Details are coming together for our fourth "Jam the Gym"! Here is what we know. Date: Weds., Sept. 4th, 2013 Time: Varsity match starts at 6 Two Matches: High School-Kiski Area vs. Connellsville College-Point Park vs. Carlow As in years past, many games, prizes, and give-aways! We purposefully scheduled our event on a Wednesday night to get the maximum amount...
When Ellen finally got the chance to return to her alma mater to coach the sport she grew up loving, there was one thing that had to be done quickly. Fill out the coaching staff. I was first on board. I've always enjoyed being a part of Ellen's volleyball experience. She has graciously allowed me to "come along for...
I got an e-mail today, and I really wanted to share it with you here on the blog. It was from Jaime's Aunt Dayna, who is Head Women's Basketball Coach at Cornell University. It is testament to how powerful the good in our world is, so powerful that it continues after we're gone. Wanted to share a little news...
The students at the Kiski Area Intermediate School produced a terrific video about our story, and the #EllenonEllen movement. It is an honor to share it here on our blog! Please watch it, rate it and share it with as many people as you can. When Ellen is well she will be ready to tell the world our inspiring...
Ellen Toy is more than a coach to me; she is someone who I admire. I remember when I first met her in 7th grade volleyball, I was scared of her. I did everything that I could to not mess up in front of her. Once I got a chance to talk to her during practice, I found out...
After I finished "There's Nothing in The Coaches Manual", I was really prepared to move forward, maybe do a few more "Guest Blogger" spots and write something positive about what we've been through. It was time. Our team has been surrounded by sadness for far to long. Ellen and I talked about how we needed to find positive forces...
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About a year ago, a package arrived in the mail for Ellen. It was a gift from a former player, Jennifer McDowell. Jenny has made volleyball her life. After graduating from Plum High School,( and winning the PA state championship in her senior season) Jenny went on to play all four years at the University of Georgia, then Assistant...
