Optimus Volleyball Academy
About Optimus Volleyball Academy
Optimus Volleyball Academy was created to be a positive experience for athletes and their parents. Our focus is on total player development achieved from well-designed practices concentrating on technique, positional skill work, and situational gameplay.
Our coaching staff has a love for the game of volleyball and a genuine passion for instilling their knowledge and expertise into every Optimus athlete. Our staff is committed to being the best and will always put the needs of the players first. We provide a top-quality training system that yields proven results.
Coaching Staff
Brett Hoffman
Club Director and Master Coach
Brett Hoffman founded the academy in 2022. He created it to always put players' interests first and to give a true academy experience, focusing on player development and true team concepts. He believes the best coaches focus on teaching the fundamentals, techniques, and skills to create the best players.
Brett began his coaching career in 1991, coaching high school and club teams. In 2018 his high school team had a top-eight finish in the PIAA Girls State Championships. He's had four club teams qualify for USA Nationals. All three of his children played on nationally ranked-club teams. He has also been giving private lessons to top athletes in the state and current collegiate athletes.
Koleman Hoffman
Koleman Hoffman joined the coaching staff as a head coach, he has five years of coaching experience.
Koleman has played volleyball for most of his life at both the high school and club levels. You can still find him playing in men's leagues and in outdoor tournaments.
Luke Braswell
Luke Braswell has joined the Optimus Volleyball Academy coaching staff as an assistant coach, bringing a background of collegiate playing with him.
Luke was a member of the Penn State Men's Volleyball team from 2015-2020 and a captain from 2017-2018. Luke helped the Nittany Lions to a 2017 EIVA Conference Championship and an Elite Eight finish in the 2017 NCAA Championship Tournament. That same year, he was awarded Most Outstanding Player at the EIVA Conference Tournament.
In his career as a Nittany Lion, Luke completed the 2020 season ranked third in assists among active players in NCAA DI, led the EIVA in assists per set in both his freshman and sophomore seasons, and earned Academic All-Big Ten Team honors for four straight years.
Before PSU, Luke was a member of the Northeastern School District volleyball team. The three time captain of the Bobcats helped his team to back-to-back PIAA State Championships in 2013 and 2014. Luke was named the 2013 York County Player of the Year, listed in Volleyball Magazine's Fab 50 Players to Watch, and named first team all-state three times.
Taylor Conrad
Coach Taylor is from Wisconsin, where she started playing volleyball at 12 years old. During her senior year in high school, her volleyball team placed 2nd at the Wisconsin State Volleyball Tournament. She then attended Penn State Main Campus where she studied architecture and helped to start the Outdoor Volleyball Club. She previously coached for Manheim Township Middle School and PA Elite and continues to play in indoor and outdoor tournaments throughout the year.
Alycia Park-Ferretti
Coach Alycia is in her 4th year coaching at the club level. She played college ball at Messiah University and previously coached at PA Elite. She has extensive knowledge of the game and passion for the sport. She is currently the JV coach at Garden Spot High School.
2023 - 24 Tournament Schedule
Here we will have listed the tournaments we will be attending this season! The 18s, 17s and 15s schedules will be posted here!
