2018-19 LKN Coaching Lineup – Biographies (search by first or last name to find your coach!)
NAME: Veronica Elfe
COACHING NAME: Coach V
LKN TEAM: 17 Elite
HOMETOWN: Bay Shore, NY
HIGH SCHOOL: Bay Shore High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball, Basketball, Track
COLLEGE: Wingate University & Dowling College
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 10 years
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: 10 years
ROLE MODEL: My Family
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Seoul Food
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: TV show – Gilmore Girls, Movie – The Breakfast Club and Book – Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: passionate, outgoing and honest
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Visit 5 countries
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: As a teacher and coach I believe my job is to build up every aspect of the student to help each child reach their potential and that mission is absolutely aligned with the mission and values of LKN Volleyball.
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NAME: Cheznee Daily
COACHING NAME: Coach Daily
LKN TEAM: 16 Elite
HOMETOWN: Mooresville
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HIGH SCHOOL: Mooresville High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball, Softball, Track
COLLEGE: Bluefield College, Gardner Webb- University
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 5 years
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Track Coach
ROLE MODEL: My mother
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Brickhouse Tavern
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: The Walking Dead
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: True to my roots because I am an old soul
BUCKET LIST ITEM: To snorkel in other countries
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: Because of the amazing coaching on staff and the comradery we all have.
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NAME: Kjnel Jackson
COACHING NAME: Coach KJ
LKN TEAM: 13 Regional Plus
HOMETOWN: Charlotte, NC
HIGH SCHOOL: West Charlotte High School (Charlotte, NC)
HS SPORTS: Volleyball and Basketball
COLLEGE: NCA&T, NC Central University and Bauder College
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 4th season at LKN
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: 6 years coaching and training
ROLE MODEL: N/A
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FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Akahana or Pisces Sushi
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Chicago Fire
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Loving, Funny, Creative
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Skydiving
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: I coach at LKN because I love the coaching culture and the commitment to excellence that we have at heart. The players are incredibly appreciative and recognize that we are there because we care about teaching them the right things on and off the court.
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NAME: Devon Hero
COACHING NAME: Coach Dev
LKN TEAM: 12s Regional Plus
HOMETOWN: Great Falls, VA
HIGH SCHOOL: Wm. A. Hough HS
HS SPORTS: Volleyball
COLLEGE: Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL
COLLEGE SPORTS:
CURRENT SPORTS: Yoga, Running
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 1st yr. coaching!
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Volleyball Summer Camp Counselor
ROLE MODEL: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Harp & Crown
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Friends
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Enthusiastic, Energetic, Committed
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Cliff Diving
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: Love the game, miss playing volleyball, excited to get into coaching, my sister also had a great time coaching with LKN, excited to coach the younger age group, love working with kids
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NAME: Gabbi Montgomery
COACHING NAME: Coach Gabbi
LKN TEAM: 15 Elite
HOMETOWN: Davidson, NC
HIGH SCHOOL: Community School of Davidson
HS SPORTS: Volleyball
COLLEGE: Queens University of Charlotte
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: I have coached one season of the LIFT program at LKN.
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: I have coached 6th grade volleyball at Community School of Davidson for 3 seasons, middle school volleyball for one season, and have assisted in many camps over the past 3 years.
ROLE MODEL: My mom
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Ruru’s
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: This Is Us
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: resilient, nurturing, motivated
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Travel to each continent at least once in my lifetime
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: I have played with Lake Norman since I was 13 and they are like a family to me.
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NAME: Joi Haywood
COACHING NAME: Joi
LKN TEAM: 14 Select
HOMETOWN: Harrisburg, North Carolina
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HIGH SCHOOL: Hickory Ridge High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball
COLLEGE: Johnson C. Smith University
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2 years
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2 years
ROLE MODEL: My mom
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Mexicasa
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: American Horror Story
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Motivated, Friendly, and Reliable
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Go to Paris
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: I am coaching with LKN because as an Alumni, I love to give back to the place that made my love for the game more competitive and stronger. The coaches are amazing and they truly love what they do and I hope to have that same effect on my team.
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NAME: Robert Stout
COACHING NAME: Coach Robert
LKN TEAM: 13 Select
HOMETOWN: Orlando, Florida
HIGH SCHOOL: Zion Academy of America
HS SPORTS: Varsity Soccer
COLLEGE: Florida State University
COLLEGE SPORTS: Gymnastics & Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Gymnastics, Volleyball, Soccer, and Hockey
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CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 1 year
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Carolina Juniors Volleyball
ROLE MODEL: Ronald Reagan
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: eeZ Fusion & Sushi
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Impractical Jokers
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Positive, Outgoing, Leader
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Attend the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo!
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: I coach with LKN because of the hard dedication they show in sharing the love of the game of volleyball.
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NAME: Lauren Hamilton
COACHING NAME: Coach Lauren
LKN TEAM: 14 Regional Plus
HOMETOWN: Concord, North Carolina
HIGH SCHOOL: Christ the King Catholic High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball
COLLEGE: Belmont Abbey College
COLLEGE SPORTS: Varsity Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS:
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: n/a
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Volleyball camps
ROLE MODEL: My Mom
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Enoodles
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Harry Potter series
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Energetic, Focused, Committed
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BUCKET LIST ITEM: Travel outside of the United States
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: Lake Norman Volleyball Club truly cares for its players and coaches and has a family atmosphere, which is something I not only wanted to be a part of but help continue. I want to help other volleyball players improve their game and work towards their dreams.
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NAME: Susan Hero
COACHING NAME: Coach Hero
LKN TEAM: 12s Regional Plus
HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, IN
HIGH SCHOOL: Perry Meridian H.S.
