ABOUT MEVBC
Wanting to fill a void in boys volleyball in the state, Coach Cibere began working with Coach Lovelett to get MEVBC, the longest and most successful boys club in CT, back up and running. MEVBC and CT STARS partnered up to bring back the club better than ever. Finding the top coaches in the state that believed in the growth and development of each individual player was the primary goal. That was achieved with the hiring of an excellent staff that not only have strong resumes and winning history but kind and good people to lead the next generation of volleyball players. MEVBC is a program designed to introduce new players to the game of volleyball and to improve all levels of experienced player. We promote: team-work, discipline, effort and teach success. We work hard, expect all members to do their best, be honest, and have good sportsmanship.
Our coaches are well regarded in the volleyball community. We are fortunate enough to have coaches and staff with a history of excellence. We have close ties with many college programs and have guest coaches including Charlie Sullivan, the head coach of Springfield College, 2012, 2013,2014 NCAA Division III National Champions. We are also lucky to have Theo Brunner as a guest coach, current TEAM USA member who is currently playing professionally and hoping to represent the USA in the next Olympics.
MISSION
Our goal is to teach the game of volleyball, ensure sportsmanship and to build the finest club possible. We welcome beginners and also work with developed players who strive to play in serious college programs. If you have the desire, we will teach you the game. We have multiple teams and players at every level. We want you to improve, we want you to meet your potential, and we want you to love the game.
HISTORY
We have a rich history of CT and NY volleyball players who have all worn the MEVBC uniform. With over 40 ALL STATE volleyball players come through our program, MEVBC has always been recognized as a top boys club volleyball program not only in CT but nationally. We were the first CT team to win a boys National Championships at the USA Volleyball Championships in 2017 (pic above).
VALUES
We value providing an atmosphere where sportsmanship, teamwork and character are qualities of all our athletes. We want to build players who love the challenge of learning and becoming not only better athletes but people. Together with a strong coaching staff, professional training and a positive atmosphere, MEVBC is a place of excellence for volleyball.
BOYS TRAVEL PROGRAMS
AT MEVBC, WE ARE ABOUT QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. THEREFORE, THE AMOUNT OF TEAMS WE SELECT DEPENDS ON THE QUALITY OF THE ATHLETES.
U15-U18
National
2 90 Min-2 HR Practices Weekly
6 Tournaments:
Wicked Good Challenge, Dec 16-17
Nike New England Winterfest, Jan 6-7
Florida Fest National Qualifier, Jan 26-28
AAU Mohegan Sun, Feb 3-4
Atlantic NE Qualifier Feb 16-19
Nike Boston Festival Feb 23-25 OR
March 1-3
Cost: $2500
U14-U18
Club
2 90 Min-2 HR Practices Weekly
5 Tournaments:
Wicked Good Challenge, Dec 16-17 Nike New England Winterfest,
Jan 6-7
AAU Mohegan Sun, Feb 3-4
Nike Boston Festival Feb 23-25 OR
March 1-3
Regional Championships
March 9-10
Cost: $2050
Season Costs
Costs include uniforms, tournaments, gym space, coaches fees, equipment and misc club fees. Cost does not include travel fees, hotels or food.
Payment
Plans
We will offer flexible payment plans so all athletes can have the opportunity to play club volleyball!
COACHING STAFF
WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE BEST STAFF IN THE STATE TO HELP DEVELOP AND GROW THE GAME
CO DIRECTOR/COACH
CHRIS LOVELETT
Fairfield Warde Varsity Coach
BIO
Coach Lovelett has been coaching MEVBC since 2014. He has coached both the 17s ad 18s National team. He alongside Ryan Woodcock won a National Boys Club Championship, the first ever for a CT Boys Club.
Coach Lovelett was the Joel Barlow boys volleyball coach from 2012-2019. He guided them to 2 State Championship appearances and won 2 Division Championships. He is currently the Warde Varsity soccer coach along with being the varsity boys volleyball coach.
COACH LAURIE LaRUSSO
CT HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME COACH
DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL COACH SINCE '92
BIO
Coach LaRusso is is the varsity boys and girls volleyball coach at Darien High School. Under her helm, Darien has won a historic 24 FCIAC Championships and 18 State Championships. Coach LaRusso is a member of the CT Hall of Fame, CT Volleyball Hall of Fame and the CT High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Coach Sedlock
STAPLES BOYS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL COACH
BIO
Coach Sedlock has been coaching boys varsity volleyball for numerous years in CT. He led the Staples boys team to a state title in 2019. He has coached at Shelton and Darien high school before landing his coaching position at Staples.
Coach Sedlock played college volleyball at UNH where he is the all time dig leader.
MATT CRUZ
ASST. COACH DARIEN BOYS VOLLEYBALL
BIO
Coach Cruz is an alumni of MEVBC! A native of Easton, CT, he went to Joel Barlow High School before playing DIII volleyball at Endicott College in Beverly, MA. Cruz was an all conference selection and all state player at JBHS. During his time as a Gull, he won 3 NECC Championships and was awarded the 2022 NECC All-Sportsmanship team. After graduating from EC, he was employed as a software engineer. However, his passion for coaching led back to the gym where it all began! Cruz is looking forward to helping players prepare for the next level.
DAN CHO
FORMER STAPLES AND TRUMBULL COACH
BIO
Coach Cho has been coaching in CT for the past 8 years. Dan's coaching resume includes JV boys at Trumbull and Staples. Dan was the varsity coach at Staples from 2013-2018. In 2018, Cho led Staples to a 25-0 season. His team went on to win the FCIAC Championship in 2018. He also led Staples to a Class LL State Championship that same season.
CO DIRECTOR/OPERATIONS
LIDANIA CIBERE
RIDGEFIELD VARSITY VOLLEYBALL COACH
BIO
Coaching in the state for over 18 years, Coach Cibere has a winning tradition at Ridgefield HS. Her boys volleyball team is consistently at the top of the standings in CT and she has helped the Tigers win 3 State titles in a row and has guided the tigers to 6 state final appearances. Tigers have also won an FCIAC Championship.
MEVBC STARS
With the best CT boys volleyball players playing at MEVBC, our alumni have gone on to play at schools such as Penn State, Ohio State, Lasell, Stevens Tech, Endicott, Springfield to name a few.
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