18s Schedule
MLK - Manheim, PA (1/13 - 15)
York Grand Prix - York, PA (1/27 - 28)
Steel City Freeze - Pittsburgh, PA (2/3 - 4)
Battle of the Ohio Valley - Sandusky, Ohio (2/17 - 19)
Rumble in Rocky Mount - Rocky Mount, NC (3/2 - 3)
MAPL - York, PA (3/23 - 24)
April Fools Fallout - Manheim, PA (4/6 - 7)
17s Schedule
Virginia Beach Brawl - Virginia Beach, VA (1/6 - 7)
MLK - Manheim, PA (1/13-15)
York Grand Prix - York, PA (1/27 - 28)
Steel City Freeze - Pittsburgh, PA (2/3 - 4)
Battle of the Ohio Valley - Sandusky, Ohio (2/17-19)
Rumble in Rocky Mount - Rocky Mount, NC (3/2 - 3)
MAPL - York, PA (3/23 - 24)
15s Schedule
MLK - Manheim, PA (1/13 - 15)
York Grand Prix - York, PA (1/27 - 28)
Steel City Freeze - Pittsburgh, PA (2/3 - 4)
Battle of the Ohio Valley - Sandusky, Ohio (2/17 - 19)
Rumble in Rocky Mount - Rocky Mount, NC (3/2 - 3)
MAPL - York, PA (3/23 - 24)
April Fools Fallout - Manheim, PA H(4/6 - 7)
Boardwalk Block Party - Atlantic City, NJ (4/20 - 21)
Happy Volley - State College, PA (5/25 - 26)
18s
2023 - 24 Season
#1 Tiffani King
#2 Addison Hess
#3 Taylor Long
#4 Tanner Feite
#5 Hannah Strohm
#7 Hailey Oller
#8 Juliana Carlson
#9 Alexandra Helm
#11 Lily Ferguson
#12 Liliana Magazzu
17s
2023 - 24 Season
#13 Madelyn Hoffman
#14 Elyse Fischer
#15 Amiley Williams
#16 Kenadie Dunsworth
#17 Jacqueline Raybold
#18 Molly Wentz
#20 Ella Means
#21 Eleanor Baldrige
#22 Charlotte McKnight
#24 Alyssa Mattern
15s
2023 - 24 Season
#1 Graysen Gutwein
#4 Brielle Dunn
#5 Melanie Ruiz
#7 Lainey Groff
#8 Addison Anderson
#9 Ainsley Anderson
#10 Jessie Krieger
#11 Delaney Landis
#12 Mia Knaub
Upcoming Events
Fri, Oct 18Hempfield recCenterOct 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHempfield recCenter, 1251 Stony Battery Rd, Landisville, PA 17538, USA
Thu, Oct 17Lancaster Brethren In Christ ChurchOct 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLancaster Brethren In Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA- Wed, Oct 16Lancaster Brethren In Christ ChurchOct 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMLancaster Brethren In Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Sat, Oct 12Lancaster Catholic High SchoolOct 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Sat, Oct 05Lancaster Catholic High SchoolOct 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Wed, Jul 31Lancaster Catholic High SchoolJul 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Thu, Jul 251 S George StJul 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM1 S George St, 1 S George St, Millersville, PA 17551, USA- Wed, Jul 241 S George StJul 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM1 S George St, 1 S George St, Millersville, PA 17551, USAJul 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM1 S George St, 1 S George St, Millersville, PA 17551, USALocated in the Student Memorial Center on the campus of Millersville University use parking lot on Shenks Lane. Tryouts are $45 this year and can be paid via cash, check (made out to Optimus Volleyball Academy), or Venmo (@brett-hoffman-54)
- Mon, Jul 221 S George StJul 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM1 S George St, 1 S George St, Millersville, PA 17551, USA
Multiple DatesThu, Jul 11Barshinger FieldsJul 11, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMBarshinger Fields, 40.013142, -76.592244, Accomac Rd, York, PA 17406, USA
Wed, Jul 10Lancaster Brethren In Christ ChurchJul 10, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMLancaster Brethren In Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Tue, Jun 04Barshinger FieldsJun 04, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMBarshinger Fields, Accomac Rd, York, PA 17406, USAJun 04, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMBarshinger Fields, Accomac Rd, York, PA 17406, USAHailey and Nevaeh Wolfe will be coaching a 2 hour clinic and doing a half hour Q&A session for us on June 4th, 5:30 - 8. Spots are limited. RSVP soon. Cost is $60. Venmo (@brett-hoffman-54), cash, or check (made out to Optimus Volleyball Academy) Location:across the street from main Barshinger field
Wed, Apr 171865 Fruitville PikeApr 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM1865 Fruitville Pike, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Wed, Apr 101865 Fruitville PikeApr 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM1865 Fruitville Pike, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Wed, Mar 271865 Fruitville PikeMar 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM1865 Fruitville Pike, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Wed, Mar 201865 Fruitville PikeMar 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM1865 Fruitville Pike, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Sat, Nov 11Rec HallNov 11, 2023, 8:00 PM – Nov 12, 2023, 10:00 PMRec Hall, Burrowes Rd, University Park, PA 16802, USA- Sat, Oct 21Gettysburg CollegeOct 21, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMGettysburg College, 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Recruiting
Beginning this college season, Optimus will offer recruiting trips to colleges in the area! We will begin with weekend trips to colleges for game days and a campus tour! During the club season, we will set up visits for colleges on the way to tournaments and in the area! You may also contact us through the recruiting email about any college questions or for recruiting help!
