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Central and RV Tigers Coaching Staff

Jeannie Krueger

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Email: Jeannie_Krueger@plsd.us

Coach Krueger is entering her 23rd year of coaching and her 5th year leading the Tiger Volleyball Program. Her coaching journey includes experience at Ridgeview Junior High, Pleasant View Middle School, Pickerington High School North, and Bishop Ready High School. She has also made an impact at the club level, coaching with respected programs such as Dayton Juniors Volleyball Club and Columbus Volleyball Academy.

A proud alumna of Ohio Dominican University, Coach Krueger was a four-year starter and standout Outside Hitter under Head Coach Sandy Rowley. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Childhood Education (Math and ELA concentrations) in 2006 and went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on technology in 2010. Continuing her commitment to education, she has also completed an additional 45 hours of graduate coursework.

Coach Krueger is in her 19th year of teaching and currently teaches 7th Grade Math at Ridgeview Junior High, where she has been part of the Pickerington Local School District for the past 7 years.

She lives in Pickerington with her husband, Eric Krueger (Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Pickerington High School Central), and their three children: Linley (7), Larsa (5), and Kaden (3).

Tabitha Furlong

JVA Head Coach & Varsity Assistant

Email: Tabitha_Furlong@plsd.us

Coach Tabitha Furlong brings over 15 years of coaching experience to her role, having worked with the Ridgeview Junior High and now at the high school level, where she coaches all three levels of volleyball teams, specifically JVA and Varsity. In addition to her high school coaching responsibilities, she also has coached indoor volleyball at Mintonette and is a certified USA Volleyball official.

Coach Furlong is a seasoned educator with 20 years of experience teaching 7th and 8th grade mathematics, having spent the majority of her career at Ridgeview Junior High, with one year at Lakeview. Throughout her career, she has also coached softball for the Ridgeview Tigers and has assisted as a Varsity Softball coach, further demonstrating her passion for mentoring and developing student-athletes.

Outside of her professional life, Coach Furlong is a proud mother of three daughters—Myriah (Florida State), Myliegh (12th grade), and Mycah (10th grade)—who continue to inspire her daily.

With a deep commitment to both her students and athletes, Coach Furlong is a valuable member of our school community, helping students excel on the court and in the classroom.

Alayja Floyd

JVB Head Coach & Varsity Assistant

Email: Laylafloyd11@icloud.com

Alayja Floyd began her volleyball journey in 7th grade under the mentorship of Coach Tabitha Furlong, who quickly recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue the sport. That early encouragement ignited a passion that led to a nine-year playing career, including five years of competitive travel volleyball.

In high school, Alayja made the freshman team as a freshman and went on to play two seasons of varsity volleyball. Her senior year was especially noteworthy—she earned Second-Team All-Conference honors, was named the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, and played a key role in leading her team to the winningest season in program history (21–4) in 2018.

Alayja continued her athletic career at the collegiate level, competing for four years at PennWest California as a middle blocker before completing her final year at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. At PennWest, she ranked fifth in the conference in blocks per set (1.10) during her senior season—a mark that remains the sixth-best single-season performance in program history. She led the team in blocks in both her junior and senior years and concluded her collegiate career with 253 kills, 231 total blocks, and 399 points.

Off the court, Alayja graduated in 2024 from PennWest California with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, concentrating in pre-athletic training. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration through the University of Wisconsin–Parkside.

Now, Alayja returns to the program that shaped her, bringing with her a wealth of experience, strong leadership, and a deep passion for giving back to the volleyball community that first inspired her journey.

Jennifer Pitts

JVA Assistant Coach and Varsity Assistant

Coach Jen Pitts is entering her fourth year coaching volleyball with our program. She brings over eight years of coaching experience in both volleyball and basketball.

A former collegiate basketball player, Coach Pitts graduated from Ohio Dominican University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

She lives in Pickerington with her husband and three children—David, CJ, and Ayri. Coach Pitts is passionate about sports and is excited to continue supporting student-athletes at the high school level.

Carson Isaac

Varsity Assistant

Email: CarsonIsaac12@gmail.com

Carson Isaac is entering her fifth year of coaching and brings a strong background in both playing and developing athletes. She has coached at Ridgeview STEM Junior High and Pickerington Central High School, as well as at Rogue Volleyball Club from 2021 to 2024. A proud Pickerington Central alumna, Coach Carson began playing volleyball in the third grade and went on to earn four varsity letters with the Tigers. Her playing career continued at the collegiate level with The University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne and Shawnee State University.

She graduated from Shawnee State in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and later earned her Master’s Degree in Public Health from Kent State University.

Coach Carson lives in Pickerington with her fiancé, Camerin, and their dog, Theo. When she’s not in the gym, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing plenty of tennis. She is passionate about mentoring young athletes and is excited to continue making a positive impact in this great program.

Rosalind Parker

JVB Assistant Coach and Varsity Assistant

Rosalind Parker is entering her third year as an assistant for Central Volleyball. She has coached club volleyball and PYAA volleyball for 4 years. Rosalind played volleyball in high school and went on to work as the stats manager for the University of Cincinnati volleyball team for 2 years. She also played intramural volleyball in college and still plays volleyball to this day! This summer she is in a beach volleyball league and will compete each week!

