Governor's Teams

New England Championships (Class B): 
Champion - 2012
Finalist - 2018
Semifinalist - 2014
Quarterfinalist - 2021, 2017, 2015, 2011

Governor’s Girls Volleyball fosters a family-like atmosphere focused on hard work and hustle. Head Coach Jamie Brandt welcomes a range of players, from veterans on high-level club teams to rookies looking to learn a new sport. The goal of the program is for all participants to meet their individual goals, commit to giving their best to the team, and build a love for volleyball. The team’s history of success has been supported by Governor’s emphasis on multi-sport athletes. Many of the top players have translated their athletic skills, competitive nature, and coachability from sports like basketball or softball to volleyball. Well-structured practices support player development regardless of prior experience as athletes improve their individual skills and fitness levels daily. 

Varsity Volleyball appoints captains that lead the team and the program with positivity, poise, and pride. They organize captains’ practices throughout the summer to prepare for the upcoming season and get to know any new students. By invite only, preseason takes place the week leading up to the school year, and matches begin during the second week of September. Matches are typically held on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Governor’s competes in the Independent School League (ISL) and the New England Prep School Girls Volleyball Association (NEPSGVA). The team has been a top performer in New England Class B throughout the last decade, regularly qualifying for and advancing through the playoffs. Tournament playoffs take place the third week of November.
With three full rosters of Varsity, JV, and Thirds players, Alumni Gym is busy with bumps, sets, serves, and spikes throughout the fall season. The top twelve to fourteen girls make the Varsity team, followed by a roster of fourteen to sixteen players on both Junior Varsity and Thirds. All three programs practice daily and compete interscholastically, and the Pescosolido Field House provides an additional three courts for practice time.   

All-around hustle, mental focus, disciplined play, and having fun are paramount to the volleyball program, and each fall provides the team with a new chance to enhance and refine each of those areas. During practice, players vow to move to every ball and communicate with every play, and outside of the gym, they enhance their speed and agility playing beach volleyball and sprinting up Cider Hill.  Coaches and captains strive to foster a love of volleyball that will grow throughout a player’s time at Govs. When interested, the coaching staff supports players who choose to continue their volleyball careers at the collegiate level. 
 
For more information, please reach out to Head Coach Jamie Brandt.

Alumni in Action:
Riley Lord ‘22 – Connecticut College