Volleyball
Team Information
Volleyball at TCGIS is a spring sport (generally from late February through April).
The 5th & 6th grade team will be comprised of 10-12 players and will practice on Mondays at 3:30-5 PM at TCGIS. Games will be on Wednesdays at locations around the Twin Cities.
The 7th & 8th grade team will be comprised of 10-12 players and will practice on Tuesdays at 3:30-5 PM at TCGIS. Games will be on Fridays at locations around the Twin Cities.
Families are responsible for transportation to and from games. Carpool options will be made available for those interested.
Margaret Kaufman
Head Volleyball Coach for 5th & 6th Grade Team
Hello! My name is Margaret Kaufman; most students call me Frau Coffee. I played four seasons of volleyball in middle school including a travel team and loved it. I played tennis in high school and have coaching experience from tennis camps and lessons for many years. I've kept up with volleyball recreationally and love watching college volleyball (Go Gophs!). I can't wait to be on the court with TCGIS! Let's gooo!!!
André Schrick
Assistant Volleyball Coach for 5th & 6th Grade Team
My name is Andre Schrick, and I can't wait to help out this year! I started playing volleyball at TCGIS, where I participated in two seasons before starting high school volleyball at Central and playing multiple rec seasons in Minneapolis. I love watching the Gophers play (Samedy and Hart are some of the players I really look up to) and just all-around love the sport. I'm looking forward to getting this season started and getting to play with you all!! I hope we can all learn from each other and have an amazing time.
Simona Simha
Assistant Volleyball Coach for 5th & 6th Grade Team
My name is Simona Simha, and I’m so excited to be involved in this season! I’ve been playing volleyball since fifth grade, starting at the TCGIS team and continuing on into my first year of high school at Central, including a traveling competitive club team, and a recreational team in Minneapolis in the past two years. I love volleyball and can’t wait to improve and help others improve on and off the court!
Jenna Powell
Head Volleyball Coach for 7th & 8th Grade Team
Bio coming soon!
Dani Nicholson
Assistant Volleyball Coach for 7th & 8th Grade Team
I have always enjoyed team sports! My first taste of volleyball was in the 5th grade (which was a very long time ago) and I played competitively throughout my middle and high school days. I've also enjoyed many years of Rec & pick up games at the Y. Being small, I am a back row specialist and setter. I am really excited to have fun and work together with TCGIS students!