COACHES
GARRETT LEWELLEN
(Lead Instructor)
Head Coach at Southern Maine CC
5 Years Club Experience

LEE BURKHARDT
Former Asst. Coach at Bowdoin College
11 Years Club Experience

GABRIELLE STEPHENS
Former player at Central Maine CC
Third Year with Club

MERYK LEWELLEN
Middle Blocker Southern Maine Community College
YCSS Player of the Year 2024
USCAA First Team All American 2024
Welcome to FCA Volleyball!
The vision of FCAV is to honor God in the ways that we practice, compete, coach, and interact with one another. We are a club that is characterized by excellence in the effort we give, our love for each other, and service to our community.
While FCAV's aim is to compete at the highest levels, our hope is to serve you, the athlete and parent, by keeping costs to a minimum. It's because of the generosity of many who financially support the ministry of FCA that this is possible. A special thanks to Eastpoint Church and the Point Community Center for helping to make FCAV a reality.
2025-26 CLUB SEASON INFORMATION
PRACTICES:
All practices during the season will be on Sundays (1-3pm) and Wednesdays (6-8pm) at The Point Community Center in South Portland. Practices start, Sunday 11/30/2025. We will usually try to reserve the gym on a night prior to the start of practices to let the players get to know each other.
Club Costs include 2 different categories:
- Club Fee: includes facility rental fee, coaches honorariums and travel costs, uniform package, equipment, administration, & regional tournament fees.
- Membership Fees: includes USAV/NERVA/AAU membership fees.
Medical Release:
https://nevolleyball.org/wp-content/uploads/Medical-Release-WITHOUT-Notary.pdf
USAV/Nerva Memberships:
https://nevolleyball.org/membership/
TRYOUT & TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Tryouts are free and will be held Saturday, 8/9/25, 9:30 am -12 pm (for the 18s team), at The Point - 345 Clark's Pond Parkway, South Portland. Parent meeting starting at 9:15 am. The cost you see when registering for tryouts, is the cost of the program and will only be due upon acceptance of a spot on one of the teams.
All athletes should arrive dressed in appropriate athletic attire and bring their own water bottles.
For more information on the tryouts, including registration details and necessary forms, please contact Amy Lewellen, club director, at ALewellen@fca.org.
FCA Maine Volleyball looks forward to another successful volleyball season and appreciates the community's continued support and enthusiasm.
TRYOUTS For 18s:
- Saturday, August 9th
- 9:30 am-12 pm
- The Point Community Center: 345 Clarks Pond Pkwy. South Portland, ME 04106
- Parent Meeting at 9:15 am
TRYOUTS For 17s: early November, more info coming soon.
TEAMS & COST:
The teams that we actually have depend on the crop of players we have at tryouts. Below is an idea of what to expect.
Club Costs include 3 different categories:
- Club Fee: includes facility rental fee, coaches honorariums and travel costs, uniform package, equipment, administration, & regional tournament fees.
- USA Volleyball Membership and Insurance: annual charge of $60 per player-Mandatory for tryouts.
- AAU Athlete Membership: $22 (Not needed for tryouts. Purchase after acceptance to team)
17U - Tryout Update Coming Soon
Tournament Schedule:
- Late December, Winter Warm Up - Saco*
- January 17-19, Winterfest, CT
- January 24 or 25, 2026 (AAU Week #1) - Fitchburg, Hanover, Westford or Boston MA
- February 21 or 22, 2026 (AAU Week #2 ) - Fitchburg, Hanover, Westford or Boston MA
- March 6-8, Boston National Qualifier
- March 28 or 29, 2026 (AAU Week #3) - Fitchburg, Hanover, Westford or Boston MA
- April 4, SMCC Home Tournament* - South Portland
- April 11-12, AAU The April Challenge - Marlborough MA
- April 25 and 26, 2026 (AAU Week #4) 2-Day FINALS*-Mohegan Sun CT, Fitchburg or Boston MA
OR
- May 2 and 3, 2025 (AAU Week #4) 2-Day FINALS* - Mohegan Sun CT
*Pending tournaments. More info coming once division information is released.
Cost (see breakdown above):
- Club Fee: $1540
- USAV Membership and Insurance: $60
- AAU Athlete Membership: $22 (Not needed for tryout. Purchase after acceptance to team)
18U
Tournament Schedule:
- Late December, Winter Warm Up - Saco*
- January 17-19, Winterfest, CT
- January 24 or 25, 2026 (AAU Week #1) - Fitchburg, Hanover, Westford or Boston MA
- February 21 or 22, 2026 (AAU Week #2 ) - Fitchburg, Hanover, Westford or Boston MA
- March 6-8, Boston National Qualifier
- March 28 or 29, 2026 (AAU Week #3) - Fitchburg, Hanover, Westford or Boston MA
- April 4, SMCC Home Tournament* - South Portland
- April 11-12, AAU The April Challenge - Marlborough MA
- April 25 and 26, 2026 (AAU Week #4) 2-Day FINALS* -Mohegan Sun CT, Fitchburg or Boston MA
OR
- May 2 and 3, 2025 (AAU Week #4) 2-Day FINALS* - Mohegan Sun CT
*Pending tournaments. More info coming once division information is released
Cost (see breakdown above):
- Club Fee: $1540
- USAV Membership and Insurance: $60
- AAU Athlete Membership: $22 (Not needed for tryout. Purchase after acceptance to team)
Expenses associated with travel (hotel stays, food, parking) are not included in club dues.
If you have any questions about FCA Volleyball, its coaches, or about our upcoming season, do not hesitate to reach out to ALewellen@fca.org.
OUR CORE VALUES
Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
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Serving
Teamwork
Excellence
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