Meet The Coaches

Volleyball for me started 24 years ago...with the best bet I ever lost. Soccer has always been my first love, but when my best friend won the bet that had me trying out for volleyball my freshman year of high school, I finally found my true love. I played as a setter throughout my high school and college days. I spent four years in the Southern California travel ball scene both as a player and as a coach while I was playing in college before beginning my life as a mommy. I continued to play competitively as an adult while I raised my three beautiful children, and when my oldest daughter started to show a fondness for the volleyball court, I knew it was time to step back in the coaching arena. I coached a middle school, JV & Varsity volleyball and soccer programs and spent the last five years deep in the travel volleyball world.

I grew up around volleyball and earned several accolades in high school as a middle. When I went to college, I continued to play intramural volleyball while helping run camps for underprivileged youth at the local community college. I was fortunate to find a local pick up volleyball league so I could continue to play the sport I love so much.  While playing one night, someone asked if I had ever been interested in coaching.  The next day I signed up to get certified as a Level 1 coach through the Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP) at USAVolleyball.  I've been coaching club volleyball since working, primarily with beginner players, but spent 3 years coaching U14 & U15 travel teams. When not coaching volleyball, I teach First Year Experience classes and Cultural Awareness and Online Learning classes at Southern New Hampshire University.

My father introduced me to the game at a very young age and I immediately fell in love. As soon as my school offered volleyball, I joined the team and began my 15+ year journey as a player. In high school I not only played for the school team but also had the privilege of coaching a 13u Recreation team. My playing experience extended beyond the school setting. I played for both the club sand team and the local club team, where I was initially positioned as a middle hitter. As I progressed into college I made the successful transition to becoming an outside hitter playing intramural volleyball. After getting married, I believed my volleyball journey had come to an end. However, I soon discovered a local volleyball community for adults. This unexpected discovery led me to participate in numerous grass, sand, and indoor tournaments, reigniting my passion for the game.

My love for volleyball began my freshman year of high school, I tried out for the team because my friends were and it turned out to be my best decision! I loved my journey through high school and club seasons so much that I continued to play as a middle for my first two years of college and then transferred to a university club sand team for my final seasons. I married my husband right after college and we have been moving around with the military ever since. I have continued to play through local tournaments and pick up games and am looking forward to the beginning of a coaching adventure!

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With a lifelong passion for sports, I have been actively involved in volleyball and other athletic pursuits since childhood. I firmly believe that a diverse athletic background fosters well-rounded athletes. My two decades of experience in league, recreational, indoor, and beach volleyball have been incredibly rewarding, providing opportunities to connect with volleyball enthusiasts from around the globe and learn from their expertise. My career in the military has honed my mentoring skills, which I am eager to apply to coaching young athletes. I look forward to my first season with the H2 volleyball family, where I can contribute to player development through coaching, mentorship, and continued learning.

I’ve played sports my whole life, starting my career as a softball player and ending it a volleyball player. While I loved both my sports, volleyball became what I loved most. I played all throughout middle school and high school, as well as three travel seasons, as an outside hitter. I am grateful for the opportunity to go from player to coach and now hope to use my skills and passion for the game to teach young athletes and help them succeed on and off the court.