Hello!
Welcome to VIP 2026!
The STAR volleyball staff will be offering preseason scrimmaging!!
And we'll be at North Cross School in Roanoke, Va on Sunday, Aug 2, 2026.
This website is where you can see what openings remain!
All information you need can be found at this site!!
To register or if you have some questions:
Contact Coach Houser at CoachHouser@yahoo.com
I hope to see you guys soon!
Coach Houser
p.s. If you're interested in private lessons, that site is here.
If you're intersted in our list of STAR skills camps for summer 2026, please visit
us here.
If you're intersted in information regarding club volleyball tournments for 2025, that can be found here
North Cross School
4254 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, Va 24018
Sunday Aug 2, 2025
Session2
Division 1: SILVER
THIS DIVISION
IS FULL!!
SILVER!
Time:
11am to 12:30pm
Director: Pierre Ellis,
head coach at
Hidden Valley High!
|
Name |
Grade Fall '26 |
School |
Position(s) |
|
Ingrid Tauck |
7 |
Faith Christian |
|
Every athlete in Silver
has to have at least 2 seasons
of competitive, play-to-win vball
in middle, JV, varsity and/or club.
I'm sorry. We cannot count rec ball as a season.
Nor can we count doubles, YMCA, etc.
Nor can we count club ball prior to a girl being in the 8th grade.
Important note: If the division doesn't fill, the coach will pobably work with whoever shows up! So, it'll be a rather large "private lesson". This is GREAT NEWS!!!
|
Allie Levoy |
7 |
Westover Christian |
OH |
Audrey Daniel |
8 |
Tunstall |
OH |
Addyson Lutz |
8 |
William Byrd |
OH |
|
|
|
|
Lillian Whittaker |
10 |
Staunton River |
Setter |
Ellie Bernard |
8 |
Cave Spring |
Setter |
Annalee Sylvester-Johnson |
8 |
Cave Spring |
Right
|
Jocelyn Theimer |
8 |
James River |
Right |
|
|
|
|
Greta Tauck |
9 |
Faith Christian |
MiddleBl |
Rowan Knox |
8 |
Roan Valley Christian |
MiddleBl |
Alivea Bowman |
8 |
Christian Heritage |
Libero |
Isa DeLaCruz |
9 |
Hidden Valley |
Libero |
Drew Tuggle |
8 |
Cave Spring |
Libero |
| |
| Assisting the coach: Taetym Russell, Phebe Whittaker |
Silver VIP at North Cross School!
Back Row: Annalee Sylvester-Johnson (Cave Spring), Greta Tauck (Roanoke Home School), Rowan Knox (Roanoke Valley Christian), Addyson Lutz (William Byrd), Lillian Whittaker (Staunton River), Allie Levoy (Westover Christian), Audrey Doss (Tunstall)
Front Row: Ingrid Tauck (Faith Christian), Isa De La Cruz (Hidden Valley), Drew Tuggle (Cave Spring), Alivea Bowman (Christian Heritage), Ellie Bernard (Cave Spring), Jocelyn Theimer (James River) "
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North Cross School
4254 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, Va 24018
Sunday Aug 2, 2025
Session2
Division2:
GOLD!
THIS DIVISION
IS FULL!!
Time:
12:30pm to 2pm
Director: Pierre Ellis,
head coach at
Hidden Valley High!
|
Name |
Grade Fall '26 |
School |
Position(s) |
|
Taetym Russell |
10 |
Christian Heritage |
OH |
Every athlete in Gold
has to have at least 4 seasons
of competitive, play-to-win vball
in middle, JV, varsity and/or club.
I'm sorry. We cannot count rec ball as a season.
Nor can we count doubles, YMCA, etc.
Nor can we count club ball prior to a girl being in the 8th grade.
