BACKGROUND
My love for the sport began in the 6th grade when I joined a community recreational volleyball team, and I haven't stopped playing since! I was a starter for my school and club teams through the end of high school.
In 2009, I attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where I was a starting player all four years on the women's NCAA Division III Volleyball Team. I was named NEWMAC Volleyball Player of the Week each season; I also earned Women's Volleyball Single Season and Career records in number of kills and digs for the school. Additionally, I was selected to the NEWMAC's Women's Volleyball Second All-Conference Team in 2011 & 2012, and to the All-Conference Team in 2009.
In 2016-2017, I was an assistant coach for 17 Attack before being stationed away from the area for a couple of years with the U.S. Coast Guard. After returning to Houston in late 2020, I coached at several volleyball clinics with Friendswood Challenge Elite before transferring to AVA to be the head coach for 14 Rally (2021-2022), followed by a year coaching 14 Extreme (2022-2023). This year is also my third year as a head coach for the St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School middle school team; we made it to the Playoffs last season for only the second time in the school’s history!
Currently, I continue my love for the game by playing in several local leagues.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
In addition to emphasizing strong foundational volleyball skills, I also aim to guide players in their development of mental toughness and personal responsibility, among other life skills. I expect my players to be team-centric, disciplined, have passion for the game, and to be willing and eager to learn. Kind and timely communication, both non-verbal and verbal, is especially important for us all to be successful and to avoid misunderstandings. I believe winning is a byproduct of strong communication, teamwork, humility, and dedication to the game. I am firmly committed to developing your player and enhancing her enjoyment of the game!
COACHING STRENGTHS
Defense, Volleyball IQ, Attacking, Serving, Blocking
PREFERRED AGE TO WORK WITH:
Any age up to 14
PRIVATE LESSONS
Available; please email me for more information.