Volleyball

Trinity Volleyball enjoyed a very rewarding season across all teams, highlighting the emerging strength of Trinity College in PSA Volleyball. This year proved to be an outstanding season for the middle school volleyball, in which both the Middle A and Middle B

Mr Brendan Chapman Volleyball Coach teams finished undefeated. After a rigorous pre-season camp, armed with greater levels of fitness and skill, all of our teams took to the courts with great enthusiasm and a collective goal to improve our standing within the PSA competition. Changing our coaching approach at Middle School level, teams were taught specialised setting, attacking and defensive systems, similar to those that are run at 1st level. With a more strategic element added to our game, our teams were very competitive against the opposition. The middle A’s and B’s were undefeated through the season with six victories and no losses. Of special importance were those players who consistently filled C and D teams over the season. Having such depth of players directly contributed to increased levels of skill and competition in Trinity teams over the term. Special mention must go to coaches Mr Bobby Emmanuel, Ms Janelle Pagoda, Mr Brendan Chapman and Mr Sam Bandy who produced outstanding results with their teams. In the senior squad, the standard of play across the athletes has reached its highest level in the sports short PSA history. The Year 10 team made a very successful transition into faster and more complex volleyball under the guidance of Mr Brendan Chapman and old boy Sam Bandy. The improvement of the boys’ technical knowledge of the sport and skills has been excellent, and has led to a great result, finishing equal first with Aquinas. The students implemented more complex attacking and defensive systems, and have developed into specialist positions on court. Tim Mettam has been selected in the Under 17 State Team, specialist setter Jack Dart has been selected in the Under 16 State School Boys Team, whilst many other teams players have shown the ability to take their game to the next level. The 2nd VI Volleyball had plenty of potential and added to the depth in the senior playing list vying for a 1st team spot. They had a respectable season finishing under the guidance of Mr Craig Adams, whilst our 3rd VI Volleyball had an enjoyable season coached by Miss Rita Basilio.

The 1st VI Volleyball Team continued their excellent standing in the PSA after finishing second in the 2006 fourth term competition. Their determination to achieve their goal of winning the Brother Carrigg Shield has never been higher, and the team work and intensity during training and games lifting to impressive levels in order for the team to achieve their goal.

Unfortunately the team finished with 5 wins and 1 loss to eventual Shield winners Aquinas, however the Trinity team finished the season well above all other PSA teams and were considered a genuine title threat. Throughout the season the team was led admirably by Captain Isaac Dart and Vice Captain Mark McKenna. Sam Cadwallader delivered solid and consistent performances as the teams specialist setter, whilst Josh Marinoni has been selected in the under 17 State team. Saxon Ames had an excellent 2007 season as one of leagues best middle hitters and blockers, whilst State under 19 representative Connor Smith was a dominant force across the competition. Although the team fell short of their ultimate goal, they showed great ability and character throughout the season and should be proud of their performance.

Special mention must go to all of the parents and students involved in Trinity Volleyball. Your hard work and commitment have contributed towards a very successful 2007 season. The future of Trinity Volleyball looks very strong.

Mr Brendan Chapman

Volleyball Coach

VOLLEYBALL 1ST VI

Back row: Joshua Marinoni, Andrew Lillywhite, Connor Smith, Saxon Ames,

Mr Brendan Chapman (Coach)

Front row: Reuben Joseph, Samuel Cadwallader, Ian Raymond, Isaac Dart (Captain), Jim Colreavy, Mark McKenna (Vice Captain)

VOLLEYBALL 2ND VI

Back row: Mr Craig Adams (Coach), Marc Catania, Patrick Williams, Brendan Lally, Thomas Lovegrove, Daniel Purcell Front row: Aaron Shepherdson, Benjamin Faraone (Vice Captain), Alexander Bertone (Captain), Joseph Crock, Adam D’Alessandro Absent: Adriano Russo

VOLLEYBALL 3RD VI

Back row: Ms Rita Basilio (Coach), Rowan Carter,

Allistair Bond (Captain)

Front row: Harvey Fernandes, Sebastian FitzGerald, Liam McCloskey, Xavier Newton-Burriss, Patrick Giles Absent: Craig D’Mello

VOLLEYBALL YR 10 ‘B’

Richard Birchall, Tommas Di Fulvio, Mr Brendan Chapman (Coach), Benjamin Usher, Todd Meyn Absent: James Bond, David Bremner

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL ‘B’

Back row: Michael Hay, Joshua Evans, Michael Ricciardello,

Ms Janelle Pagoda (Coach)

Front row: Samuel Hobbs, Eric Nguyen, Adam Casella, Michael Ferrinda, Cameron Neville

VOLLEYBALL YR 10 ‘A’

Back row: Jess Colquhoun, Jack Dart (Captain), Liam Cave, Timothy Mettam, Elliot Stevenson, Mr Brendan Chapman (Coach) Front row: Trent Ivicevic, Reece Conca (Vice Captain), Matthew Hunt, Dylan Murray, Bryn Ryan

Absent: Mr Sam Bandy (Coach)

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL ‘A’

Back row: Oliver Righton, William Righton, Marc De Francesch,

Mr Bobby Emmanuel (Coach)

Front row: Massimo Salomone, Jack Righton, Timothy Champion, William Singer, Brendan Hunt

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL ‘C’

Back row: Mr Brendan Chapman (Coach), Guy Birchall, Rohan Cox, Adam McKenna, Sam Crucitti, Aaron Dooley Front row: Matthew Hopkins, Brandon Ngadino, Cameron Gadenne, Harry Higham, Anthony Calabro, Aristo Wibowanto