16s Fly to Reno Today!

The 14 Elite team flew home yesterday and many of the players on the 16 Elite team begin their trek to Reno today to see how they can do against the best teams in the US.

We wish them the best of luck!!

Coach Piro will be posting daily updates for you to follow the team as they play.
So stay tuned.

Thanks to the 14 Elite Parents for making this trip happen!

I would like to send a big "Thank You" to the parents of the Magnum 14s team.
You all came together and committed to see this team all the way through. We could not have done it without you. It was a great year and I hope you enjoyed it too.

Your daughter will remember this trip for the rest of her life!!

You are all the best!! Eric

Fun in the Mountains

Fun Pictures from Reno for the 14s

The 14 Elite Team Rockettes (and Adam).

14 Elite teams finishes 39th out of 48 teams

The 14 Elite team finished up their Nationals run today with 2 losses. The first was to ICT Elite 14-Mizuno losing in 3 games 25-21, 17-25, 15-11. Their final match was with a very good Uno 14 Elite team from Chicago which they lost in 2 games- 25-11, 25-18.

This placed them finishing in 39th place out of 48 teams. We are very proud of the team and how they represented Magnum at Nationals. We know that this is an experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Magnum 14 Elite team Wins First Match of Championships

The 14 Elite team had 2 matches today and did much better. They went 3 games with Miami Elite 14 Blue losing in the 3rd match 15-9 but then WON their next match beating A5 in 3 games 25-22, 17-25, 15-8. This is their first win in a match at Nationals. Lets hope this gives them confidence.

Magnum 14 Elite wins first game and takes Sky High to 3 games

Magnum 14 Elite team played 2 matches today and the first was against Highlands 14 Red which they lost 25-19, 25-17. The second match of the day was against Sky High 14 Red from Chicago. Sky High won the first game 25-16 but Magnum rallied to win the 2nd game 27-25 and then lost the 3rd game 15-8. It was good to break the goose egg and win a game.

Tomorrow will be a better day. I can feel it.

14 Elite team starts out slow on first day.

The Magnum 14 Elite team played hard the first day but could not take a game off of their competition. Their first match was against the Brandywine Bobcats. Which Magnum lost 25-15, 25-14. Second match was against Circle City 14 Purple and the scores were 25-15, 25-22. The last match of the day pitted Magnum versus Premier 14 Black. We did better in this match but still lost 25-19, 25-22.

Magnum 14 Elite Team Arrives at Nationals in Reno, NV

The Magnum 14 Elite team arrived in Reno on June 24th at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center to embark on their USAV National Championships tournament play.

Emily Teelon Makes A USA High Performance Team

Emily Teelon made the USA Girls Select Continental Team. She will practice with her team and play against international competition in Wisconsin from June 20th-30th.