Zia Volleyball
20403 N. Lake Pleasant Rd.
Suite 117 Box 105
Peoria, Arizona 85382
Office Hours 9am-3pm M-F
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12's Strykers
February 11, 2012
Strykerz take FIRST in their Region Tournament!
Great job girls!
Strykerz Tournament Summary
Jan. 28, 2012
Zia v. Arrowhead
Zia win
First match of the day and we were more than ready. We came out strong and took game 1 pretty easily. Game two went to Arrowhead, but it was a close game. The Strykerz are fighters and went into game three with no doubts, and finished them off to put us in the winners bracket.
Zia V. Spiral
Spiral Win
This was a tough team. They were tall and hit hard for twelve year olds. The first game was a quick loss, but the Strykerz adjusted and gave them a run for their money in game 2. We still ended up losing the match, but not without a fight.
Zia V Az Saguaros
Zia Win
This match also went to three games. We were playing for 3rd or 4th, and we really wanted that 3rd place spot. They dug deep, and won the third game in extra points.
3RD PLACE!!
Our setter captain was out with a sore knee so our other captain stepped up to fill her role, and did a great job! All the girls played well, and when they want to finish a game they do it. We started as seed #13 out of 60, and finished the day #12 out of 60. Great job girls!!
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1st Place at the AZ Kickoff Tournament!
This was our first tournament of the year and our first tournament ever!! We were all very nervous, but excited for this weekend.
January 7th, Day 1
Zia vs. Aspire
We won this in two games. We started this match a little rocky since it was our very first time really running an offense. We had some good serving and passing and that carried us to the win.
Zia vs. Barcelona
Again we won this in two games. In this match we were moving a little faster and were more aware of where to go. We again had some good serving and passing, and won pretty easily.
Zia vs. VOS
This team was pretty tall, and ended up beating us pretty good in the first game of this match. Weweren’t really prepared to move as quickly, or defend real hitters. In game two we adjusted and kept pace with this team, but still ended up losing in the end. Losing this match made Strykerz come back the next day ready to fight.
January 8th, Day 2
Zia vs. EVJ
Our girls were ready to fight hard this day, and they were ready when we started this match. Things really started to come together and move more smoothly on the court. We went to 3 games with this team, but ended up with the win.
Zia vs. Az Sky
Semi finals! We knew we had to play hard against this team if we wanted to move on. The girls came out and dominated. The girls were ready to sub when they were supposed to and by now, for the most part, knew where there were supposed to be on the court. They were serving tough, passing great, and hitting the ball! They started thinking quick and making saves. We took Sky down in two games, and moved on to the finals.
Zia vs. VOS (again)
This team was our only loss in the tournament from the day before. Strykerz wanted it BAD! This team is motivated and dedicated. We won the first game, but it was a tough one. They played hard, moved fast, and found their base!! Again serving was tough, as was passing. We had several at the net saves by our setters and middles. Our outsides were hitting, and our defenders were quick to get there. At 24-23 in the 2nd game we were ready to call a time out against one of their good servers, and before we could do it the game was won. We were so surprised and proud of these girls. They were such good sports, making sure to congratulate the VOS team on a good game when the match was over. From the beginning of Saturday to the end of Sunday this group of girls made a complete transformation into a volleyball team.
Congrats players, parents and coaches
Way to represent Zia Volleyball !!
Head Coach, Leslie Schryver
Assistant Coach, Sandy Otjen
Team Contact: Leslie
Lesley and Sandy have been coaching successful teams at the Jr. High level and running camps and clinics together in the Peoria district for the past six years. Lesley has coached 14’s at the club level, and Sandy was a setter for a co-ed team in Japan for 4 years while stationed there. Last year Lesley and Sandy coached the 14R team here at Zia. Our philosophy is to teach the fundamentals of the game, and to instill a love for the sport in the girls we work with. We believe that teaching sportsmanship and life skills are as important as teaching the skills to play the game. Our goal is to make volleyball at this age the most positive experience possible while encourage a competitive spirit in our athletes, and to prepare them for the next level of play.
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Meet the Strykerz...
Hello my name is Hailey and I interviewed eleven years old, Chloe Marissa Kennedy. Chloe old and her favorite candy is white chocolate and her favorite food is burritos and tacos. Her favorite movies are the Parent Trap and Soul Surfer. Chloe has been playing volleyball for one year and her favorite position is middle. Chloe loves volleyball because of the teamwork and dedication to this fast paced sport. Her goal this season for our team is to remember our rotation and do our best her personal goal is to improve at serving. Chloe is a team player and is a fun loving girl. GO STRYKERZ!!!
Hailey is a smart, outgoing 12 year old girl. Her favorite candy is Kit-kat, her favorite food is Spaghetti (yum!) and her favorite book is Cirque Du Freak. She has been playing volleyball for three years and her favorite postion to play is setter. What Hailey likes most about volleyball is the dedication & teamwork. Her team goal is to win all of the games, and her personal goal is to snap her wrist while she is hitting.
