Elite Volleyball Prep Academy

🎉❤️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COACH ANGIE! ❤️🎉

Today we’re celebrating Coach Angie Byrd — and taking the opportunity to brag on her a little!

🏐 Former Collegiate Head Coach
🏆 Region Coach of the Year
⭐ NJCAA All-American Coach
📈 25+ Years of Coaching Experience
💪 Elite Player Development

Coach Angie brings decades of experience developing athletes both on and off the court, and this season we’re incredibly lucky to have her leading both our 12 National and 14 Premier teams.

Help us wish Coach Angie a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎉❤️💙

🚨 LAST CALL FOR MINI CLUB! 🚨

Mini Club kicks off THIS SATURDAY with Placement Day! 🏐

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Elite HQ | 6424 Parkland Drive
⭐ Ages 9–14

Mini Club is the perfect opportunity for athletes to develop their skills, compete on a team, build confidence and experience tournament play — all in a fun, competitive environment.

🏐 3 hours of team training each week
🏆 3 one-day tournaments
❤️ Skill development, teamwork & friendships

There’s still time to join us! Register today and we’ll see you Saturday!

🔗 Register through the link in our bio or at ELITEVBALL.COM

⭐️ HERALD-TRIBUNE ELITE 11 ⭐️

A well-deserved honor for Alex Beasley, named one of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s Elite 11 volleyball players for the 2026 season! ❤️🏐

Alex had an impressive freshman season at Out-of-Door Academy, recording 234 kills, 120 digs and 45 aces in 69 sets while helping ODA to a 16–9 record.

Alex will be joining Elite this season on 16-1 National Adam, and we’re so excited to have her become part of the Elite family! ❤️💙

Being selected to the Elite 11 is an incredible recognition of the work Alex continues to put in on and off the court.

Congratulations, Alex, and WELCOME TO ELITE! 👏🎉

🏐 HIGH SCHOOL SEASON IS HERE!

Tonight marks the start of the high school season for many of our athletes, and we couldn’t be more excited to watch our Elite family represent schools throughout our community.

Wishing all of our Elite athletes an incredible high school season filled with great competition, unforgettable moments and lots of success on the court.

Good luck this season!

⭐️ HERALD-TRIBUNE ELITE 11 ⭐️

A well-deserved honor for Olivia “Liv” Ierulli, named one of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s Elite 11 volleyball players for the 2026 season! ❤️🏐

Liv is coming off an impressive sophomore season at Saint Stephen’s, recording 218 kills, 192 digs and 43 aces while helping lead the Falcons to a 17–7 record.

We’ve had the privilege of watching Liv compete, grow and make an impact at Elite, and we’re excited to have her back this season as she moves from 16-1 Alex to 17-1 Tiago.

Being selected to the Elite 11 is an incredible recognition of the work she continues to put in both on and off the court.

Congratulations, Liv! We are so proud to have you representing Elite! 👏❤️💙

🏐 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: SAMANTHA LEWIS 🏐

Congratulations to Samantha on an outstanding 2025–2026 season!

🏐 688 Digs
🏐 533 2 & 3-Point Serve Receive Passes
🏐 93 Aces
🏆 2025 15U National Champion
🏆 USAV Qualified
📚 4.0 GPA

As a libero, Samantha brings consistency, communication and confidence to the back row. Her ability to control first contact and organize the court has made her a steady presence in serve receive and defense.

PrepDig recognized that impact, writing: “She commands space the moment the whistle blows.”

We’re excited to watch Samantha continue her journey with Elite 17-1 Tiago this season!

🏐 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🏐

Elite Mini Season Placement Day is just ONE WEEK AWAY!

Register today at ELITEVBALL.COM

🚨 WEEKEND REMINDER! 🚨

Team Meetings & Uniform Fittings are happening this Sunday, August 16th at Lakewood Ranch Prep Gymnasium! 🏐

📍 5570 White Eagle Blvd.
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

⏰ Each team has been emailed their assigned meeting and fitting time. Please be sure to arrive on time and ready to get everything set for the season!

Questions? Email [email protected]

🏐 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: REESE MCLOUGHLIN 🏐

Congratulations to Reese on an outstanding 2025–2026 season!

🏐 415 Kills
🏐 361 Digs
🏐 419 2 & 3-Point Serve Receive Passes
🏐 USAV Nationals All-Tournament Team
🏆 3x USAV Nationals Bid Earner
📚 High Academic Watchlist – Vball Recruiter | 4.8 GPA

Reese made an impact in every phase of the game, finishing the season with 415 kills while also contributing 361 digs and 419 2 & 3-point serve receive passes as one of her team’s primary passers.

Reese and her team have earned a bid to USAV Nationals in each of the past three seasons, a testament to the level of competition and success she has been a part of throughout her club career.

We’re excited to watch Reese continue her journey with Elite 16-1 Adam this season. 🏐

Back to school! 📚🏐

Wishing all of our Elite athletes heading back to school tomorrow and over the next few days an amazing first day and a great school year ahead!

Work hard, dream big, and BE ELITE.