Welcome to the internet home of the Advanced Approach Pittsburgh Volleyball Club.  We are a serious club volleyball program based on Christian principles and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.  We teach volleyball skills and teamwork to girls and boys age 8-18 and grow volleyball in and around Southwestern PA.  We are a sanctioned member of the Ohio Valley Region (OVR) of USA Volleyball (USAV).  Our membership is comprised of athletes from Western PA, Eastern OH, and Northern WV.

For more information, e-mail advancedapproach@comcast.net or call 724-242-0440.

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Congratulations to the Advanced Approach Pittsburgh 18F team on winning the Gold Championship at the Pittsburgh 3 Rivers Best of the 'Burgh 18&U Mixed Tournament at Robert Morris University in Coraopolis, PA on Sunday Februrary 28th, 2010.

This is the 1st Gold Championship for the club this year and the 1st Gold Championship for the 18F team this season.  This is the 50th overall gold championship for the club.

In pool play the 18F team went undefeated in matches (2-0) and 6-1 in sets.  18F finished in 1st place in their pool.  After winning 2-0 in the Gold Semifinals, we won 2-0 in the Gold Finals finishing the day undefeated in matches (4-0) and finishing 8-1 in sets.

The gold champs today are Austen Ashworth, Megan Condit, Claire DeLucia, Saige Foster, Hallie Ganch, Eva Irwin, Sarah Metarko, Jodie Shearer, Bethany Suchy, Kelly Treser, Coach Fred Wallace, and Coach Judy Naab.

Congratulations on a very impressive day!

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Congratulations to the Advanced Approach Pittsburgh 17-S team on winning the Gold Championship at the 12 team Penn Highlands 17&U Tournament at Bethany College Tournament in Bethany, WV on Daylight Savings Time Change Day, Sunday March 14th.  (Maybe we should get one hour less sleep the night before every tournament)...

This is the 2nd Gold Championship for the club this year and the 1st Gold Championship for the 17S team this season.  This is the 51st overall gold championship for the club.

In pool play the 17S team went undefeated in matches (3-0) and 6-1 in sets.  17S finished in 1st place in their pool.  After winning 2-1 in the Gold Quarterfinals, and 2-0 in the Gold Semifinals, we won 2-0 in the Gold Finals finishing the day undefeated in matches (6-0) and finishing 12-2 in sets on the day.

The gold champs today are Lindsey Bennett, Kristin Collins, Sam Morra, Rachel Netherland, Erin Smith, Olivia Wulf, Jenny Yardas, and Brittney Yates.  Alex Hill, Chelsey Isler, and Zuri Siegworth were unable to attend.  The championship coaches today were Scott Phillips (and an injured Jenny Yardas throughout the gold playoffs).  Great job putting the starting line-up together, Jenny!

Congratulations on a very impressive week of training and a very impressive day of competing... although you used to be much more muchier, you gained back much of your muchness today!

A pic of the gold champs from Saturday is coming soon.  If you have one, please send it to advancedapproach@comcast.net today.

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Congratulations to the Advanced Approach Pittsburgh 18F team on winning the Gold Championship at the Penn Highlands 18&U Tournament at Bethany College in Bethany, WV on Sunday March 21st, 2010.

This is the 3rd Gold Championship for the club this year and the 2nd Gold Championship for the 18F team this season.  This is the 52nd overall Gold Championship for the club.

In pool play the 18F team went 2-1 in matches and 4-2 in sets.  18F finished in 2nd place in their pool.  After winning 2-1 in the Gold Semifinals, we won 2-1 in the Gold Finals finishing the day 4-1 in matches and finishing 8-4 in sets.

The team overcame injuries to outside hitter Eva Irwin (lost in the first match for the day) and setter Sarah Metarko (injured in game 2 of the semifinals making a diving save).  Libero Austen Ashworth was forced into setting duties for set 3 of the semifinals.  The team pulled together to get the set 3 semifinal win with their new setter and libero (Hallie Ganch).  Sarah returned to set in the Gold Finals allowing everyone to return to their normal positions.  The team rose to the challenge securing the championship with another gutsy performance in the finals. 

The gold champs today are Austen Ashworth, Megan Condit, Claire DeLucia, Saige Foster, Hallie Ganch, Eva Irwin, Sarah Metarko, Jodie Shearer, Bethany Suchy, Kelly Treser, Coach Fred Wallace, and Coach Judy Naab.

Congratulations on a very gutsy, hard-fought, impressive championship day!

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Congratulations to the Advanced Approach Pittsburgh 17-S team on winning the Gold Championship at the 12 team Club O.N.E. 17&U Tournament at Girard Senior High School in Girard, Ohio.

This is the 4th Gold Championship for the club this year and the 2nd Gold Championship for the 17S team this season.  This is the 53rd overall Gold Championship for the club.

In pool play the 17S team went 2-1 in matches (lost in 3 to Club O.N.E. 17-1) and 5-2 in sets.  17S finished in 2nd place in their pool.  After winning 2-0 in the Gold Quarterfinals, and 2-0 in the Gold Semifinals, we won 2-0 in the Gold Finals (in a rematch with Club O.N.E.) finishing the day 5-1 in matches and finishing 11-2 in sets on the day.

