Private Instruction
In order to help players learn and improve skills, Richmond Volleyball Club is dedicated to offering quality instruction for players 12 and up. Individual and group instruction focus on a variety of skills, including passing, setting, hitting, blocking and serving. With a wealth of coaching experience at all levels, our coaching staff is able to provide instruction in an individual or group setting on all aspects of volleyball.
To view instructor availability look for the blue availability blocks on Esoft, our Private Instruction Calendar. To schedule a lesson with an instructor with availability, login to (or create) an account in Esoft and click the time slot you wish to reserve.
Contact the RVC office (804.358.3000 or RVC@RVC.net) for more information or to schedule a session.
Lesson Type
Private Lesson (1 player)
Semi-private (2 players)
Small Group (3-6 players)
Team (7+ players)
Member Rate
$60/hr
$90/hr
$120/hr
Call for availability
Non-Member Rate
$75/hr
$120/hr
$165/hr
Call for availability
Payment is due at the time of the lesson. The RVC office will accept cash, check (made payable to RVC), or credit card. Lessons are scheduled first-come, first-serve and availability will change based on coaches schedules.
Cancellation Policy
Once a Private Instruction has been arranged, 24 hours notice is required for cancellation. Failure to do so obligates customer to all lesson and court fees.
Instructor Bios
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Rose Bredemeier
Boys 14-R Head Coach at RVC
See Esoft, our private lessons calendar, for Rose’s availability
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Liz Drewry
Girls 17 National Head Coach at RVC
See Esoft, our private lessons calendar, for Liz’s availability
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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 -
Christine Frank
Girls 12 State Head Coach at RVC
Christine played club volleyball at the University of Richmond, and started coaching while attending school there. She has been coaching at RVC for six years, and is currently the 12’s Girls State Head Coach.
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Greg KnightBoys 16-3 Head Coach at RVCGreg graduated from Eastern Mennonite in 2013 where he played NCAA volleyball for 4 years. Upon graduating, he moved to Richmond to take over the LC Bird boys volleyball program between 2013-2015. Since then he has been the head coach for the Hanover Girls Varsity team (2017 & 2018 regional champions). Greg has also been coaching at RVC since 2013 as a head coach or assistant coach for our boys 16-1, 16-2, or 16-3 teams.
See Esoft, our private lessons calendar, for Greg’s availability
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Cat LesterSetting specialist with juniors program at RVC
Cat played D1 volleyball at Virginia Commonwealth University as a setter and after college, coached at The Steward School as junior and varsity head coach from 2009-2011. Currently she is at Lee Davis High School as an assistant volleyball coach and works with the RVC juniors program providing setter specific training across teams.
Contact Cat directly to schedule private lessons at jumpset@me.com
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Kevin Pond
Boys Program Coordinator at RVC
Boys 18-1 Head Coach at RVCKevin has coached high school volleyball for 23 and Junior Olympics volleyball for 18 years. He is currently at Deep Run High School as the Varsity Boys Coach and the RVC Boys 18-1 coach and Boy’s program coordinator.
Contact Kevin directly to schedule private lessons at drvbcoach@aol.com
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Andre SpencerBoard 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
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Skip WestonDirector of Programs and Facilities at RVCSkip 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.Contact Skip directly to schedule private lessons at sweston@rvc.net -
Rose White
Girls 18 National Head Coach at RVC
Rose played D1 volleyball at Sacramento State University as a setter and after college she began her coaching career at Florida International University as a Graduate Assistant. From FIU she moved on to Morgan State University as an assistant, and then she became the head coach at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a small D3 school. Most recently she was the head coach at Virginia State University. In addition to her college coaching career, she has worked for Gold Medal Squared, South Florida Volleyball Club, Time Out Volleyball Club and is currently the 18 National Head Coach here at RVC.
