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17 National – CJ Emanuelson
Downstate – 17 National CJ has been coaching for over twenty years. He began his coaching career at Dearing Volleyball School at Springfield College where he began as a counselor and progressed through coach. During that time he assisted the Joel Barlow Boys volleyball team which won two state and state open titles during that…
Read More2021 RI Rumble #1& RI Rumble #1 – CANCELLATION
Hello Players and Parents. I’m sorry to have to write you this email but I must. So they have officially cancelled the Rhode Island Tournament. We ask that you please leave those weekends open because we are looking at trying to fill those with something. The email I just received: 2021 Rhode Island Rumble Teams:…
Read MoreSpring Youth Rec Volleyball League Registration Open
Hello Parents and Players. I am sending this email reminder about our Youth Rec League that will run this spring from March 10-June 6 at all four of our locations. This rec league is similar to cyo basketball, little league baseball/softball, etc. Teams will be coached by volunteers. Most divisions will practice one hour a…
Read MoreDAC High School Training Grid
Hello Downstate Family, As a heads up, due to High School volleyball starting up soon, we are going to a NEW training schedule that will go into effect Monday March 8th and continue through April 25th with April 26th starting a new training grid that we will send out prior to that date. See Attached.…
Read MoreGEVA (USA Volleyball) Registration
Greetings parents, All of you have received emails requesting that you register with GEVA and USA Volleyball. Registration is required in order to participate in competition versus other club teams, including scrimmages and tournaments. In order to play, not only must you register; but, you must be invited into a club and placed on a…
Read MoreFollow Up — Spotlight on the Essentials: The Common Application, Extracurricular Activities, and Recommendation Letters (Downstate Volleyball Exclusive)
Hello Downstate Players and Parents, Again what a success! In case you missed it or want more. Thank you Jeff —————- Hi all, Thank you for joining me this afternoon for our discussion! And again, thanks so much to Matt Cochenour and Danielle Della Pella for setting this up. If you missed the webinar or would like…
Read MorePlease bare with us with GEVA Registration
Happy Monday! Many parents have asked how to registrer again so below you will see the instrucvtions on how to do so. Also, in regards to not seeing Downstate as a club yet. This is a new system for you and us. This process does and will take awhile, so please bare with us as…
Read MorePractice schedule change as of March 8
Hello parents and players. As you may already know we will be moving to weekend only practices as of March 8. This was one of the topics discussed at last nights parents meetings. Today we have responded to several emails from parents interested in signing their child up for the youth rec league that think…
Read MoreZoe Farmakopoulos – Springfield College
Congratulations to 18 National’s Zoe Farmakopoulos for committing to play at Springfield College next year!
Read MoreZoom Informational Meetings set for Sunday, January 31, 2021
Hello Downstate Families, We hope everyone had a great holiday and is staying safe and healthy! The Downstate Board will be hosting parent informational meetings via Zoom to discuss various updates regarding the remainder of the 2020-2021 season. We are asking at least one parent per family, to be in attendance during your child’s respective…
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 MoreCollege Informational Webinars – College Starter
Hello Downstate Family! We understand it hard to be seen by coaches right now but that time will come but what else can we help you with? After meeting with many of you we realize that we need to try and find more resources for you. We are so excited to announce two upcoming free webinars specifically…
Read MoreUpdate on Uniforms and 431 Sports
Hello Downstate Family! We have setup the team apparel store, on 431sports.com, which is where you’ll be ordering your complete uniform kit. Everyone should receive an email from them, today. Please note that we are now asking you to order your unifrom at this time. We are expecting to be able to compete sometime this spring, and you’ll…
Read MoreKatie Abbruzzese – Smith College
Congratulations to 18 National’s Katie Abbruzzese for committing to play at Smith College next year!
Read MoreGEVA Registration
Greetings Parents, In preparation for tournament play, which we believe will happen sometime in the spring, we need everyone on National and Regional teams to register with USA Volleyball. Some tournaments are asking me to build rosters and I cannot do this until your registration is complete. If you could do this in the next…
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 MoreUniforms and Gear
Hello Downstate Family! Many of you have been asking about ordering logo’d Downstate apparel, especially warm-ups as the weather is beginning to turn cold. We have setup the team apparel store, on 431sports.com, which is where you’ll be ordering your complete uniform kit. Everyone should receive an email from them, today. Please note that you…
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!
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