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Our Grand History Since 2004: First Gálactico era 2004-2008
Second Gálactico era 2008-2011 Third Gálactico era 2011- USA High Performance Camp 2013
USA HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING CAMP 2013
Their story coming soon!
Congratulations to the 14-1 Rosario for making it to the Championship match of the 14s-USA Bronze Division at the 2013 SCVA Southern National Qualifier placing second is a great finish.
04-28-2012 Atkinson Pavilions the training ground of the Arizona Saguaros, and place where it all started for the 16-1 Amanda. They would over come all obstacles and against all odds end up playing for the AZ Region State Championship. Amanda stated that she thought they might have a chance when they beat a team from the west valley that they had not beaten all season. Amanda stated that after winning the morning pool and headed over to Yonker High for the championships, that she felt confident that they would make it to the final. Well as fate would have it they did make it to the final and captured the silver medal. Amanda did a great job with the help of our Saguaros coaching staff of , Clint C, Nicole D and the support of the parents we rejoice in a victory well earned. It just goes to show that the Saguaros system works and you never know when opportunity will knock, we as a club make sure that you are ready when it does. You have secured your spot in Saguaro history congratulations. RL
04-28-2012 Court One facility the place where it all started for the 17-1 Rosario the same venue where they won it all in 2011. Last year the team name was Dynasty; little did they know how prophetic that name would be. As a team going for back to back titles in the Arizona Region State Championships the pressure was on. All wanted to see us in the final and all wanted to see what we would do this time around. Well we made it to the final and captured the silver medal in three games. Rosario stated that he is especially proud of this years premier team, its hard enough making it once to the championships but two years in a row is quite a blessing in disguise. It showed that a team who made up of 97% 15-16 year olds can accomplish anything if they work together. They embraced the team concept and worked together to achieve their goal of making it to the final. Unselfish play and wanting to see their teamates succeed was more important than self gratification this was the key to their success. This team is loaded with superstars who had to put aside their own goals for the team. Rosario teaches these important life lessons to his team, and states that sometimes in the heat of the moment and to win at any cost, we forget the valuable lessons to be learned playing a game like volleyball. We need to all take a step back and realize the valuabe lessons being taught on a weekly basis, some which are to build confident well rounded individuals who can succeed in volleyball and life. Looking at the picture to your right you can see why success happens to our teams, with prayer and faith as the building blocks for our program. We not only ask for favor in our undertakings we ask for fair play and to respect all who participate in competitive events leaving no one dissatisfied, Peace and Harmony being the strength and support of all society's especially of ours. Becaue of the great season finish the 17-1 Rosario has been asked by the Arizona Region to participate in the 17-Open division on May 5th 2012. This will mark another historical event for the Arizona Sasguaros as the 17-1 Rosario will be the only team in Saguaro history to be asked to participate in the Open Finals. Congratulations. RL
The Road To Victory
The 16-International team coached by Rosario Lopez and Mike Dean win the 16U division of 2010 Ice Breaker Classic hosted by the Arizona Saguaros Volleyball Club on December 12th 2010. This was their first major tournament of the 2010-2011 club season. Setting the tone as they cap their first Gold Medal.
