2013 TEAM FLORIDA WAVE INDOOR PRO VOLLEYBALL
  Established 2011 |
INTRODUCTIONIn 2012, the Florida Region of USA Volleyball launched a women's pro volleyball team call the Team Florida WAVE. In 2013, we plan to add a men's team. Our teams are part of the Premier Volleyball League, which is sanctioned by USA Volleyball.
We invite you to get involved and help us as we field the first men's and women's pro volleyball teams in Florida history. Scroll down to learn more about our program. Steve Bishop, General Manager |
LATEST TEAM FLORIDA WAVE NEWS
Team Florida Wave - Indoor Pro Volleyball - Click picture for a larger version
Jan 22, 2013 - Press Release: FLORIDA’S FIRST MEN’S INDOOR PRO VOLLEYBALL ROSTER RELEASED
Jan 18, 2013 - 2013 Team Florida WAVE indoor pro team training rosters are announced. (Scroll down to see the rosters!)
Dec 20, 2013 - Press Release: Information on the 2013 Team Florida WAVE indoor pro teams is announced
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 April 20, 2013 for Women
10:30a Practice, 2:30p Match April 27, 2013 for Men Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL (Playing Schedule Coming Soon!) |
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Team Florida WAVE is part of the new Premier Volleyball League (PVL), a pro volleyball 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. |
CORPORATE PARTNERS:THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS!
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COACH & STAFF INFORMATION
General Manager - Steve Bishop (PVL Asst. Commissioner)
Team Manager - Krissy McKane
Team Manager - Krissy McKane
Women's 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.
Contact Information: E-Mail: nick@FloridaVolleyball.org Telephone: (352) 246-3793 ASSISTANT COACHES: Michelle Chatman, UCF, Orlando, FL Todd Dagenais, UCF, Orlando, FL Isaac Raphael, BCU, Winter Springs, FL Giovanny Delevry, IRSC, Port St. Lucie, FL Pete Sproules, JJVA, Jacksonville, FL NOTE: Volunteer assistant coaches are needed. Please email Krissy at wave@FloridaVolleyball.org to volunteer. |
Men's WAVE Head Coach
Steve Benson has coached collegiate volleyball for 11 years. He served as the Head Coach for both the men's and women's college 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. Most recently, Steve was the 1st Assistant Coach for the inaugural Team Florida WAVE women's pro volleyball team. Steve is now the Events Manager for the Florida Region of USA Volleyball.
Contact Information: E-Mail: sbenson@FloridaVolleyball.org Telephone: (352) 742-0080 ASSISTANT COACHES: Rob Holley, Jacksonville, FL Greg Villareal, Miami, FL NOTE: Volunteer assistant coaches are needed for the men's team. Please email Krissy at wave@FloridaVolleyball.org to volunteer. |
Women's WAVE Schedule - 2013Jan 4 - Open Tryout in Orlando, FL
Mar 2 - Tourn. vs. UCF, UM, & FSU in Gainesville, FL Apr 6 - Match vs. UF in Gainesville, FL Apr 20 - WAVE Tournament in Orlando, FL May 24-28 - PVL Championships in Louisville, KY Jun 29-Jul 3 - PVL Tourn. of Champions in Dallas, TX |
Men's WAVE Schedule - 2013Jan 4 - Open Tryout in Orlando, FL
Feb 24 - Practice, Orlando Sports Center Mar 2 - College Club Tournament in Miami, FL Mar 16 - Exhibition Match in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Apr 27 - PVL Tournament in Orlando, FL May 24-28 - US Open in Louisville, KY Jun 15 - Exhibition Match in Orlando, FL Jun 29-Jul 2 - PVL Championships in Reno, NV Jun 15 - Exhibition Match in Orlando @ OCCC at 10:30am & 2:30pm! |
THANK YOU to all of the athletes that tried out for our 2013 Team Florida WAVE program. Below you will find a list of the athletes that have been placed on a training roster. A travel team roster will be posted in advance of each PVL competition. To view other PVL teams in the USA, please visit the PVL website at www.usaPVL.com
