REACH Volleyball Club Yearbook, Vol. 3 2015

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A Word from Our Directors at REACH The 2014-2015 volleyball club season has definitely been a year of growth. We wanted to continue to make an impact in our community while growing the sport of volleyball.

This is our second year of continuing REACH Cares as well as developing a REACH Little Spikers program for our U10/U11 athletes. We added 9 teams, 106 athletes, 22 coaches to the REACH roster this season competing both regionally and nationally on behalf of the Puget Sound Region and USAV. One of our goals always has been to enable our athletes to REACH their potential in both life and volleyball through the character traits of RESPECT, EFFORT, ACCOUNTABILITY, CHARACTER and HONOR. This includes players that graduate from high school and move on from club volleyball into college. One of our most rewarding accomplishments has been to have former REACH players as club coaches this year, and we believe this a testament to the type of club program we offer. We couldn’t be more proud of how they have stepped into this role!

Our Little Spikers program has definitely been a highlight as we will continue to strive at developing a passion for volleyball in these young athletes. Mark our words, there will definitely be some talented volleyball players coming out of this group in the years ahead!

Our U13-U17 Green teams were invited to play in the PSR Bid tournament, which is a huge accomplishment, and we congratulate those teams on competing with the top teams in the region. We had several teams compete in the gold brackets of both national qualifiers we attended. Also, our U13 Green team won the American bid at the PNQ this year and will be traveling to New Orleans in June.

Great work!

It has been an incredibly rewarding working with all the families, friends, parents and players that have been a part of REACH Volleyball Club this year. We are very proud of what we have accomplished and have had an incredible amount of support in our third year. We could not have done it without you, and for that we would like to say, “THANK YOU!".

And to all of our coaches on yet again another successful season here at REACH. Our coaches have done a fantastic job of balancing practice plans, tournaments, traveling assignments, team building activities, officials, officiating and of course, their respective teams. They have steadily devoted themselves week in and week out and committed their time, energy, leadership and commitment to their teams for the past several months. They are truly the heart of REACH and for that we must also again say, “THANK YOU!".

Finally, we sincerely hope that everyone in this yearbook looks back to the 2014-2015 season and is incredibly proud of what you have accomplished, just as we are.

Sincerely,

Sean Draper Jessica Caddell directors

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“Seeing so many players return this year to REACH was a true testament to our core values. The development of each athlete was exciting to watch.”

“The highlight of my season as a director was watching the U13s win their bid to nationals in Spokane.”

Carly Peters u12 green

Kaetlyn Brown u14 blue

Breana Horvill

Taylor Santos u12 green

u13 green

Peter Warring

Allie Clements

u15 green

u15 green

Jessica Stella

Delaney Johnson

u15 blue/u17 green

u16 green

Brianna Bautista

Teilissa Tua

u17 green

Sean Draper

u17 green

u16 green

Karen Ivy u18 green

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Brooks Tuilaepa

Kathy Santos

u13 green

u14 blue

Fred Childers

Ashtyn Bagby

u15 blue

u15 blue HIGHLIGHTS: “The highlight of my season was being able to have an impact on every team and with every player. It was great to watch the light bulb turn on for some when taught a technique that they didn't know yet, or see improvement within their game just by reminding them to be confident. I watched girls serve for the first time, observed players increase their vertical by changing their approach, witnessed setters make smart plays and watched coaches give everything they have to make their teams goals a reality.

Chris Willams u16 blue

Arden McCarthy u16 blue

I think it is important to note that volleyball is so much more than building a great athlete who can earn a scholarship one day. It is about friendship and learning: how to function and succeed in a team atmosphere, how to lead and be led, how to be coachable and how to be disciplined in your skill, how to trust yourself and your teammates, and also how to be trustworthy. If that isn't enough, volleyball builds and guides your character and helps create the young woman you will become.

Believe it or not you have a choice in this. You can decide what kind of character you want. REACH provides an environment in which these elements are valued higher than how you place in Regionals. Your season will end, but your character and how you carry yourself now will be a part of who you become in the future. Getting to work with all the teams I was able to see many examples.

Instead of me sharing with you what I saw this season take a minute to self-reflect. Ask yourself what you gave to your team. Did you show respect, make 100% effort, display accountability, have strong positive character and honor your coaches, teammates, and family? Continue to improve these traits not just on the court but off and you will be on the right path!�

Marietta Burdulis u18 green

Jessica Caddell little spikers

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“I respect my team for accepting me after I had joined late! I appreciate my coaches and teammates and all they have done for me.”

