About YVL

Youth Volleyball League, officially established in 2003, is a non-profit organization devoted to development of youth volleyball by teaching basic skills and techniques, by offering a competitive environment, by strengthening teamwork, and by encouraging good sportsmanship. Prior to 2003, the volleyball program was part of both C.Y.O. and W.C.S.L. (Westchester Catholis School League) since 1989. In 2003, the volleyball program split for the general league and became it own specialized league. The league is made up of Catholic schools located in New York (The Bronx and Westchester) and has 2 levels if play (Junior Varsity for grades 3rd through 6th and Varsity for grades 6th through 8th). For any questions about the league or for information on how a Catholic School can join, email us at INFO@youthvbleague.com.

These schools currently participate in the league:

Annunciation, Yonkers St. Benedict's, Bronx

Holy Cross, Bronx St. Clare's, Bronx

Sacred Heart, Bronx St. Frances de Chantal, Bronx

Holy Rosary, Hawthorne St. Patrick's, Bedford

St. Augustine's, Ossining St. Patrick's, Yorktown Heights

Corpus Christi/St. John's Bosco, Porchester St. Margaret of Cortona, Bronx

Transfiguration, Tarrytown

These schools previously have participated, but are either now closed or not participating this season:

Christ The King, Yonkers (Closed) St. Casimir's, Yonkers (Closed)

Holy Name of Jesus, New Rochelle St. John's Vianney, Bronx (Closed)

Sacred Heart, Yonkers St. Peter's, Yonkers

St. Ann's, Ossining (Closed) St. Theresa's, Briar Cliffe (Closed)

St. Anthony's, Yonkers Villa Maria, Bronx

Holy Name of Jesus, Valhalla Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Elmsford

YVL is presided over and run by Allison Alviggi and has a Board of Directors, whose purpose is to resolve issues that arise during the season. The Board consists of three members (Allison Alviggi, Patty Husband and Alison Makarczuk) and one alternate (Clark Howard). For any issues or problems, please feel free to email the Board at YVLBOD@youthvbleague.com

The Board members are as follows:

Allison Alviggi In 1992, Allison started up a volleyball program in St. Clare's and she continued to coach until June 2017, when she retired from the coach of St. Clare's. Allison particpated in the volleyball program when it was part of a differnt league. In 2003, Allison established the Youth Volleyball League and became its founding president. In 2004, Allison created the Board and has been a member ever since. In 2022, Allison resumed coaching and started up a volleyball program in Resurrection School, where she continues to coach today.

Patty Husband In 1998, Patty began coaching Transfiguration when her three daughters were in the school. Patty has since passed the coaching torch of Transifugration to her daughters, while she still actively participates in Transfiguration volleyball program. In 2004, Patty was elected to the Board at its inception and has been a member ever since.

Alison Makarczuk In 2001, Alison began coaching St. Patrick's school in Bedford and joined YVL. In 2004, Alison was voted onto the Board as the alternate member. Then, in 2016, Alison was voted in as a full Board member and has been a member ever since. Alison continued to coach St. Patrick's until the school closed in 2020.

Clark Howard In 2010, Clark became at assistant coach at St. Clare's. In 2017, Clark took over full time coaching responsibilities, when Allison retired, and has been coaching there ever since. In 2018, Clark was voted onto the Board as the alternate member and serves as a neutral party if any issue involves one of the other Board members

Annunciation, Yonkers	St. Benedict's, Bronx
Holy Cross, Bronx	St. Clare's, Bronx
Sacred Heart, Bronx	St. Frances de Chantal, Bronx
Holy Rosary, Hawthorne	St. Patrick's, Bedford
St. Augustine's, Ossining	St. Patrick's, Yorktown Heights
Corpus Christi/St. John's Bosco, Porchester	St. Margaret of Cortona, Bronx
Transfiguration, Tarrytown

Christ The King, Yonkers (Closed)	St. Casimir's, Yonkers (Closed)
Holy Name of Jesus, New Rochelle	St. John's Vianney, Bronx (Closed)
Sacred Heart, Yonkers	St. Peter's, Yonkers
St. Ann's, Ossining (Closed)	St. Theresa's, Briar Cliffe (Closed)
St. Anthony's, Yonkers	Villa Maria, Bronx
Holy Name of Jesus, Valhalla	Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Elmsford

Allison Alviggi	In 1992, Allison started up a volleyball program in St. Clare's and she continued to coach until June 2017, when she retired from the coach of St. Clare's. Allison particpated in the volleyball program when it was part of a differnt league. In 2003, Allison established the Youth Volleyball League and became its founding president. In 2004, Allison created the Board and has been a member ever since. In 2022, Allison resumed coaching and started up a volleyball program in Resurrection School, where she continues to coach today.
Patty Husband	In 1998, Patty began coaching Transfiguration when her three daughters were in the school. Patty has since passed the coaching torch of Transifugration to her daughters, while she still actively participates in Transfiguration volleyball program. In 2004, Patty was elected to the Board at its inception and has been a member ever since.
Alison Makarczuk	In 2001, Alison began coaching St. Patrick's school in Bedford and joined YVL. In 2004, Alison was voted onto the Board as the alternate member. Then, in 2016, Alison was voted in as a full Board member and has been a member ever since. Alison continued to coach St. Patrick's until the school closed in 2020.
Clark Howard	In 2010, Clark became at assistant coach at St. Clare's. In 2017, Clark took over full time coaching responsibilities, when Allison retired, and has been coaching there ever since. In 2018, Clark was voted onto the Board as the alternate member and serves as a neutral party if any issue involves one of the other Board members