Aspire 16 Silver Jen was the Assistant Coach at Mercy College for five years, then became the head Coach for the next five Years. She coached them to the NYCAC playoffs within her first three years and to the NCAA Division II for the following two years. Jen first started coaching Fox Lane High School in 2008 as…

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Downstate 15 Red Kurt Pelaccio,   This will be my 13th coaching here at Downstate. I’ve coached everything from volleybees to 17’s, the past 6 years as the 15 red head coach.  This is my favorite age group!!! I’ve been coaching girls sports for over 22 years including Travel softball , basketball and soccer.  I have three…

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Aspire Technical Director Dan Mansell brings a significant depth and breadth of playing and coaching experience to the Downstate Juniors Program.  Dan started his playing career at a young age like most of the girls here at Downstate, in Western NY.  While in high school, Dan played boys junior VB for EdenVBC and competed in…

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