I have loved the sport of volleyball since I was born. I got involved at a young age as my mom was the freshman coach at our high school. Growing up in the northwest there are not a lot of volleyball playing opportunities so most of my knowledge of the game comes from watching my mom coach.  I also would love to watch college matches on TV, observing and increasing my knowledge of the game.

I became involved with coaching my sophomore year of high school when the JV coach asked me to help out. This really opened my eyes to the aspect of coaching and I enjoyed every minute of it. I ended up assisting at my high school for three years. Currently I am a student intern for the volleyball team at George Fox University, having just finished my second season. Last year I was an assistant coach for Willamette Valley Volleyball Club.

As a coach, I am a stickler for fundamentals and mechanics. I believe that you cannot reinforce ball control enough to players. Combining aggressiveness and intelligence gives me the aggressively-smart style of play I enjoy. Volleyball is a unique sport with how simply complex it is. I enjoy the positivity it brings out of players, coaches, and spectators, as well as the excitement it places on the parents.

About me
Born on May 17, 1992, in Richland, WA
Parents are Bruce and Mary, 16-year old brother Matt
Graduated in 2010 from Liberty Christian School in Richland
Sophomore Mathematics major at George Fox University
Played basketball and baseball in high school
State champions in baseball 2007 and state runner-up in basketball 2010
Favorite foods are pizza and ice cream
Favorite volleyball players are Foluke Akinradewo and Courtney Thompson
Career Goal is to be a Division I Volleyball Coach