13 Smack-Lori Zeiter and Dave Zeiter
12 Smack-Dave Boeger
11 Smack-Julie Bartsch
Level of Competition:
Open for all teams as talent level permits.
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
2004-181-National Champions-National Division
2004-161- 3rd Place American Division
2005-141- 5th place National Division
2005-151- 5th Place National Division
2006-161-Open Division Qualifier
2006-151- 5th Place American Division
2007-171-13th place Open Division (Northeast Qualifier 17 Open Champion)
2007-161- 3rd place National Division
2008-181-13th place Open Division(Northeast Qualifier 18 Open Champion and Gateway Region 18’s Champions)
2008-171- 3rd Place National Division (Gateway Region 17’s Champions)
2008-161- American Division Qualifier
2008-151- 5th Place National Division
Two players participated and won gold medals on USA National Teams. Michelle Bartsch won a gold medal on the USA Junior National Training Team Carly Thomas won a gold medal on the USA Youth National Team 
Locations Used for Practice:
Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), Sportsplex, and local surrounding schools
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.

Club Name: Spike Force
Club Director: Drew Aschenbrenner
Email Address: coachvb13@hotmail.com or daschenbrenner@sci.edu
Address: Springfield IL
Phone Number: 217-899-6284
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 1- 2

Age & Gender of Teams:
Girls 16s and 17s
Locations Used for Practice:
Benedictine University - Springfield College Gym
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.

Club Name: St. Charles Nitro VBC
Club Director: Steve Grzybinski
Email Address: steve@stcharlesnitrovbc.org
Year Club Founded: 2009
Number of Practices per Week: at least two
Number of Tournaments per Month: at least two
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: zero, unless members want it
Club Web Page Link:  www.stcharlesnitrovbc.org

Age & Gender of Teams:
13’s
Locations Used for Practice: 
Child of God Church and School
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.

Club Name: St. Charles Stars VBC
Club Director: Tricia Stermon
Email Address:  trician2vb@gmail.com
Address: 1121 Wildflower Lane, St. Charles, MO 63304
Phone Number: 636-300-9690
Year Club Founded: 2003
Number of Practices per week: 1-2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 1-2 or more depending upon coach
Club Web Page Link: http://stcharlesstars.clubspaces.com/Default_css.aspx 

Age and Gender of Teams:
Girls 11U-18U
2009-2010  Coaches:
12U-Steve Mills
13U-Kelly Duemler and Donna Nabors
13U-Brad Serangeli
13U- Tom Papez
14U-Tricia Stermon
14U- Ron Hampp
15U-Karan Eschweiler and Paula Henkelman
15U-Ron Pruitt
16U-Brandee Garcia
17U-Scott Miller
17U-Kathleen Noles
18U-Tricia Stermon
We will accept waivered players for 12’s, 13’s and 14’s only
Please check our website for coach biographies @ http://stcharlesstars.clubspaces.com/default_css.aspx
Level of competition:
Club and developmental
Awards and Honors Achieved by the Club: 
Check our website for the clubs achievements
Locations used for practice:
Francis Howell Schools, Ft. Zumwalt Schools, and other gyms in the St. Charles County area
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
The tryout fee is $10-cash or check made out to St. Charles Stars VBC.  Players need the Junior Tryout Information Registration and Waiver Form signed by a parent or guardian and the Stars Player Information Form.  These forms can be found on our website.   

Club Name: St. Charles Xplosion
Club Director: Jen Burkemper
Email Address: jburkemper@sbcglobal.net
Address: 6 Sussex Ct., St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone Number: 636-946-4473
Asst. Club Director:  Erin Diani-O'Day
Email Address: erinsb7@hotmail.com
Phone Number: 314-974-4240
Year Club Founded: 2002
Number of Practices per Week: Determined by each individual coach (usually 1-2 per week)
Number of Tournaments per Month: Determined by each individual coach (usually 2-3  per month)
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: Determined by each individual coach (varies from 1 to 4 per season)
Club Web Page Link: http://www.xplosionvbc.com/

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
2010 Girls
10's (40 players) - Erin Diani-O'Day
11's - Carol Gevers
12’s - Courtney DeCaro
13's - Cortney Knaust
14's - Chris Champagne, Kara Cornejo (2 teams)
15's - Rachel Versemann, Steve Garner (2 teams)
16's - Rachel Kirk
17's - Emily Burkemper, Kate Warhol (2 teams)
18's - Ryan LeGrand
Boys
10's (40 players) - Erin Diani-O'Day
13/14’s - Dan Walters, Rich Farmer
*Coach Profiles can be viewed on our website at  http://www.xplosionvbc.com/  Click on 2010 Coaches.
Level of Competition:
Coed 10's - Instructional
Girls 11 under to 12 under - Instructional/Club
Girls 13 under to 18 under – Club/Open
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
Please view our website for past season highlights.
Locations Used for Practice:
Francis Howell and Fort Zumwalt Schools, Zion Lutheran School (Harvester), The Rec-Plex (St. Peters), Trinity Lutheran (N. Hwy 94 St. Charles) and other various St. Charles City/County locations as needed throughout the season.
Tryout Information:
Please check the boy's tryout page for specifics.
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
On the day of tryouts, each participant is required to complete a player information sheet and a 2010 USAV Gateway Junior Tryout/Release form signed by a parent or guardian, along with a $10 tryout fee. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tryouts to complete the necessary paperwork. Please see our club website for additional tryout information.

St. Charles Xplosion currently DOES NOT grant age waivers.

