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Zoe Farmakopoulos – Springfield College
Congratulations to 18 National’s Zoe Farmakopoulos for committing to play at Springfield College next year!
Read More17 Mirage, 14 Mirage, VolleyStars, Volleybees & Site Director – Caroline Erb
Caroline began playing volleyball at 10yo and hasn’t let the ball drop since! At Kennedy Catholic High School, Caroline was awarded All-Section and All-State while serving as her team’s captain. She also played as a part of the Downstate National program for four years. Caroline went on to play intercollegiate volleyball at Muhlenberg College (’18).…
Read MoreKatie Abbruzzese – Smith College
Congratulations to 18 National’s Katie Abbruzzese for committing to play at Smith College next year!
Read More16 National Practice Sees a Special Visitor
In the last practice before an extended holiday break, 16 National was graced with the presence of a special visitor!!
Read MoreCoach Teresa Swertfager receives Dr Pepper Scholarship for Go Teach!
Help us congratulate Coach Teresa as she receives the Dr Pepper Go Teach Scholarship! Coach is the representative for the University of Florida. There are approximately 40 large schools who each have one representative. We are all proud and hope everyone can help in congratulating Teresa! To learn more follow the link below! https://floridagators.com/news/2020/12/18/softball-swertfager-receives-go-teach-dr-pepper-tuition-award.aspx
Read MoreThe Power of the Pelaccio’s
We have had the pleasure of being surrounding by the Pelaccio’s for many years at Downstate! All 3 sisters: Kristina, Jessica and Lindsay as well as their father Kurt who is currently a coach with the 15 National Team. Click here to read about the journey that all 3 sisters blazed through SUNY Oneonta after playing with…
Read MoreObi Toppin Signs with the New York Knicks!
Obi Toppin, an alumni from Downstate Volleyball, has signed with the New York Knicks! Obi is family to us as a player, but also with relatives in our coaching pipeline. We are so happy to see Obi stay close to home and look forward to the years to come!
Read MoreAnnalisa Alicea – SUNY Oneonta
Congratulations to 18 National Annalisa Alicea on committing to play at SUNY Oneonta next season!
Read MoreMadison Gordon – SUNY Oswego
Congratulations to 18 National Madison Gordon on committing to play at SUNY Oswego next season!
Read MoreAllie Driesen – SUNY Geneseo
Congratulations to 18 National Allie Driesen on committing to play at SUNY Geneseo next season!
Read More16 National – Nephtali Delgado Reyes
Delgado Reyes enters his ninth season with the Mustangs women’s volleyball program heading into the 2019 season. Coach Delgado Reyes has been one Puerto Rico’s most revered volleyball coaches. Along with his impressive track record of success, Coach Delgado Reyes emphasizes a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence both on and off the court. Delgado Reyes joined Monroe…
Read More15 Mirage – Maribeth Powers
Maribeth has been coaching volleyball for 12 years, and has played on many competitive volleyball teams throughout high school and college. After graduating from her undergrad, Maribeth became the assistant coach at Mount Saint Mary college until May 2019. During her time coaching at the moun t, she completed a masters degree in sport…
Read MoreOlivia Waschenko – Pace University
Congratulations to 18 National Olivia Waschenko on committing to play at Pace University next season!
Read More15 Destroyers & Volleybees & Volleystars – Iris Bromfield
Iris Bromfield played one year of high school volleyball and four years at Herbert Lehman College, where she graduated with bachelors in Physical Education and a Master in Health Education. She was the head coach for Boys and Girls Volleyball at John F Kennedy High School for 23 years, during which time they combined to play in 11 PSAL Championships…
Read More18 National – Matt Johann
COACH JOHANN comes to downstate after two seasons as an assistant at Cornell University. In his two seasons with the Big Red, Johann helped the team to a pair of third place finishes in the Ivy League. Cornell amassed a 14-10 overall and 9-5 conference record in 2018, building on this in 2019 and finishing…
Read More18 National – Jackie Granger
COACH JACKIE was a player at Downstate her senior year at North Rockland High School in 2002. She returned as a coach with Downstate in 2012. Coach Jackie had a stellar playing career and was one of the most prolific offensive threats in NCAA history. A three-time American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-American, she amassed…
Read More15 National – Daniela Castro
Daniela Castro is currently a Physical Education teacher and certified Health teacher. Aside from teaching, Daniela Castro has been coaching a wide variety of sports since 2012. She started her volleyball coaching career at Walter Panas High School in 2012 as the varsity assistant. In 2012, Walter Panas advanced to the state final four for…
Read More18 National – Samantha Gutmann
Samantha Gutmann has been coaching at Downstate since 2014. She has assisted on 13 white, 13 black, 15 black, and 18 black. She has also been the Varsity volleyball coach at Suffern High School in Suffern, New York since 2015. When not in the gym, she teaches 5th grade in New City, NY.
Read More17 National – Ashley Felipe
Ashley has been coaching volleyball for 13 years, starting at Haldane for the first eight years winning three state titles and has been at Panas for the last five years. Ashley has been at Downstate since 2015, started as an assistant on 13,14, & 15 Black, then the head coach of 14 black and currently…
Read More15 Regional – Rick Leite
Rick has successfully trained youth sports since 2000, when he became a Brazilian Martial Artist (Capoeira) instructor taking over classes in Yonkers and Queens, training kids ranging from 8 – 17 years old as well as many adults. Rick took the role of soccer coach in 2012, quickly becoming highly engaged, training coaches and referees…
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