CLUB NEWS
SPORTIME is proud to offer a high-level JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL CLUB (VBC) for boys and girls, ages 7-18. The SPORTIME VBC provides young athletes with expert training, professional instructors and state-of-the-art facilities. Our instructional clinics, developmental training and competitive travel teams offer players of all levels the opportunity to learn and compete under the supervision of our expert coaches.
Our unique training methods allow players to challenge each other while learning from our entire team of coaches. Club players who commit their time and efforts to team practices and competitions will improve their skills and make valuable contributions to their respective teams. SPORTIME is fully committed to providing young athletes with a fun, positive volleyball experience.
PLEASE NOTE: For the 2020-2021 Club Volleyball season, structured competitions including match play, local tournaments and travel tournaments may be not take place or may be limited due to the challenges presented by COVID-19.
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SPORTIME VBC Flagship - SPORTIME Bethpage Multi-Sport:
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Joe Siegel
Executive Director Joe has over 25 years experience coaching at the junior club, high school and college levels. He holds a Master's Degree in Physical Education. |
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Phil Opinante
Club President Phil has been a successful volleyball coach for over 30 years. He has run his own successful camps and clinics and he was the varsity girls coach at Garden City HS for 17 years. Phil is an expert at teaching fundamental skills and developing high level players. |
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Jose Brito
General Manager / Volleyball Director Jose is an accomplished player with coaching experience at the high school, club and college levels. He is the former assistant women's coach at L.I.U. Post. He holds a Master's Degree in Physical Education. |
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Nick Russo
Volleyball Director Nick is an accomplished player, both indoors and on the beach. Nick is the former assistant women's coach of Iona College. He now serves as our VBC Beach Director and indoor technical director. |
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Chris Husmann
VBC Boys Director Chris Husmann is an accomplished player with coaching experience at the club and college levels. Chris played at New Paltz where he won a National Championship and was a two time All American. |
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Alyssa Giuffrida
Head Coach 15 Gold / Travel Coordinator |
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Terence Crossan
Head Coach 18 Gold |
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Kassie Akouri
Assistant Coach 18 Gold |
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Barbara Wright
Head Coach 18 Black |
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Amanda Gannon
Assistant Coach 18 Black |
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Kevin Colucci
Head Coach 17 Gold |
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Jose Brito
Assistant Coach 17 Gold |
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Pete Okulski
Head Coach 17 Black |
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Sam Columbo
Assistant Coach 17 Black |
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Lou Sepulveda
Head Coach 17 White |
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Kayla Rosario
Assistant Coach 17 White |
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Lincy Philip
Head Coach 17 Silver |
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Pat Kehoe
Assistant Coach 17 Silver |
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Ksenia Brito
Head Coach 16 Gold |
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Allie Ahearne
Assistant Coach 16 Gold |
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Danielle Valenza
Head Coach 16 Black |
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Sam Collins
Assistant Coach 16 Black |
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Zach Cohen
Head Coach 16 White |
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Mikayla Porr
Assistant Coach 16 White |
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Taquiyya Averheart
Head Coach 16 Silver |
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Allen Liu
Assistant Coach 16 Silver |
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Ian Caldwell
Head Coach 16 Red |
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Rachel McCartin
Assistant Coach 15 Gold |
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Barbara Wright
Head Coach 15 Black |
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Allen Liu
Assistant Coach 15 Black |
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Evelise Rodriguez
Head Coach 15 White |
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KL Zinnel
Assistant Coach 15 White |
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Ian Caldwell
Head Coach 15 Red |
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Tim Keuning
Head Coach 14 Gold |
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Jamie Yonker
Assistant Coach 14 Gold |
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Elizabeth Nugent
Head Coach 14 Black |
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Frank McCabe
Assistant Coach 14 Black |
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Amanda Costales
Head Coach 14 White |
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Sam Columbo
Assistant Coach 14 White |
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Toni Lipolt
Head Coach 14 Silver |
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Taquiyya Averheart
Assistant Coach 14 Silver |
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Beth Parisi
Head Coach 13 Gold |
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Larry Rosenzweig
Assistant Coach 13 Gold |
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Allie Ahearne
Head Coach 13 Black |
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Zach Cohen
Assistant Coach 13 Black |
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Ksenia Brito
Head Coach 12 Gold |
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Amanda Costales
Assistant Coach 12 Gold |
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Sam Collins
Assistant Coach 12 Gold |
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Taquiyya Averheart
Assistant Coach 12 Gold |
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Jake Roseler
Head Coach Boy's 18-1 |
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Matt Gassert
Assistant Coach Boy's 18-1 |
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Nick Breslin
Head Coach Boy's 18-2 |
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Matt Cole
Assistant Coach Boy's 18-2 |
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Kevin Nardone
Head Coach Boy's 17-1 |
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Dan Minicucci
Assistant Coach Boy's 17-1 |
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Nick Smith
Head Coach 16-1 Boys |
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Frank Ciccone
Assistant Coach 16-1 Boys |
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Allen Liu
Assistant Coach Boy's 15-1 |
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Matt Dooley
Head Coach Boy's 15-2 |
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Matt McKee
Assistant Coach Boy's 15-2 |
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Matt Gassert
Head Coach Boy's MS |
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Anson Webb
Assistant Coach Boy's MS |
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As our communities react to the global health crisis caused by COVID-19, our focus remains supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees, members and customers. The following guidelines will be implemented across all SPORTIME facilities and will be updated on an ongoing basis, as we receive new information and directives from governmental and other health agencies and organizations, and based on our experience navigating this “new normal”. Click here to review. Notwithstanding all the precautions that SPORTIME will take, due to the nature of the virus, the risk of contracting COVID-19 remains, as we are all aware. Please be safe, respect others and follow all of the precautions, protections and protocols put in place during this COVID-19 epidemic.