Club Name: St. Louis CYC Volleyball Club
Club Directors: Paul Scovill, Mark Harris, and Val Ikemeier
Email Address: info@stlouiscycvball.org
Address: 20 Archbishop May Dr., St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone Number: (314) 270-3343 (Mark Harris)
Year Club Founded: 1987
Number of Practices per Week: 1-3: this varies with age group and time of the season. A weekly jump-training/conditioning program is offered through Sports Medicine & Training Center to interested 13U-18U players.
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-4, depending upon age level and team preference.
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 1-5, depending upon age level and team preference.
Club Web Page Link: www.stlouiscycvball.org

Teams & Coaches:
Coaches' biographical information and credentials can be found on our club web site (http://www.stlouiscycvball.org/teams.html) and will be available for review at all of our tryout sessions.  Many of our coaches have experience at both the high school and collegiate level as well as being long-time USA Volleyball coaches and officials.  All of our teams have at least two coaches, which allows for more one-on-one training during the season.  
2009-2010 Team Coaches:
U10 (~45 girls): Chri Mahl, Jim Adams, John Crotty, Buzz Swanston, Becky Trousil, Suzanne Watson, Mark Harris, Matt Ryan
U11 (2 teams): Lori Brandhorst, Julie Drafall, Kristin Gregory, Margaret Huskey, Kim Cheak, Caitlin Malina
U12 (2 teams): Val Ikemeier, Denise Naes, Megan Salmi, Laura Gregory, Ashley Scanio, Mike Price
U13 (2 teams): Diane Mounts, Susan Harvey, Jodie Fowler, Karen Fletcher, Joe Flanigan, Buzz Swanston
U14 (2 teams): Matt (Woz) Wozniak, Lesa Bolt, Julie Mounts, Katie Piedmont, Katie Obermeier, Chuck Auer, Kim Tissi
U15 (1 team): Chris Reid, James Zacharewicz, Laura McCarthy
U16 (2 teams): Matt Ryan, Kara Ikemeier, Christie Clark, Jen Hall, Greg Vollmer
U17 (1 team): Lisa LaRocca, Kyle Escontrias, Sean McMullen
U18 (2 teams): Matt Kalisiak, Tracy Plagemann, Ashlee Brockenbrough, Steve Kissel, Lindsay Schuessler
Level of Competition:
The St. Louis CYC Volleyball Club seeks to compete at the highest levels at local, regional, inter-regional, and national tournaments. Our goal is to develop the strongest teams possible in each age group, enabling us to compete in both "Open" and/or "Club" divisions at both qualifying and national tournaments.
At the same time, our 10 & under girls program is strictly focused on player development. Our goal here is to introduce athletes to the sport of volleyball while teaching basic skills in an atmosphere of fun and sportsmanship. (More information below.)
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
Founded in 1987, the St. Louis CYC Volleyball Club has competed successfully at the highest levels locally, regionally and nationally for more than 20 years.  Over the past six seasons, 71 CYC teams have qualified to compete in the USAV Junior National Championships.  Our awards and honors include numerous Gateway Region Gold Division Champions, AAU National Champions, Asics Junior National Champions, USAV Qualifier Champions, and USAV Junior National Champions.  Additionally, many of our players have been recognized for outstanding play by being named to All-Tournament Teams or named as Tournament MVPs.  Many former players competed or are currently competing at the collegiate level (NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA) on scholarship, including more than 40 CYC athletes from the past three seasons.  In 2009, nine CYC teams competed at the USAV Junior National Championships in Miami, FL.  Our 12 Blue and 13 Green teams both won the Bronze medal in their divisions.  Three CYC teams chose to compete at the JVDA National Championships in Louisville, KY while one team played in the AAU National Championships in Orlando, FL.
Locations Used for Practice:
Competition Courts & Conditioning Center at Creve Coeur Racquet Club, 12691 Conway Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141
Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Ln., Crestwood, MO 63126
Forest Park Community College 5600 Oakland Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110
St. Mary Magdalen AKA Meyer Youth Center, 4354 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63109
Other sites in the St. Louis metro area.
St. Louis CYC Volleyball Club - 10 & Under Program
As a developmental program, proper techniques are emphasized and advanced strategies are introduced. In addition, a low player-to-coach ratio ensures a high degree of individual player attention. This program, now in its thirteenth year, has been well received and very popular. Participants wishing to tryout for the 10 & under program need not have previous volleyball experience. Info about our 10-U program can be found on our web site.
Budget and Expenses Information (excludes 10-U program):
- An initial payment of $350 per player (11U-18U) is due at the Club Registration Meeting (held within one week of tryouts). This money will be used for player, coach and chaperone USAV registrations and background screens, tournament entry fees, gym rental, coaches' reimbursements, administrative fees (postage, office supplies and expenses), and equipment fees (balls, carts, first aid kits, etc.).
-  Uniforms must be purchased separately and include jerseys and/or t-shirts, shorts, and a warm-up suit (approximate cost $135-$195, depending on age group).
- Itemized invoices will be issued based on the expected/scheduled team activity for the season.  A mandatory team parent meeting will be held to choose the amount and type of travel tournaments.  The estimated total cost (including travel tournament entry fees and coaches' travel expenses) will then be divided into 4 or 5 equal payments (parent option at commitment date) with the first payment due on either Dec. 15 or Jan. 15, depending on payment plan selected.  Total seasonal expenses per player can range from $500-$2000, depending on the frequency of practices, amount and types of tournaments entered, number of travel tournaments, and participation in optional fundraisers.  Each player's account must be paid in full before the 2010 Gateway Region Championships.  Travel, food, and lodging for the player and her family are NOT included in the totals above.
- Individual player’s money is NOT used to support or supplement other teams within the Club. Teams are self-sufficient. Teams/individuals may voluntarily participate in fundraising activities that can substantially reduce the player’s total expenses for the season. Fundraising money earned by individuals will be credited to that player’s account.
- Any money remaining in a player's account at the end of the season will be refunded to that player. 
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
- St. Louis CYC offers FREE online registration for tryouts.  This will reduce your wait time the day of tryouts.  Visit our web site at www.stlouiscycvball.org for more information.  Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete your registration.  Online registration is a convenience for you, not a requirement.
- If online registration is not used, both required forms (USAV Junior Tryout Waiver and St. Louis CYC tryout form) are available on our web page to print and complete in advance.
- All participants will be charged a $10.00 tryout fee
- A parent or guardian signature is required on the USAV Junior Tryout Waiver.
- St. Louis CYC does not grant age waivers in any age group. Please refer to the USAV guidelines for the Junior Age Definitions for the current season.
- Please contact us in advance if our tryout time conflicts with or overlaps another tryout that you would like to attend.  We will work with you to provide an alternate time if possible.  It is our belief that players should have the opportunity to tryout for more than one club if desired.

