Orlando Gold 17-Black — #40 Boys 17 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Boys 17 Volleyball Team · Orlando Gold · Orlando, FL

Orlando Gold 17-Black is the #40 ranked boys 17 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 1970 and a 26-23 record (53% win rate) across 49 matches. The team competes as part of Orlando Gold (Orlando, FL).

#40

Overall Rank

1970

Elo Rating

26W-23L

Record

53%

Win Rate

Matches

Scouting Report

Orlando Gold 17-Black is a boys 17U club volleyball team from Orlando Gold VBC in Orlando, FL, coached by LC (Leonardo Cappe, class of 2027) for the 2025-2026 season. The team features a roster with players skilled in positions like middle blocker, outside hitter, opposite, libero, and setter. They have competed in events such as the WPVC Memorial Day Classic in May 2025 and a match against Triangle 17 Black in June 2025, indicating an active tournament schedule.

Competitive Level: Strong regional program

Match History (50 matches)

Date	Event	Opponent	Score	W/L	Sets
2026-07-10	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Vegas United B17Black (SC)	0-2	L	23-25,25-27
2026-07-09	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	A4 Volley Boys 17-Jon (SC)	2-0	W	27-25,25-16
2026-07-09	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Pinnacle 17 JMay (SC)	2-1	W	22-25,25-15,15-8
2026-07-09	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	TORRI 17-1 Efrain (PU)	2-0	W	25-22,30-28
2026-07-09	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Phoenix 17 Meehan (OV)	2-0	W	25-21,26-24
2026-07-08	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	AJAXVB 17-1 Gold (CE)	2-0	W	25-22,25-16
2026-07-08	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	LVC 17BLACK (WE)	2-1	W	25-23,23-25,15-12
2026-07-08	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	OCVC 17 Slunks (SC)	2-0	W	25-17,25-23
2026-07-07	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	CSVC 17 Big Slide (XL)	1-2	L	25-21,27-29,13-15
2026-07-07	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	SPORTIME 17-2 (GE)	2-0	W	25-15,25-21
2026-07-07	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Mentor 17 (SC)	2-0	W	25-14,25-22
2026-06-21	2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase	SCB 17 Salty Kris	1-2	L	19-25,25-19,11-15
2026-06-20	2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase	Elevation 17 Elite Boys	1-2	L	24-26,25-23,15-11
2026-06-20	2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase	Team Rockstar 17 Jason	0-2	L	25-10,25-22
2026-06-20	2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase	Team Rockstar 17 Angel	2-1	W	19-25,25-18,12-15
2026-06-19	2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase	HPSTL B17 Royal	1-2	L	25-16,23-25,17-15
2026-06-19	2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase	The HBC 17s Sail On Sailor/AmericanPie	2-0	W	25-23,25-21
2026-06-19	2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase	SC Legends 17-Elite	2-0	W	25-21,25-18
2026-06-07	2026 Molten Boys Southeastern Champio...	Miami United 17 National Sebi	1-2	L	22-25,25-19,15-13
2026-06-06	2026 Molten Boys Southeastern Champio...	OZP 18U Platinum	2-0	W	25-8,25-12
2026-06-06	2026 Molten Boys Southeastern Champio...	Miami United 17 National Sebi	2-1	W	23-25,25-22,15-11
2026-06-06	2026 Molten Boys Southeastern Champio...	Tropics Boys 17s Elite Marc	2-0	W	20-25,24-26
2026-05-24	2026 WPVC Memorial Day Classic	Gentlemen of Kiwi 17	2-0	W	25-22, 27-25
2026-05-24	2026 WPVC Memorial Day Classic	WPVC Boys 18 Armour White	2-0	W	25-14, 25-19
2026-05-23	2026 WPVC Memorial Day Classic	TopFlight 17 Alpha	2-0	W	25-13, 25-21
2026-05-23	2026 WPVC Memorial Day Classic	WPVC Boys 18 Armour Orange	1-2	L	21-25, 25-23, 15-11
2026-05-23	2026 WPVC Memorial Day Classic	GOLDENBULLS 18B BLACK	0-2	L	25-19, 25-19
2026-01-26	2026 Florida Fest JNQ	Tropics Boys 18s Elite	0-2	L	25-15, 27-25
2026-01-25	2026 Florida Fest JNQ	Orlando Gold 18 Black	0-2	L	25-16, 25-12
2026-01-25	2026 Florida Fest JNQ	Miami United 18 National Danny	1-2	L	20-25, 25-23, 15-6
2026-01-25	2026 Florida Fest JNQ	Jax Skyline 18B Royal	0-2	L	25-22, 25-11
2026-01-24	2026 Florida Fest JNQ	FIVA BOYS 18-1	2-1	W	13-25, 25-21, 8-15
2026-01-24	2026 Florida Fest JNQ	PV Boys 18 1	2-1	W	25-18, 25-27, 15-7
2026-01-24	2026 Florida Fest JNQ	WPVC Boys 18 Armour Black	0-2	L	25-18, 25-14
2025-12-14	2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal	SynergyForce B 17-1 Natl	0-2	L	21-25, 13-25
2025-12-13	2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal	Impact Boys 17U Red Wes	2-0	W	25-19, 25-17
2025-12-13	2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal	PAC 17 JMay	0-2	L	25-23, 25-21
2025-12-13	2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal	FRVBC 17 1 Boys	2-0	W	25-19, 25-20
2025-12-12	2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal	COAST 17-1 Victor/Berkeley	0-2	L	25-19, 25-18
2025-12-12	2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal	Crown City 17 Kings	2-0	W	25-11, 25-20
2025-12-12	2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal	Ocean Bay 17 Quiksilver	1-2	L	20-25, 25-15, 12-15
2025-11-16	2025 Orlando Gold Fall Classic	AVA 17 Boys	0-2	L	25-20, 25-23
2025-11-16	2025 Orlando Gold Fall Classic	WPVC Boys 18 Armour Orange	2-0	W	25-21, 25-22
2025-11-15	2025 Orlando Gold Fall Classic	Miami United 18 National Benitez	2-0	W	25-22, 25-20
2025-11-15	2025 Orlando Gold Fall Classic	Orlando Gold 18 Black	0-2	L	25-21, 25-22
2025-11-15	2025 Orlando Gold Fall Classic	WPVC Boys 17 Armour Orange	1-2	L	18-25, 25-20, 13-15
2025-11-03	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	WAVE 17-Jorge (SC)	1-2	L	21-25, 25-21, 12-15
2025-11-02	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	HPSTL B17 Royal (GW)	0-2	L	25-11, 25-14
2025-11-02	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	WPVC Boys 17 Armour Black (FL)	1-2	L	23-25, 25-22, 15-17
2025-11-02	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	The St. James Boys 17 N (CH)	1-2	L	25-16, 18-25, 10-15