It was great to see players and coaches making adjustments throughout the day.  The reason we were able to defeat Club O.N.E. in the finals is because we learned how to play against them in pool play.  Sucessfully observing, adjusting, and adapting is a sign of having a good team.  Managing players who exhibit those skills is a coach's dream.

The gold champs today are Lindsey Bennett (after an early morning scenic drive through Girard, PA), Kristin Collins, Chelsey Isler, Sam Morra, Rachel Netherland, Erin Smith, Olivia Wulf, Jenn Yardas, and Brittney Yates.  Alex Hill and Zuri Siegworth were unable to attend.  The championship coaches today were Scott Phillips and Michelle Beck.  Great job Coach Beck!

...and please, someone make sure Lindsey and her pop drive to Baltimore, MARYLAND this weekend.

A pic of the gold champs from Saturday is coming soon.  If you have one, please send it to advancedapproach@comcast.net today.

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Congratulations to the Advanced Approach Pittsburgh 17-S team on winning the Gold Championship at the 16 team Club Hollywood 17&U Tournament at Crestview Senior High School in Columbiana, Ohio.

This is the 5th Gold Championship for the club this year and the 3rd Gold Championship for the 17S team this season.  This is the 54th overall Gold Championship for the club.  Currently our 17s have won three and the 18s have won two Gold Championships so far this year.  Several of our teams are on the brink as we have finished second and third in Gold playoffs many times this year.

In pool play the 17S team went 3-0 in matches and 6-1 in sets.  17S finished in 1st place in their pool.  After winning 2-1 in the Gold Quarterfinals, and 2-0 in the Gold Semifinals, we won 2-0 in the Gold Finals finishing the day 6-0 in matches and finishing 12-2 in sets on the day.

Although the team didn't seem to have their A-game for the majority of the day, the staff is proud of the fact we were able to "win ugly" and continue to advance through the pool and playoff rounds.  Several players seemed tired and several are fighting minor injuries and illnesses.  To see the team come together and win, as a team, was another big step in the development of this group together.  Winning this championship certainly made the ride home more enjoyable and relaxing.

The gold champs today are Lindsey Bennett, Kristin Collins, Chelsey Isler, Sam Morra, Rachel Netherland, Erin Smith, Olivia Wulf, Jenn Yardas, and Brittney Yates.  Alex Hill and Zuri Siegworth were unable to attend.  The championship coaches today were Scott Phillips, Josh Sadowy, and Danelle Wagner.  Great job Coach Sadowy and Coach Wagner!

A pic of the gold champs from Saturday is coming soon.  If you have one, please send it to advancedapproach@comcast.net today.

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Congratulations to the Advanced Approach Pittsburgh 17-S team on winning the Gold Championship at the 8 team New Castle YMCA's Y-Zone 17&U Tournament at Crestview Senior High School in Columbiana, Ohio.

This is the 6th Gold Championship for the club this year and the 4th Gold Championship for the 17S team this season.  This is the 55th overall Gold Championship for the club.  Currently our 17s have won four and the 18s have won two Gold Championships so far this year.  Several of our teams are right on the brink of championships as we have finished second and third in Gold playoffs many times this year.

In pool play the 17S team went 2-1 in matches and 4-2 in sets.  17S finished in a three-way tie for 1st place in their pool.  After winning 2-0 in the Gold Semifinals, we won 2-0 in the Gold Finals finishing the day 4-1 in matches and finishing 8-2 in sets on the day.

The gold champs today are Lindsey Bennett, Kristin Collins, Chelsey Isler, Sam Morra, Rachel Netherland, Erin Smith, Olivia Wulf, Jenn Yardas, and Brittney Yates.  Alex Hill and Zuri Siegworth were unable to attend.  The championship coach today was Scott Phillips.

A pic of the gold champs from Saturday is coming soon.  If you have one, please send it to advancedapproach@comcast.net today.

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Congratulations to the Advanced Approach Pittsburgh 18F team on winning the Gold Championship at the W&J College 18&U Tournament at W&J College in Washington, PA on Sunday May 16th, 2010.

This is the 7th Gold Championship for the club this year and the 3rd Gold Championship for the 18F team this season.  This is the 56th overall Gold Championship for the club.

In pool play the 18F team went undefeated in matches (3-0) and sets (6-0).  18F finished in 1st place in their pool.  After winning 2-0 in the Gold Semifinals, we won 2-0 in the Gold Finals finishing the day 5-0 in matches and finishing 10-0 in sets.

The gold champs today are Austen Ashworth, Megan Condit, Claire DeLucia, Saige Foster, Hallie Ganch, Eva Irwin, Sarah Metarko, Jodie Shearer, Bethany Suchy, Kelly Treser, Coach Fred Wallace, and Coach Judy Naab.

Congratulations on another impressive gold championship. Great job!

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With Championship #56 now in the books, we are looking for our 57th...  THIS SPOT COULD BE YOURS!  SOMEONE'S NAME AND PICTURE WILL END UP HERE - WILL IT BE YOURS?  WE'LL FIND OUT SOON ENOUGH.

A pic of the gold champs from today is coming soon.  If you have one, please send it to advancedapproach@comcast.net today.