Coaches

Coaching Philosophy

I believe in creating a positive, encouraging, and growth-focused environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and motivated to reach their full potential. Volleyball is more than just a game—it’s an opportunity to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills that extend beyond the court.

My coaching approach emphasizes fundamentals, strategic play, and mental toughness, while also fostering a love for the game. Every athlete brings unique strengths, and my goal is to help them develop both as players and as individuals by promoting hard work, accountability, and a team-first mindset.

Above all, I strive to instill a culture where effort is celebrated, mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, and every player feels valued. Whether coaching at the varsity level or working with young athletes, my mission remains the same—helping players grow, compete with confidence, and enjoy the journey.

I am a Hilhi graduate, class of ‘99, Whoop! Whoop! I played volleyball and was part of the track team here at Hilhi during my four years of high school. Graduated from PSU with a BS in HR and General Management. I have three amazing kids; Faith, Samuel and Gracey. Faith is a Hilhi grad and Samuel and Gracey are both current students at Hilhi. We have a Cavapoo puppy named Sapphire who joined our family Summer 2024. I have worked as the office manager for a local State Farm agent for over 10 years. I love to play outdoor/indoor games, dance, laugh, walk/hike, paddle board, be in/on/or around water, catch a beautiful sunrise/sunset, coach, garden, and bake yummy tasting things.  I aspire to go on adventures/travel, grow and learn as much as I can, meet new people and hear their stories as I believe our stories is what connects us!  

I have had the opportunity to coach a variety of different sports through the years; baseball, basketball, and volleyball at different levels with being part of the Spartan Volleyball coaching team since 2023. I am an encourager at heart. My approach to coaching is through encouragement and positive reinforcement. You will often hear me cheering and pouring out compliments of things your athlete has done well and sneaking in as many high fives as I can. My biggest challenge is sitting down during the matches!  My goal in coaching is to help athletes strive to be admirable, hardworking, authentic humans for their future while providing skills to help them improve and attain their personal and team goals. I look forward to a new season full of excitement and challenge.