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In 2012, the Florida Region of USA
Volleyball will launch a women's pro volleyball team called the Team
Florida WAVE. Scroll down to learn more about our team.
We invite you to get involved and help us launch the first women's
pro volleyball team in Florida history!
2012 CORPORATE PARTNERS
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Official Training Site
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Official Core Training Partner |
Official Licensed Apparel
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Official Sports Medicine
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2012 TEAM SUPPORTERS
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CLICK HERE to make a
donation towards the Team Florida WAVE and get your name or club
listed as a TEAM SUPPORTER!
Every level of donation is helpful!
Join us in creating the first USAV women's pro volleyball team in
Florida!
Below is a
map of the 40 regions in the USA.
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Map for Larger Image
GENERAL INFORMATION
The TEAM FLORIDA WAVE is part of the
new Premier Volleyball League (PVL), a women's pro league sanctioned
by USA Volleyball. This is a grassroots based league that is
unique and has unlimited potential as teams come online across the
United States. Since USA Volleyball has 40 regions there could
be as many as 40 professional volleyball teams in the future.
The main difference between this pro
league and all others that have come and gone is that this league is
being built on a "bottom up" grassroots model as opposed to a "top
down" model. We will take our team to the fans and create role
models for the youth and junior athletes in the Florida Region.
COACHES & STAFF INFORMATION
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Nick Cheronis
Head Coach |
TEAM FLORIDA
WAVE HEAD COACH
Nick Cheronis
has coached collegiate volleyball for 28 years.
He served as the Associate Head Coach at the
University of Florida for 18 of those years.
During his collegiate coaching career, Nick had
7 NCAA Final Four appearances and won 18 SEC
championships. He coached 25 AVCA
All-Americans, coached the USAV Jr. National
team, and served as a coach and Technical
Director for the Team Florida Indoor HP All-Star
Program. Nick is now a Master Coach with
PowerCore360.
When asked about
his thoughts on this new opportunity, Nick
Cheronis commented: "Team Florida Wave is
an exciting new opportunity for players to
continue their indoor playing careers after
their college careers are over. There have been
several attempts in the past to provide post
collegiate opportunities, but this is the first
that is starting at the grass roots level.
Having coached at Florida for 18 seasons, there
have been countless players who loved their
playing experience so much, that they weren't
ready to put the knee pads away just yet.
I see this as an opportunity for players who
have a true passion for the sport, and for
competition. Practices will be physically and
mentally challenging. Competitions will be used
to finalize a roster to compete for thousands of
dollars. This experience won't be for everyone.
But, if you are motivated to play and compete at
the highest possible level, then it could be for
you."
Contact
Information:
E-Mail:
nick@FloridaVolleyball.org
Telephone: (352)
246-3793
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Steve Benson
Asst. Coach |
TEAM
FLORIDA WAVE ASSISTANT COACH
Steve Benson
has coached collegiate volleyball for 11 years.
He served as the Head Coach for both the men's
and women's teams at EMU in Virginia from
2005-2011. Steve is the longest serving
Team Florida Indoor HP All-Star coach and has
assisted USA Volleyball by leading HP tryouts
and camps throughout the US. During his
tenure with the Team Florida HP All-Stars, Steve
led both girl's and boy's teams to a 1st, 3rd,
and 4th place finish at the USAV HP
Championships. Steve is now the Events
Manager for the Florida Region of USA
Volleyball.
