Private Instruction

Instructor Bios

• Wes Bolyard

  

  Wes Bolyard

  Boys 16-2 Head Coach at RVC 

  After graduating from Prince George High School where he played as a setter for three years, Wes joined their coaching team for the next two years as the JV Boys Head Coach and Varsity Boys Assistant Coach. He then played beach volleyball for two years at University of Virginia as a setter and opposite hitter. After graduating, Wes moved back to the Richmond area where he is now the Head Coach for both the JV and Varsity Boys Volleyball Teams at Maggie Walker Governor’s School.

  For the fall, Wes will only be doing lessons on weekends at the Byrdhill Facility.

  Wes works with both male and female athletes. See Esoft, our private lessons calendar, to book your lesson, or email him at jwb4xk@virginia.edu.

• Chris Byham

  

  Chris Byham

  Junior Programs Manager at RVC

  Chris brings over 7 years experience coaching volleyball to RVC. He started his coaching career as the Mid-Coast Volleyball Club Head Coach back in 2011, and from there has served as the Boys Varsity Head Coach and Girls JV Head Coach at Paso Robles High School for 3 years, and then the 805 Elite Volleyball Club Head Coach for 2 years. Chris then spent some time working at the collegiate level as an Assistant at the University of California at Riverside and then at Cal Ply San Luis Obispo for 3 years. Currently, he works as the Juniors Technical Manager at RVC, while also working as the the USA Volleyball High Performance Associate Head Coach, and Youth Continental Team Assistant. 

   

  Contact Chris directly to schedule private lessons at cbyham@rvc.net
• Kelly Fraser

  Kelly Fraser

  Defensive/Libero Specialist with juniors program at RVC

  Kelly played all four years at James Madison University as a starting libero and has since coached two years at Trinity High School as an Assistant Varsity Coach. Since diving into the sport in 2006, he has competed in beach, grass, and indoor tournaments accumulating a strong foundation of all fundamentals to go along with his libero expertise; he helped lead both JMU and an RVC Men’s team towards their best nationals finishes to date at 3rd place in 2010 and 2018. Currently, he is a top rated referee at RVC and looking forward to coaching a team this coming juniors season. 

  Kelly specializes in honing the skills of liberos or defensive specialists but works with all athletes on all facets of the game. See Esoft, our private lessons calendar, for Kelly’s availability

• Andrei Hinda

  

  Andrei Hinda

  City League and Summer Camps Coach at RVC 

  Andrei is a former junior national team and Division I volleyball player from Romania with a degree in Physical Education and Sports, with an emphasis in volleyball. He ran an after school program in his home country where he coached youth volleyball ages 7-13. He coaches City League (U15 and U16) and summer camps at RVC and will be a JV assistant coach starting this fall at St. Catherine’s School. Andrei works with both male and female athletes. 

  See Esoft, our private lessons calendar, for Andrei’s availability

• Cat Lester

  Cat Lester

  Setting specialist with juniors program at RVC

  Now in her third year as part of the RVC family, Cat Lester has helped middle school, high school, college, and adult players elevate their game to the next level through personalized training aimed at drawing the best out of every athlete. Cat was a four-year starter at VCU who still holds the school’s single season record for assists and assists per set.  Cat was the JV and Varsity head coach at the Steward School for three seasons and is currently in her third season as an assistant coach at Lee Davis High School. Cat stays active as a player, competing regularly in regional and national tournaments including being named MVP, leading her team to the Women’s A division title at the 2016 USAV Adult National Championships. She offers specialized setter training which provides setters with advanced skills and game knowledge. A regular attendee of top coaching clinics, Cat’s wealth of knowledge, experience, and intensity can assist players at every position achieve their volleyball goals. 

  For the fall, Cat will only be doing lessons on Sundays at the Byrdhill Facility. Please see Esoft, our private lessons calendar, for Cat’s availability. 

• Andre Spencer

  Andre Spencer

  Board Member at RVC

  Andre spent 4 years as an Assistant Coach for VCU women’s volleyball before becoming one of the original coaches for RVC juniors travel program back when it started in 1994. During his time with RVC juniors, Andre coaches various ages and levels including National level teams. He then continued his volleyball career through refereeing Women’s Division I, II, III, Men’s Division I, and USA volleyball. Currently, Andre coaches at RVC in our City League and is starting his fourth year as the Head Coach for Saint Gertrude’s Varsity Girls. 

  See Esoft, our private lessons calendar, for Andre’s availability

• Leslie Walters

  

  Leslie Walters

  Leslie played four years at the University of Mary Washington and has six years of indoor volleyball coaching experience, including Core Fredericksburg 18s Platinum team this past club season.  She specialize in hitting, passing, defense, and serving and works with all athletes.

  Email Leslie at lesliewaltersumw@gmail.com to schedule lessons.

• Skip Weston

   Skip Weston
  

  Director of Programs and Facilities at RVC

   

  Skip coached girls volleyball at Mills E. Godwin High School from 1984-2004, compiling an amazing record of 324-25. They won 15 district titles, 11 region championships and 2 state crowns (with 7 final four appearances). Currently, he is the Head Coach for the Varsity Girls team at St. Catherine’s School.

   

  For the fall, Skip will only be doing lessons on weekends .

   

  See Esoft, our private lessons calendar, for Skip’s availability.