Important note: If the division doesn't fill, the coach will probably work with whoever shows up! So, it'll be a rather large "private lesson". This is GREAT NEWS!!!
|
Lauren Mosley |
9 |
Magna Vista |
OH |
Allie Levoy |
7 |
Westover Christian |
OH |
Reese McDonald |
10 |
Christian Heritage |
OH |
|
|
|
|
Lillian Whittaker |
10 |
Staunton River |
Setter |
Mckenzie Menefee |
12 |
Bassett |
Setter |
Phebe Whittaker |
10 |
Staunton River |
Right |
Mackenzie Williams |
10 |
Magna Vista |
Setter/Right |
|
|
|
|
Rowan Knox |
8 |
Roan Valley Christian |
MiddleBl |
Abigail Hayslett |
10 |
Northside |
MiddleBl |
Isa DeLaCruz |
9 |
Hidden Valley |
Libero |
Drew Tuggle |
8 |
Cave Spring |
Libero |
Ingrid Tauck |
7 |
Faith Christian |
Libero |
| |
| Assisting the coach: Ellie Bernard, Taetym Russell, Olivea Bowman |
Gold VIP at North Cross School!
Back Row: Abigail Hayslett (Northside), Rowan Knox (Roanoke Valley Christian), Taetym Russell (Christian Heritage), Reese McDonald (Christian Heritage), Mckenzie Menefee (Bassett), Mackenzie Williams (Magna Vista) Lauren Mosley (Magna Vista)
Front Row: Ingrid Tauck (Faith Christian), Drew Tuggle (Cave Spring), Isa DeLa Cruz (Hidden Valley), Phebe & Lillian Whittaker (Staunton River) Allie Levoy (Westover Christian)
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North Cross School
4254 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, Va 24018
Sunday Aug 2, 2025
Session2
Division3:
PLATINUM!
THIS DIVISION
IS FULL!!
Time:
2pm to 3:30pm
Director: Pierre Ellis,
head coach at
Hidden Valley High!
|
Name |
Grade Fall '26 |
School |
Position(s) |
|
Taetym Russell |
10 |
Christian Heritage |
OH |
Every athlete in Platinum
has to have at least
- - a rising 9th grader, AND
- - have at least
6 seasons
of competitive, play-to-win vball
in middle, JV, varsity and/or club.
I'm sorry. We cannot count rec ball as a season.
Nor can we count doubles, YMCA, etc.
Nor can we count club ball prior to a girl being in the 8th grade.
Important note: If the division doesn't fill, the coach will probably work with whoever shows up! So, it'll be a rather large "private lesson". This is GREAT NEWS!!!
|
Markiya Webb |
12 |
Salem |
OH |
Emily Wells |
10 |
Franklin County |
OH |
Anna Claire Cuthbertson |
12 |
Magna Vista |
OH |
|
|
|
|
|
11 |
Christian Heritage |
Setter |
Keegan Montgomery |
12 |
Community School |
Right |
Lyza White |
12 |
Hidden Valley |
Right |
Mackenzie Williams |
10 |
Magna Vista |
Setter/Rt |
|
|
|
|
Abby Cuthbertson |
12 |
Magna Vista |
MiddleBl |
Abigail Hayslett |
10 |
Northside |
MiddleBl |
Gabrielle Woosley |
10 |
Cave Spring |
Libero |
Madison Powers |
10 |
Franklin County |
Libero |
Drew Hankins |
12 |
Magna Vista |
Libero |
| |
| Assisting the coach: Mckenzie Menefee, Olivea Bowman |
| |
|
Platinum VIP at North Cross School!
Back Row: Mckenzie Menefee (Bassett), Abby Cuthbertson (Magna Vista), Anna Claire Cuthbertson (Magna Vista), Emily Wells (Franklin County) Taetym Russell (Christian Heritage), Abigail Hayslett (Northside), MarKiya Webb (Salem), Lyza White (Hidden Valley)
Front Row: Drew Hankins (Magna Vista), Madison Powers (Franklin County), Alaina Bowman (Christian Heritage), Keegan Montgomery (The Community School), Gabrielle Woosley (Cave Spring), Mackenzie Williams (Magna Vista)
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North Cross School
4254 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, Va 24018
Sunday Aug 2, 2025
Session2
Division4:
OPEN!