Club Name: St. Louis Elite
Club Director: Rachael DeVries
Email Address: Rachael55@charter.net
Phone Number: 314-374-0838
Co-Club Director: Kevin Coyne
Email Address: Kevin_coyne@sbcglobal.net
Phone Number: 314-961-6285
Year Club Founded: 2000
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-3
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 1-4
Club Web Page Link: www.stlouiselite.com

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
St. Louis Elite competes only in the girls age groups and does not grant age waivers in any group.   Coaches’ biographical information can be found on our club web site.
2009-2010 Season
10G (20 players):  Coaches:  Heather Rynd and Katie O’Leary 
11G 1 Team:        Head Coach   Rachael DeVries
   Asst. Coach    Nick Wehmeier
12G 1 Team         Head Coaches Chris Marquardt
13G 1 Team         Head Coach Heather Rynd,
                              Asst. Coach Katie O’Leary
14G 1 Team         Co-Head Coaches  Cheryl Sazama and Linda Kernen
15G 1 Team         Head Coach Mike Robertson
                           Asst. Coach Jamie Schaefer
16G 1 Team         Head Coach Jean Evans
Setting Specialty Coach: Heather Rynd
Hitting/Blocking Specialty Coach: Matt Mahoney (Current Player, Missouri Baptist University)
Special Consultant:   Ann Kordes (Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, St. Louis University)
Level of Competition:
The St. Louis Elite Volleyball Club is dedicated to providing one of the most competitive volleyball programs in the Gateway Region. The Club is a competitive and fun volleyball club for girls. Our 10’s program for girls is focused on the education and development of the players. Our program will provide a foundation in the basic volleyball skills and the team concepts necessary for the players to become competitive players and enjoy the game of volleyball
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
10 out of 40 teams in our seven years of existence have played in Junior National Championships
Locations Used for Practice:
Priory School 500  S. Mason Road, St. Louis, MO   63141, The College School 1 Newport Place, Webster Groves, MO   63119, Parkway NE Middle School 181 Coeur de Ville, St. Louis, MO   63141, Parkway SW Middle School 701 Wren, St. Louis, MO   63021, Other sites in the St. Louis metro area as needed.

Budget and Expenses Information (excludes 10G program – See Below): An initial payment of $350 per player is due at the Club Registration Meeting (held within one week of tryouts). The money is used for player, coach and chaperone USAV registrations and background screens, tournament entry fees, gym rental, coach stipends, specialty coaches’ stipends, administrative fees, and equipment fees. Uniforms must be purchased separately and include jerseys, practice t-shirts, shorts, and a warm-up suit (approximate cost for new players ($200). Each player will receive an invoice approximately every four – six weeks throughout the season detailing expenses already incurred and projected future expenses. Total expenses for a player (not including cost of travel) will be approximately $600 - $1,000, depending on the frequency of practices, amount and types of tournaments entered, number of out-of-town tournaments, and participation in fund raisers.
St. Louis Elite Volleyball Club 10’s Program:The is the fourth year that St. Louis Elite will offer a 10’s program. We are very lucky to have a head coach who comes to the club with at least 14 years of coaching experience. The program will consist of one practice each week beginning in December and running through the Regional tournament. In addition, the players will be invited to the Club Boot Camp in December which focuses on fundamentals and will also be invited to participate in 3 specialty sessions during January and February (Specialties: Hitting and Blocking, Setting, Passing and Defense).  During both the Boot Camp and the Specialty Sessions, the players will meet and participate in activities with players from our older teams. The total cost of the program will be $220 and includes the practice time, Boot Camp, Specialty Sessions, 2 t-shirts, USAV registration, equipment fee, coaching stipend, administrative fee and the Regional Tournament fee.
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
Required form (USAV Junior Tryout Waiver) can be completed in advance and brought to the tryout. Please note that a guardian’s signature is required on the USAV Junior Tryout Waiver. All participants will be charged a $10 tryout fee (except G10).

Club Name: St. Louis Heat
Club Director:  Lynne Moleski
Email Address:  lynn.moleski@usfood.com
Address: 5442 Alnwick Drive, St. Louis, Missouri  63129
Phone Number: 314-378-5565
Year Club Founded: 2000
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-3
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 1-2

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
13G - Coach: Noel Pacheco 
14G – Coaches:  Joe Moleski, Phil Moleski, and Lynne Moleski 
14G - Coaches:  Rich Nelson and Nina Schellhase 
Level of Competition:
Club
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
After many successful and rewarding years, several players were offered scholarships for college.  The team has placed in the Gold Division as well as the Silver Division in past years. 
Locations Used for Practice:
2 evenings per week in the South County area
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
Tryout registration fee is $10 cash. We accept waivered players. Each player is required to have a USAV Junior Tryout Waiver Form completed and signed by a parent (forms are available to download on gatewayvb.org website or the day of the tryout). 

