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Wichita Legacy Volleyball Club is committed to total player development, mental toughness and personal growth.

Our knowledgeable and ethical coaching staff uses a rational and straightforward approach to develop competitive teams and strong players, preparing them for the next level of their volleyball careers. The staff is hand chosen for their experience and dynamic coaching styles. Practices are fast-paced and mimic game situations.

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Contact Elaine Robinson, wichitalegacyvb@gmail.com, with questions or fill out the contact us form below.

11 Navy: Carly Clennan (head coach), Madison Clugston (assistant coach)

(1) Ivy Delgado, (3) Eliotte Johnson, (4) Bree Churchill, (8) Marley Kocukov, (16) Nora Myers, (19) Kyndal Bennett, (22), Paisley Ruble, (25) Evelyn Winters

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sun, Dec. 14	11s combined	Winter Warmup	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 24	11s combined	January Jam	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sat, Feb. 28	11s combined	The Month End Madness	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sat, March 7	11s combined	River City Rumble	Heskett Center, WSU, Wichita	pending
Sat, March 21	11 premier	Crown Town Clash	MAVS facility, Lenexa	pending

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12 Navy: Kelsey Waybright (head coach), Haley Ziser (assistant coach)

(1) Presley Menard, (3) Layla Aguilera, (4) Maddison Osborn, (5) Alayna Baars, (6) Harper Van Buren, (7) Eastyn Downing, (13) Hattie Landon, (19) Samantha Morris, (21) Madilynn Nguyen

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sat, Jan. 10	12s combined	A Shockwave Event	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 24	12s combined	KMC Classic	Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Wichita	pending
Sun, Feb. 1	12s combined	February Frenzy	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sun, Feb. 22	12s combined	Washington Classic	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sun, March 1	12s combined	March Birthday Bash	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending

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13 Navy: Melainy Kennard (head coach), Lizzy Curry (assistant coach)

(1) Jillian Payne, (3) Abigail Rendon, (5) Cooper Peck, (9) Kendall Stephan, (10) Gabriella Mabry, (13) Brooklyn Carr, (18) Stella Hopper, (22) Hailey Wentling, (24) Josie Mason

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sun, Jan. 4	13s combined	New Year Spikefest	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 10	13s combined	A Shockwave Event	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 24	13s combined	January Jam 3	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sun, Feb. 8	13s combined	February Frenzy 3	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sat, Feb. 21-22	13s combined	Keeper of the Plains	TBD, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 28	13s combined	The Month End Madness	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sun, March 1	13s combined	March Birthday Bash	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sat, March 7	13s select	Bluehawk Blitz	AdventHealth Sportspark at Bluehawk, Overland Park	pending

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13 Orange: Emily Blakely (head coach)

(3) Rylee Hazelton, (4) Paige Dopps, (10) Sophia Fletcher, (12) Delila Peterson, (15) Trista Wilson, (16) Keira Arguello, (19) Kinsley Bennett, (31) Sophie Johnson, (43) Pippa Hebert

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sun, Jan. 4	13s combined	New Year Spikefest 2	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 10	13s combined	KNVBC January Blast	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Jan. 17	13s combined	River City Rumble	WSU Heskett Center, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 31	13s combined	Salthawk Spiketacular	Salthawk Activity Center, Hutchinson	pending
Sat, Feb. 14-Sun, Feb. 15	13s combined	Presidents Weekend	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sun, March 1	13s combined	March Madness	Salina Fieldhouse, Salina	pending
Sat, March 14	13s select	March Madness	SportZone, Topeka	pending

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14 Navy: Shelby Treft (head coach), Sydney Henning (assistant coach)

(2) Jorgia Holman, (6) Jaylen Jones, (7) Charlotte Ranstead, (8) Ellesyn Beat, (17) Reese Frazier, (18) Kate Hild, (25) Harbour Raines, (32) Rayna Ochs, (35) Jordie Young

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sat, Jan. 10	14s combined	KNVBC January Blast	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Jan. 17	14s select	Kingdom Classic PM wave	Sports Pavilion, Lawrence	pending
Sun, Jan. 25	14s combined	KMC Classic	Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Wichita	pending
Sun, Feb. 15	14s combined	Border Series	Manhattan, KS	accepted
Sat, Feb. 21- Sun, Feb. 22	14s combined	Keeper of the Plains	TBD, Wichita	accepted
Sun, March 8	14s combined	Spring Forward Showdown	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending

