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Sean Barber
Co-Head Coach - 13 U
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Kenan Brod
Head Coach - 18U
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After a year of JV, I joined Varsity as a sophomore playing middle blocker. I played in the Indiana All Star Game and represented the South of the state. I immediately joined Ball State University's Women's Club Volleyball Team where I played outside hitter and left back. I became the team's vice president for my last two years, working with my teammates as we planned practices, coached, scheduled matches, met with representatives regarding club funds, etc. Nowadays, I bring my passion for the sport to my elementary students in PE class and during after-school clubs. I would carry those best practices into my club players to further their love for the game.
Abbey Campbell
Assistant Coach - 14U
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Brian Chang
Assistant Coach - 18U
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Kelly Cochran
Head Coach - 14 U
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I played 3 years HS Volleyball as an outside hitter, winning Districts my Junior year of HS. I played 3 years travel volleyball and attended training camps at Penn State each summer to train as a setter and outside hitter. I was offered to play DIII at several Colleges but decided against playing collegiate volleyball.
I have 5 years of coaching experience (ranging from Elementary Recreation level to Middle School travel level) with a majority of my coaching focused on Middle School. I continue to coach 14U girls volleyball as I enjoy the middle school age and teaching the foundations of volleyball. A majority of players at 14U are new to travel and we focus on mastering skills and building confidence on the court. Our season will focus on: Rotations/Serve Receive Positions/Utility Player, Skills & Technique & Ball control.
My core values in coaching are good sportsmanship, teamwork, and confidence. These values not only improve our team, but are valuable life lessons. We like to work hard and have fun.
Zola Ellington
Assistant Coach - 12 U
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TJ Fahie
Head Coach - 17 U
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I have been playing volleyball since my junior year in high school. In 2006 I played for the junior men’s national team in the Virgin Islands. I then went on to play for the senior men’s team in 2007-2015 as a primary middle blocker.I also played for the University of the Virgin Islands as a pin hitter and a middle blocker.
As a coach, I have been coaching for over 6 years. I was an assistant coach for the junior varsity boys at Antilles School. Coached at Charlotte Amalie High school as an assistant for the junior varsity girls. Coached at Evolution volleyball club as a head coach for their 13u and 17u. I was the hitting coach at Nova community college.
Some of my special and unique interests are that I love watching Anime. I am a family oriented type of person. I like helping people out. The satisfaction at the end of helping someone gives me joy.My coaching philosophies are: “Faith without work is dead” & “wishful thinking doesn’t grant you, your wish”.
Alicia Hawks
Assistant Coach - 14 U
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Enrique Hernandez
Assistant Coach - 14 U
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Khalid Kiker
Head Coach - 16 Teal
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Hello! I am Khalid Kiker. I have been coaching volleyball for more than 30 years. I started my volleyball career playing youth volleyball in Morocco. I have played both club and school volleyball all the way up to the Moroccan men’s National team. I also played professionally over in Europe for more than 10 years. I was trained as a middle blocker but I can play anywhere along the net. I also have extensive outdoor doubles playing and coaching experience as well.
I have coached all levels of youth volleyball from middle and high school and various club ages. I also had stints in coaching college volleyball at both NCAA DIII and NJCAA DII. I have degrees in accounting and sports management while specializing in the sport of volleyball. I love what fitness, focus and strong training can bring to a player and team.
Brad Lacey
Co-Head Coach - 13 U
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Coach Lacey retired from the US. Coast Guard in 2014 after serving 30 years on active duty. Brad is married and has one daughter. Coaching Philosophy: Winning should be a result of coaching, not a coaching goal. Our goals are to teach players the proper skills, provide the necessary knowledge, give them the tools and confidence to reach their full potential. If a coach can achieve these goals and properly motivate players, then it is the players who make winning a goal. Coaches can’t want to win more than their players.
Coach Lacey has 29 years of playing experience playing in double beach tournaments in both men and CO-ED tournaments.
• Coaching History/Experience: 13 years HS/11 seasons Club (2009-2018)
• Hayfield Secondary: 5 years; Freshman Coach: 1-year; JV Coach: 3 years
Star Mebane
Floater Coach
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Simon Melgar
Assistant Coach - 15 Orange
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Alexa Merrel
Assistant Coach - 13 U
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Ellen Minnich
Assistant Coach - 13 U
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Dan Rios
Head Coach - 12 U
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Coach Dan began his volleyball journey as a player, competing in High School, where he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the sport. Transitioning to coaching, Dan has spent years guiding and mentoring young players, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness, communication, and a growth mindset.
Coach Dan is currently the Freshman volleyball coach at Park View High School and has served as a Varsity coach at Wakefield High School, Mount Vernon High School, South Lakes High School, Saint Leo Catholic School, Assistant Coach at Trinity Washington University, and multiple volleyball travel teams in Northern Virginia. Committed to continuous improvement, Coach Dan is Gold Medal Squared trained and actively participates in coaching clinics."