Club Name: St. Louis Metro Volleyball Club
Club Director: Bill Williams
Email Address: billw@slmetrovbc.org
Address: 9070 Monmouth, St. Louis, Mo. 63117-1020
Phone Number: 314-989-0726
Year Club Founded: 1994
Number of Practices Per Week: 1-2 depending on age and coach
Number of Tournaments per Season: 8 in town, 2-3 out of town. Number of tournaments may vary depending on age of player group and coach.
Club Web Page Link: www.slmetrovbc.org

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
Girls 10 U Bill Williams      
Girls 11 U Janis Garavaglia,                                             
Girls 12 U Joe Rathert, Gary Bess,   (2 Teams)
Girls 13 U Mike Taylor/ Tom Applebaum, Bill Williams  (2 Teams)
Girls 14 U Mike Kreitler
Girls 15 U Joe Rathert, TBD  (2 Teams)
Girls 16 U Joe Mancuso,  Kim Sapa  (2 Teams)
Girls 17 U Laura Hagen, Deb Row   (2 Teams)
Girls 18 U Chris Burke/Chrissy Simones
Level of Competition:
St. Louis Metro offers playing and coaching opportunities at all levels
Locations Used for Practice:
A number of gyms are used for practice. Gym sites vary depending on the age of the players. Primary gyms utilized are located in South County, South City, and Southwest County.
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
Specifics are also available on the club website at http://www.slmetrovbc.org
There is a $10.00 tryout fee and a parent’s signature is required. Mandatory club meeting Monday October 27, 2008 7-9 PM Mehlville HS Cafeteria for 10's through 14's. For 15’s through 18’s the meeting will be Monday November 24th 2008 7-9 PM Mehlville HS Cafeteria. For more information, call Bill Williams at (314) 989-0726

Club Name: St. Louis Powerhitters Volleyball Club
Club Director: Kevin Nelson
Email address: 1Volleyball@sbcglobal.com
Address: 4770 Oakbrier Drive, St. Louis, Mo 63128
Phone Number: (314) 845-8648
Year Club Founded: 2005
Number of Practices per Week: 2-3
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-3
Number of Out-of-town Tournaments: 1-2 depending upon interest and availability
Club Page Web Link: http://www.stlpowerhitters.com

