Volleyball
ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF SPARTAN VOLLEYBALL
We are thrilled to announce that girls volleyball is on for the 2021 season. Due to the pandemic-related restrictions, court time will look a little different, but the Spartan spirit is just as phenomenal as ever!
Games Schedule
The Spartan volleyball season kicks off on March 8th and runs through April 24th. Find the high school schedule below; middle school lineup coming soon!
High School Sports Physicals
Each student participating in high school volleyball must submit a completed physician statement to Christa Gustafson by March 22nd.
Upcoming Spartan Volleyball Games
You can catch all of this week’s Spartan volleyball games online via NFHS Network.
The lineup includes:
Monday, April 12th — DWS vs. Manuel High School (Away)
- High School JV: 4pm
- High School Varsity: 5pm
Thursday, April 15th — DWS vs. Front Range Baptist (Away)
- Middle School B-Team: 4pm
- High School JV: 5pm
- High School Varsity: 6pm
We are livestreaming home games so you won’t miss a beat, and you can even catch certain away games, too. Learn more below.
How to Watch Middle School and High School Volleyball Games
Membership to the NFHS Network is required to livestream volleyball games. Options include:
- Monthly membership: $10.99
- Annual membership: $69.99
MEET THE SPARTAN VOLLEYBALL COACHES
Michaela Luna
Spartans girls high school volleyball Head Coach Michaela Luna is a Colorado native and a DWS alum who attended The Denver Waldorf School from age five until graduating in 2009. Michaela played varsity volleyball all four years of high school and helped lead the Spartans to the playoffs her junior and senior years. She attended Charleston Southern University in South Carolina where she played Division 1 volleyball on an athletic scholarship while earning a bachelor’s degree in graphic design with a minor in fine arts.
“I am so excited for the opportunity to be coaching for the school that helped raise me,” she said.
Michaela began her coaching career with a competitive club team in South Carolina and she went on to coach Juggernaut Volleyball in Denver.
“My love for volleyball came from my Mom,” she exclaimed. “I remember my Dad and I would watch her play every Saturday. Those are some of the best memories I have!”
Albany Luna
Albany Luna is from a small farming town in Colorado where sports was life. She began playing volleyball at the age of nine and played as a varsity starter all four years during high school, as well as playing on the all-star regional team. Albany is married to John Luna, who happens to be Michaela’s first cousin and another DWS alum. Albany and John’s beautiful children attend DWS – Cashous is in 5th grade and Lillyauna is in 2nd grade.
“I am so thankful to have the opportunity to help coach and learn from the next wave of Spartans!” she said.
Learn More About DWS Athletics
Looking to learn more about the athletics program for middle and high school students? We want to hear from you! Contact Athletic Director Michael Quinn using the form below.
AT THE HEART OF DENVER WALDORF SPORTS
Our athletics program aims to reclaim youth sports for what they once were and always should have been: fun, communal and participatory. There are no tryouts or cuts, even through high school. Instead, each athlete is inspired to reach their highest potential, contributing to the team through enthusiasm, hard work, grace, and resilience. Every athlete has their place on our teams.
Learn more about what lives in the heart of Spartan sports and our strivings to serve the whole student in this blog post from Sarah Box.