Contact
Information:
E-Mail:
sbenson@FloridaVolleyball.org
Telephone: (352)
742-0080
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TEAM FLORIDA
WAVE VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES
Openings Available
Submit your email
here:
wave@FloridaVolleyball.org |
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TEAM FLORIDA
WAVE STAFF
Steve
Bishop, Executive
Director (steve@FloridaVolleyball.org)
Krissy
McKane, Marketing
Coordinator (krissy@FloridaVolleyball.org)
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2012 WOMEN'S TEAM
FLORIDA WAVE
ROSTER
(PRIMARY TEAM MEMBERS -
as of 2/21/12)
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Name |
City |
Height |
Position |
Club |
College |
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Alicia Johnson |
Orlando |
5'10" |
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OVA (Coach) |
Southern Illinois |
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Valerie Martinez |
Miami Beach |
5'9" |
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Miami Select (Coach) |
University of North Florida |
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Rebecca Royal |
St. Augustine |
6'2" |
S |
North Florida Pirates (Played/Coached) |
Flagler College |
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Janice Rivera |
Orlando |
5'3" |
LIB |
- |
Univ of South Florida/Winthrop |
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Danielle Bletso |
Saint Leo |
6'2" |
MB |
- |
Saint Leo University |
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Danielle Priest |
Spring Hill |
6'1" |
MB |
Tampa United (Played), |
Hillsborough CC/Florida Atlantic |
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Kelly Dantas |
Pembroke Pines |
6'4" |
MB |
Rebelle Athletics (Coach) |
Barry University |
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Kisya Killingsworth |
Deltona |
6'2" |
MB |
TVA WS (Coach) |
University of Florida |
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Tanya Jarvis |
Orlando |
5'9" |
OH |
OVA (Coach) |
University of Central Florida |
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Marcela Oliveira |
Temple Terrace |
5'11" |
OH |
Tampa Bay One (Coach) |
University of South Florida |
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Sarah Mendoza |
Winter Park |
5'11" |
OH |
- |
Rollins/University of Kentucky |
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Adriana Fundora |
Miami |
5'8" |
OH |
VPA (Coached) |
Florida International |
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Katie Sanders |
Fort Myers |
6'1" |
OH |
USA South (Coach) |
Baylor |
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Sarah Sykes |
Satellite Beach |
5'9" |
OH |
Cape Coast (Coached) |
University of Kentucky |
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Benavia Jenkins |
Fort Pierce |
6'0" |
OPP |
A-Vaneb VBA (Club Director) |
University of Florida |
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Emily Kohler |
Tallahassee |
5'11" |
OPP |
Tallahassee Jrs (Coach) |
University of North Florida |
(SECONDARY ATHLETES -
as of 2/21/12)
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Name |
City |
Height |
Position |
Club |
College |
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Alyse Rodriguez |
Jacksonville |
5'7" |
LIB |
OBV (Coached) |
Florida International |
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Justine Burkhardt |
St. Augustine |
6'0" |
OH |
St. Augustine VBA (Played) |
Flagler College/Winthrop Univ. |
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Nirelle Hampton |
Gainesville |
5'10" |
S |
- |
Texas Christian Univ. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: What is the name of the pro league?
Who sanctions the league?
A: The pro league will be called the
Premier Volleyball League (or PVL) and will be sanctioned by USA
Volleyball.
Q: Who is managing the league?
A: Their are several experienced
volleyball leaders who will manage the formation of the league:
1. Tom Pingel
(USAV) - League Commissioner
2. Steve
Bishop (Florida Region) - Asst. Commissioner/Regional Liaison
*Additionally - The
league will be governed by a committee of Regional PVL Directors
Q: Is this league for men or women?
A: In 2012 we will start the league
with a women's division? The plan is to add a men's division
in the near future.
Q: What are the league rules?
A: The PVL has 4 basic rules
for athletes
1. No high school
students
2. No current college
athletes
3. Athletes must be
a member of the region where they play
4. Athletes must be
a good role model
(Note: Rules #1 & #2
are due to eligibility issues associated with an athlete maintaining
their amateur
status.)
A: There are several additional rules
for teams
1. No international
transfers (from other volleyball Federations)
2. Rule of 2 - Limit
of 2 athletes from out-of-region. Any out-of-region athletes
must be approved by both
Regional Leaders and the out-of-region athletes cannot be from an
RVA with a PVL team
3. The host region
may enter two teams into the PVL Championships when they take place
within their
respective RVA.
Q: What teams will make up the Premier
League?
A: As of this posting, the following
teams have committed in 2012:
1. Florida (Team
Florida Wave)
2. Iowa (Black Ice)
3. Intermountain,
Utah (Name TBD)
Q: Are there any other possible teams
in 2012?
