Contact Information
Fun Facts
Biography
I have been a Head Coach for juniors volleyball in the NTR Region for the past 10 years. I also coached in the USA High Performance Summer Programs for 3 years. Coaching highlights:
Qualified teams for USAV Girls Junior National Championships (1x 17 American, 2x 17 USA, 3x 17 Open, 1x 14 USA)
2021 GJNC 14 USA (Sunshine Classic Champions)
2020 COVID- season canceled
2019 GJNC 17 American
2018 GJNC Bronze Medal in 17 Open, Double qualified (Show Me, Lone Star)
2018 Prep-volleyball Coach of the Year Runner-Up
2017 GJNC 17 Open (Far Western Champions)
2016 GJNC 17 Open (Lone Star)
2015 GJNC 17 USA (Windy City Champions)
2014 GJNC 18 USA (Lone Star)
I have coached 52 players (31 in Division I) the past 7 years that have received scholarships to NCAA Division I or II collegiate volleyball programs.
I was a member of the NTR Board of Directors (2018-2020) and NTR Jr Board of Directors (2016-2020), served on the Executive Committee as VP of Coaching Education. Currently and a member of the NTR Competition Committee.
Certifications: USAV Cap I, II , Safesport
Philosophy
My core philosophy is to empower young athletes to succeed. This simple, encompassing principle begins by creating a positive and safe environment. The primary goal is to create a sense of ownership and accountability within the athlete for her own growth and development - after all, she is the one on the court. The role of the coach can be teacher, mentor, an accountability partner, and/or motivator depending on what is needed by each individual and, collectively, the team.
A culture of positivity from the coach allows the athlete to be open to learning through trial and error and asking questions. A timid player’s ability to learn is capped by fear of being harshly criticised or embarrassed. Challenging the players with positive methods such as goal-setting and rewarding competitive success can push the player to achieve and then exceed.
Training and competing can be and should be hard work, but as a coach I want to also create an atmosphere to have fun!
Values - Disciplined training, Hard work, Sportsmanship