Governor's Teams
Athletics at The Governor’s Academy is about outstanding performance- as our championship titles, college NCAA scholarship players, and world competitors will attest- but it is also about character.
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Team Profile
Volleyball - Girls Varsity
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
Coaches
Coach Profiles
Head Coach: Jamie Brandt
Jamie Brandt joined the Govs community in the fall of 2011 and has been the varsity volleyball coach since his arrival. Brandt brings significant coaching and playing experience to the team. In college, he was a four-year member, and three year starter, of the University of New Hampshire men's club volleyball team. During his time on the UNH team they won the New England Championships twice and, in his junior year, the team qualified for and went to club nationals where they won the national championship. In Brandt's time at Govs, the team has regularly qualified for postseason as one of the top eight Class B teams in New England. Along with performing at a high level, Brandt is a strong believer in positive coaching, always pushing the team to strive for the dual goals of both doing well and having fun. Brandt also coaches alpine skiing and teaches science.
Assistant Coach: Bill Quigley
Bill Quigley has taught history and coached at Governor's since 1992. Quigley enjoys the challenges and competition presented on the court--and the camaraderie and character fostered in that experience. Quigley also coaches tennis and teaches history. Off-campus, he enjoys spending time on the coast of Maine, playing tennis, and skiing.
Game Schedule
Volleyball - Girls Varsity
Game Schedule
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Playday
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Noble & Greenough School | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | |||
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Tabor Academy
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Tabor Academy | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | |
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Thayer Academy
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Thayer Academy | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | |
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Brooks School
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Brooks School | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | |
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Concord Academy
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Concord Academy | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Win | 3-1 | |
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The Rivers School
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Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | ||
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St. George's School
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St. George's School | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | |
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Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
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Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 1-3 | ||
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Middlesex School
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Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Win | 3-0 | ||
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Lawrence Academy
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Lawrence Academy | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | |
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Penguin Hall
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Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Win | 3-0 | ||
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Noble & Greenough School
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Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 1-3 | ||
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Brooks School
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Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 2-3 | ||
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Groton School
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Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | ||
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Milton Academy
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Milton Academy | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | |
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Pingree School
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Pingree School | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 | |
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Dexter Southfield School
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Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Win | 3-1 | ||
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Austin Preparatory High School
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Austin Preparatory High School | Details about Volleyball - Girls Varsity | Loss | 0-3 |