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New Hope-Solebury HS
New Hope, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'6"
Germantown Academy
Fort Washington, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'5"
Upper Dublin HS
Fort Washington, PA
Class of 2027 — 5'2"
Archbishop Ryan HS
Philadelphia, PA
Class of 2027 — 5'8"
Agnes Irwin School
Bryn Mawr, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'5"
Upper Dublin HS
Fort Washington, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'9"
Upper Dublin HS
Fort Washington, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'7"
Central Bucks West HS
Doylestown, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'9"
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Philadelphia, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'5"
Gwynedd Mercy Academy HS
Spring House, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'5"
Plymouth Whitemarsh HS
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Class of 2028 — 5'4"
New Hope-Solebury HS, New Hope, PA
Class of 2028
Germantown Academy, Fort Washington, PA
Class of 2028
Upper Dublin HS, Fort Washington, PA
Class of 2027
Archbishop Ryan HS, Philadelphia, PA
Class of 2027
Agnes Irwin School, Bryn Mawr, PA
Class of 2028
Upper Dublin HS, Fort Washington, PA
Class of 2028
Upper Dublin HS, Fort Washington, PA
Class of 2028
Central Bucks West HS, Doylestown, PA
Class of 2028
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA
Class of 2028
Gwynedd Mercy Academy HS, Spring House, PA
Class of 2028
Plymouth Whitemarsh HS, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Class of 2028
With over 15 years of playing experience and more than a decade of coaching at the club, high school, and collegiate levels, Matt brings a deep understanding of the game and a passion for player development.
A versatile athlete, Matt has competed as both a setter and libero, playing for CB South, Arcadia University, and on the open/pro grass and beach circuits. His diverse coaching resume includes leadership roles with Infinity Volleyball Club, East Coast Power, Highline Renegades, CB South, and Arcadia Men’s Volleyball.
Matt’s coaching philosophy centers around strategy, confidence-building, and cultivating a love for the game. His experience across all levels of competition and commitment to athlete growth make him a tremendous addition to our coaching staff.
A Southlake, Texas native, Dani Peña brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to Peak Elite. She is a recent graduate of Swarthmore College, where she was a standout setter for the Women’s Volleyball team. During her collegiate career, Dani served as a three-year captain and earned All-Conference honors in both her junior and senior seasons—testament to her leadership and impact on the court.
Dani began her volleyball journey at just 10 years old, competing with top North Texas clubs TAV and Excel, where she developed the strong technical foundation and competitive drive that continue to shape her coaching style. She is currently the Head Volleyball Coach at George School in Newtown, PA, where she leads the varsity program with a focus on skill development, teamwork, and intentional play.
Her calm leadership, high volleyball IQ, and passion for athlete growth make her an incredible addition to our coaching staff. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Peak Elite family!
An outside hitter hits and blocks from the left side of the court. Normally, they also carry the responsibilities of passing and playing defense when they get to the back row. The outside typically gets the most sets, especially when the setter is out of system, due to the fact that the outside set is one of the easier options to set. An outside’s responsibilities include hitting from the front and back row, passing in serve receive, playing left or middle-back defense, and blocking.
Opposite hitters earned that title because they are opposite to the strong (left) side hitter, meaning they hit behind the setter. In a 6-1, just like an outside hitter, an opposite has the option to play all the way around, passing, playing defense, and hitting out of the back row. An opposite’s responsibilities include swinging from the front and back row, playing right-back defense, and blocking the other team’s outside hitter.
Middle blockers are the team’s best blockers, and they hit mostly fast-tempo sets from the middle of the court and behind the setter. Typically the libero goes in for the middle when he or she rotates to the back row. Middle sets are some of the most difficult to set and require good passes, therefore middles often get the fewest sets but have the best hitting percentages.
A setter’s primary responsibility is to take the second ball and set it up for one of the hitters to attack. Often referred to as the quarterback, the setter is the decision maker of the team and is in charge of leading the offense. In a 6-1, the setter plays all the way around, meaning that he or she has defensive responsibilities, as well as blocking duties when in the front row. A setter’s responsibilities include setting the ball on the second contact to the hitters on the court, directing the offense, playing right-back defense, and blocking the other team’s outside hitter.
Liberos wear a jersey of a different color and play in the back row five out the six rotations, usually subbing in for both middle blockers. When the libero comes in for another player, it does not count as a substitution. Liberos are defensive and serve-receive specialists who are typically fast and are able to change direction quickly. Liberos are not permitted to attack the ball from above the height of the net, and they can only overhand set a front-row attacker from behind the 10-foot line.
Much like a libero, a defensive specialist plays in the back row and is responsible for playing defense and receiving serve. Unlike the libero, they do not wear different colored jerseys and are required to abide by the normal substitution rules, meaning they are only in for three out of the six rotations.
A serving specialist is a player who subs in just to serve. These players typically have a very tough or very consistent serve, and they come in for a player who is less strong behind the service line, but otherwise very valuable to have on the court as an offensive or defensive threat.
| Date | Tournament [Days] Division [Standing] |
Location OR Stats |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Revolution [2] |
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA | |
| MLK Kickoff Challenge [3] |
Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim, PA | |
| Nike Steel City Freeze [2] |
David L. Lawrence Conv. Ctr., Pittsburgh, PA |
| Date | Tournament [Days] Division [Standing] |
Location OR Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Classic [3] |
Walter E. Washington Conv. Ctr., Washington, DC | |
| Sunshine Classic [3] |
OCCC West, Orlando, FL |
| Date | Tournament [Days] Division [Standing] |
Location OR Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Charm Classic [2] |
PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburgh, PA | |
| Northeast Qualifier #2 [3] |
PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date | Tournament [Days] Division [Standing] |
Location OR Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Big South Qualifier [3] |
GA World Congress Ctr., Atlanta, GA | |
| Boardwalk Block Party [2] |
AC Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ |
| Date | Tournament [Days] Division [Standing] |
Location OR Stats |
|---|---|---|
| First State Showdown [2] |
Univ. of DE Field House, Newark, DE | |
| JVA Summerfest [2] |
Greater Columbus Conv. Ctr., Columbus, OH |
| Date | Tournament [Days] Division [Standing] |
Location OR Stats |
|---|---|---|
| AAU Jr. Nationals [30] |
Orange County Conv. Ctr., Orlando, FL |
| Season Totals To Date: Overall 2026-2027 Win %: |
MW: 0 | ML: 0 | SW: 0 | SL: 0
WP: % |
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| Medal Counts This Season: |
0
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