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 |
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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 (Sal DiVitto). 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
the other leagues. 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. |
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 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. |
Sal Di Vitto |
In 2012, Sal began coaching Holy Name of Jesus
school. In 2016, Sal 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 |