“We respect each other by how we play as a team.”

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“The team was respectful and showed great character through tough wins and losses.”

“We all respected each other and our coaches. We knew we could count on each other and that made it so much fun to play together.”

“U12 Green showed respect to coaches, teammates, and other teams all year long.”

“No matter what. There was always work to put into each game.”

“We always give our best effort for each other. We take one of our mottos, ‘Do it for her’ very seriously and always give 100%.”

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“My team showed effort because they always kept trying to improve when a task was difficult. Also in tournaments, they fought until the end. ”

“Our team showed incredible effort by not giving up and giving 110%.”

“When it is game time, I can count on the team to give 100% in every match.”

“We showed our teammates we were accountable by setting goals for ourselves every tournament and playing for the player next to you rather than yourself.”

“Throughout the season, everyone committed to doing extra agilities and owning their mistakes before fixing them.”

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“If someone was having a bad day, we wouldn’t let them just be sad. We would help them be happy because we care for them.”

“We showed accountability because our coaches could trust us to do the things we promised.”

“We showed accountability in the Spokane tournament. We played really well as a team and had lots of fun on and off the court.”

“It’s hard to find a group of ten girls who get along like we do. We are like a family on and off the court. We each have our individual character.”

“My teammates are easily the kindest and most loving, and honorable. They hold themselves to a very high standard of character and compassion.”

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“We had a group of really kind girls with a lot of character, and this showed in everything we did.”

“The team showed character from the beginning of the season. They showed their individual selves and brought each other up.”

“The team came together for me after my father passed away. I love that REACH is a family.”

“Everyone on the team has a different personality but as a whole meshed well together (honoring each other’s differences).”

“Honor was truly shown by players who got injured and still came to tournaments. They proved they have honor.”

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“My highlight was going to Spokane and scoring game point in the semifinals.”

“Our girls were proud to play for REACH and proud to play with each other on such a supportive team.”

“The highlight of my season was becoming a better volleyball player.”

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“My favorite part of this season was the second day in Las Vegas when we took first in our pool.”

“Getting to know my teammates was my highlight. This year was the first time I actually felt a connection to my team.”

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“My highlight of the season was when we all got together and talked about who we are on and off the court.”

“The highlight of my season was the Halloween jamboree. I dressed like a cat lady and my players were my cats.”

“Making friends with these amazing people and showing most of them my killer tambourine skills at a restaurant in Spokane.”

“At the PNQ, we played TOGETHER. I was so proud and it was so much fun playing with everyone and reaching our full potential.”

“In Denver, our team really came together, picked up our playing level, and we ended up coming in ninth in gold (out of 152 teams).”

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“My highlight was when I wore my spandex inside out at the bid tournament all day...or when we took first in the silver bracket at the PNQ.”

“My highlight was meeting my new team and taking them in as sisters.”

“My highlight is serving six in a row to help my team in the game.”

“The highlight of my season was when Carly Gibbon and I were intensely line judging, in a squat position, aggressively making the calls with the flag.”

“The highlight of my season was getting a bid to nationals at the PNQ in Spokane.”

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“When we were in Spokane, the team would go down to the lobby and play spoons. We would just talk about life and have a good time with each other.”

“The PNQ was a breakthrough moment of our season. It was the first time as a team, for a whole weekend, that we played as a whole unit and never gave up. We all played to our full potential.”

“The highlight of my season was making good passes and making my serves over. I was struggling at the beginning of the season, but I am much better and have improved.”

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“My highlight was in Spokane when I stuff blocked this really mean middle.

She said, ‘That will never happen again.’ I blocked her again.”

“The highlight of my season was winning the bid. We fought hard in the last game.”

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Erin Ah Sue

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Jaylyn Hopkins

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Angela Fincham

5

Hailey Wright

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Tisha Manase

10

Samantha Hunter

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Rhiannon Davies

12

Kennedy Birdsell

14

Callie Houghton

15

Chloe Bartolome

16

Samantha Simmons

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Kylynn Cheney

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“The highlight of my season coaching was seeing them compete in tournaments and an increased confidence in the sport. For most of them it was their first year of club and it was awesome to see them grow so much.”