Scrimmage Time:
3:30pm to 5pm
Director: Pierre Ellis,
head coach at
Hidden Valley High!
|
Name |
Grade Fall '26 |
School |
Position(s) |
|
Alicia Holmes |
12 |
North Cross |
OH |
Every athlete in Diamond
has to be:
- - at least a rising 10th grader
- - AND
have at least 8 seasons
of competitive, play-to-win vball
in middle, JV, varsity and/or club.
I'm sorry. We cannot count rec ball as a season.
Nor can we count doubles, YMCA, etc.
Nor can we count club ball prior to a girl being in the 8th grade.
Important note: If the division doesn't fill, the coach will proabbly work with whoever shows up! So, it'll be a rather large "private lesson". This is GREAT NEWS!!!
|
Anna Claire Cuthbertson |
12 |
Magna Vista |
OH |
Lyza White |
12 |
Hidden Valley |
OH |
McKenzie Menefee |
12 |
Bassett |
OH |
|
|
|
|
Abby Bishop |
Grad |
Roanoke College |
Setter |
Ansley Tompkins |
11 |
Hidden Valley |
Setter |
Keegan Montgomery |
12 |
The Community School |
Right |
Alina Moyer |
10 |
Magna Vista |
Right |
|
|
|
|
Markiya Webb |
12 |
Salem |
MiddleBl |
Leah Wimmer |
Grad |
Auburn |
MiddleBl |
Madison Powers |
10 |
Franklin County |
Libero |
Gabrielle Woosley |
11 |
Cave Spring |
Libero |
Claire Bishop |
10 |
Hidden Valley |
Libero |
| |
| Assisting the coach: Drew Hankins, Olivea Bowman |
Open VIP at North Cross School!
Back Row: Abby Bishop (Roanoke College), Mckenzie Menefee (Bassett), Anna Claire Cuthbertson (Magna Vista), Alina Mower (Magna Vista), Drew Hankins (Magna Vista), Alicia Holmes (North Cross), Leah Wimmer (Graduate from Auburn High)
Front Row: Madison Powers (Franklin County), Claire Bishop (Hidden Valley), Gabrielle Woosley (Cave Spring), MarKiya Webb (Salem), Ansley Tompkins (Hidden Valley), Keegan Montgomery (The Community School), Lyza White (Hidden Valley)
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August 6, 2025
"She so enjoyed it. Thank you for putting this event together." |
August 5, 2025
"Thank you for sharing the pictures with us. She always enjoys this event!"
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August 6, 2025
"She LOVED it! Coach Pierre was amazing and worked with the girls really well!" |
August 1, 2023
"Thank you for caring and supporting all the girls.
You are a blessing to them all in the volleyball world." |
August 5, 2024
"Thank you for sharing the picture. Our daughter really enjoyed it!" |
August 6, 2024
"Thank you for this opportunity for my daugther. She had a productive time and enjoyed working with the college coach!"
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August 5, 2024
"Thank you! Our daughter had a great time!" |
August 5, 2024
"I just finished up with the scrimmage!!
I enjoyed it so much. Thank you for inviting me!
Olivia Viar, Hidden Valley, c/o '27
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August 5, 2024
"Thank you so much for this opportunity!" |
August 6, 2024
"Thank you for this opportunity for my daugther. She had a productive time and enjoyed working with the college coach!" |
August 5, 2024
"It was a great time had by all!" |
August 4, 2024
"Yes! It was amazing!!" |
July 31, 2023
"Thank you so much for sending the pictures.
My daughter had a great time yesterday!" |
July 31, 2023
"Ahhhhh, we love you Coach!" |
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July 8, 2021
"Thanks for everything,
Your camps and lessons are always the best part of all of our girls’ summers!"
Leah Beard, mother of Sofia, Western Albemarle, c/o '23
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August 5, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed playing in the scrimmages the past two days, and
am very grateful for the opportunity to play in them!"
Julia White, Christian Heritage, c/o '27
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August 5, 2024
"Thank you for the opportunity to scrimmage this weekend and for running the Star camp at East Rock!
I really enjoyed the chance to meet other people at both events and the chance to play before tryouts"
Sarah Hairston, Turner Ashby High, c/o '26
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