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 from 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. Augustine's, Ossining

Holy Name of Jesus, Valhalla St. Barnabas, Bronx

Holy Rosary, Hawthorne St. Benedict's, Bronx

Immaculate Conception, Tuckahoe St. Clare's, Bronx

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel, Bronx

Resurrection, Rye St. Theresa's, Bronx

St. Athanasius, Bronx Villa Maria, Bronx

These schools previously have participated, but have since closed:

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

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

St. Casimir's, Yonkers (Closed) Transfiguration, Tarrytown (Closed)

St. John's Vianney, Bronx (Closed)

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. Augustine's, Ossining
Holy Name of Jesus, Valhalla	St. Barnabas, Bronx
Holy Rosary, Hawthorne	St. Benedict's, Bronx
Immaculate Conception, Tuckahoe	St. Clare's, Bronx
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale	St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel, Bronx
Resurrection, Rye	St. Theresa's, Bronx
St. Athanasius, Bronx	Villa Maria, Bronx

Christ The King, Yonkers (Closed)	St. Patrick's, Bedford (Closed)
St. Ann's, Ossining (Closed)	St. Theresa's, Briar Cliffe (Closed)
St. Casimir's, Yonkers (Closed)	Transfiguration, Tarrytown (Closed)
St. John's Vianney, Bronx (Closed)

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