Rosalind graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2002 with B.A in Early Childhood education. She also graduated from Ohio Dominican with a Master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment with a focus on Technology. She works for Columbus City Schools and has been an educator for 24 years.

She lives in Pickerington with husband who is the Principal at Pickerington Central. She has a son who is a senior and a daughter who is a freshman, both attend Central.

Mason Egan

8th Grade Head Coach

Email: Masonmelzos@gmail.com

Coach Mason is a proud alumna of Pickerington High School Central, where her volleyball journey began. She has been playing volleyball since kindergarten and went on to compete at a high level throughout her career. During high school, she was a two-year Varsity athlete and competed in club volleyball for six years.

After graduating, Coach Mason continued her volleyball career at the collegiate level. She began at Heidelberg University (NCAA Division III) before transferring to Columbus State Community College, where she played a key role in her team’s impressive run to become National Runner-Up in Rochester, Minnesota in 2019.

Throughout her playing years, Coach Mason has experienced every position on the court, though her favorite has always been outside hitter/blocker. She brings a wealth of knowledge, versatility, and passion to her coaching style. A fun fact: she’s ambidextrous on the court and can hit effectively with both her left and right hands!

Coach Mason earned her Associate’s Degree in Sport Management from Columbus State in 2020 and her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Human Ecology, focused on Sport Industry, from The Ohio State University in 2022.

Now entering her second season coaching at Pickerington Central, she’s thrilled to give back to the program that helped shape her as a player and person. She is passionate about making a positive impact on her athletes both on and off the court.

Outside of volleyball, Coach Mason is married to her high school sweetheart, Brody Egan. They live in Pataskala with their three dogs—Rocky, Bentley, and Odin. She recently became a licensed Realtor with Century 21 Excellence Realty and is a proud member of The Firm Foundation Co team based in Bexley.

Carlie Howard

Junior High Assistant Coach

Coach Carlie is a proud 2017 graduate of Pickerington Central, where her passion for volleyball took root. She began playing in second grade and went on to compete for four seasons as a Libero/Defensive Specialist for the Tigers. In addition to her school career, she played six seasons of club volleyball—four under Columbus Volleyball Academy (including three National seasons) and one with Eastside Volleyball Club.

After high school, Coach Carlie attended The University of Tampa in Florida, where she earned a B.S. in Human Performance and Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Athletic Training. While at Tampa, she had the opportunity to work hands-on with over 100 collegiate and professional athletes. A highlight of her training experience was her 2021 internship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their Super Bowl-winning season. She also played beach volleyball with the university’s club team and served as an assistant coach for a local high school in the Tampa Bay region.

Currently recovering from an injury, Carlie plans to return to school this year to pursue her M.S. in Athletic Training, with goals of continuing her work in professional and collegiate sports. Whether on the sidelines, in the training room, or cheering for her favorite teams, Carlie brings energy and commitment to everything she does.

She is excited to return for her second season with the Tigers and is passionate about giving back to the program that helped shape her love for the game.

Fun Fact: Last season, Coach Carlie, Coach Parker, and the 7th-grade team closed the year as 2024 Lakeview Invitational Champions!

Haley Thrush

7th Grade Head Coach

Email: haley_thrush@plsd.us

Coach Thrush is so excited to be part of the junior high volleyball program this season. She grew up in Massachusetts and started playing volleyball in 5th grade—and has been hooked ever since! In high school, she was a setter, and one of her favorite memories was helping lead her team to the Central Massachusetts District Finals during her senior year. She also played four years of club volleyball and continues to play recreationally today, especially enjoying beach volleyball.

Over the years, she has worked with girls from third grade through high school sophomores and loves helping young athletes grow in both skill and confidence. She considers herself a student of the game and enjoys teaching not just the physical skills, but also the strategy, teamwork, and mindset that volleyball requires.

Coach Thrush has grown up watching Ohio sports as her family resides in the Marysville area. Massachusetts couldn't keep her forever, so she decided to come back to Ohio and is so glad she did! She earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development & Family Sciences and her Master of Education from The Ohio State University. She currently works as a third grade teacher at Tussing Elementary in the district. She’s passionate about working with student athletes and is looking forward to a fun, competitive, and positive season with the program!

Willow Alls

HS and JH Assistant coach

We’re excited to welcome Willow Alls back to the Tiger Volleyball program this summer!

Willow is a proud alumna of Pickerington Central, where she played volleyball from 7th through 12th grade. As a varsity setter and team captain, she helped lead the Tigers to multiple team milestones and reached an impressive 1,000 career assists during her high school career.

Currently, Willow is entering her junior year at Benedict College, where she plays Division II volleyball and continues to lead as a team captain. She is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice, and she plans to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist.

Willow is passionate about giving back to the program that helped shape her as both a player and a leader. This summer, she’s looking forward to mentoring young athletes and helping them grow—on and off the court.

Kyle Bobo

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Owner/Head Trainer Alchemy Sports Performance

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