Conestoga Girls Volleyball 2026 Season

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Alex Weaver (2025–Present)

Background

• Active member of the Tredyffrin-Easttown community for more than 10 years
• Youth sports coach for TEYSA, BPALL/DSLL, and Paoli Wildcats
• St. Monica’s Berwyn

Family

• Wife: Jennifer (married 16 years)
• Children:
  • Lucy (13)
  • Audrey (11)
  • Oliver (11)
  • Wyatt (11)

Volleyball Experience

• Four-year volleyball letter winner at Gateway High School, Monroeville, PA
• Four-year varsity volleyball player at Penn State University (2000–2003)
• Four-time Final Four participant

Professional Experience

• Leader in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry for more than 20 years
• Head Coach, Conestoga Boys Volleyball Team (2025–Present)

Coaching Staff

Lea Coogan – Varsity Assistant Coach (2025–Present)

• Conestoga Class of 2017
• Teacher in the Phoenixville School District
• Boys Varsity Assistant Coach (2026)

Kelli Mayes – JV Head Coach (2025–Present)

• Freshman Head Coach in 2025
• Former Virginia Tech Women’s Varsity Volleyball player
• Club volleyball coach

Kim Feltner – Freshman Head Coach

• Former coach at the College of Staten Island
• Former Lehigh Women’s Varsity Volleyball player

Offseason Schedule

Communication

All open gym information will be communicated through:

• TeamSnap
• Home – Conestoga Volleyball website
• Conestoga Athletics website

Open Gyms

• Optional open gyms at Conestoga High School
• Times: 3:00–4:30 PM or evenings
• Dates: To Be Determined

Summer League

• Optional Summer League at Springfield High School
• Dates: Wednesdays, July 1 – August 12
• Game Times:
  • 6:00 PM
  • 7:15 PM
  • 8:30 PM

Important Information and Dates

Websites

• ConestogaVolleyball.com
• Conestoga Athletics

PIAA Physical and Paperwork

• Paperwork submission begins: July 6, 2026
• Physicals must be dated May 1, 2026 or later

Key Dates

• August 17–19: Varsity/JV Tryouts
• August 19: Teams announced and TeamSnap invitations sent
• August 20: Team Meeting (7:00 AM)
• August 20: Parent Meeting (6:30 PM)
• August 31: School begins and Freshman Team Information Meeting
• September 1–2: Freshman Tryouts
• September 2: Freshman Team announced and TeamSnap invitations sent
• September 3: First Freshman Practice

Varsity and JV Preseason Schedule

Tryouts

August 17–19
Time: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Notes:

• Lunch break included
• All freshmen are encouraged to attend
• Freshmen selected for JV or Varsity are expected to attend all preseason activities
• Some freshmen may be invited to preseason training even if not selected for JV or Varsity

Preseason Practices

August 20–28

Practice Sessions:

• 7:00–8:00 AM
• 9:00–11:30 AM
• 1:00–3:30 PM

Additional Information:

• Players selected for JV or Varsity will receive TeamSnap invitations
• Full schedules will be posted in TeamSnap

Freshman Team

Initial Meeting

August 31 (After School)

Roster Information

• Team size expected to be 15–18 players
• Number of participants will determine whether cuts are necessary

Tryouts

September 1–2
Time: 3:00–6:00 PM

TeamSnap

• Invitations sent September 2
• Full season schedule posted in TeamSnap

Team Expectations and Rules

Varsity

• Highly competitive environment
• Playing time determined by:
  • Effort
  • Attitude
  • Ability
• Daily attendance expected
• Making the team does not guarantee playing time

Junior Varsity

• Competitive but developmental
• More balanced playing time
• Focus on preparing athletes for varsity competition
• Attendance at every practice expected
• Players compete for positions and playing time
• Daily attendance expected

Freshman Team

• Playing time distributed as equally as possible
• Athletes learn all volleyball skills
• Same offensive and defensive systems as JV and Varsity
• Daily attendance expected

Conestoga Girls Volleyball Booster Club

Purpose

The Booster Club provides events and activities that enhance the student-athlete experience both on and off the court.

Activities

• Kahoots Clinics and Camps
• Game Day Snack Bar
• Dig Pink Night
• Spirit Wear Sales
• Fundraising Activities

How We Raise Money

The Booster Club does not collect dues.

A large portion of funding is raised directly through athlete fundraising efforts.

What Booster Club Funds Support

Team Activities

• Beach Day
• Fun Day
• Family Picnic
• Team Dinners
• Handel’s Ice Cream Run

Team Recognition and Apparel

• Special Event T-Shirts
• Team and Individual Pictures
• Action Photos of Athletes
• Practice Wear
• Special Varsity Gifts

Events and Celebrations

• Dig Pink Night
• Senior Night Pictures
• Senior Gifts
• Coaches Gifts

Operations

• Website Maintenance

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Booster Club.

Open Volunteer Roles

• Snack Bar Coordinator
• Photographers
• Dig Pink Committee / Chairperson
• Fundraising Coordinator
• Team Dinner Coordinator
• Banquet Coordinator

The Booster Club relies on parent and community support to help create a fun and successful 2026 season.