The 18-International team full of college bound players win the 2010 G-Power 18U Division with a dominating performance over the competition. What a great finish for an incredible season with a third cap gold medal finish in the last three tournaments for this team. With only two players graduating this year and nine returning players. We are looking forward to another season of great performances from this talented group. To date every member of this team has either signed or has given their verbal commitments to local or out of state colleges. Great Job and Great Finish Ladies
Congratulations to the Team Phoenix Women’s Semi-Pro Team for winning the Silver in the 2010 Arizona Region Women’s AA Gold Division. May 16th 2010 Atkinson Pavilions our Adult Women’s team, Team Phoenix comprised of former division #1 talent in their first year as a program shock the region. By competing and eliminating the top seeds in the tournament earning a chance to play for the AZ Region title winning the Silver. What an accomplishment for this young program, it speaks volumes when you consider the recruits that were not present at the tournament. With only seven players our captain Brittney Nakamora led Team Phoenix giving us our first taste of what’s to come. With recruits signing with Team Phoenix for the summer program next years winter adult program should see us back on top leading the way. The mission of Team Phoenix is clear to provide a top level program that can become the leader in adult volleyball in Arizona. Modeling this program after international volleyball programs found in Europe and South America with the base consisting of a strong junior program (Arizona Saguaros). Team Phoenix is much more than an adult team it’s a program of role models who can lead the way for junior players who aspire to become all they can be in volleyball. Great Job Ladies
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The Road To Victory
Their Story On May 8th 2010 Atkinson Pavilion Home of the Arizona Saguaros Volleyball Club, would be the place the Arizona Saguaros 18-International team would make its stand and defend their home court. In the teams pre-tournament prayers they asked Jesus for the strength, understanding and team spirit to carry the day. It was understood that they were in route to go head to head with destiny. That a door would open for them sometime during the tournament and that they would have to walk through that door. They had to trust each other and trust themselves to be the very best in whatever situation comes their way. And the door did open and the way was shown in the fourth match of the final four. They lost the first game but won the second game taking it to three. They saw that it was not over and destiny was stepping in.
Opportunity was knocking and the time to strike was now, an overwhelming power began to grow over the team. They won the fourth match in three games and knew they were in line to win it all. Next onto the fifth and final Championship match. The loss they suffered in match four was a test for them to overcome, and in faith they did overcome. John 10:10 says “The thief comes in order to steal, destroy and kill, but I have come that you might have life and have it to the full” This is our club verse and it speaks of a prophetic promise that Jesus has made with us all, to have faith in him and include him in whatever you do and success will follow. After receiving the awards the team finished with a closing prayer thanking God and Jesus for the opportunity and strength to get past the test and to learn to trust in faith and God…… As the coach I am proud to be apart of this great achievement. I am proud of their growth as players and as a team A job well done Ladies you have made us all proud
The 18-International team full of college bound players win the 2010 Memorial Day Classic 18U Division with a dominating performance over the competition. AZ Saguaros 18-National Team Wins First in Silver Division of the 2010 Arizona Region 18-Club
On June 12th 2009 the Arizona Saguaros 14 and 18-National teams arrived in Orlando Florida to participate in the 36th annual AAU Junior National Championships held in the Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. 14-National and 18-National teams standing in front of the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex Pre-Opening Ceremonies. This is the home of AAU Sports.
Arizona Saguaros 14-National wins the Silver Medal in the Silver Division of the 2009 Memorial Day Classic. Great job ladies..
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Unshakable Litchfield Park 15 National Top Colorado Crush for 16AA Title Coach Rosario Lopez worked his team practice after practice to keep them calm in stressful situations. “In practice we would place each player in an uncomfortable position making each player learn every position. We did this as individuals and as a team. In the end each player was able to be calm and secure in their abilities and performed without any hesitations” Lopez said. And it was that un-shake-ability that helped his Litchfield Park 15 National team beat the Colorado Crush 16’s team in the 16AA Region Championship held June 7th at South Mountain Community College. Lopez’s strategy of keeping his girls on their toes paid off all season. “I always changed practices making each player adapt to new surroundings.” He said. “I made each player become problem solvers and to think outside the box. We also played in several out of state tournaments again forcing this team to adapt to new surroundings this made them very well rounded. This team would practice three times a week and played more out of state matches than in-state region matches.” Litchfield went into Regional as the team to beat and came into the Region Championship across the net from the Colorado Crush’s 16-1’s team as the 9th seed going in. Lopez credits his team’s unity as an underlying factor of their season’s success. “I would have to say their unselfish attitude towards each other. It was very clear in the beginning of this season that they were special indeed. Each tournament they played together they showed the quality of team spirit that I have not seen before. “They would all do whatever needed to be done and none of them were looking to be the hero. Rather they were looking in the same direction at the same goal. Their work ethic at practice spilled over into the tournaments they played. This was the hardest working team that I have ever coached and yet they made it look easy. They found their playing rhythm early and worked on it as the season progressed. There were no stars on this team and they all knew that they needed each other to be successful. They never made any excuses for a poor performance and they always talked about what they could do better the next time. As a coach I am very proud to be a part of this season it has been a pleasure to be their coach.” As they move up into the 16’s division, much will be expected of this team, both by Lopez and the girls themselves. “I think the future of this team is bright and that our program is now starting to produce upper level players. It is only the beginning for this team. I would like to see them stay together but I know that with our training system is engrained in the players of this team, no matter where they go they will all be successful. They will always be Litchfield Park.”