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:    
Club Director: Kevin Nelson has previously coached Girl’s club teams for ages 11-16. He helps 11 and 12 year-old players as a Regional Mentor, assisting them learn scorekeeping and officiating skills. He presently serves as a member of the Gateway Region Board of Directors. He is a 2009 recipient of the Dennis Lafata Meritorious Service Award for outstanding contributions and service to the sport in the Region. He will be the head coach for the 11’s and will assist the 12’s team.       
Girls 11: Karen Potter is a Girl’s 11’s assistant coach. She has four years coaching in elementary school volleyball programs, and eight years coaching club volleyball for ages 11-17. Kelly Potter returns for her second year as an assistant, and is an experienced club volleyball player in the Region.     
Girls 12: Linda Eggelston returns for her second year with the Club. She coaches CYC teams at St. Francis of Assisi.      
Girls 13: Alyssa Gaterman will be the head coach in her second year with the Club. She assisted last year’s 12’s that finished 5th in the Region. She played at Notre Dame High School, and is an experienced club player in the Region. Alyssa Bacher joins the club as an assistant, having also played at Notre Dame and for club teams in the Region. 
Girls 14: Stephanie O’Brien joins the Club for the 2009-10 season. For the last two seasons she has been the freshman volleyball coach at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Stephanie played collegiately at Cornell College, in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. She played high school volleyball at Webster Groves High School, and for several clubs in the Gateway Region. She is presently the junior varsity coach at Nerinx Hall.  
Girls 15: Christian Juenger will coach the 15’s in his fourth year as a Powerhitters coach. He played his high school volleyball at Lafayette High School, where as captain in his senior year he led his team to the State finals. He is currently the junior varsity coach at Westminster Christian Academy. Christian is assisted by Kim Pugliese, who coaches CYC teams at St. Francis of Assisi, and returns for her second year of coaching club volleyball.
Level of Competition:
Competitive. We choose to field only one team at each age level, preferring to be a
small, select, and elite Club. The Club attracts players and coaches from throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. We will be adding a Girl’s 11’s team each year until a full program of teams for ages 11-18 is established. The Club competes in Gateway Region and USA Volleyball Gold/Silver events only. Our teams historically play among the most difficult schedules in the Region. They are required to play in Gateway Region and USAV-sponsored events such as Seeding Tournaments, the Gateway Girl’s Festival, and the Gold/Silver Regional Championships. Following the Regional Championships, we expect all teams age 12 and up to play in either the USA Volleyball Junior Olympic National Championships (Nationals), or American Volleyball Coaches Association’s Junior Volleyball Association/Amateur Athletic Union Championships (JVA/AAU). We require these because we believe that players improve their skills by playing against better competition. We do not accept waivered players. We request that players confirm that they are eligible to play for a particular team before coming to a tryout. The 2009-10 birthday eligibility information may be found on the “Tryouts” link of our website, www.stlpowerhitters.com. In addition to competing at the highest levels, we expect players, parents, and coaches to exhibit a comparable level of sportsmanship. We require players and parents to sign and abide by a Code of Conduct, and for coaches to follow a Code of Ethics. All coaches are IMPACT certified at a minimum.        
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
In our first year as a co-ed program in 2006-07, the 11’s finished 3rd in the Gold Division. In 2007-08, the Girl’s 11’s and 12’s each won 3rd place in the Gold Division at the Regional Championships. The 12’s participated in the USA Volleyball Junior Olympic National Championships held in Dallas, Texas. In 2008-09 the 12’s, 13’s, and 14’s all reached the Gold Division at the Regional Championships, and the 11’s finished 2nd in the Zinc Division. The Club was a major presence at the 34th Annual Asics National Championships in Chicago in June 2009. Among 350 teams, the 13’s reached the Gold playoffs, the 12’s won the Silver Division, and the 14’s won the Bronze Division. The 12’s reached the Gold Division (top 16) at the JVDA Championships. Additional Club highlights may be found at the “Achievements” link on our website.    
Locations Used for Practice:
The Club has historically utilized public and private facilities in the Rockwood, Lindbergh, Mehlville/Oakville, Fox/Seckman, and Webster Groves School Districts for tryouts, practices, and clinics. Practices begin on or about December 1 of each year. All information regarding tryouts, practices, clinics, and tournaments may be found on the “Facilities” and “Calendar” links on our website, www.stlpowerhitters.com.     
Budget and Expense Information:
The St. Louis Powerhitters Volleyball Club is a non-profit, tax-exempt Missouri corporation. In keeping with our not-for-profit status, we strive to keep fees reasonable, while providing our players and coaches with quality equipment and facilities. We are exempt from federal taxes under the Internal Revenue Code, and have a Missouri Department of Revenue sales tax exemption. The sales tax exemption permits us to purchase uniforms, equipment, supplies and clothing at lower costs, thereby saving players and parents money. The Club fee for 2009-10 is $690.00. The fee is all-inclusive. Unlike many clubs, the fee includes coaches’ expenses for out-of-town tournaments; we do not charge players extra for the coaches’ travel, lodging, or tournament entry fees, gym rentals, or other costs. The Club has a travel policy that defines what expenses the Club will pay for and those it will not; the policy also places limits on housing, food, transportation, and incidental expenses. In addition, we do not require players or parents to engage in fundraising events to offset expenses, or require that they donate goods or services. We believe that this represents a considerable value to players and parents. Travel, food, lodging, and miscellaneous expenses for players and family members are not included in the Club fee. Club fees are used for player, coach, chaperone, and team official’s USAV and Gateway Region registrations and background screens; coaching education and stipends; tournament entry fees; gym rentals; equipment (volleyballs, volleyball carts, first aid kits, etc.); and administrative expenses (website maintenance, postage, office supplies, etc.). We also offer optional fitness and jump training. Additional information may be found at the “FAQ,”“Fees & Uniforms,” and “Club Comparisons” links on our website, www.stlpowerhitters.com.
Uniforms:
Uniforms must be purchased separately. Uniforms consist of two Asics jerseys (white and maroon), Asics black shorts, and Asics white crew socks. All players provide their own white kneepads and primarily white/gray volleyball shoes. Uniform costs range from $60-$100 per player depending upon the style and quantity ordered. Powerhitters logo clothing and equipment,  such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and gym bags, may also be purchased. Additional information regarding uniforms may be found on the “Fees & Uniforms” link of our website, and clothing information on the “Clothing” link at www.stlpowerhitters.com. Order forms for both may found at the “Documents” link to our website. 
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
Please check the Girl’s Tryout pages on the Gateway Region website for specific dates, times, and locations of tryouts. Trying out for the Powerhitters is an easy, two-step process. (1) Go to the Gateway Region website, and follow the instructions for the Webpoint system. Please check “Undecided” as your team preference. (2) Next, go to our website, www.stlpowerhitters.com, click on the “Tryouts” link, and follow the instructions to register on-line. The on-line registration process deadline is 11 p.m. on October 23, 2009 for players 11-14; the deadline is 11 p.m. on November 20, 2009 for players age 15. The tryout fee for players who register on-line by the deadline is $10.00. If you do not register on-line, and come to our tryout unannounced, you will need to complete a personal information sheet and the Tryout Registration & Waiver Form. The tryout fee for on-site registration is $20.00. Tryout fees are payable in cash at the tryout. We highly encourage players to register on-line to save time and money. We also encourage players to do so as soon as possible so as to avoid any potential issues at the last minute, such as computer problems, that could adversely hinder their ability to register. Following tryouts, players accepting our offer to play for the Club are to go to the Gateway Region’s Webpoint system and change their preference from “Undecided” to “St. Louis Powerhitters,” as well as following all other system instructions. Players 11-14 will attend a “Commitment Night” meeting from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009; 15’s players will have their Commitment Night from 7-9 pm on Monday, November 23, 2009. Both sessions will be held in the cafeteria of Oakville Middle School, 5950 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, Mo 63129. Players will receive a “Commitment Night Checklist” at the end of tryouts which outlines the procedure to be followed and the document to be brought to Commitment Night. All of the necessary documents are available on the “Documents” link on our website. At the meeting players will complete the registration process, pay Club fees, and order and pay for uniforms. They may also order and pay for Powerhitters clothing. Uniform and clothing information and order forms may be found at our “Documents” link on our website, www.stlpowerhitters.com.    

