Hello everyone! My name is Joshua Welch, and I’d like to share a little bit about myself and the journey that led to the creation of Crusaders Volleyball Club.

I am a two-time Iraq War veteran of the United States Marine Corps. After my military service, I spent 11 years working in nuclear security at Calvert Cliffs. In 2019, I started my own business, which I am still proudly operating today.

Coaching has been a big part of my life since I was 16 years old. Over the years, I have coached a variety of sports, including T-ball, basketball, recreational and club girls’ soccer, men’s and coed softball. I also had the opportunity to help coach football at Patuxent High School, where I played multiple sports and graduated in 2004.

My wife and I spent six years traveling between different counties with my oldest daughter as she played volleyball. Through that experience, we realized that Calvert County needed a club volleyball program of its own.

That realization inspired us to start Crusaders Volleyball Club.

Our goal was to create an opportunity for girls in Calvert County and surrounding communities to develop their skills, grow their confidence, build friendships, and continue playing the sport they love.

For us, Crusaders Volleyball Club is about more than volleyball. It is about giving young athletes a place to learn, compete, support one another, and become better both on and off the court.

We are proud of what we have started, and we look forward to continuing to grow and make a positive impact in our community.

Thank you for being part of the Crusaders family!