A: Yes, there are several other regions
that are exploring the possibility of adding a team in 2012.
These teams will be added to the list above as they become
available.
Q: Will the league have geographical
divisions?
A: Yes, once the league reaches a
certain size the USA will be divided into three divisions:
1. West
2. Central
3. East
Q: Will there be any prize money for
the events?
A: Yes, USA Volleyball has committed to
providing $20K-$25K in prize money for the PVL Championships.
Q: Does the league have a website
address?
A: Yes, the website is
www.usapvl.com and it is under
construction.
Q: Who can tryout?
A: Any female athlete that is a member
of the Florida Region and is not in high school or college. (Note:
Post high school athletes that are considering college should not
tryout as playing on a pro team could negatively impact their
amateur status and college eligibility!)
Q: Will my college eligibility be
negatively impacted if I tryout and do not make the team?
A: You should check with the compliance
officer at your college to determine if this will impact your
eligibility.
Q: Will the athletes get paid anything?
A: Yes, athletes will get paid a daily
stipend of $150 for every competition day. They will also get
paid $75 for every practice day. Additionally, all athletes
competing in a prize money event will split 50% of the prize pool
amongst their teammates.
Q: How will expenses for athletes be
handled?
A: The Florida Region will cover the
following expenses for athletes and coaches:
1. Apparel
2. Lodging
(for practice and competitions)
3. Airfare
(for competitions)
4. Meals (for
practice and competitions)
Q: How many players will be selected?
A: The Team Florida Wave will select up
to 16 athletes for the official team roster and will travel to
events with 10-12 athletes.
Q: When will the team practice?
A: The team will practice twice per
month during the months of Jan-May.
Q: How will volunteer assistant coaches
be selected?
A: The coaching staff will select
volunteer assistant coaches based on their experience and
availability to attend practices and competitions.
Q: How can I support the team if I am
not a player or coach?
A: PVL fans can support the league by
making a donation to their favorite team or directly to the PVL.
They will also be able to purchase official PVL gear once the PVL
website is launched.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
(TENTATIVE)
Below is the tentative practice
schedule for 2012. Please note that these dates are subject to
change
and everyone involved should check this
page prior to each scheduled practice.
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| Jan 8, 2012 |
Sunday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| Jan 29, 2012 |
Sunday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| Feb 20, 2012 |
Monday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| Feb 26, 2012 |
Sunday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| Mar 4, 2012 |
Sunday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| Mar 11, 2012 |
Sunday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| *Apr 15, 2012 |
Sunday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| Apr 22, 2012 |
Sunday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| May 6, 2012 |
Sunday |
3p-6p |
Orlando Sports
Center |
| May 19, 2012 |
Saturday |
1:00p-4p |
Orange County
Conv. Center |
PLAYING SCHEDULE
(TENTATIVE)
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| Mar 17, 2012 |
Saturday |
TBA |
Univ. of Central
Florida |
| Mar 24, 2012 |
Saturday |
11am & 3pm |
Ft. Lauderdale
Conv. Center |
| *Apr 14, 2012 |
Saturday |
11am & 3pm |
Tampa Convention
Center |
| Apr 28, 2012 |
Saturday |
11am & 3pm |
Orange County
Conv. Center |
| *May 4-6, 2012 |
Fri-Sun |
TBD |
San Juan, Puerto
Rico |
| May 26-29, 2012 |
Sat-Tue |
TBA |
Salt Lake City,
UT |
* Tentative Dates
TEAM PARTNERS/SPONSORS
(as of 12/1/2011)
Apparel (Official Outfitter) -
ASICS
Apparel Branding -
1st
Place Volleyball
Hotel -
Marriott Group
Official Training Site -
Orlando
Sports Center
Core Training -
PowerCore 360
Licensed Event Apparel Provider -
GymRats
Beverage - Under negotiation
Airline - Open (Contact
Steve Bishop)
Team Medical - Open (Contact
Steve Bishop)
Email
wave@FloridaVolleyball.org with questions or for additional
information!
Florida Region Office
Tel: (352) 742-0080
E-Mail:
wave@FloridaVolleyball.org
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