Club Name: St. Louis Volleyball Club
Club Director: Jeff Klohr
Email Address: jeffklohr@alum.mit.edu
Address: 717 Radcliffe, St. Louis, MO   63130
Phone Number: 314-726-3373 hm,  314-232-4824 wk,  314-322-3373 cell
Year Club Founded: 1987
Number of Practices per Week: typically 2 practices per week, 1 ½ to 2 hour each.
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2 for younger teams, 2-3 for older teams
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 0-3
Club Web Page Link: www.stlouisvbc.com

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
15U Girls: Elizabeth Hanneken (played high school, USAV and collegiate volleyball, coached at St.Francis Borgia); Assistant coach TBD
16U Girls: Jill Schriewer (played high school, USAV, and collegiate club (Mizzou) volleyball; coached at Vetta Sports and Kennedy HS); Assistant coach TBD
17U Girls: Katie Rask (Played 8 years USAV, 7 with St. Louis VBC, played 4 years Div III volleyball and softball for Dominican University, coached 14-16U VBC in recent years); Maria Rask (USAV coach for 7 years with St. Louis VBC).
Level of Competition:
Open and Club. St. Louis Volleyball Club will select players and develop teams capable of competing at the highest levels at local and regional tournaments. The goal of each team is to compete at the Gold Level in the Region and to work to qualify for the National Championship tournament. We will enter each team in the National Qualifier tournament(s) at the level the coach determines to be appropriate.
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
St. Louis Volleyball Club has competed successfully at the highest levels on the local and national level. St. Louis VBC continues to attract talented coaches from the metropolitan area including coaches with USAV, high school and college experience. As a result of their guidance and commitment, the club has produced silver and bronze medalists at the AAU Junior Olympic, regional qualifiers for the USAV National Junior Olympic and All-American recognition for some ten talented athletes. Several former players have been or are now competing at the collegiate level (NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA), many on scholarship. The nationally competitive level of play demonstrated by St. Louis VBC teams at regional, invitational and national tournaments has earned the club a level of respect and helps to promote participation in the metro area. 
Locations Used for Practice:
Dependent on team and coach inputs. Locations used in previous years have included locations in the south and central corridor of the St. Louis area.
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
A $10 per player tryout fee will be charged. All tryout participants must have a Gateway Region Junior Tryout Form with a parent's/guardian's signature. This form will be available at the tryout or may be downloaded from the Region's website.

Club Name: TESL (Team Elite St. Louis)
Club Director: Dale Woodson
Associate Club Director: Scott Touzinsky
Director of Strength and Conditioning: Scott Roberts, Sports Medicine and Training Center
Email Address: dale@teamelitestl.com
Address: 5204 Nottingham Est. Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129
Phone: 314-974-7995
Year Club Founded: 2006
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-3
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 2-3 depending on team
Club Web Page Link: http://www.teamelitestl.com

Age and Gender of Teams:
Coed 10's: Ashley Kron, Laura Buck
Girls 11's: Teri Gallaher, Kim Beelman
Girls 12's: Bob Rott, Mary Rott, Terri Kennedy
Girls 13's: Rechelle Huck, Steve Huck
Girls 14s: Ed Naeger
Girls 15s: Dale Woodson, Marshall Moon, Katie Bequette
Girls 16 Blue: Todd Gober,  Dale Woodson,  Melissa Mueller
Girls 16 Black: Aaron Young, DJ Woodson, Brandon Janosky
Girls 17s: Dale Woodson, Mark Stuckel
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Touzinsky will work with teams at the end of his professional season in Turkey.
Director of Strength and Conditioning: Scott Roberts, Sports Medicine and Training Center
See web site for coaching bios.
Level of Competition:
Our goal is to compete at the highest level locally, regionally and nationally and to qualify for the Junior Olympic National Championships
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
Associate Club Director Scott Touzinsky 2008 Olympic Gold Medal in Volleyball at Beijing games.
TESL 171: qualified for nationals 2009.
TESL 161: 7th in gold regionals 2009.
TESL 161: 6th in gold regionals 2008.
Locations Used for Practice:
Lindbergh High School: 4900 S Lindbergh St. Louis, MO. 63126
Oakville High School: 5557 Milburn, St. Louis, MO. 63129
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque SMMA: 4900 Ringer Rd. St. Louis, MO. 63129
Bernard Middle School: 1054 Forder Rd. St. Louis, MO. 63129
Affton Community Center 9801 Mackenzie St. Louis, MO. 63123
Concordia Lutheran Kirkwood: 505 S Kirkwood, MO. 63122
Kirkwood High School 801 W Essex Kirkwood, MO. 63122
Salvation Army 824 Union Rd. St. Louis, MO. 63123
SIU-Edwardsville (TESL 161 occasionally)
Club director Dale Woodson:
Dale is retired after working 30 years for AT&T and dedicates most of his time to his passion, TESL volleyball club. His teams traditionally are one of the best in the region and compete at the national level. Several of his players have been selected to USAV Youth and Junior National teams and have received Division I volleyball scholarships. He has coached 5 teams to JOVC nationals - most recently TESL 171 team in 2009 in Miami. He is IMPACT and CAP I level certified and a member of AVCA. Dale has 16 years of experience coaching volleyball including twelve years at the club level. He has coached boys and girls teams at every age level from 12's – 18’s. Dale has also coached boys and girls teams at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (SMMA) parish since 1993. He has been the parochial volleyball coach at SMMA since 1999 and is entering his 5th year as the CYC Parochial league coordinator for the South County District. Dale has also served as at large director on the board of the Gateway Region and asst. coach for the Fontbonne University's womens team. Dale publishes Woodson Wave Report, a stock market timing newsletter, ranked #2 in the nation for the ten year period of 1998-2008 by independent rating service, Timer Digest.
Associate Club Director: Scott Touzinsky:
After winning the Gold Medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in August 2008, Scott Touzinsky is currently playing professional volleyball in Istanbul, Turkey. Scott is a graduate of Vianney High School, where he was a four -year starter for the varsity. His high school career came to a close with an outstanding senior year, leading the Griffins to a fourth consecutive State Championship. In the spring of 2000, Scott received the Sports Illustrated Old Spice Athlete of the Month award. Scott went on to attend Long Beach State on a four year scholarship earning the MPSF conference freshman of the Year award. In 2004, his senior season, he was an AVCA First Team All-American and NCAA First Team All Tournament player. In 2004, Scott became just the third player in NCAA Division I-II history to score 40 kills in a single rally-scoring match. Scott still holds the record at Long Beach State for Services Aces (158), Service Aces in a Single Match (9), Service Ace Percentage (.365) and ranks third overall with 1,642 kills. After Long Beach State, Scott went on to play professional volleyball in Puerto Rico, Greece, Belgium, Spain and Slovenia. In 2007 he qualified for the United States National Team. Since then he has won the Gold Medal in the 2007 Continental Championship, the Gold Medal in the 2008 Continental Olympic Qualifying Championship and the Gold Medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.He has one year of coaching experience leading The LBC Club 161 to a bronze medal in the 2002 Junior Olympics. He has run numerous volleyball camps the past 7 years in California, Nevada and Missouri: The past three years in Missouri he has run The Scott Touzinsky's Elite Volleyball Camp.  
Founded by Dale Woodson and Scott Touzinsky, our leadership offers a unique combination of coaching and playing experience at a very high level. The goal for our teams is to compete at the national level.
Club Fees
An initial club assessment fee of $500 per player is due at the Club Registration Meeting (held Mon. or Tues. after tryouts). Expenses include:  player, coach and chaperone registrations, background screens, impact training, coaches monthly stipends, strength and conditioning training, administrative costs (postage, paper supplies, copies, web site, misc. etc.), and equipment (balls, ball carts, first aid kits, etc.). Meeting date and time will be announced at the tryouts. Players and at least one parent must attend.
Tryout Information:
Please check the boy's tryout page for specifics.
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
Tryout registration fee is $10 for 10s- 14s and $15 for 15s- 18s. A parent's signature is required for the region's junior tryout form. Please contact us if you have a conflict and cannot make our tryout as we will make every effort to accommodate you if possible. Click here to download the TESL tryout form and the Gateway registration and tryout form from our website.