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14 Orange: Olivia Hessman (co-head coach), Bree Albertini (co-head coach)

(2) Audrey Araiza, (3) Ella Royse, (9) Tatum Hackleman, (10) Codi Heckathorn, (20) Sydney Heinz, (21) Savanna Blake, (23) Makenzie Cline, (30) Rosie Marino, (33) Khloe Schwanke

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sat, Jan. 10	14s combined	KNVBC January Blast	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Jan. 17	14s combined	January Joust	Salthawk Activity Center, Hutchinson	pending
Sun, Jan. 25	14s combined	KMC Classic	Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Wichita	pending
Sun, Feb. 8	14s combined	February Frenzy 3	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sat, Feb. 21-Sun, Feb. 22	14s combined	Keeper of the Plains	TBD, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 28-Sun, March 1	14s club	2026 Black Gold Brawl	Ascension St. John Sportsplex, Tulsa	pending

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14 Teal: Angelisa Sexson (head coach), Ajia Hamlin (assistant coach)

(2) Gianna Martin, (3) Joselyn Winters, (5) Lyla Dayhuff, (7) Sarah Kaulmann, (10) Kate Ellis, (11) Vayda Crawford, (14) Lilah Tolin, (21) McKenna Murray, (30) Katherine Forbes, (34) Laela Ward

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sat, Jan. 3	14s combined	River City Rumble	WSU Heskett Center, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 17- Mon, Jan. 19	14s club	ASICS Kansas City MLK	TBD, Kansas City	accepted
Sun, Jan. 25	14s combined	KMC Classic	Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Wichita	pending
Sat, Feb. 7	14s combined	February Frenzy	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sat, Feb. 28	14s combined	March Madness	Salina Fieldhouse, Salina	pending
Sat, March 7	14s select	March Madness Spikefest	Homefield, Olathe	pending

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15 Navy: Terri Hessman (head coach), Maddy Strecker (assistant coach)

(1) Quinn Conard, (2) Jolie Tucker, (4) Rhilynn Mabry, (5) Quinn Luttrell, (7) Grace Ethridge, (8) Brooke Ewy, (9) Jaylyn Dennis, (11) Kaelyn Gifford, (17) Perry Haines, (23) Violet Bock

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sun, Dec. 14	15s combined	Winter Warmup	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 3-Sun, Jan. 4	15s club	Redlands Rendevous	Bennett Event Center, Oklahoma City	accepted
Sun, Jan. 5	15s combined	South Central Slam	Blythe Family Center, Pratt	accepted
Sat, Feb. 14-Sun, Feb. 15	15s combined	Presidents Weekend	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 21-Sun, Feb. 22	15s combined	Keeper of the Plains	TBD, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 28-Sun, March 1	15s premier	Heart Challenge Cup	TBD, Kansas City area	accepted
Sun, March 8	15s combined	River City Rumble	WSU Heskett Center, Wichita	pending

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15 Orange: Emily Ryno (head coach), Sydney Le (assistant coach)

(2) Karis Jaquez, (4) Layla Sandall, (10) Adalynn Ingalls, (13) Kenzie Bahl, (20) Olivia Waite, (26) Ellie Hornbaker, (28) Taylyn Snodgrass, (33) Brynley Cheever, (35) Ember Nagy

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sun, Jan. 4	15s combined	New Year Spikefest 2	Sports Forum, Wichita	pending
Sun, Jan. 25	15s combined	Mayhem in Manhattan	TBD, Manhattan	pending
Sun, Feb. 1	15s combined	February Frenzy	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sat, Feb. 21- Sun, Feb. 22	15s combined	Keeper of the Plains	TBD, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 28	15s combined	Blythe High Impact	Blythe Family Fitness, Pratt	accepted
Sun, March 8	15s combined	River City Rumble	WSU Heskett Center, Wichita	pending
Sat, March 14- Sun, March 15	15s select	Select Regionals	TBD, Kansas City	accepted

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16 Navy: Abby Mavarez (head coach), Sienna Jones (assistant coach)

(3) Carlee Baker, (6) Addyson Clinesmith, (7) Halle Ensley, (8) Claire Stanberry, (13) Gracie Rohr, (18) Alexis Polzin, (19) Nika Thome, (23) Emma Van Buren, (26) Kaitlyn Celso