Women's WAVE Training RosterPosting Date: 1/18/2013
Revision Date: 5/2/2013 NAME/POSITION/HEIGHT/COLLEGE Evan Sanders, S, 6'0", The Univ. of Washington Nirelle Hampton, S, 5'10", Texas Christian Univ. Correy Johnson, OPP, 6'4", Univ. of California, Berkeley Kristy Jaeckel, OH, 6'2", Univ. of Florida Marcela Oliveira, OH, 5'11", Univ. of South Florida Kelsey Black, OH, 5'10", Texas A&M Univ. Sareea Freeman, MB, 6'4", Florida State Univ. Brianna Barry, MB, 6'3", Florida State Univ. Jordana Price, MB, 6'1", Florida State Univ. Benavia Jenkins, MB/OPP, 6', Univ. of Florida Kuulei Kabalis, LIB, 5'6", Kansas State Univ. |
Men's PVL Travel RosterPosting Date: 5/2/2013
Revision Date: 6/12/2013 NAME/POSITION/HEIGHT/COLLEGE Mike Iandolo, S, 6'7", Lewis Univ. Sergio Rios, S/OH, 6'3", Warner Univ. Juan Ramirez, LIB/S, 5'11", Lees McRae College Chad Mercado, OPP/OH, 6'5", Lees McRae College Srdjan Nadazdin, OPP/OH, 6'8", Long Beach State Hudson Bates, OH, 6'5", George Mason Univ. Kyle Friend, OH, 6'5", Long Beach State John Michael Plummer, OH, 6'2", Lindenwood Univ. Nick Jensen, MB, 6'9", Grand Canyon Univ. Robert Schramm, MB, 6'9", Warner University Antwain Aguillard, MB, 6'6", Long Beach State Men's WAVE Training RosterPosting Date: 1/18/2013
Revision Date: 6/12/2013 NAME/POSITION/HEIGHT/COLLEGE Ala Itayem, S, 6'1", UCF Club Brad Connors, OH, 6'4", Warner Univ. Brian Reim, OH, 6'1", UCF Club Jaime Roberts, OH, 6'5", UCF Club Kenny Veliky, OH, 6'3", FSU Club Branden Been, MB, 6'7", Quincy University Kevin Oleson, MB, 6'6", Western Illinois Univ. Will Sovran, MB, 6'5", UCF Club Skylar Lopas, MB, 6'7", Warner Univ. Hector Ramirez, LIB, 5'8", TBA Tanner Wright, LIB, 5'11", Quincy Univ. Rob Koehler, MB/OPP, 6'8", Carthage College Marshall Brock, OH, 6'2", UF Club |
TEAM FLORIDA WAVE ATHLETE HIGHLIGHTS
#1 Brianna Barry Brianna Barry, a 6'3" middle blocker for the WAVE, played club volleyball for OVA prior to signing with FSU. Q: What are some awards and recognitions you are most proud of in your volleyball career?
A: I think that I am most proud of two awards I received my Senior Season at FSU - I was a All American 2nd Team member and I was named the ACC Scholar-Athlete of the year. To be named an All American was an incredible honor and it was the icing on the cake of an absolutely amazing season that I had with my team at FSU. We made it the furthest in the NCAA tournament in school history and I played some of the best volleyball with some of the best girls I will ever meet. The 2nd recognition that impacted me the most that year was being named my conference's Scholar-Athlete of the year. People think in college as an athlete you only have your sport on your mind, but that it completely not true. As an athlete you are required to maintain good grades to stay eligible, as well as juggle stressful competition schedules thrown right into the middle of your education. For me to have succeeded on and off the court, I was able to complete my college career on the best note possible. Q: Tell us about your current job. A: My current job is a Professional Volleyball Player for the Volleyball Franches-Montagnes Club Team in Saignelegier, Switzerland. If you would have told me when I was younger that I would be a professional volleyball player I may not have believed you. This tall lanky uncoordinated 12 year old girl luckily grew into my 6'3 frame and was able to find passion in volleyball and let the sport take me on the most intense emotional experience I could have asked for. #10 Kristy Jaeckel Kristy Jaeckel, a 6'2" outside hitter for the WAVE, also played professional volleyball for Nantes Volley Feminin in Nantes, France. Q: What are some awards and recognitions you are most proud of in your volleyball career?
