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 twenty-five 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

  • 44 years old married to Ray, children – Maya 16, Julia 15, Max 13, Lacey 10
  • Education:  Notre Dame Academy, 
  • Bachelors from Bellarmine University, Masters from Xavier University
  • Occupation:  NKYVC Club Director and Holy Cross High School Coach

Coaching Experience (23 Years)

  • NKYVC CLUB DIRECTOR: 2018 - PRESENT
  • NKYVC Director of Programs-Facilitator (2009-present) 
  • All Head Coaching Positions: 
  • Club Coach: NKYVC:  (2000 - present)
  • Club Coach: Derby City VBC –Louisville (1996-1999)
  • Grade School Coach 1999 – 2002, 2006, 2009-2010, St. Joseph Cresent Springs, St. Paul, IHM, St. Cecilia School - 2019 - present
  • High School Coach 1999 – 2005, St. Henry HS 1999, 2000, Holy Cross HS 2001 – 2005, Holy Cross HS - 2019-present

Distinguished Honors/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 26th in the nation
  • NKYVC (2007) – 16 American Club – 22nd in the Nation
  • NKYVC (2008) – 17 Open – 15th in the Nation – Won the MEQ
  • NKYVC (2009) – 15 Open – 13th in the Nation – Qualified at MEQ
  • NKYVC (2010) – 18 Open – 15th in the Nation AAU Nationals
  • NKYVC (2011) - 17 National - 29th in Nation
  • NKYVC (2014) -17 Open - 21st in Nation - Qualified Big South
  • NKYVC (2015) - 15 National - 5th in Nation
  • NKYVC (2017) - 14 Open - 11th in Nation - Qualified Northern Lights
  • NKYVC (2018) - 15 Open - 5th in Nation - Triple Qualified
  • NKYVC (2019) - 15 American - National Runner Up
  • 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

Awards & Recognition

  • 9th Region High School Coach of the Year - 2020
  • JVA Service Award - 2018
  • 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)

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)
  • USAV/Club Volleyball  – NKJV (2 years) and Bluegrass (3 years)
  • Bellarmine University – Volleyball (1995-1999)