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L	Division	Opp Elo	Elo Before	Elo After	Change	K	SoS
2026-07-10	Vegas United B17Black (SC)	0-2	L	PREMIER	1965	1984	1970	-14	46	1.00
2026-07-09	Phoenix 17 Meehan (OV)	2-0	W	PREMIER	1941	1963	1984	+21	46	1.00
2026-07-09	Pinnacle 17 JMay (SC)	2-1	W	PREMIER	1881	1947	1963	+16	44	1.00
2026-07-09	A4 Volley Boys 17-Jon (SC)	2-0	W	PREMIER	1805	1935	1947	+12	37	1.00
2026-07-09	TORRI 17-1 Efrain (PU)	2-0	W	PREMIER	1947	1908	1935	+27	50	1.00
2026-07-08	AJAXVB 17-1 Gold (CE)	2-0	W	PREMIER	1720	1901	1908	+7	28	1.00
2026-07-08	LVC 17BLACK (WE)	2-1	W	PREMIER	1862	1888	1901	+13	44	1.00
2026-07-08	OCVC 17 Slunks (SC)	2-0	W	PREMIER	1705	1881	1888	+7	28	1.00
2026-07-07	SPORTIME 17-2 (GE)	2-0	W	PREMIER	1695	1874	1881	+7	26	1.00
2026-07-07	CSVC 17 Big Slide (XL)	1-2	L	PREMIER	2000	1876	1874	-2	56	1.00
2026-07-07	Mentor 17 (SC)	2-0	W	PREMIER	1500	1874	1876	+2	19	1.00
2026-06-21	SCB 17 Salty Kris	1-2	L	OPEN	1924	1879	1874	-5	50	1.00
2026-06-20	Team Rockstar 17 Angel	2-1	W	OPEN	1807	1868	1879	+11	44	1.00
2026-06-20	Team Rockstar 17 Jason	0-2	L	OPEN	2020	1876	1868	-8	56	1.00
2026-06-20	Elevation 17 Elite Boys	1-2	L	OPEN	2014	1879	1876	-3	56	1.00
2026-06-19	HPSTL B17 Royal	1-2	L	OPEN	2152	1879	1879	0	56	1.00
2026-06-19	SC Legends 17-Elite	2-0	W	OPEN	1626	1875	1879	+4	19	1.00
2026-06-19	The HBC 17s Sail On Sailor/AmericanPie	2-0	W	OPEN	1460	1875	1875	0	19	1.00
2026-06-07	Miami United 17 National Sebi	1-2	L	AMERICAN	1946	1886	1875	-11	50	1.00
2026-06-06	Tropics Boys 17s Elite Marc	2-0	W	AMERICAN	2024	1851	1886	+35	56	1.00
2026-06-06	Miami United 17 National Sebi	2-1	W	AMERICAN	1963	1824	1851	+27	56	1.00
2026-06-06	OZP 18U Platinum	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1476	1821	1824	+3	19	1.00
2026-05-24	WPVC Boys 18 Armour White	2-0	W	OPEN	1606	1813	1821	+8	19	1.00
2026-05-24	Gentlemen of Kiwi 17	2-0	W	OPEN	1906	1765	1813	+48	56	1.00
2026-05-23	TopFlight 17 Alpha	2-0	W	OPEN	1573	1756	1765	+9	26	1.00
2026-05-23	WPVC Boys 18 Armour Orange	1-2	L	OPEN	1747	1759	1756	-3	34	1.00
2026-05-23	GOLDENBULLS 18B BLACK	0-2	L	OPEN	1807	1766	1759	-7	48	1.00
2026-01-26	Tropics Boys 18s Elite	0-2	L	OPEN	1734	1773	1766	-7	34	1.00
2026-01-25	Miami United 18 National Danny	1-2	L	OPEN	1758	1778	1773	-5	42	1.00
2026-01-25	Orlando Gold 18 Black	0-2	L	OPEN	1866	1785	1778	-7	48	1.00