-2011 AVCA Second Team All American -2011 Capital One Academic All American of the Year -2011 National Player of the Week (October 4) -2010 AVCA All American Honorable Mention -2008,2009,2010,2011 All SEC Team -SEC Champion 2007,2008,2010 -2007,2008,2009,2011 USA A2 Team Member Q: Who has impacted your volleyball career the most and why? A: My parents, my older sister Lauren, and my coaches at Front Range Volleyball Club. Lauren is the one who first started playing volleyball, so if it wasn't for her I would have never played. She introduced me to the sport and has been there for me since day one. My parents because without their love and support my career wouldn't exist. They have always been there for me, through good and bad, and always been positive and encouraging of me. I couldn't ask for a more supportive family. And my Front Range Coaches because they taught me how to work hard, love the game, and to always play to win. Q: What advice could you give to junior volleyball athletes on what it takes to be a successful volleyball athlete? A: Nothing will ever help a player more than hard work. The more hours you spend in the gym getting reps and playing, the better you will become. I think it's being able to find the joy and passion in volleyball during the tough moments and always striving to be a better playing than you are today that makes an athlete great. #12 Jordana Price Jordana Price, a 6'1" middle blocker for the WAVE, played alongside fellow WAVE athlete, Brianna Barry, at both FSU and professionally in Switzerland. Q: What are some awards and recognitions you are most proud of in your volleyball career?
A: Awards and recognitions that I am most proud of are: - I was a part of the first outright ACC Championship team in Florida State Volleyball history. - My team and I finished in the Elite-Eight in the country, and were one win away from making the final four. - I led the Atlantic Coast Conference in blocks per set my senior year and won one of three post graduate scholarships provided to only three students from each university within the Atlantic Coast Conference. - I received the Most Influential Player award being nominated by teammates and coaches my senior year. - I was a part of the Exterminator’s team which won the first PVL National Championship in 2012. - Professionally, my team in Switzerland called VFM played for the Swiss Final Championship in 2012. Q: Who has impacted your volleyball career the most and why? A: This is an extremely tough question but I would have to say that the people that always told me I would never make it, the ones that doubted me are the ones that impacted me the most. They gave me the fire and the desire to pursue my dream and become the best player I could. Q: What advice could you give to junior volleyball athletes on what it takes to be a successful volleyball athlete? A: I would tell junior volleyball athletes that being a successful player is more than just having great skill or talent; it’s about caring for your teammates and coaches, it’s about working hard in school and being a good role model within the community and even if you don’t realize how special it is to be a student-athlete everyone else around you sees that and is looking up to you. Being a part of a team is the most amazing experience and I would suggest that you don’t take one second for granted! Last but not least…be a go getter make sure you chase your dreams never give up! |
#2 Tanner Wright Tanner Wright, a 5'11" libero for the WAVE, grew up in Orlando, FL and attended Dr. Phillp's High School. Q: Tell us about your current job.
A: I am still living the dream of never growing up and staying in school FOREVER!!!! In reality I am a Medical Student at University of South Florida. Q: Who has impacted your volleyball career the most and why? A: Throughout my junior volleyball years I had many role models, great coaches, and supportive family and friends that catalyzed my love of the game. The one person who had the greatest individual impact on my volleyball career was my high school coach at Dr. Phillips High School, April Ball. Coach Ball is the most talented person I know; she isn’t just one of the best teachers of the game, but also of education, life, and developing student-athletes who are ready for the next step of their life. To her I owe any success I have had in volleyball and in my personal development as a student. Q: What advice could you give to junior volleyball athletes on what it takes to be a successful volleyball athlete? A: The only thing it takes is the mindset… if you have the motivation to want to get better, the drive to want to reach your potential, and most importantly a love for the game you can become a successful volleyball athlete. In anything you do within or outside of volleyball and athletics you should always ask yourself “Do I want to become the best at this? Do I want to put in the work to do it? Do I LOVE this?” If you can confidently answer all of those with a yes, you belong there. #11 Mike Iandolo Mike Iandolo, a 6'7 setter for the WAVE, is currently the Graduate Asst. Coach at his Almer Mater, Lewis University, for the men's team. Q: What are some awards and recognitions you are most proud of in your volleyball career?
