Why I Coach
Volleyball has always been a very important part of my life. One of my very best coaches once said to me, “Give back to volleyball what volleyball has given to you.” That is what I have tried to do for the eight years of my coaching career. I have had my best experiences and made my best friends on my journey through volleyball. I am honored to be a part of young athletes’ lives and to have the ability to help them enjoy their experience like I enjoyed mine.

Personal Profile
31 years old married to Ray, Kids - Maya, Julia and Max
Education: Notre Dame Academy, Bachelors from Bellarmine University, Masters from Xavier University
Occupation: Teacher at Holy Cross High School

Coaching Experience
All Head Coaching Positions:
Club Coach: 1996 – Present
Derby City VBC –Louisville (1996-1999)
NKYVC – 2000 - present
Grade School Coach 1999 – 2002, 2006, 2007
St. Joseph Cresent Springs 8th grade competitive
6th grade (2000)
St. Paul 8th grade competitive (2006, 2007)
High School Coach 1999 – 2005
St. Henry Freshman team – 1999
St. Henry JV team - 2000
Holy Cross Varsity team – 2001 – 2005
Holy Cross Freshman team – 2003

Education and Certification
Impact, Coaching Principles, CPR

Playing Experience
St. Joseph Cresent Springs – Volleyball, Basketball (1987-1991)
HS -Notre Dame – Volleyball, Basketball, Softball (1991-1995)
Bellarmine University – Volleyball (1995-1999)
USAV/Club Volleyball – NKJV (2 years) and Bluegrass (3 years)

Honors and Accomplishments
NKYVC (2001) – 14 Club 21st in the nation
NKYVC (2002) – 14 Club 5th in the nation
NKYVC (2003) – 14 Open 20th in the nation; Qualified in Tampa
NKYVC (2004) – 14 National Club – National Runner Up – 2nd place
NKYVC (2005) – 16 Open 27th in the nation; Qualified in Minneapolis
NKYVC (2006) – 16 National Club 27th in the nation
NKYVC (2007) - 16 American Club 22nd in the nation
NKYVC (2008) - 17 Open 15th in the nation: Qualified in Indianapolis (won the MEQ)
Derby City Volleyball (1998) – 5th in the nation AAU Volleyball
Holy Cross HS (2001-2005) District winner/District runner-ups
St. Joseph Cresent Springs (2001-2002) League and tourney champions
St. Paul (2006) League and tournament champs
Athletic/Academic Scholarship – Bellarmine University 1995-1999
John T. Loftus Award for Academic and Athletic Excellence – 1998
GLVC – five time conference player of the week (1997 & 1998)
GLVC All Conference – 1998
Bellarmine College Volleyball – MVP 1998
Bellarmine College Dean’s List – 1996-1999
East Strasbourg PA Volleyball Tournament MVP - 1999
Four time record holder at Bellarmine College – career kills (1,981 kills), career digs (1,456 digs), kills/season (622 kills), kills/match (32 kills)
Notre Dame Academy Volleyball – State Champions – 1994
Notre Dame Academy Basketball – MVP, Most Rebounds, MIP – 1994
Notre Dame Academy Softball – KY Post All-Star Team 1994 & 1995, Best
Offensive Player (1997-1998)