“Being able to work with a great group of girls and see them improve was my highlight. They showed respect to coaches, teammates, and other teams all year long.”

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Alizah Pal Makayla Swart

9 13 15

Madison Brockway Eliana Lutera Meggie Burnett

16 17

Mya Leaeno-Perosi Madeline Burdulis

21 23 29

Alandra Pastor Haylee Hoskins Cara Maguire

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Harmony Tialavea Kayly Edward

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“We are very proud of what we have accomplished [winning a bid to nationals] and have had an incredible amount of support in our third year as a club.”

“The PNQ was my highlight when we played the championship match, rallying in the second when we were down to Skyline 5-15 to win the match.”

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Jenny McDonald

2 5

Shelby Barnes Amy Rhee

6

Emily Hook

7

Alyson Newstrom

9 12 14

Briana Kurkov Marissa Berry Amia-lee Johnson

16 17

Lanae Wohlmacher Faaita Upuese

18

Taylor Pak

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“I took mental snapshots of the girls and witnessing the improvement at each given snapshot was so rewarding to be part watching them grow as players and athletes.”

“I enjoyed watching our team , who in the beginning were mostly girls who had never played player, take FIRST in the final Power League.”

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Emily Larson

4

Angelique Nuxoll

6

Nala Campbell

7

Grace Walters

9

Abby Gundersen

10

Astrid Vander Hoek

12

Josephene Lehner

14

Holly Parrott

15

Kayla White

21

Jaelyn Lawber

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“Our team embraced our core covenants to truly embody what REACH VBC stands for.

Their character was evident when we finished our last day in Spokane in first place in the silver bracket.”

“The team was respectful and had character through great wins and tough losses. After a great win, the opposing coach approached us about how humble our team was in victory—a proud coaching moment.”

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Ashley Mowreader

3

Ellie Riddell

6

Alexis Ward

7

Mikala McGlone

10

Zoe Clark

11

Rhiannon Clark

13

Bryanna Roseen

15

Abigail Yang

19

Alanna Dorow

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“Twice my girls came back from being down in the first set to win the match.”

“The team comes to every practice ready to work hard. Every drill they do, the team does their best to finish strong.”

“The girls respected each other on and off the court and pushed each other physically and mentally.”

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Jaiden Silver

2

Katie Fleisch

3

Emily Kruse

4

McKenzie Keane

5

Carly Gibbon

6

Ashley Crueger

9

Emalee Quintana

10

Ashlynn Tyler

12

Allison Sweet

16

Christine Armstrong

23

Makenna Peterson

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“Our highlight was the Crossroads tournament in Denver where our team rallied together to place 9th out of 152 teams.”

“Doing so well in Denver was our highlight. I’ve never seen the girls play so hard and with so much heart.”

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Renee Strobl

3

Julia Battishill

4

Sydney Graves

5

Hannah Carlisle

6

Alexandria Campbell

7

Allison Knowles

8

Dana Gibbon

11

Ames Campbell

12

Jessica Oyama

13

Jessica Petersen

15

Krista Houghton

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“My highlight was to take first in the LT tourney. They came back three times from a deficit of more than 8 points with the other teams being at 23.”

“This team was the single-handedly most kind, sweet, and respectful girls I’ve ever met...A lot always asked what they could do outside of practice to improve.”

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Dakota Ketter

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Jordan Keane

5

Audrianna Gundersen

6

Hannah Lovejoy

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Emily Kunst

9

Madison Emery

12

Jenna Downing

13

Brittney McDonald

16

Mia Dibisceglie

22

Peyton Gelston

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“The highlight of the season was Vegas, where the girls came together as a team and went undefeated on day two.”

“My highlight is working with such an amazing group of girls and seeing them take all that we’ve taught them and execute it perfectly.”

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Malia Tucker

4

Natalia Burdulis

5

Samantha Petersen

7

Korina Fredlund

9

Samantha Cartmill

10

Jessica Ereth

11

Teeya McLean

12

Kelsie Cornett

15

Marcela Macias

22

Hailey Larue

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“The PNQ in Spokane was our highlight.

The girls played so hard to beat some top ranked teams to end up 10th place in the gold division.”

“The team found ways to comeback when they were down...like rallying as a team in Spokane to take down the #1 seed.”

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