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sun ,Dec. 14	16s combined	KNVBCe Kick-off	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Jan. 3- Sun, Jan. 4	16s club	Redlands Rendezvous	Bennett Event Center, OKC Fairgrounds	accepted
Sat, Jan. 24- Sun, Jan. 25	16s combined	Route 66	TBD	waitlist
Sun, Feb. 15	16s premier	Sunflower Slam	Sports Pavilion, Lawrence	pending
Sat, Feb. 21- Sun, Feb. 22	16s combined	Keeper of the Plains	TBD, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 28- Sun, March 1	16s premier	Heart Challenge	TBD, Kansas City/Lawrence	accepted
Sat, March 13 - Mon, March 15	16s liberty	Mideast Qualifier	St. Louis	accepted
Sun, March 22	16s combined	Volley Break	Sports Forum, Wichita	accepted

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16 Orange: Taryn Scott (head coach), Tessa Lies (assistant coach)

(2) Chloe Wolf, (3) Paityn Billups, (4) Juliana Holman, (7) Isabella Trevizo, (10) Megan Wertenberger, (11) Claire McDonald, (12) Madelynn Murray, (17) Presley Billups, (21) Taylor Blackburn, (22) Harper Smith

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sat, Jan. 3	16s combined	New Year Spike Fest	Sports Forum, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Jan. 10	16s combined	A Shockwave Event	Hoops, Wichita	pending
Sat, Jan. 17	16s select	Kingdom Classic	Sports Pavilion, Lawrence	pending
Sat, Jan. 24	16s combined	Border Series	Hays HS/MS, Hays	accepted
Sat, Feb. 21- Sun, Feb. 22	16s combined	Keeper of the Plains	TBD, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 28	16s combined	Carly Glassman Memorial	Abilene HS, Abilene	pending
Sat, March 14- Sun, Marh 15	16s select	Select Regionals	TBD, KC area	accepted

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17 Navy: Elaine Robinson (head coach), Greta Lies (assistant coach)

(1) Avery Unruh, (2) Charlie Mueller, (3) Jaz Delgado, (4) Ashtyn Rocha, (5) Harper Holovach, (6) Kasodi Schroeder, (19) Kate Rowden, (21) Elena Alvarez, (24) Kylie Warden

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sun, Dec. 14	17s combined	KNVBC Kick-off	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Jan. 3- Sun, Jan. 4	17s club	Redlands Rendezvous	Bennett Event Center, OKC Fairgrounds	accepted
Sat, Jan. 24	18s combined	16s & 18s January Jam	Sports Forum, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 14- Mon, Feb. 16	17s club	Presidents Day Classic	Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex, Omaha	accepted
Sat, Feb. 28- Sun, March 1	17s premier	Heart Challenge	TBD, KC area	accepted
Sat, March 7- Sun, March 8	17s Liberty	Region Bid Event	TBD, KC area	accepted

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17 Orange: Payje Dymond (head coach), Rustin Dymond (assistant coach)

(2) Elizabeth Nicholson, (4) Addison Retana, (5) Madeline Loest, (8) Kennidee Urban, (10) Kaley Beaird, (12) Jaliyah Valentine, (13) Sydnie Kuehn, (21) Addy Pierson, (22) Madilyn Rutledge

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sun, Dec. 21	18s combined	Santa Slam	Sports Forum, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Jan. 17- Sun, Jan. 18	17s club	ASICS MLK	TBD, Kansas City	accepted
Sat, Feb. 7	18s combined	February Frenzy 2	Hoops, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 14- Sun, Feb. 15	17s combined	Kaizen Invitational	Sagenet Expo Center, Tulsa	accepted
Sat, March 7- Sun, March 8	17s freedom	Region Bid Event	TBD, KC area	accepted
Sun, March 22	18s combined	Volley Break	Sports Forum, Wichita	accepted

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18 Navy: Whitney Dawson (co-head coach), Michelle Harrod (co-head coach)

(1) Teegan Heersche, (2) Jaysa Holman, (4) Brenna Milligan, (5) Cecil Williams, (8) Thailyn Heersche, (11) Daynica Euwer, (18) Emmerson Haskins, (19) Brynn Sutton, (25) Carlee Jensby

