My volleyball journey began at the age of 6, igniting a lifelong passion for the sport. As a player I dedicated myself to mastering the roles of libero and defensive specialist, and now as a coach I strive for excellence in every aspect of the game.
Coaching Approach:
As a coach, I am deeply committed to developing technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and a winning mindset in my athletes. I emphasize the importance of strong fundamentals, disciplined defense, and effective game tactics to achieve success both individually and as a team.
Coaching Experience + Education:
- Head Coach at LI Blaze VBC since 2021, specializing in passing, defense, jump serving, and game tactics.
- Head Coach at Center Moriches School District since 2021, coaching various levels including Boys Varsity, Girls Middle School, and Boys Middle School Volleyball
- Attended 2023 AVCA Coaches Convention and NCAA Division 1 Championship – Tampa, FL
- Gold Medal Squared Coaches Clinic (July 2019) – 3-day Clinic presented by: Chris McGowan, Joe Trinsey, and 2x Olympian Courtney Thompson
Playing Experience + Achievements:
- International Scholarship Student-Athlete at Northumbria University (UK) (2019-2021), achieving BUCS Cup and NVL Cup Co-Champion status in 2020.
- NCAA Division 1 Student-Athlete at Georgia Southern University (2015-2019), serving as Team Captain and receiving honors such as Female Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year (2017-18), All-Academic Team Award (2017-18), and Female Scholar-Athlete Nominee (2017-18). Named to the Sun Belt Commissioner’s List for four consecutive years, maintaining a GPA above 3.5 throughout the entirety of my collegiate career. Member of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (2016-2019).
- Played 4+ years at LI Blaze VBC, earning "Best Digger" at the Capitol Hill Classic in 2014.
- USAV High Performance A2 & A3
- 3-year Varsity Student-Athlete at Riverhead High School (2011-2015), earning accolades including Rookie of the Year (2012), All Classification (2013), Defensive Player of the Year (2013), and Most Valuable Player (2014). Posted933 digs in three seasons and owns the school record for digs in a match with 41.
Gold Medal Squared:
July 2004, 2005 with Luka Slabe—current US Men’s National Team Assistant Coach, & former Assistant Coach to the USA Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team as the defensive coordinator and blocking coach. While working with the US Women, Slabe was also the head coach of North Carolina State women’s team.
April 2005 with Carl McGowan and Chris McGowan
December 2008 with Ron Larson
August 2013 with Kyle Masterson and Rob Holley
Stat Highlights (Georgia Southern University):
2018: Led the Eagles and ranked fourth in the Sun Belt in digs, averaging 4.04 per set. Was the only Eagle to play in all 119 sets this season and started all 31 contests as the team’s libero. Posted double-digit digs in 28 matches and tallied 20-plus in seven contests. Tallied a season-high 27 digs at Coastal Carolina and against Georgia State.
2017: Played in 29 matches and 104 sets. Collected 346 digs, 56 assists and 12 aces. Averaged 3.33 digs per set
2016: Played in 26 matches with one start. Played in 74 sets and averaged 1.34 digs per set.
2015: Played in 18 matches and 33 sets. Had a season high seven digs at University of Georgia.
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