With a strong core of returners and three new freshman student-athletes to complete our 2026 roster, this fall will be an exciting one for Captains Volleyball. 

As a nationally competitive volleyball program, our goal is to compete against the best teams in Division III volleyball. Playing a strong strength-of-schedule continues to be critical to our athletes' experience and our positioning for an NCAA National Championship run. Additional funding for travel is necessary in order to compete against nationally ranked competition. Additionally, your contributions will continue to allow our coaching staff to travel to recruit the best student-athletes for Christopher Newport.

In addition to travel and recruiting needs, your support helps to fund the purchase of equipment such as court shoes, practice gear, travel gear and film-breakdown software such as HUDL and GameBreaker. The outpouring of support from previous campaigns have allowed us to invest in new volleyballs and training boxes, a new couch for the locker room and mental health performance software for our student-athletes. 

Lastly, CNU Volleyball prides itself on taking the opportunity to enjoy this incredible journey. Our goal is to provide a holistic experience for our athletes that involves learning experiences and team bonding opportunities, such as Team Time Tuesday as well as engaging with our alumni as well as spending time with family during multiple gatherings both at home and on the road. These opportunities continue to provide unforgettable memories as well as contribute to the success of our program and the student-athlete experience. 

Every gift makes an impact on the student-athlete experience here at Christopher Newport. Because of your support, we can ensure that Christopher Newport University is the best place in Division III to play volleyball!

Please consider joining our community of Champions by supporting CNU Volleyball. We hope to see you in the Freeman Center at some games this fall!