DATE	LEVEL	TOURNAMENT	LOCATION	STATUS
Sat, Jan. 3- Sun, Jan. 4	18s club	Redlands Rendezvous	Bennett Event Center, OKC Fairgrounds	accepted
Sun, Jan. 11	18s combined	KNVBC January Blast	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Jan. 24	18s combined	Mayhem in Manhattan	Anthony/Eisenhower Rec Centers, Manhattan	accepted
Sat, Jan. 14- Sun, Feb. 15	18s combined	Presidents Weekend	South Farha, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 21- Sun, Feb. 22	18s combined	Keeper of the Plains	TBD, Wichita	accepted
Sat, Feb. 28- Sun, March 1	18s premier	Heart Challenge	TBD, KC Area	accepted
Sat, March 7- Sun, March 8	18s American	Region Bid Event	TBD, KC Area	pending

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Elaine Robinson

Club Director, 17-navy head coach

Coach Robinson played volleyball at Baker University from 2000-2003, where she was named an All-American libero and Academic All-American, in addition to multiple all-conference and all-region teams. She coached at Barton County Community College in 2007-2008, when the team finished 8th at the NJCAA Tournament. Coach Robinson has coached at Washburn Rural and Kapaun Mt. Carmel high schools, as well as for a variety of clubs for a combined 23 seasons. This will be her 12th season as club director.

Whitney Dawson

18-navy head coach

Coach Dawson played volleyball at Sterling College from 2013-2016. She was a four-year varsity starter and earned the Champion of Character award during her collegiate career. Coach Dawson previously coached at Conway Springs High School and Maize South, and she is currently coaching at Bishop Carroll. She has coached high school for seven years, and is in her tenth year of coaching club.

Michelle Harrod

18-navy assistant coach

Coach Harrod has spent the last 30 years coaching athletes, aged 8-18. Her greatest passion and enthusiasm lie within the sport of volleyball where she's spent 11 years coaching at both Maize and Maize South high schools. This year will be her seventh coaching club volleyball.

Greta Lies

17-navy assistant coach

Coach Lies has played volleyball competitively for 8 years. She attended Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School where she was named first-team All City hitter. She went on to play and manage at Butler Community College. She has played at multiple clubs, and has previous club coaching experience. This is her fifth year with Wichita Legacy.

Payje Dymond

17-orange head coach

Coach Dymond has played volleyball competitively for over 10 years. She attended Pratt-Skyline where they were HOPL league champions two years in a row and had three appearances at state volleyball. She also played volleyball & basketball at Bethel College before retiring due to an injury. She is currently one of the assistant coaches at Haven High School. She’s coached club for four years and this will be her second year at Wichita Legacy.

Rustin Dymond

17-orange assistant coach

Coach Dymond has been assisting his wife, Payje, with coaching club for the past couple of years. This will be his second year at Wichita Legacy.

Abby Mavarez

16-navy head coach

Coach Heimerman is from Conway Springs, Kan. She played middle hitter at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College from 2018-2020, then transferred to Southwestern Christian University, and played from 2020-2022, where she was team captain. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science, summa cum laude. She has played competitive volleyball for 10 years and this will be her fourth year coaching at Wichita Legacy. She also coaches at Andover Middle School.

Sienna Jones

16-navy assistant coach

Coach Jones is in her first year with Legacy and brings four years of coaching experience. As a former middle, right side and outside at Lee's Summit High School and Elite Volleyball Club in Kansas City, she has over 10 years of playing experience. Coming off coaching a 16s national team, coach Jones is passionate about player development, game strategy, and helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the court.

Taryn Scott

16-orange head coach

Coach Scott played volleyball at Friends University during her collegiate career. After coaching for two years at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, she was an assistant coach at Friends University for three seasons. This is her tenth year of coaching club volleyball.

Tessa Lies

16-orange assistant coach

Tessa Lies played volleyball at Bethel College, and at Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School. This is her third year with Legacy.

Terri Hessman

15-navy head coach

Coach Hessman coached at Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School for 20 years, in addition to leading youth summer camps and conditioning. Hessman has more than 500 career wins and has coached more than 30 athletes who obtained college scholarships for volleyball. She has also coached club volleyball for the past 13 years.