Litchfield Park 15 Where are you Christmas? Sung well into February, it would seem more of an error in scheduling, but for the Litchfield Park 15-1’s team and coach Tracy Irving, it became a turning point to a season. “ That when the girls began turning the corner a bit.” Irving remembers. “We were playing in a region tournament and we had a player decide she was going to sing ‘Where are you Christmas?’ Needless to say while winning games we were all singing this song and it brought the girls closer together.” Close enough to take the Region’s 16A division championship with a win over the Verde Heat 16-Red team on June 7th. Irving’s squad put aside the fact they were younger and less experienced than many of their opponents. “This was their first year playing together and many of the girls this was their first year in club.” Irving says. “For them to achieve this was a testament of their hard work and sacrifice and I am proud of all of them. They all learned their positions and with girls that were setters in high school playing front row for us without any complaints from them or their parents really helped as well.” Litchfield claimed two of the three 16’s titles at Regional and Irving says it’s the work the teams put in. “During the regional tournament the girls finally saw what could happen if they used the defensive system we teach as well as the conditioning program we use. They were still fresh and mentally focused.” Irving sees the game becoming more and more about size and offense, but her philosophy goes the other way. .” I believe that the defense aspect is the most important and that’s what I try to emphasize. All of the young ladies can hit but if you can’t defend you can’t win. Being a first year coach and a region champion was a great bonus. And I would like to thank the club, girls and parents for supporting me.” “ We have a bright future.” Irving points out. “I am excited about next season as we had a young team with a few 13 year olds playing and starting for us and oldest girl just turning 15. So we are all looking forward to our next run together.”
On May 25th 2008 the Litchfield Park 12-National Red Peppers coached by Amanda Lopez Co-founder of Litchfield Park Juniors and Anthony Ledesma. Win the Gold in the 12s division capturing the covenant champions cup. This was the first year that the Wigwam Classic introduced the champion’s cup and it was a huge success. To be the first team to win the cup in the 12 division is special. “I thought we would win the cup said Amanda we were better than most of the teams in the tournament and I knew how hard my girls worked all year long for this moment”
Rosario Lopez
Litchfield Park 14-National Win Bronze in the Gold Division at the 2008 Wigwam Classic Championships. This team also participated in the 16s division. Photo taken pre-medal awards.
Litchfield Park 14-1s coached by Paul Vitola win gold at the 2007 Wigwam Classic. They played an Arizona Sky 14s team for the championship at Westview High School.
2007 was a great year for Litchfield Park Juniors. The 16U from Litchfield Park played some great volleyball against some great teams. They placed 3rd and took the Bronze Medal in the Gold Division. Great Job Ladies
Litchfield Park Juniors 18U Win Bronze in the Gold Division of the Wigwam Classic 2006.
Litchfield Park Juniors 14-1 Win Silver Medal in the Gold Division of the Wigwam Classic 2006.
In 2005 the Litchfield Park 14-1s win Gold at the Starlings National Championships in San Diego California.
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