THE COACHES
Top level coaching and training will be provided by
our experienced coaches. Our entire coaching staff has been trained
and certified by the USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program
(CAP) at various levels, and through the Increased Mastery and Professional Application of Coaching Theory (IMPACT) courses.
In addition, these coaches bring many years
of college and high school coaching experience, enhanced by the fact
that most are past collegiate and adult league volleyball players
themselves.
All coaches have had background checks to comply with USA Volleyball National rules.
THE TRAVEL COACHES
Chris Ridolfi

Chris will coach the 16 travel team this season. Chris originally started his Junior Volleyball career with
Metrowest locals many years ago, by coaching girls and boys locals. In his then fifth year with the club he coached a girls travel team,
before branching out to start his own club. During these years Chris had been working as a Division I volleyball asst. coach until he began his professional full time
Div I Head Coach position at Holy Cross. Chris will bring a high level training experience to the forefront for his team. The club and the players will benefit greatly as he works
to develop all around highly skilled players.
Experience:
Director of Sports Programs Hockomock YMCA
Past Head Coach Womens Volleyball The College of the Holy Cross (Div. I NCAA)
Past Asst. Coach Mens Volleyball at Harvard University (Div. I NCAA)
Past Asst. Coach Womens Volleyball Harvard University (Div. I NCAA)
Past Head Coach Milford High School Boys Varsity Volleyball
Past Asst Coach Milford High School Girls Varsity Volleyball
Past Technical Director Mass Patriots Junior Volleyball
Former Club Director & Coach for Mass Revolution Jrs Volleyball Club
Past Head Coach Metrowest Juniors locals (girls and boys)
Head Coach at numerous summer volleyball camps
USAV CAP II Coaching Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
Gary Patch

In his second year with the Metrowest program Gary will coach a 16 travel team (Open Div.).
Gary has coached in the New England Region Junior Volleyball Association many times in the past. Gary was a member of the New England Region High Performance Coaching Staff that
traveled to Florida during the summer of 2006. He has coached and played at the highest competitive amateur levels for 20 years. He continues his HS coaching success with the Bancroft Academy with
a 104 match (4 year) winning streak as the defending 4 year NEPSAC Champions. Gary has undoubtedly
proven to be an outstanding asset for the Metrowest Club and it's players.
Experience:
Head Coach Assumption College Womens Volleyball currently (Div. II NCAA)
Head Coach WPI Womens Volleyball Team 2006-2007 (Div. III NCAA)
Head Coach Varsity Girls Volleyball at the Bancroft School (NEPSAC Champions 2004-2008)
Head Coach NE High Performance Girls Youth National Team 2006
Head Coach Varsity Girls Volleyball at Ursuline Academy 2003 & 2004
Led Ursuline Academy to a 2003 Div III South Sectional Championship
Head Coach - Smash Junior Volleyball (3 years)
Coach and Analyst for Player Showcase-showcasing girls volleyball players for college recruiters
Head Coach Varsity Girls Framingham HS 2004-2006
Head Coach Varsity Boys Framingham HS 2004-2006
Past certified USVBA referee
Certified Scorekeeper
USAV CAP I Coaching Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
THE LOCALS COACHES
Brian Gerard
Metrowest 18’s - year 17
Head Coach Holliston HS Girls Varsity Volleyball
Baystate Games Southeast Volleyball Coach
USAV CAP I Coaching Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
Current Yankee Player
Kevin Cox
Metrowest 18’s - year 6
Past Head Coach Bellingham HS Girls Varsity Volleyball
USAV CAP I Coaching Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
Current Yankee Player
Richard Casali
Metrowest 18’s - year 7
Head Coach Framingham State College Womens Volleyball (DIII NCAA)
Past Asst Coach Dean College Womens Volleyball (DII NJCAA)
USAV CAP II Coaching Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
Alan Sung
Metrowest 18’s - year 5
Past Asst. Coach Hopkinton High School
USAV CAP II Coaching Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
USAV Certified Official
Current Yankee Player
Yvonne Juggins
Metrowest 18’s - year 2
Past Head Coach CT Juniors Volleyball Club (8 years)
USAV CAP I Coaching Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
Current Yankee Player
Thanh Mai
Metrowest 18’s - year 2
Asst Coach Brandeis University Mens Volleyball (DII NCAA)
2006-2007 Asst Coach WPI University Womens Volleyball (DIII NCAA)