Maddy Strecker

15-navy assistant coach

Coach Strecker played volleyball at Trinity Catholic High School and club volleyball for Salt City Smash and Shockwave for nine years. She is currently playing at Friends University. She has helped with numerous grade school and middle school volleyball camps, and this is her sixth year coaching club.

Emily Ryno

15-orange head coach

Coach Ryno played as a setter and libero at Maize High School. She is currently finishing up her nursing degree at Wichita State University, and works at Wesley Woodlawn as a nurse extern. This will be her third year coaching.

Sydney Le

15-orange assistant coach

Coach Le played volleyball at Kapaun Mt. Carmel as a setter and a libero, and was named All-City honorable mention. She currently attends Newman University. She has coached two years with Legacy.

Shelby Treft

14-navy head coach

Coach Treft played volleyball at Friends University where she was a Champion of Character for two years and on the AD's Honor Roll for three. She is currently a behavior specialist at Heartspring. This is her 11th year coaching club volleyball.

Sydney Henning

14-navy assistant coach

Coach Henning is currently playing volleyball at Newman University. She played at Derby and for Wichita Legacy as a setter. This is her fourth season coaching for Legacy.

Bree Albertini

14-orange co-head coach

Coach Albertini played volleyball at Pittsburg State University as a setter from 2018-2022. She is currently working as a labor and delivery nurse. This will be her fourth year coaching club, and first with Legacy.

Olivia Hessman

14-orange co-head coach

Coach Hessman played college volleyball from 2018-2022 as a setter and right side. She is in her last year of physical therapy school at Wichita State. She has helped with several Legacy teams in the past, but this is her first year coaching full-time for Legacy.

Angelisa Sexson

14-teal head coach

Coach Sexson played volleyball at Andover High School, earning a 4A State Championship her senior year, as a setter. She played as a middle hitter at Bethany College. She has coached club volleyball for two seasons previously, and is looking forward to getting back into it. This is Coach Sexson's fourth year with Legacy.

Ajia Hamlin

14-teal assistant coach

Coach Hamlin is from Junction City, and was originally a track and field high jump athlete. She began playing club at 10 years old and fell in love with the fast pace and intensity of volleyball. Coach Hamlin played on various club teams across Kansas as a right side hitter, and went on to play at Bethany as a DS/libero. This will be her first year coaching with Legacy.

Melainy Kennard

13-navy head coach

Coach Kennard is from Conway Springs. She played volleyball all throughout high school and club ball for Legacy. Her goal as a coach is to push players to be confident, resilient, and hardworking, both on and off the court. This is her third year coaching club.

Lizzy Curry

13-navy assistant coach

Coach Curry is from Conway Springs, where she played volleyball for seven years. Her goal is to share her passion with players, helping them build their skills, confidence, and love for the game through teamwork. She hopes to create a supportive, high energy environment where everyone can grow.

Emily Blakely

13-orange head coach

Coach Blakely played volleyball competitively for six years. She played middle hitter at Circle High School and for the Jets. She has coached for five years, mainly in middle school. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, she taught second grade. This will be her first season with Legacy.

Kelsey Waybright

12-navy head coach

Coach Waybright is from Hutchinson, where she played volleyball at Trinity Catholic School. She is a teacher and coach at Blessed Sacrament. This is her first year with Legacy.

Haley Ziser

12-navy assistant coach

Coach Ziser played volleyball seven years prior to college and is playing at Friends University. She played at Andover High School and for Legacy. This will be her second year coaching.

Carly Clennan

11-navy head coach

Coach Clennan is from El Dorado, where she played as a middle hitter. She went on to play for Butler Community College for two years. At Butler, her team was ranked second in the nation, and it placed fourth at nationals. She finished her last three seasons at Pittsburg State University. She is a teacher at Circle Benton. This is her first year with Legacy.

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PLAYER/PARENT/COACH CONTRACT

See the attached contract for a basic understanding of what Wichita Legacy, LLC expects from its players, parents and coaches.

Coach for Wichita Legacy, LLC

Wichita Legacy, LLC Volleyball Club is always looking for top-notch coaches who are also quality human beings. Contact Elaine Robinson for more information. Tryouts for the 2024-25 club season are July 13-14. Practices start in November.

Facilities Used

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What to Expect: Fees

Wichita Legacy, LLC only charges what it costs, so fees can vary from season to season and team to team, depending on a variety of factors. See the attached document for an idea of what to expect.