Jamie Gill

I graduated from Friendswood High School, where we went to the state tournament twice, and I also competed in the Jr. Olympics with my club team 3 times.
After high school, I moved to Corpus Christi, where I graduated from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. I started my high school coaching career in Ingleside as the head coach from 2008-2012. During my 5 years there, the volleyball program made the playoffs 4 times.
In 2013, I took over as head volleyball coach at Tuloso-Midway High School. While there, I led the volleyball program to back-to-back undefeated district titles (38-0 in district play over the two-year period). In 2016 and 2017, my team advanced to the Regional Volleyball Tournament and made two State Final Four appearances. I was awarded District 30-5A Coach of the Year and All South Texas Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2016. In four short years, I amassed a record of 135 wins with only 44 losses. After rebuilding, we won another undefeated district title in 2020 and went 4 rounds deep in the playoffs.
During my time in Corpus, I coached club for Coastal and Storm Performance over a 15-year span. I was also the Parent and Coaching Coordinator and loved working with the players and their families. I have coached numerous age divisions and love coaching all areas of the sport. Since I was a setter, I have a special place in my heart for that position, but I am very confident in all skill areas of the game.
In 2017 I graduated with my Masters degree in Coaching Education and Athlete Development from Xavier University. Throughout that process, I learned so much about the athlete as whole and this process made me an even better coach.
I moved back to the area in July of 2021, when I accepted the head coaching position at Pearland High School. It's been so fun being back HOME and spending more quality time with family and friends. Pearland has had great success since 2021 and I know the program is going to continue to grow and do good things. I am looking forward to coaching the younger ages here at AVA, where I hope to instill the foundation and values of the AVA way! Our goal is to see these young athletes continue to thrive at AVA through their volleyball career and create a lasting legacy.

Coaching Philosophy: I want the same thing you want for your child. I want to teach them life lessons through sports because when the game ends, life goes on. Discipline, accountability, and responsibility are all important qualities of a great athlete. More importantly, they are key qualities you need to be an outstanding individual.

Preferred Age Group: All ages

Coaching Strengths: All areas, with an emphasis on setting

Private Lessons: When the high school season ends, I love to help out!