SA Gets Gold, Silver and Bronze at AJVC 2025!

17 July 2025

South Australian Teams made their mark at the 2025 Australian Junior Volleyball Championships.

From 10–13 July, the Lights Community and Sports Centre in Adelaide played host to the 2025 Australian Junior Volleyball Championships (AJVC).

South Australia fielded six teams in this year's competition, with a side in each of the following divisions: U19 Men, U19 Women, U21 Men, U21 Women, U23 Men, and U23 Women. Our state athletes rose to the challenge, delivering strong performances across the board and bringing home an impressive medal haul.

Final Results for Team South Australia

U23 Women – Gold Medal
South Australia's U23 Women dominated from start to finish, going undefeated throughout the tournament to claim a well-deserved gold on home soil.

U21 Women – Silver Medal
A strong campaign saw the U21 Women battle their way to the final, bringing home silver after a closely contested run.

U19 Women – Bronze Medal
In a five-set thriller, the U19 Women dug deep to claim bronze, showcasing grit, composure, and the kind of fight that defines South Aussie volleyball.
(Excludes placements for Aus Green and Aus Gold teams)

U21 Men – 5th Place

U19 Men – 6th Place
(Excludes placements for Aus Green and Aus Gold teams)

U23 Men – 6th Place

From gold-medal victories to hard-fought finishes, the effort and commitment shown by all athletes and coaching staff was truly commendable.

The Team Lists

U19 Women
Mia Chapman, Isabella Lecong, Cheyenne Liu, Emily Nguyen, Eva Norris, Miriam Turczynowicz, Cate Zander, Neve Jamieson, Jasmine Pirakis, Stephanie Kempenaers-Pocz, and Ella Tanti.
Head Coach: Phil Im
Assistant Coach: Rebecca Campbell

U19 Men
Jakob Verrall, Cameron Kouwenhoven, Konstantinos Koukouvas, Minh-Chuong Tran, Austin Rowe, Jackson Quow, Stefan Stamboliev, Jayden Lodge, Ky Bruss, and Michael Stevenson.
Head Coach: Connaire Burns
Assistant Coach: Jack Payne

U21 Women
Caitlin Egel, Jorgia Lloyde, Ella Salievic, Holly Stadler, Ashleigh Heinze, Isla Barker, Zenya Zarcinas, Charlotte Montgomery, Shae Williams, and Ellie Turner.
Head Coach: Maicon Mendes da Cunha
Assistant Coach: Rachel Reeve

U21 Men
Connor Daniels, Ashtyon Kay, Nguyen Ho, Luke Millard, Jay Trowbridge, Ethan Tamms, Luke Stewart, Callum Jacobs, Zac Yorkston, Kane Johnson, and Riley Pascoe.
Head Coach: Minhyeok Bang
Assistant Coach: Patrizia Udycz

U23 Women
Ella Bourke, Meg Richards, Cameron Zajer, Millie Campbell, Dayna Taylor, Claire Hutchinson, Brooke Langbein, Sophia Soderberg, Hoi Yan Leung, and Mathilde Verrall.
Head Coach: Taj Paterson
Assistant Coaches: Cambell Baker & Harrison Paay

U23 Men
Edison Boxer, Alex Candy, Esteban Cure, Charlie Disbury, Rory Hart, Millon Jones, Caleb Jones, Nicholas Possingham, Cohen Taylor, Izumo Ueda, Trent O’Brien, and Mason Spry.
Head Coach: Daniel Wauchope
Assistant Coach: Andrew Earl

Speaking to Phil Im after his team's bronze win, here's what he had to say, "We worked hard for it, we won and we are so excited for this result. Our mentality got us through in the 5th set."

Head Coach of the U23 Women, Taj Paterson, had the following to add, "It feels really good as a team. It was all about self sacrifice - doing it for each other and for everyone that came to watch us."

A Sea of Red and Blue

The atmosphere inside the venue was electric, with South Australian supporters making their presence felt loud and clear. Decked out in red and blue, families, friends, and fans filled the stands with energy and pride throughout the four days of action. Their vocal backing lifted spirits and kept our teams firing right until the end.

Looking Ahead

The 2025 AJVC not only showcased our state’s rising talent but also reflected the strength of the volleyball community here in South Australia — from the athletes and coaches to the families and volunteers who support them.

Congratulations to all involved for a brilliant showing on home soil. We’re proud, we’re loud, and we’re only getting stronger.