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Volleyball - JV
Overview
Overview
The junior varsity volleyball team shares the same philosophy as the varsity team. The JV team prides itself on preparing its players to one day represent Taft on the varsity team. The program emphasizes the importance of fundamentals and skills as well as teamwork, discipline, and doing the little things right. Developing and instilling a love and passion for the game by creating a competitive and fun atmosphere is also a focus. Sportsmanship and respect for the opponent, fans, and officials is stressed.
Schedule
Schedule
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The Ethel Walker School
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Berkshire School
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Hotchkiss School
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Northfield Mount Hermon School
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Loomis Chaffee School
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Miss Porter's School
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Greenwich Academy
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Kent School
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Hopkins School
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Deerfield Academy
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Choate Rosemary Hall
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Hotchkiss School
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Roster
Coaches
Coaches
About Head Coach Charissa Padgett
Charissa is in the science department (she teaches honors psychology I & II as well as accelerated chemistry) and is the International Student Coordinator. She is currently the head coach for girls’ junior varsity volleyball and assistant for girls’ thirds ice hockey. Charissa is a faculty leader of the Pan-Asian Affinity Group, who host a range of events for both affinity group members and the entire school. She and her husband, Library Director, Sean Padgett, live at Taft with their four cats, Hu Hu, Bridie, Kronk, and Méabh. Charissa previously worked at Forman School, where she taught a wide range of classes, including biology, conceptual physics, integrated science, forensic science, and Women in Science. She also coached ultimate frisbee, recreational skiing and snowboarding, and girls’ volleyball there; her volleyball team earned the NEPSAC Class D Sportsmanship award in 2017 and 2018.
Charissa graduated from Loyola University, Chicago, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology: natural sciences, and from the University of Connecticut with a master’s degree in educational psychology. In her spare time, she spoils her cats, plays below-average golf, and enjoys an eclectic collection of board and video games.
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