My father was a high school volleyball coach in Washington for 27 years. Year after year he was able to take his teams to the state playoffs. I asked him for his secret one day. His answer? "Oh, I just taught them how to pass and serve. We just ended up being better at those skills than most of the teams we played." Over 500 wins in his career. I guess he knew what he was talking about.

I have coached volleyball, softball, basketball, and swimming. I love coaching, and I thoroughly enjoy the game of volleyball. I like being able to take a difficult task and dividing it into small parts which can be assembled into a skill. I've been teaching those skills for the last ten years. 

I also enjoy playing the game and have tried to stay fit enough to play in leagues and tournaments (time permitting). I am a dedicated believer in teaching a skill thru actions, not just words. Everyone learns differently. I have found that the most retention in an athlete comes from; talking about a principle, showing how to do that principle, then providing positive feedback on the athlete's skill.

I have a family of 4 daughters and one son. My two older daughters both played club volleyball and I cannot express the joy I get from watching them play. We have a lot of fun as a family, and a large portion of that fun comes from sports. It keeps us all healthy and happy.

Coaching Experience:

Club volleyball coach 2005-2007, 2009-Present
Recreational volleyball coach 2003-2007
Professional volleyball instructor 2006-Present
Where did I learn my methods on how to coach? Back in May of 2005, I stumbled across a website dedicated to teaching coaching.

Gold Medal Squared compromising of the following:
Carl McGown (USA Men's National Team and former BYU men's volleyball coach)
Doug Beal (USA Women's National Team coach and CEO of USA Volleyball)
Marv Dunphy (Men's National Team and Pepperdine volleyball coach)
Jim McLaughlin (Univ of Washington women's volleyball coach)
These coaches created a curriculum and now are the proud owners of 3 Olympic Gold Medals.

Memberships and Certifications
American Volleyball Coaches Association 2009-Present
Gold Medal Squared Coaches clinic attendee 2005-2008
USA Volleyball CAP III Candidate Jan 2011
Texas Association of Sports Officials 2009-2012
USA Volleyball Regional Official 2010-Present
USA IMPACT certified 2007-Present