Club Name: Team Momentum - St. Louis
Club Director: Cary Cusumano and Keith O'Leary
Club Administrator: Heather Kea
Master Coaches: Zach Young, Jim Biggs, Heather Kea, Cary Cusumano, Luke Young
Email Address: ccusumano@lindenwood.edu
Phone Number: 314-255-9926 or 314-878-3882
Year Club Founded: 1994
Number of Practices per Week: Typically two, including speed and agility training training
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-3 depending on team
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 2-5 depending on team
Club Web Page Link:  http://www.momentumvolleyball.com

Age and Gender of Teams:
12 Navy- Zach Young
12 Orange - Crystal Clark
13 Navy- Jim Biggs and Jackie Hilton
13 Orange - John Powell
14 Navy- Carl Darby
14 Orange - Lydia Reinhold
15 Navy- Heather Kea and Cary Cusumano
15 Orange - Kelsey Brummer
16 Navy- Dejan Jovic
16 Orange - Kyle Mcafee
17 Navy Luke Young
17 Orange - Terry Funderburk, Susan Dean, Tim Hall
18 Navy- Kelsey Biggs and Victoria Krauze
Club Consultants:  Anne Kordes, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach St. Louis University
                            Ron Young - Head Men's and Women's Coach Lindenwood University
Hitting Coach: Tim Peniston
NEW FOR 2009-2010
Team Momentum has signed an exclusive lease to conduct the majority of its activities at its main Town & Country gym. The gym has been the Club's principal location since 2006 and is now the Club's exclusive facility. This allows Team Momentum to offer its players the best volleyball training and competition environment in the area. The two court gym has a newly refinished floor, a Club pro shop for players to purchase volleyball apparel and equipment at discounted prices, and a training area separate from the competition courts for specialty training. The club has installed new volleyball equipment and video analysis computers to improve player training and college recruitment.
Players and parents will also enjoy the new facility’s wifi, lounge area, designated lockers for player practice gear, and meeting rooms. The Club’s consistent practice location in convenient West County makes scheduling and car pools easier. The gym is easily accessible, just off of highway 40 near 141.
Additional information about the new facility will be available on the Club’s web site.
Tournaments offered at the facility will help to keep club fees essentially unchanged from last season.

The club places a strong emphasis on quality training to prepare our players to compete at the highest levels possible. The club brings in additional coaches to do specific position training.  Additional current college players will be brought in to assist in training and coaching. 

For biographical information about coaches and the latest information about Team Momentum, please go to our website: http://www.momentumvolleyball.com
Level of Competition:
Open & Club- The goal for each team is to qualify for Nationals.
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
Our teams consistently finish in the top percentage of their age divisions. Our 14 Navy and 18 Navy teams qualified for the USAV National Tournament in 2009.  18 Navy also won the Gateway Girls Festival in 2009.
Budget and Expense Information: 
The club has strived to keep fees reasonable while still providing quality gyms and resources for players and coaches. The club has signed an exclusive lease for two court facility in West County, has invested in new training equipment, and provides extensive coach and team support, specialty coaches, coach stipends and expenses, and college recruiting resources. The club enjoys the support of several sponsors and engages in limited fundraising to keep fees affordable. Financial information is available on our web site. See www.momentumvolleyball.com
Locations Used for Practice:
Team Momentum recognizes the importance of convenience, as well as quality, for practice facilities. As described above, all of our training this year will take place at the Westminster Town & Country location conveniently located near the HWY-40 and HWY-270 intersection at Maryville Center Drive.  At that location we will have two competition courts for training, practice, and tournament play as well as a training court where individual skills, agility and strength training will be addressed.  The facility also offers locker rooms, a pro shop, classrooms, office space and meeting space to house all of our operations under one roof. 
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
Advance online registration on our website will be available to speed up the registration process.
Please bring completed tryout registration form and signed waiver along with a $10.00 tryout fee. Please arrive up to 30 minutes before the scheduled tryout to complete the tryout registration process. If you c an't make our scheduled tryout time, please email Cary Cusumano at ccusumano@lindenwood.edu or Heather Kea at heatherkea@yahoo.com . We will do our best to accommodate schedule conflicts.

