VOLLEYBALL ROCKS!!

VOLLEYBALL ROCKS!!

About me: I grew up in St. James. After graduating from STJ HS, I attended Iowa Lakes Community College and graduated from Bethany Lutheran College with a bachelor's degree of finance.  I currently work at Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) as an Intake Specialist. MACV's mission is to End Veteran Homelessness in Minnesota. I reside in Mankato with my husband, Don, daughter Zandra and huskies Binion, Riveria and Fremont.   

Coaching philosophy: I LOVE coaching and I mean it!  Watching the growth of a team/player is so rewarding. That is what I strive for, the improvement.  My players work hard and listen. We run to our positions. We build the team up, not break them down.  My players work as a team and succeed.  Mistakes will happen and that is okay. I emphasize to my players that we learn from every mistake we make on and off the court. How else will you learn? I have been coaching off and on for 20 years. I coached in my hometown's JO program, B Squad at the high school level and most recently at Southern Extreme Volleyball. When I was not coaching, I was a personal volleyball trainer and camp coordinator. 

Volleyball experience: I can honestly say that I have been playing volleyball most of my life. When I was young, I would either attend my mom's 7th grade practices or my aunt's varsity practices. Coaching and playing has been in my family's blood for decades. I unfortunately did not have the opportunity to play for my mother, as I was on C squad in 7th grade. I had the opportunity to play varsity as a sophomore, with my sister being a senior. Not sure who liked that more. I attended Iowa Lakes Community College on volleyball and academic scholarship, and my position was Libero for those two years. I was then recruited to Bethany Lutheran College for my junior and senior year. My high school varsity coach was Bethany's coach at the time. It was an absolute thrill to play for her again and be the first senior captain in BLC history to play volleyball. I still play volleyball with my girlfriends for women's rec league, and also with my husband in coed rec league. 

Hobbies & fun facts: I enjoy volleyball way too much. It is my happy place. When I am not watching, coaching or playing, I enjoy time with my family and dogs. We enjoy the water in the summer and a good tv series in the winter. Super fun fact - my sister and I share the same birthday, exactly two years apart. Some might say great planning on my mom's part. I have also built a hitting apparatus in our garage so we can play volleyball year-round.

Coaching Philosophy & Experience: I have coached volleyball for over 20 years and relish in watching skill and character development. My coaching experience ranges from elementary through varsity. I grew up in Andover, MN and attended Blaine High School. My sisters and I attended MSU, Mankato and got to play volleyball together. Playing volleyball has taught me many lessons that I carry with me today.  We are going to work hard and have fun!

Hobbies/Fun Facts: If I am not working on a craft project, attempting to keep my houseplants alive, I am teaching my four kids and chasing our two furry toddlers. I enjoy creating jewelry and working with children.  

About me:  I am a personal trainer/ fitness instructor with a love for running, and of course volleyball! I am a mom to 2 wonderful little boys with lots of energy. I am the Aquatics Director for the North Mankato Swim Facility and teaches fitness classes at the YMCA. I like gardening and anything outdoors, and still loves to play volleyball recreationally. She grew up on a farm, in a small town, in southern MN and attended college at MSU, Mankato. 

Coaching Philosophy & Experience: I believe there is such great joy in watching players grow from beginning of season to end and works hard to help all players find their spot on the team/ court. 

Volleyball Experience: I am an energetic coach with 8+ years of coaching experience. My goals include helping young players develop solid fundamentals to build their volleyball careers on.  I currently coach the Jr. High Program at Mankato Loyola but has coached all ages in volleyball.

About me: I grew up in the rural Madelia area and attended school there.  Upon graduation I attended and graduated from Bethany Lutheran College.  I switched gears a bit and attended South Central College to gain my Licensed Practical Nursing degree.  I currently work as a LPN-Health Assistant at Dakota Meadows Middle School in North Mankato.  My husband Ed and I have two grown sons and a grown daughter.  We are also lucky enough to be grandparents to two wonderful little girls, Karleigh and Quinn.

