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Bishop O’Dowdhigh school

Bishop O’Dowdhigh school

Men’s Volleyball

history

The Bishop O’Dowd High School Volleyball program is one of the most successful volleyball programs in the Bay Area. For the past 22 seasons, the varsity squad has finished the season no less than 3rd place in the North Coast Section Championships. Since 1991, the program has achieved some outstanding team honors:

  • 24 Varsity League Championships
  • 8 North Coast Section Championships
  • 7 Semifinal Appearances in CIF Northern California Championships
  • 41 players committed to play in the college
  • 7 North Coast Section Scholastic Team Championship Awards
  • More than 20 North Coast Section Scholar Athletes each year (includes Varsity and JV)
  • Team GPA average of both Varsity and JV teams is above 3.5 each year

In 2006, Bishop O’Dowd High School expanded its volleyball program to include a freshmen team. This has proven to be very successful in increasing the opportunity for young women to be apart of the enriching traditions established in Bishop O’Dowd Volleyball.

 

Championship History


League Champions

West Alameda County Conference (WACC) – Foothill League

2012, 2013, 2014

Hayward Area Athletic League (HAAL)

1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Alameda Contra Costa Athletic League (ACCAL)

1993, 1994

East Shore Athletic League (ESAL)

1989, 1990, 1991, 1992


North Coast Section (NCS) Champions

NCS – 1st Place

1995 (Div. I), 1999, 2002, 2007 (Div. III), 2008 (Div. III), 2009 (Div. III), 2010 (Div. II), 2013 (Div. III)


CIF – Northern California Playoff History

1995 (Div. I – Semifinals), 1996 (Div. I – Semifinals), 2001 (Div. III – Quarterfinals), 2002 (Div. III – Semifinals), 2004 (Div. III – Quarterfinals), 2005 (Div. III – Semifinals), 2007 (Div. III – Semifinals), 2009 (Div. III – Finals), 2010 (Div. II – Semifinals), 2013 (Div. III – Semifinals)

Program Information

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

  • Overall responsibility – This taken seriously with respect to self, team and all others virtually covers all rules.
  • All school policies as specified in the Bishop O’Dowd Student Handbook will be in effect for all volleyball players.
  • Communication between coaches and teammates must be cultivated by everyone at all times.
  • You are a representative of Bishop O’Dowd Volleyball and Bishop O’Dowd High School at all times. All players and coaches must model exceptional integrity, ethics, respect, and good sportsmanship on and off the court.
  • Your commitment to family and academics must come before volleyball. However, you have made a serious commitment to the volleyball team and the program. It will be expected that you do everything possible to fulfill your commitments to family, school and volleyball. If a conflict arises that cannot be resolved, it must be communicated immediately to the coaches.

 

TEAMS

We field varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen teams. All three teams usually carry around 15 players.

 

SEASON

Volleyball is a spring sport.

 

TRYOUTS, GAMES, PRACTICES

After the teams are selected, practices for varsity and freshmen team will normally be held Monday; Friday after school from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Junior varsity practices normally are held Monday – Friday from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Game dates and times will be announced once all leagues have met.

Note: Once selected as a team member, players are expected to take part in all practices and games.

 

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Volleyball at O’Dowd is competitive. Most young women who tryout for a team have years of experience. Parents and athletes are encouraged to talk with the head coach about their volleyball experience as it relates to the level of competition here at O’Dowd.

Dragons in college

2015

Kenza Hall – Middle Tennessee State University

Navah Evans -Long Island University

Brianna Karrseboom – University of California, Davis

2014

Bryanna Davis – La Salle University

Mary Orbeta – Seattle University

2013

Sophia Mar – University of Connecticut/ UC Davis

2012

Lacey Maas – Santa Clara University

2011

Lindsey Parrott – UC Berkeley

Jordan Pehanick – UC Santa Barbara

Alex Lynch – University of Tennessee/ Clemson University

2010

Andrea Olsen – University of Notre Dame

Katherine Huntington – University of Chicago

Monique Holt – UC Riverside

Molly Kennedy – Cal State Monterey Bay

Rachel Stier – Marquette University

Megan Kehoe – Northeastern University

2009

Caroline Mercado – UC Davis

2008

Blaire Safir – Colgate

Robyn Hall – University of Portland

Jessica Atthowe – Golden West College/ Menlo College

2007

Ariell Cooke – University of Miami

2006

Maria Zizka – UC Berkeley

Joanna Evans – Stanford

Meaghan Mena – Loyola College of Maryland

Kiersten McKoy – Georgetown University

2005

Erika Beutler – Gonzaga University

Alyssa Pence – Dominican University

2004

Colleen Boston – Holy Names University

Kelly Kearns – Fordham University

Vanessa Vella – Cal State – Fullerton

2003

Kelly Ong – University of Hawaii / Holy Names University

2002

Nikki Esposito – University of Puget Sound

Marisa Vierra – Seattle University

2001

Jeannine Manguiat – Westmont College

2000

Simone Ortega – UC Berkeley

Kelly Sousa – Santa Clara University

1999

Caitlin Kelly – Diablo Valley College

Andrea Szabo – Eastern Michigan University

1998

Lauren Vanderveen – University of Massachusetts

1997

Erinn Kelly – Gonzaga University

Lia Vittoria – UC Santa Cruz

1996

Carolyn Clevenger – Georgia Tech University

1991

Janine Malcolm – University of Portland

1990

Michelle Charron – UC Santa Cruz

1988

Sharon Lawson – Golden West College

Michelle Scherer – Cornell University

 

 

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Schedules & results

Varsity

Schedule | Scores

Junior Varsity

Schedule | Scores tbd

 


Rosters

Varsity and Junior Varsity


Coaching staff

Varsity Head Coach

Nova Bramed

Junior Varsity Head Coach

Paul O’Sullivan

 

 

Location & Contact Information

9500 Stearns Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
Phone: (510) 577-9100
Fax: (510) 638-3259
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