My coaching philosophy involves mastering fundamental skills, fostering a positive and supportive environment, and emphasizing teamwork and communication. I aim to instill a growth mindset in players, encouraging them to view challenges as opportunities for learning and improvement. Teaching sportsmanship and respect is paramount, as is promoting integrity and graciousness in both victory and defeat. Above all, I strive to make volleyball enjoyable, cultivating a lifelong love for the sport."
Marcus Robinson
Head Coach - 15 Teal
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Marcus Robinson is in his 14th season directing the volleyball program at Northern Virginia Community College and became the first coach in the athletic department to win 100 games 2017. Robinson started the program at NOVA in 2008 as a club team before the college formally transitioned to intercollegiate athletic status in 2012 and affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Under Robinson's direction, NOVA has made an immediate impact in NJCAA competition. NOVA garnered national recognition in its first-year of intercollegiate status earning a top-20 national ranking and finishing the season with an impressive 24-10 record. NOVA wrapped up the inaugural campaign as a semifinalist in the 2012 NJCAA Region 20 DII Tournament.
Robinson was named head coach of men's US Deaf Volleyball team in 2015 which competed in the 2016 Pan Am Games and World Championship held here in Washington, DC. In 2017 the team competed in the Deaflympics in Turkey. Robinson has been coaching women’s volleyball for over a decade in the Northern Virginia region - directing both college and high school programs. Reaching the 20 year mark of coaching, he has helped guide West Springfield (Springfield, Va.) to the district championship in 2007 and he also led Episcopal High School (Alexandria, Va.) to the ISL A Championship in 2004. At the intercollegiate level, he served as head coach at Trinity University, an NCAA D-III institution in Washington, D.C. in 2005. Robinson served as the assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of the District of Columbia (NCAA DII) program in 2006. He has also coached for some of the top clubs in the area for a number of years.
Coach Robinson is certified CAP I & II, Impact, Safe Sport, Positive Coaching Alliance, Gold Medal Squared, Art of Coaching, BLS/CPR and Vertimax
Rosarin Robinson
Assistant Coach - 17 U
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Rosarin ‘Rose’ Robinson has been playing volleyball since the age of 10. She has been playing competitive club travel volleyball for multiple local volleyball club. She played for her JV high school team when she was in the 8th grade and played all four years of varsity as a setter. She also played DS/Libero as well.
Rosarin will start her coaching career at X-Factor Volleyball as an assistant coach and she will also specialize in being a setter coach as well. She brings a wealth of court and training experience to the team and understands it is the ‘Heart’ that matters and not always the ‘Height’. Rosarin currently plays for the Northern Virginia Community College as a setter.
Darwin Rodriguez
Floater Coach
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Doug Stevenson
Head Coach - 16 Orange
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Jenny Tran
Floater Coach
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Denis Vasquez
Head Coach - 15 Orange
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I work for Arlington County Public Schools as a Resource Interlude Assistant. (Working with behavioral students) I have played volleyball for a little over 20 years. Played outdoor and indoor volleyball. Played many outdoor tournaments and played USAVB on a men's team. I was the main setter. I have also coached a women's team for USAVB for about 2 years. I was also certified as a personal trainer years ago, so my experience in that field can help someone who wants to gain strength and explosiveness in volleyball. I believe my experience and knowledge of volleyball can help these young players become better and more confident in themselves. My philosophy is to work hard for what you want. Hard work does pay off. Stay focused and determined and to keep pushing yourself, to become a better you.
Gabe Velicu
Floater Coach
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Nikelle Willis
Assistant Coach - 16 Orange
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Taylor Witherspoon
Assistant Coach - 16 Teal
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Spencer Wolmendorf
Assistant Coach - 18 U
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Mariah Yaggi
Co- Head Coach - 15 Teal
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Mariah "Murr" Yaggi is a California Native that has recently joined the NOVA volleyball scene. She played club volleyball at Chino Ballers in Chino, CA and was a varsity setter for 4 years in High School. As a college athlete, she was utilized as a setter and a serving specialist for Division I college California Baptist University. During her time in college, she coached for 3 years following her girls club team from 15's-17's. She specializes in setting and serving, but is also knowledgeable in all other positions, as well as technique and court etiquette. Once finishing her Bachelor's degree, she completed her Master's in Exercise Science and is pursuing her PHD. In her time outside of college, she captained several D1 league teams in Southern California and hosted weekly open gyms for open play and refining performance. While in Virginia, she plays in different tournaments and participates in several of the area's open gyms- you just might run into her! Some of her outside skills include being a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist as well as having First Aid/CPR, BLS, ALS, and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications.
Coach Murr's philosophy is that it takes equal skill to win and lose gracefully, she is notorious for saying "as long as we did better today than we did yesterday."
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