Roster (11 players)

#	Name	Position	Grad Year	Height
19	Leonardo Cappe	Middle	2027	0
6	Nicholas Del Rossi	Setter	2027
4	Tristan Horwath	Left	2027	0
2	Elijah Ihnenfeld	Left	2027
1	Corbin Mathews	Middle	2026	0
17	Caleb Kow	Setter	2028
16	Sebastian Motz	Middle	2027
13	Jaiden Rodriguez Arroyo	Left	2027
7	Cole Simons	Right	2027
21	Emmanuel Tascon	Left	2027
3	Esteban Tascon	Right	2026

Coaching Staff

Joshua Hebron
Asst Coach

Derek Ihnenfeld
Asst Coach

Robert Motz
Asst Coach

Ashley Caruco
Assistant Coach

Josh Hebron
Assistant Coach

John Sarnowski
Team Representative

Alexander Schinzing
Assistant Coach

James Snodgrass
Head Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where is Orlando Gold 17-Black ranked?

Orlando Gold 17-Black is the #40 ranked boys 17 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 1970 based on 49 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is Orlando Gold 17-Black's record this season?

26 wins, 23 losses (53% win rate) across 49 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does Orlando Gold 17-Black compete for?

Orlando Gold 17-Black is part of Orlando Gold, based in Orlando, FL. View the full Orlando Gold club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for Orlando Gold 17-Black?

Orlando Gold 17-Black carries a roster of 11 players including Leonardo Cappe, Nicholas Del Rossi, Tristan Horwath. The full roster below lists each player's position, class year, height, and college commitment when available.

How are VolleyLens team rankings calculated?

VolleyLens uses an Elo rating system tuned for volleyball: every team starts at 1500, ratings update after every match using K-factor 32 with margin-of-victory adjustment, and a strength-of-schedule multiplier accounts for opponent difficulty. Read the full methodology at /insights/volleylens-volleyball-ranking-methodology.