Coaching Staff

Varsity

Coach Knop

Perry Volleyball Coach Profile:

How long have you been coaching at Perry?
8 years volleyball, 9 years basketball.

How many total years have you been coaching?
22 years total (13 at Fairless, 9 at Perry).

Do you coach JO? If so, where?
Yes, Club Extreme in Massillon.

Did you play volleyball in college?
No, I did not play volleyball in college, but I played basketball at Malone 1995-1999, center.

Did you play in high school?
I played at Perry, middle blocker, 1990-1994.

What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Helping athletes see their potential and abilities and becoming amazing young ladies who impact our world positively!

What is the most important lesson you hope your players learn?
Anything is possible!

What's your favorite volleyball term or saying?
Jon Gordon - The goal is not to be better than anyone else but rather be better than you were yesterday.

If you're not coaching volleyball, what would you be doing?
Coaching basketball or reading a book!

What is your favorite food?
Smothered chicken and broccoli.

What is your favorite part of game day?
The energy, excitement, and encouragement players display when their teammate is successful!

Finish this sentence: "Perry Volleyball is special because…"
Of the amazing girls who work hard daily to improve and impact the program!

Coach Moore

Perry Volleyball Coach Profile:

How long have you been coaching at Perry?
8 years.

How many total years have you been coaching?
12.

Do you coach JO? If so, where?
Yes, Club Extreme Volleyball.

Did you play volleyball in college?
No.

Did you play in high school?
No.

What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Seeing the growth of young athletes and influencing the future generations.

What is the most important lesson you hope your players learn?
Success is a journey, not a destination. If you give up when things get tough, you won’t know how far you can go.

What's your favorite volleyball term or saying?
Transition.

If you're not coaching volleyball, what would you be doing?
Boating.

What is your favorite food?
Yes! Lol.

What is your favorite part of game day?
Strategy and making adjustments.

Finish this sentence: "Perry Volleyball is special because…"
We have some of the most talented and gritty young ladies.

JV

Coach Curry

Perry Volleyball Coach Profile:

How long have you been coaching at Perry?
3 years.

How many total years have you been coaching?
This is my 6th year.

Do you coach JO? If so, where?
No.

Did you play volleyball in college?
No — played collegiate club ball for YSU.

Did you play in high school?
Perry, Defensive Specialist.

What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Watching players grow and learn the game.

What is the most important lesson you hope your players learn?
In 5 years, people won’t remember your stats, but how you treated others.

What's your favorite volleyball term or saying?
Just Go!

If you're not coaching volleyball, what would you be doing?
Reading, painting, or enjoying time outside.

What is your favorite food?
Chick-Fil-A.

What is your favorite part of game day?
Seeing their hard work pay off.

Finish this sentence: "Perry Volleyball is special because…"
The coaching staff wants players to grow on and off the court.

Freshmen

Coach Rowland

Perry Volleyball Coach Profile:

How long have you been coaching at Perry?
1 year.

How many total years have you been coaching?
6.

Do you coach JO? If so, where?
New Wave and CVA.

Did you play volleyball in college?
No.

Did you play in high school?
Watkins Memorial High School, right-side hitter.

What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Building relationships with my players and seeing them grow through the season.

What is the most important lesson you hope your players learn?
Winning is everything; it takes a team to play volleyball.

What's your favorite volleyball term or saying?
Have a goldfish mentality.

If you're not coaching volleyball, what would you be doing?
Teaching math at Perry High School and spending time with my family and friends.

What is your favorite food?
Chips and queso.

What is your favorite part of game day?
Watching my players have fun together on the court.

Finish this sentence: "Perry Volleyball is special because…"
It’s a family, not just a team. It has given me a new home and love for the sport.

8th Grade

8th Black: Coach Romigh

Perry Volleyball Coach Profile:

How long have you been coaching at Perry?
5 years.

How many total years have you been coaching?
5.

Do you coach JO? If so, where?
Yes. Club Extreme.

Did you play volleyball in college?
No.

Did you play in high school?
Yes, Perry High School, Middle hitter and back row.

What do you enjoy most about coaching?
I love to help my players grow in their knowledge and skills of volleyball, while also building their confidence.

What is the most important lesson you hope your players learn?
I hope my players learn the importance of being a good teammate on and off the volleyball court.

What's your favorite volleyball term or saying?
I often tell my girls to play “smart and simple”.

If you're not coaching volleyball, what would you be doing?
Playing games and spending time with friends and family.

What is your favorite food?
Tacos!

What is your favorite part of game day?
My favorite part of game day is watching the girls’ hard work from practice come together on the court. I also love learning about all of their fun pre-game rituals.

Finish this sentence: "Perry Volleyball is special because…"
Of the community, tradition, and strong alumni involvement. It’s a place where athletes feel connected to the program and want to give back.

8th Gold: Coach Ellett

Perry Volleyball Coach Profile:

How long have you been coaching at Perry?
1 year.

How many total years have you been coaching?
3.

Do you coach JO? If so, where?
In the past, I coached at Ohio Storm.

Did you play volleyball in college?
No.

Did you play in high school?
Yes, Dalton, Middle hitter.

What do you enjoy most about coaching?
When you help a player with a skill, and you get to see it finally click in real time.

What is the most important lesson you hope your players learn?
To celebrate our wins and learn from our losses.

What's your favorite volleyball term or saying?
Communication is crucial to succeed!!

If you're not coaching volleyball, what would you be doing?
I love hiking, thrifting, visiting coffee shops, and going to Disney!!

What is your favorite food?
Sushi!

What is your favorite part of game day?
The excitement that everyone has before the game.

Finish this sentence: "Perry Volleyball is special because…"
It not only focuses on building the skills to be successful, but also focuses on the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

7th Grade

7th Gold: Coach Nickels

Perry Volleyball Coach Profile:

7th Black: Coach Hopple

Perry Volleyball Coach Profile:

How long have you been coaching at Perry?
3 years.

How many total years have you been coaching?
4.

Do you coach JO? If so, where?
Club Extreme.

Did you play volleyball in college?
Malone, 4 years (2019-2022), right-side hitter.

Did you play in high school?
Perry High School, all-around.

What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Watching them grow in their skills and confidence from the beginning of the season to the end.

What is the most important lesson you hope your players learn?
I hope they learn to enjoy every moment and cherish the memories they make together, both on and off the court.

What's your favorite volleyball term or saying?
Serving and passing wins games!

If you're not coaching volleyball, what would you be doing?
Traveling!

What is your favorite food?
Anything Mexican.

What is your favorite part of game day?
The bus rides to our away games and singing the Alma Mater together on the way home. It’s a tradition I loved as a player and now get to pass down to the girls.

Finish this sentence: "Perry Volleyball is special because…"
Of the people I’ve met and the athletes I’ve had the pleasure of coaching!

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