A: Getting my 1,000th kill my senior year of high school, Top 25 underclassmen to watch 2003, Fab 50 2005, Youth National Training team 2005, Junior National Training team 2006, Being a letter winner at Lewis University, MIVA All-Conference 1st Team 2009, 2010, MIVA All-Conference 2nd Team 2008, Academic All-Conference 2007-2010, 1st in Career Rally Scoring Era Assists and 3rd all-time at Lewis University, 3rd in Individual Season Service Aces, 2nd in Individual Season Service Aces Per Game at Lewis University. Q: Who has impacted your volleyball career the most and why? A: Former Head Coach, current boss, and friend- Dan Friend. He gave me a chance to transfer to Lewis and start over. Also helped mold me into a true setter and is now helping me learn coaching at the collegiate level. Q: What advice could you give to junior volleyball athletes on what it takes to be a successful volleyball athlete? A: Play as much volleyball as you can. Indoor, grass, sand- it doesn't matter, the more touches you get the better you will be. It also takes dedication, working out, and doing well in school because not doing well will keep you from playing. Also, always push the envelope on what you're able to do. #10 Nick Jensen Nick Jensen, a 6'9" middle blocker for the WAVE, attends Webber Int'l Univ. where he is studying for his MBA degree. Q: What are some awards and recognitions you are most proud of in your volleyball career?
A: First of all I am proud of making it from Denmark to the US and getting the chance to play collegiate volleyball for 3 years. It was a life experience that I wouldn't trade for anything. However, my proudest moment of my volleyball career was when I got my debut for the Danish Senior National Team. I played my first game for Denmark against Austria and it was an honor to play with and against professional players. I learned a lot and I hope I can contribute with my experiences on the Florida Wave team. Q: What advice could you give to junior volleyball athletes on what it takes to be a successful volleyball athlete? A: Never stop trying. It is up to yourself how far you can go. If you put in the hours and the effort, you have the chance to accomplish exactly what you want. Take any opportunity you can to get better and keep pushing yourself to get to the next level. Q: What do you look forward to, being a part of the Team Florida WAVE? A: I look forward to playing with quality players and quality coaches. It will be a great experience that may open up opportunities in the future and it gives me a chance to improve my own play. I am very excited to play the big tournaments in the summer if I make the final roster. #7 JM Plummer JM Plummer is a 6'2" outside hitter from Lindenwood University. Q: What are some awards and recognitions you are most proud of in your volleyball career?
A: Awards and recognitions that I am most proud of are: - In high school at Jupiter high school I won palm beach post and sun sentinel player of the year 2008 - At Lindenwood University my team won the NAIA National Championship in 2009 and placed 3rd in the nation in 2011. - MAMVIC player of the week in 2011 - MAMVIC all conference team 2011 Q: Tell us about your current job. A: Currently in between careers, for now I am a trainer for Sideout volleyball club, Jupiter high school boy’s volleyball varsity assistant, The Benjamin School girl’s volleyball varsity assistant. Q: Who has impacted your volleyball career the most and why? A: From the first day I was in an unorganized bump circle at the age of 6, to the support and advice in recent years, I owe most of my volleyball success to my family. Q: What advice could you give to junior volleyball athletes on what it takes to be a successful volleyball athlete? A: Play more volleyball! It only takes you and three of your friends to play some pick up beach, and if your friends are busy, set a ball while lying on the couch! Q: What do you look forward to being part of the Team Florida WAVE? A: Playing the game I love at a high competition level. |
