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Beautiful wedding. Wishing the Jacksons all the love. ❤️

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🚨🏐 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🏐🚨

The wait is over… Lions West Volleyball Club Tryouts are TOMORROW! 🔥

Are you ready to compete, improve, make new friends, and be part of something special for the 2026 season? 💪❤️💙

Whether you’re returning to the court or stepping into club volleyball for the first time, this is YOUR chance to show us what you’ve got! Bring your energy, your hustle, and your love for the game. 🦁🏐

✨ NEW for 2026: 16U Team Added!
✨ Competitive coaching
✨ Great teammates
✨ A season full of growth, memories, and success

📍 St. John’s – Lombard
📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ Check the flyer for your age group’s tryout time

Tag a teammate, share this post, and help spread the word! We can’t wait to see everyone in the gym tomorrow!

👇 Drop a 🏐 in the comments if we’ll see you there!

#volleyball #tryouts #volleyballplayers #athletes #fypシ

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🚨 BIG REMINDER! 🚨

The wait is almost over. This Saturday, July 11th, Lions West VBC officially opens tryouts for the 2026-2027 season! 🏐🔥

We provide our athletes with elite training, unmatched player development, and a culture built on excellence and community. Whether you are aiming to compete at the highest level or take your game to the next milestone, this is where your journey begins. 🏐💪

We are looking for dedicated players who bring energy, high work ethic, and a passion to compete alongside the best in the state.

📍 LOCATION: St. John’s (Lombard)
📅 DATE: Saturday, July 11th

📌 Please review the flyer for precise age-group check-in and court times. Secure your spot by scanning the QR code or clicking the link on our story to pre-register today.

Step onto the court ready to learn, compete, and join the Lions West tradition. We look forward to seeing the future of volleyball this weekend! 🦁💙

#lionswest #clubvolleyball #elitetraining #volleyballtryouts #volleyballplayers

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Alumni Spotlight. Gabby is now playing at Yale. She shares how her 16 & Under year her team finished 2nd in the country in OPEN. Then 17 & Under year finished 3rd in Open. I was fortunate enough to be a part of that run.
Many people ask all the time if their daughter will get a fair try out when coming over after 14 & under season. Gabby came over after her 15 & Under season and has done amazing.
#1stalliancevbc
@1stalliance.vbc

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Happy Signing Day! 🤍🔥 #fireupchips

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Great day for football!

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This little sweetheart was such a delight! A beauty inside and out! 💜 Congratulations and best of luck at Central Michigan next year! 🏐 #seniorpictures #seniorphotographer #senioryearmagazine #seniormuse #seniorinspire #modernseniormagazine #seniorstyleguide #theseniorbest #seniorartistry #posepatch #thetwelfthyear #portraitphotography #seniorsznmagazine #centralillinoisphotographer #classof2026 #jyllieseniors

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✨ Met the MOST adorable sisters. They are precious! ✨ #sisterlove❤️ #sisters #portraitphotographer #portraitphotography #familyphotographer #infinityphotographymagazine magazine

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We are thrilled to announce our Lead Coaches for our High School age Groups tonight.
We know it’s a difficult choice when choosing a program to play at.
We truly believe we have one of the best and most experienced coaching staffs in the country and we encourage you to reach out with any questions you might have as we head into tryouts tomorrow.

16 Gold/Lead Coaches

🔺Trish Samolinski
16S LEAD COACH / 16S RECRUITING COORDINATOR WEST/WOODRIDGE DIRECTOR / STARVED ROCK - OWNER HEAD COACH – 2021 MONTINI CATHOLIC STATE CHAMPS 11 YRS LIONS/1 ST ALLIANCE HEAD COACH 22 YEARS COACHING EXPERIENCE
2023 & 2024 OPEN 2ND & 3RD PLACE FINISHES

In past two seasons, her teams have finished with 5 open qualifier medals and has a number of 5th place finishes in the Open division at USAV Nationals with one 2nd place finish in the National Division.
This past season she ended with her 3rd Medal in 3 years as her 16 Gold team placed 3rd at USAV Nationals.

🔺Kiley Nelson

- Started playing at 1st Alliance in 2009 & won an 17U AAU National Championship
- 7th year coaching at 1st Alliance
- Started coaching 11s in 2014 & have coached in the 11s, 13s, 15s, & 18s age groups
- Qualified for USAV Nationals all 4 years with the 15s/18s age groups
- Played club volleyball at University of Illinois
- Attended Oak Park River Forest High School
-2 of Kiley’s sisters play/played at The University of Kansas, One played Softball at Northwestern and her brother recently committed to play Baseball at Wright State.

#wecantwait #letgo #weare1stalliance

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From the Favorites! ☀️🌸🐚

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Thanks for the memories! Club season 2025!

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