USAV IMPACT Certified
Current Yankee Player
Ray Labbe
Metrowest 16’s - year 8
2004-2005 Head Coach Girls Varsity Milton Academy
1998-2004 Head Coach Girls Varsity & JV Marian High School
2000-2002 Head Coach Women's Stray Cats Volleyball Club
USAV CAP I Coaching Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
Past USAV Certified Official
Current Yankee Player
Katie Brand
Metrowest 16’s - year 4
USAV IMPACT Certified
Kristen Sinclaire
Metrowest 16’s - year 2
USAV IMPACT Certified
Joe Reardon
Metrowest 16’s - year 1
Head Coach Bishop Feehan HS Girls Varsity Volleyball
USAV IMPACT Certified
Lisa Woodcock
Metrowest 15’s - year 4
Head Coach Girls Volleyball High School
USAV IMPACT Certified
Paisley Richard
Metrowest 15’s - year 1
USAV IMPACT Certified
Michelle Collins
Metrowest 15’s - year 6
Past Asst Coach Dean College Womens Volleyball (DII NJCAA)
USAV IMPACT Certified
Heather Winders
Metrowest 15’s - year 2
USAV IMPACT Certified
Katie Fosher
Metrowest 14’s - year 5
JV Girls Volleyball Coach King Philip Regional High School
USAV IMPACT Certified
Chelle Bento
Metrowest 14’s - year 3
Asst Coach Framigham State College Womens Volleyball (DIII NCAA)
USAV IMPACT Certified
Jade Vega
Metrowest 14’s - year 2
USAV IMPACT Certified
Holly Erich
Metrowest 14’s - year 4
USAV IMPACT Certified
Megan McDonald
Metrowest 12’s - year 1
USAV IMPACT Certified
THE CLUB
DIRECTORCynthia
Souza
As Founder and Director
of the Metrowest Junior Volleyball Club, she has experienced many
successes since 1987. The program has grown due to an excellent
reputation for skills development, winning, and exceptional
organization. With a strong volleyball background Cynthia has worked
to build the program into a professional resource for young female
athletes.
Other accomplishments:
Coaching
King Philip High School Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach (2007)
New England Region Girls High Performance
Asst. Coach - 2005 HP Team - Austin Texas
Dean College Head Coach Women’s Volleyball
NJCAA Div II (1994-2004)
2003, 2002 & 1999 Region XXI Champions
2003 & 2002 District Championship - 2nd place
1999 District Championship hosts - 3rd place
1997 Region XXI Tournament Appearance - 2nd place
Framingham State College Head Coach NCAA Div III (1985-1992)
Three time MASCAC Championships
Metrowest Juniors Volleyball Club Head Coach
Baystate Games Head Coach Girl’s Metro Gold Medal - 1993
Baystate Games Head Coach Girl’s Southeast Gold Medal - 1990
Baystate Games Head Coach Girl’s Southeast Bronze Medal - 1989
Baystate Games Head Coach Girl’s Southeast Silver Medal - 1988
Training
High Performance Trained at USA Olympic Training Center - Colorado
USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program - CAP III Certified
USAV IMPACT Certified
Red Cross CPR Certified
Administration
New England Region Volleyball Association Junior Volleyball Commissioner for Girls and Boys (1987-2007)
New England Region Volleyball Association Board of Directors (1994-2007)
USAV National Elite Commission (1998-2003)
Baystate Games Event Director 1991&92
Mass. Special Olympics Summer Games Event Director Volleyball (5 yrs)
Awards
NJCAA Region XXI Volleyball Coach of the Year Years: 2003,2002, 1999, 1997
Colonial State Athletic Conference 1998 Female Coach of the Year
Appreciation of Support of New England Region Junior Volleyball - Baystate Invitational
Appreciation of Support Women's Athletics - Roger Williams University
TRAVEL TEAM SEASON
OUTLOOK
The Metrowest travel teams, are based on the concept
of advanced opportunities for the serious athlete to find stronger
competition and gain exposure to college coaches. These teams will
be composed of dedicated athletes willing to make a solid commitment
to their respective team and the program. The travel program aids
these players in improving all aspects of their game, as well as
personal development.
Metrowest Juniors have many returning
athletes that will guarantee a spectacular level of play and an
excellent opportunity for fielding strongly competitive teams in
each age division. Metrowest Juniors teams are eager to show their
strength in regional, inter-regional and national level
tournaments.
Leading by example, the excellent coaching staff
will strive to achieve the best results for the travel teams. Both
on and off the court the club insists on high personal and athletic
development. Teamwork and energy have emerged as this Club’s
essence. Metrowest is one of the finest and largest clubs in New
England, and is ready to challenge the premiere teams in the
country!
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