Mission: To expand and promote volleyball in Western North Carolina by providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all ages and levels to develop.
Board of Directors: Keith Murlless
Dave Torbett
Erin Punter
Gene Evans
Julie Torbett
Tim Koehler
Executive Director: Julie Torbett
Budget Manager: Jacky Wilson
Directors: Julie Torbett – Biltmore Athletic Director
Jen Peterson – Recreation Director
Julie Torbett – Technical Director
James Macomson – Jr. Neighbor Tournament Director
Talia Ogle- Recruiting Coordinator
National Team Coaches: Tony Fontanelle– 18 Black
Talia Ogle – 17 Black
Jen Peterson – 16 Black
Tiffany Lowrance - 14 Black
National Assistants: Laura Ann Husky
Coaches: Jenna Dover - 17 Regional White
Kelsey Benorden - 17 Regional White
Caroline Merrill - 17 Regional Purple
Raquel Miotto - 17 Regional Purple
Lauren Ficker - 16 Regional White
Rhesa Grady - 15 Regional White
Cindi Miller - 15 Regional Purple
Rachel Guinane - 15 Regional Purple
Tom Mock - 14 Regional Purple
Shawn Cohrn – 13 Regional Black
Amanda Sprouse- 13 Regional White
Brooke Sturgill- 12 Regional Black
Cori Emory - 12 Regional White
Recreation Programs
The recreation program is a beginner program that incorporates training fundamentals, competing in a healthy environment and a mentoring system that involves higher level player and coaches. Programs begin for boys and girls ages 6 – 14. A 6 week fall and spring program are designed to work with other sports schedules and facility availability. Email Julie Torbett for more information on the next recreation sign up.
Cost: $75
Regional Programs
Our Regional Program is designed for the multi-sport athlete or players that cannot commit to a more extensive practice and travel schedule. It is also a building program to reach the elite level teams. Regional season runs from January through April and offers 2 practices per week with a minimum of 6 tournaments in the region. Try-outs are in November for 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U,17U. Teams are trained by high level coaches.
Cost is determined by number of players on each team but ranges from $600- $900 per player.
National Programs
The National Team Program is for the serious and committed athlete with the intention of playing volleyball in college. The program requires a tremendous amount of commitment on both the athlete and parents. Only the highest level players will make these elite teams ages 18U, 17U, 16U, and 14U. Players will play within their own age bracket unless it is necessary to move players to complete a more competitive team. Try-outs are in November and the season runs from January – July. Teams will practice 3 times per week and attend a minimum of 8 tournaments. Teams are coached by the highest level coaches in the area.
Cost is determined by the number of players on each team generally ranging from $900 - $1200.
