Northern Indiana Volleyball Association

Elkhart Feeder

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Elkhart Feeder is for players in 3rd-8th grade that attend Elkhart Community schools.

Congratulations on making an Elkhart NIVA Team for 2025-2026 season!
 
Please find team rosters below along with the assigned coach(s).  The first practice for ALL Elkhart NIVA teams, Feeder and Satellite will be on Saturday, Dec. 6th.  Teams (EXCEPT Satellite 12s) will practice at the high school main campus (formerly Memorial) in one of the two gyms.  Satellite 12s will be at the freshman division (formerly Central).  Athletes should wear volleyball clothes and enter Door #12.  
 
Practice Times for Sat., Dec. 6th:
Elkhart 12 under SATELLITE w/ Coaches Bashore and Schulthies is from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon) at the FRESHMAN Division
Elkhart 10 BLUE w/ Coach McGowan is from 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm.
Elkhart 10 GOLD w/ Coach Ford is from 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm.
Elhart 12 BLUE w/ Coaches Brittany and Hailey Hedman is from 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm.
Elkhart 14 BLUE w/ Coaches Gorman and Scott is from 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm.
Elkhart 14 SATELLITE TRAVEL w/ Coaches Huys and Flores is from 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm.
 
REMINDER to bring your $10 Elkhart practice tee shirt fee (FEEDER TEAMS) or $70 (SATELLITE TRAVEL TEAMS) to practice on Dec. 6th (cash or check made out to:  Elkhart Athletics).
A season calendar will be handed out to each player at the first practice.
Please note:  Not all 14 Under players were selected for a team this year.  Personal emails were sent on Monday with this notification.
If your daughter is NOT able to attend practice on Sat., Dec. 6th, please email Jacquie Rost at jrost@elkhart.k12.in.us
 
Questions should be directed to Jacquie Rost at jrost@elkhart.k12.in.us
Team Name: Elkhart 10 - BLUE (11 athletes) Team Name: Elkhart 12 - BLUE (12 athletes) Team Name: Elkhart 14 - BLUE (12 athletes)
Coaches: Lynn Ford Coaches: Brittany Hedman & Hailey Hedman Coaches: Kimora Gorman & Teagan Scott
1st Practice: DEC 6th, 2025 @ 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm     @ High School Main Campus (Tubbs Gym) 1st Practice: DEC 6th, 2025  @ 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00pm     @ High School Main Campus (Fieldhouse) 1st Practice: DEC 6th, 2025  @ 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm      @ High School Main Campus (Fieldhouse)
Aubrey Norville Emma Garcia Crystal Salazar
Mia Melendez Brielle Eads Becka Tiffany
Kaelynn Fedela Isabella Guzman Abigail Boggs
Piper Johnson Evolette Embry Moriah Marcum
Emma Guiterrez Ana Pratt Kamaria Jackson
Marlo Sager Riley Beggs Abigail Koeppel
Lillian Kazmierczak Bella Whitman Christine Bird
Rosora James Cali Bechlem Lylah Laughman
Mykenzie Ferrell Ellie Fair Marlee Roth
Aurora Granados Jaylene Esquivias Victoria Maravilla
Emma Clifford Valerith Rojas Coronado Evah Smith
Joy Johnson Kenzie Jones
Team Name: Elkhart 10 - GOLD (12 athletes ) Team Name: Elkhart 12 - Satellite Travel (10 athletes) Team Name: Elkhart 14 - Satellite Travel (10 athletes)
Coaches: Jen McGowan Coaches: Adrienne Bashore & Tailor Schultheis Coaches: Megan Huys & Karina Flores
1st Practice: DEC 6th, 2025  @ 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00pm     @ High School Main Campus (Tubbs Gym) 1st Practice: DEC 6th, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 pm (noon) @ Freshman Division (former Central) 1st Practice: DEC 6th, 2025  @ 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm      @ High School Main Campus (Fieldhouse)
Zoe Bechlem Kozbi Elliott Brea Stevens
Kehlani Millsaps Olivia McAllister Kie Libby Freedline
Kinsley Robinson Charleigh Scheuer Molly Freedline
Brie Zimmerman Emma Casey Janiah Knudson
Noa Balyeat McKinley Wright Zoey Straub
Mia Allard Sophia Rodriguez Marlie Hygema
Brooklyn West Emerson Howk Leighton Buss
Marley Simmons Paisli Haston Mariah Smith
Kennedy Linn Otilia Galindo Isla Foster
Maddix Keyser Chloe Corpe Layla Strawn
Madilyn Stone
Aubree Millsaps

Teams are complete for the 25-26 season.

 

All girls rec teams from ALL feeders, NIVA South, NIVA East and High School Rec play tournaments at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse (6155 Veterans Parkway, Mishawaka, IN)

25-26 Season Power League Tournament Dates 

  • January 11, 2026
  • January 25, 2026
  • February 8, 2026
  • February 15, 2026
  • February 22, 2026
  • March 14-15, 2026
    • 2 day Championship Finale
  • $60 registration fee
    • non-refundable
  • $400 season fees
    • pay in full by December 17th for $25 off
    • payment plan:
      • $200 December 17, 2025
      • $200 January 17, 2025

We do offer a few optional fundraisers that players can participate in to earn money off their fees.  CLICK HERE for more information on our fundraisers.

Each player gets 2 t-shirt uniform tops and a pair of Under Armour spandex.  

  • sizes are selected when you register
  • 2025-2026 rec season uniform colors:
    • kiwi green and black

Uniform pickup will be January 4th in conjunction with picture day.

We do have optional spirit wear that can be purchased.  A link to the store will be shared closer to season.

Elkhart Feeder Contacts

Elkhart Feeder Leadership
Jacquie Rost
jrost@elkhart.k12.in.us

Elkhart Feeder Leadership
Kylie Giger
kgiger@elkhart.k12.in.us

Elkhart Feeder Parent Rep:
Jamie Keyser
jamiedrumm@gmail.com