- Ashley(:
12-year old Ashley uses her fun, bubbly personality to rock her favorite position, outside hitter. Ashley loves steak and her favorite candy is Twix. When not playing volleyball, Ashley likes to read the book, The Hunger Games or watch her favorite movie Soul Surfer. Ash, as we like to call her, has been playing volleyball for four years now. She loves volleyball because it's a fun sport and you get to practice teamwork constantly. She has set a team goal to win more than one game. Her personal goal is to jump when hitting the ball. Ashley has a strong passion for volleyball and always strives to do her best. That makes her an excellent volleyball player.
The person I interviewed was Morgan, she is eleven and has been playing volleyball for five years. Her favorite candy is Milky Ways and her favorite food is Sloppy Joes. Yum! Morgan’s favorite movie is Soul Surfer. Morgan likes to play the position, setter. What she likes most about volleyball is "playing" and her team goal is three hits and over. Morgan’s personal goal for herself is to be a better setter.
Recently, I have interviewed Kailee. She is age 12 and has been playing for 4 years now. Her favorite food is steak, her favorite candy is Snickers, and her favorite movie is Cowboys VS. Aliens. Her position is libero, and likes volleyball because it is inside. Her team goal is to have three hits and over and her own personal goal is to be a better player.
(By Morgan)
Recently, I interviewed an eleven year-old girl named Audrey. Audrey is #9 on the strykerz. Audrey plays the position "middle" and is excellent at what she does. She has only played volleyball for one whole year. Audrey's team goal is for the whole team to successfully learn rotation. Her personal goal is to get her serves over and learn rotation, as well. Not only is Audrey a terrific volleyball player, but she is an amazing friend who loves sour skittles, the movie Monte Carlo, and pizza. I am glad I got to interview her!
Becca is number 3, she is only 11 and she has been playing the greatest sport of volleyball scince she was in Second Grade! a few things about Becca is; her nickname is Vicious and Double B! Her favorite thing about volleyball is seeing how much our team has improved! Her personal goal is to improve her footwork in hitting. Her favorite candy is skittles and food is nachos. Becca's favorite movie is Children of the Corn. Her favorite position is setter and middle. Becca is an amazing volleyball player and a great server!
Mia is an outside hitter for strykerz, and has been playing volleyball for 2 years. She likes hitting the most about volleyball. Her team goal is to serve the ball over the net and her personal goal is to go at the rite time to hit the ball. Outside of volleyball her favorite food is hamburgers, and her favorite candy is Reese's. She also likes the movie The Grinch. Mia is an awesome volleyball player, with a great personality, and i am thrilled to be playing with her.
-Madi
Alyssa Cafarelli is 11 years old. Alyssa’s favorite candy is Snickers, as well as her favorite food being steak. Her favorite Movie is The Game Plan. Alyssa has played volleyball for 1 year, her favorite position to play is outside hitter. The one thing she likes most about volleyball is passing. Her goal for our team is to get three hits and over. Her personal goal is when serving to get the ball over.
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I interviewed Maya. I am going to tell you a little bit of information I learned about her. First of all, she is very talkative, fun, and a great volleyball player. She is 10 years old and attends Parkridge Elementary School. Most of the girls are either 11 or 12 and she is the youngest player. She is in 5th grade and everyone else is in 6th or 7th grade. Even though Maya is the youngest on the team she still fits in and doesn’t mind. Her birthday is October 29, 2001. Maya’s position is an outside hitter. She has been playing volleyball for 4 years. Her team goal is to have a good pass to the setter, then a good set to the hitter, and the hitter hits it over the net. Her personal goal is getting a good pass to the setter. The thing she likes most about volleyball is serving. She is a very powerful server when she has a good toss. She is starting to know the rotation!! Her favorite candy is Sour Patch Kids. Her favorite movie is Harry Potter the Scorcerer’s Stone. She is off to a great season on Zia Athletic Club!! GO STYRKERZ!!
Season Costs for 12 Styrkerz
$365 due at Registration after Tryouts
4 Payments of $242.25
Tournaments included in costs:
Region Tournaments
AZ Kick Off, Kingdom Courts - January 14 - 15
Vulture Peak Challenge, Wickenburg – March 30-April 1
Season Total: $1334 - Discount if paying the season off in full
at registration: $1284
Payment Due Dates:
1st Payment Due - December 20, 2011
2nd Payment Due - January 20, 2012
3rd Payment Due - February 20, 2012
4th Payment Due - March 20, 2012
Mail payments to:
20403 N. Lake Pleasant Rd, Suite 117 Box 105, Peoria, AZ 85382
Make checks payable to: Zia Athletic Club