Club Name: Team Saint Louis
For Girls volleyball, please see the High Performance - STL profile or go to www.stlhighperformance.com

Club Name: Topspin Volleyball Club
Club Director: Susan Mills
Email Address: topspinvb03@yahoo.com
Address: 1015 Vandalia Rd, Louisville IL  62858
Phone Number: 618-665-4950
Year Club Founded: 2001
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2 for club, developmental will play 1 ever other month
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 8-10 for 17s and 18s between Jan & May, 6 for 15s and 16s between Jan & June, Our 12’s, 13’s & 14’s practice in Salem, IL and play 1 tournament each month, April, May & June
Club Web Page Link: www.eteamz.com/topspinvbc

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
TopSpin 12’s Susan Mills
TopSpin 13’s Christy Gillett
TopSpin 14’s Todd Cook
TopSpin 15’s Sherry Cook
TopSpin 16’s Joyce Murphy
TopSpin 17's Jon Smith
TopSpin 18's Tim Mills
Level of Competition:
2 levels, club & developmental
Locations Used for Practice:
Floyd Henson Junior High and the Flora high School gym in Flora, IL. (14's practice at Salem High School in Salem, IL.)
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.

Club Name: Tri-County Volleyball Club
Club Director: Mathew Ritz
Email Address: mritz_99@yahoo.com
Address: 34 Renollett Dr Fairview Heights, IL  62208
Phone Number: 314-676-6130 (W), 618-530-6696 (H)
Year Club Founded: 2000
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 0
Club Web Page Link: http://tcvc.teammania.net/home-ctrl.do

Age and Gender of Teams & Coaches:
14 Girls-Mat Ritz and Alicia Farris
15 Girls-Kevin Andes
Level of Competition:
Club
Locations Used for Practice:
Highland Middle School in Highland, IL
Tryout Information:
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.

Club Name: Waterloo VBC
Club Director: TBA
Email Address:
Address:
Phone Number:
Year Club Founded: 1994
Number of Practices Per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-3
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: depends on team/coach

Age and Gender of Team:
Girls 11's, 12's, 13's, 14's, 15's, and 17's
Level of Competition: 
Club
Awards and Honors Achieved by Club:
Waterloo VBC is competitive amoung teams within their age division.  Teams have taken top honors in tournaments throughout the Gateway Region.  Teams finish within the top 3 teams in the Bronze/Copper Tournament.
Locations Used for Practice:
Waterloo JRH Gymnasium
Tryout information: 
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.

Club Name: Wentzville Heat VBC                     
Club Director: Dara Bickel        
Email Address: darabickel@centurytel.net      
Address: 124 Falcon Woods Court, Foristell, MO  63348
Phone Number: 314-517-1747
Number of Practices per Week: 2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 2-4
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 2
Club Web Page Link: www.eteamz.com/wentzvilleheat/

Age & Gender of Teams:
girls 14s
Locations Used for Practice:
Holt High School & Timberland High School
Tryout information: 
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.

Club Name: Xtreme Xecution VBC
Club Director: David Thomas and Glenn VanBooven
Email Address: XtremeXecution@yahoo.com
Address: 1049 Pasture Ridge Dr. St. Charles Mo.63304
Phone Number: 636-926-3272 or 636-397-1604
Year Club Founded: 2009
Number of Practices per Week: 2 - 3
Number of Tournaments per Month: 1 - 2
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 1 - 2

Age & Gender of Team: 
boys 16’s – coaching will include 2 players from the 2009 NAIA National Volleyball Champion, Lindenwood University’s program.
Level of Competition: 
USAV open and club
Locations Used for Practice: 
Francis Howell Central High School and other locations in St. Charles County
Tryout Information: 
Please check the boy's tryout page for specifics.
All participants will be charged a $10.00 tryout fee. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tryouts to complete the necessary paperwork. A parent or guardian signature is required on the USAV Junior Tryout Waiver.
Please contact us in advance if this tryout time conflicts with another tryout that you would like to attend and we will try to arrange an alternate time.
Fees and expenses:
Cost per player is $500.00 The fee includes tournaments, uniforms, gym rental, coach’s fee and equipment. 

Club Name: YMCA SWIL
Club Director: John Heater
Email Address: ymcaclubvball@gmail.com
Address: 284 N. Seven Hills Rd., O'fallon, IL 
Phone Number: 618-628-7701
Year Club Founded: 2009
Number of Practice per Week: 1-2
Number of Tournaments per Month: 1-2
Number of Out of Town Tournaments: 1

Age and Gender of Team:
14B, 14G & 16G
Level of Competition:
Club
Locations Used for Practice:
O'Fallon YMCA
Tryout Information:
Please check the boy's tryout page for specifics.
Please check the girl's tryout page for specifics.
Players must have a completed USAV waiver signed by a parent or guardian.