Certifications
The JVBC Coaches have completed all required training and coaching certifications from the Ohio Valley Region of USA Volleyball and the National Federation of State High School Associations
MPACT - Increased Mastery and Professional Application of Coaching Theory, is a 4-hour coaching course. Emphasis is on drill development, principals of learning skills, resources, and ethics
ASEP - American Sport Education Program's volleyball course is a 7-hour coaching course. It covers issues such as club philosophy, coaches, parents, risk, finances, and events
Fundamentals of Coaching - on-line training from the National Federation of State High School Associations
First Aid, Health and Safety- on-l ine training from the National Federation of State High School Associations
Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know - on-line training from the National Federation of State High School Associations
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coaches Training - on-line training from the Ohio Department of Health
Heart Saver CPR AED - training from the American Heart Association
SafeSport - on-line training course from TeamUSA committing to safety for all participants and zero tolerance on abuse and misconduct
The coaches have also passed background screening conducted by Southeastern Security Consultants Inc.
Club Director & Head Coach - Sammie Dannug
Has 12 years of OVR Juniors volleyball coaching experience for COAST and JVBC clubs (11 years of 12U, 1 year of 15U).
Coached JMMS Middle School Volleyball for 11 years (6 years 8th grade, 5 years 7th grade).
Has led and conducted the JMMS 6th Grade Volleyball Clinic for 20 years (since Winter 2005).
Coached Jackson Junior Bear Volleyball for 4 years.
Assisted at Jackson Volleyball Camps for 16 years.
Assisted at Crestwood Volleyball Camp for 1 year.
Attended 2008 Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Clinic.
Played Jackson Local Schools volleyball for 6 years from Middle School through High School.
Played OVR Junior Olympic volleyball for 4 years on Stark, Zero Gravity, and COAST clubs.
Played intramural volleyball at Kent State (4s and 6s) for 6 years.
Played in numerous Recreational Volleyball Leagues.
Lettered in Volleyball, Lacrosse, and Band at Jackson High School.
Performed for 4 years as a twirler in the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes Band.
Umpired girls softball for 9 years.
Earned Girl Scout Silver Award.
Has a Master's degree in Middle Childhood Education and teaches 6th Grade Science at JMMS.
Assistant Club Director & Assistant Coach - Mike Hubbard
Has 14 years of OVR Juniors volleyball coaching experience for COAST, JVBC, and NOVA clubs (1 year of 11U, 11 years of 12U, 1 year of 14U, 1 year of 15U).
Has coached JMMS 7th Grade Volleyball for 8 years (is currently the 7th Grade Jackson Gold Volleyball Coach).
Has 1 year of First Friends Church volleyball coaching experience (18U).
Has assisted and conducted the JMMS 6th Grade Volleyball Clinic for 20 years (since Winter 2005).
Assisted at Jackson Volleyball Camps for 7 years.
Has 16 years of girls softball coaching experience.
Played volleyball in Goodyear Recreational League (4s and 6s) for 31 years.
Played in the Akron Recreational Volleyball League for two years.
Jackson Girls Softball League Board Member for 15 years, including 3 years as President.
Directed, trained, and scheduled softball umpires for 6 years.
Jackson Ladies Lacrosse Booster Club Board Member for 7 years, including 5 years as Treasurer.
Jackson High School Ladies Lacrosse Home Field Public Address Announcer for 5 years.
Has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and is a retired Lockheed Martin Software Engineering Manager.