About Us

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Owner & Director/ Head Coach 

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Katie is the founder and owner of VIP Volleyball LLC. She is the club director for day-to-day business. She has coached for approximately 7 years ranging from middle school intramurals to Varsity level players for her high school alma mater and for club she has coached at the regional (club), and National Level. Katie has been playing the sport for over 20 years as well. 

Coaching History

2015-2016 Steel Valley VBC (Ohio) 13-1 Head Coach

2015-2016 Steel Valley VBC (Ohio) 17-2 Assistant Coach 

2016 Southeast School District 3rd- 6th Intramurals Head Coach

2016 Southeast High School Beach- JV Varsity

2016 Southeast High School Summer Camp Coach- JV/Varsity

2017-2018 AVC Cleveland 12 Elite Head Coach (Top 12 finish at Windy City)

2018-2019 Aspire (AZ) 13-5 Head Coach

2019-2020 Aspire 14-4 Head Coach 

2020-2021 VIP 16 Elite Head Coach

2021- Leading Edge Academy- Gilbert Head Varsity Coach (Women)

2022- Leading Edge Academy- Gilbert Head Varsity Coach (Mens)

2021-2022 VIP Rox 17 Head Coach

2022 Desert Ridge JV Head Coach

Certifications: CPR, Impact, Safesport, AOC Head Coach Certification 1 & 2, NFHS Certification

Ethics and Compliance Director

David started playing volleyball in High School when he attended Tempe High.  He went on to play ASU intramural and have been playing both indoor and sand ever since. In 2021 he metaled 3 times, taking 1st 2nd and 3rd in both tournaments and leagues. Currently he is a GCU professor where he teaches criminal justice, has bachelors from ASU and Masters from Boston University. David has had over 8+ years in the law enforcement field. His primary career now is a relationship manager with Heartland,  in business solutions. He enjoys hiking, nature and water falls, playing volleyball and Christian rock concerts!

Coaching History:

2021-2022 VIP 16 Elite Assistant 

2022  Willis Jr High 7th Grade Boys 

 Certifications: Impact, Safesport, CPR Certified

Alex grew up in Mesa, Arizona. Graduated from Red Mountain High School and attended Arizona State University. Was Nationally ranked in track during High School. Graduated the Mesa Police Academy in 1999 as Top Physical Recruit. Is retired from the Mesa Police Department and has 20 years of Law Enforcement. Has 8 years of experience coaching both boys’ and girls’ sports. Coached girls 12 and under intermural indoor volleyball for 3 years. Has 9 years of experience coaching speed and agility to all age groups. Served as Director of the Pu’uwai Volleyball Club. During Covid developed a speed and agility platform solely for volleyball to assist his son and daughter. He has Coached or is currently Coaching multiple Varsity and Collegiate athletes including his daughter who is a college scholarship athlete for volleyball as a Libero/DS.