Coaching Philosophy & Experience: My coaching philosophy is to coach a lifelong love of volleyball and to be a part of making the athletes that I coach become great human beings. 

Volleyball Experience: As a player, I played throughout high school and collegiately at Bethany Lutheran College.  I have coached varsity volleyball for three years in Madelia, B squad one year in Cleveland and 1 year in Madelia, junior high 1 year at Prairie Winds.  I have coached club volleyball for 18 years for Tracy Milroy Balaton, Madelia, MN Attack and Southern Extreme.  I am also currently a Minnesota State High School League official and certified line judge for UMAC and MIAC collegiate for volleyball. I love being around the game and feel like I continue to learn with each exposure.

Hobbies/Fun Facts:  My hobbies include playing golf, softball and volleyball, as well as quilting(skills for retirement, ha).  Two fun facts are, I am JV softball coach for the Mankato East Cougars and I love watching old cartoons.

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About me:  Hello everyone! My name is Kieran DuBois. I am 19 years old and am super excited to start my first season at SPVA. I go to Minnesota State University-Mankato where I play volleyball on the club team. I grew up overseas moving to Beijing when I was four, then Hongkong when I was eight and Qatar for the next seven years where my love for volleyball began. 

Coaching Philosophy & Experience: I coached two ninth grade teams at Mankato east this year and loved it so I look forward to furthering my coaching career here!

Volleyball Experience: I started playing this great sport when I was in 6th grade!

About me: Hey! My name is Keira Dunn and I'm currently a senior at Saint Peter High School and I plan to attend the University of Wisconsin Madison in the fall majoring in political science on a pre-law track! Outside of volleyball I work for the Saint Peter Recreation and Leisure department as a recreation coordinator and I also work as a fastpitch umpire in the summer and fall! At school I'm also involved with the Saint peters Mock Trial team, Knowledge Bowl team, Student Council, and National Honor Society. In my spare time I love to watch movies, read, hike, paint, and make and edit videos!  

Coaching Philosophy & Experience: I want to focus on creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where the fundamentals of volleyball are learned in a fun and engaging way, and the spirit of teamwork is cultivated. I believe that by prioritizing the enjoyment of the game, mastering the basics, and fostering strong team dynamics, we not only develop skilled players but also instill a love for the sport and a sense of teamwork that goes beyond the court.

Volleyball Experience: I started playing volleyball when I was in 4th grade and continued playing throughout highschool. For the past 2 years I've also worked as an up referee and a coach for valley view volleyball, as well as assisting coach Kris with the spva 12-1 team last season! I'm looking forward to working with your girls and for this JO season with SPVA!  

About me:  I am from Cleveland, MN. After high school, I attended and played volleyball at Riverland Community College. I also attended Minnesota State University, Mankato and graduated with my degree in Marketing. I am currently a marketing specialist for a real estate team in Mankato. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, rollerblading, and kayaking. 

Coaching Philosophy & Experience: I have assisted in several youth camps at Riverland, Mankato East, and SPVA. This will be my first time being a head coach. I am excited to help players hone in their fundamental skills and spark their lifelong love for the game. My philosophy is all about building confidence, learning to be a team player, and communicating effectively. Growing up with my mom, Kris, as a coach, I have seen her dedication to helping players become well-rounded individuals. I hope to instill this in my own team.

Volleyball Experience: I started playing volleyball in the 4th grade and have been playing ever since! Beyond my high school and college experience, I currently play year round in several leagues and tournaments. I have started reffing C-squad games and line judging B-squad and varsity.

About me:  I’m excited to coach for my first time with SPVA. I remember playing JO Volleyball when I was still in high school. I have been playing volleyball since 5th grade. I love volleyball so much and I’m so excited to be able to coach this year with such a fun group of coaches and kids.

Coaching Philosophy & Experience: This will be my first year being a head coach I helped out with coaching when I was a senior in high school. This will be my first time coaching volleyball I coached softball this summer. 

Volleyball Experience: I have been playing volleyball since 5th grade!