HS SPORTS: Volleyball, Softball
COLLEGE: Indiana University
COLLEGE SPORTS: Men’s Volleyball Club
CURRENT SPORTS: Kickboxing, Yoga, Running
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: Metro VA Boys 14s (2 yrs.), NVVA 12s (2 Yrs.), VA Elite 14s (1 yr.), XClub 16s (1 yr.), LKN Volleyball Club 14s Select (1 yr.)
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Langley H.S. (10 yrs.), Davidson College summer camps
ROLE MODEL: Mary Jo Peppler and Mary Wise
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Boatyard Eats
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: This Is Us
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Organized, Passionate, Committed
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Yacht cruise around the Caribbean Islands
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: LKN Club works hard to create a “family” feeling and to appreciate the necessity of balance. I particularly like working with younger, beginner players to help them first learn to LOVE the game of volleyball, and secondly, to get good solid foundation skills.
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NAME: Haley Jobe
COACHING NAME: Coach Haley
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LKN TEAM: LIFT Program
HOMETOWN: Midlothian, VA
HIGH SCHOOL: James River H.S.
HS SPORTS: Volleyball
COLLEGE: Davidson College ‘20
COLLEGE SPORTS: Club Volleyball and Intermural Softball
CURRENT SPORTS: Club Volleyball and Intermural Softball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 3 seasons at Richmond Volleyball Club
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Woodlawn MS
ROLE MODEL: my mom!
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Famous Toastery
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Gilmore Girls and Eat, Pray, Love
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Dedicated, Fun, and Studious
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Attend the Olympics
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: To work with committed players and coaches who have a passion for the sport I love, volleyball!
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NAME: Logan Witt
COACHING NAME: Coach Logan
LKN TEAM: 18 Elite
HOMETOWN: Moseley, Virginia
HIGH SCHOOL: Clover Hill High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field
COLLEGE: Queens University of Charlotte
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball CLUB COACHING
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SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Beginner Lessons, Queen’s Beginner and All Skills Camp
ROLE MODEL: My great grandma
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Crispy Crepe
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Friends
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: witty, competitive, ambitious
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Skydiving
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: My best friend is an LKN alum (shout out to Gabbi)
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Name - Brian Bistreich
Coaching Name - Coach B or Coach Brian
LKN Team - 18 Elite Head Coach
Home Town - Statesville NC
High School - Statesville Senior High School
HS Sports: Soccer, XC, Baseball, Track, Tennis, Swimming
College - UNC- Charlotte
College Sports - Club Soccer, Intramural Volleyball, Intramural Soccer, Flag Football and more!
Current Sports: Volleyball and Soccer
Club Coaching Exp- 16 years in NC
Other Coaching Exp - NCAA Div II Assistant 3 Years, High School SouthLake Christian Academy 5 years
Role Model - Jesus & Peyton Manning!
Favorite Restaurant- Panera Bread/Olive Garden
Fav TV, Show, Book - Last Man Standing, This is Us, Stranger Things
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Describe Yourself- Honest, Organized and Competitive
Bucket List - Travel the World More
Why I Coach LKN - Because of the Love we have for the kids here and the positive atmosphere
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NAME: Megan Sirbaugh
COACHING NAME: Coach Megan
LKN TEAM: 14 Select Head Coach
HOMETOWN: Stephens City, Virginia
HIGH SCHOOL: Sherando High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer
COLLEGE: Virginia Tech
COLLEGE SPORTS: Club Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Beach Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: Coached LKN 14 Regional last indoor season and coached for the LKN beach program summer 2018 `
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Youth camps for Winthrop University and Queens University
ROLE MODEL: Kerri Walsh Jennings
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Bean Vegan Cuisine
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Game of Thrones (show and books!)
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: friendly, competitive, positive
BUCKET LIST ITEM: cross-country road trip
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: I love the family feel I have with the other coaches, players and families. I take so much pride in passing down the game of volleyball to an incredible group of young women!
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NAME: Natalie Nieman
COACHING NAME: Coach Natalie
LKN TEAM: 14 Elite
HOMETOWN: Winchester, Virginia
HIGH SCHOOL: Hickory Grove Christian School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball and Basketball
COLLEGE: Montreat College
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 7 Years
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: 5 Years
ROLE MODEL: My Mom
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Famous Toastery
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Grey’s Anatomy
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Sweet yet Sassy and Active
BUCKET LIST ITEM: See the Northern Lights
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: Coaching with LKN is like coaching with family. I love the family atmosphere, while providing the competitive edge that comes with playing volleyball.
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NAME: Casey Tarvin
COACHING NAME: Coach Casey
LKN TEAM: 16 Elite
HOMETOWN: Leander, TX
HIGH SCHOOL: Rouse High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball
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COLLEGE: Queens University of Charlotte
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: LKN (1 Year)
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Spike Frog Referee and coach, Camp training at Austin Junior Volleyball, Rouse Clinics
ROLE MODEL: Lindsay Tarvin, Sister (person and player)
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Rurus Tacos
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Passionate, Courageous, Fun-Loving
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Visit Singapore
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: The LKN coaching staff welcomed me in with open arms and has worked with me in developing coaching skills that reflect my volleyball player knowledge. Coaching gives me the opportunity to share what I’ve learned as a player to young athletes.
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NAME: Molly Gwaltney
COACHING NAME: Coach Molly
LKN TEAM: 14 Elite
HOMETOWN: Germantown, TN
HIGH SCHOOL: Saint Mary’s High School (Colorado Springs, CO)
HS SPORTS: Volleyball and Tennis
COLLEGE: Belmont Abbey College
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball and Tennis
CURRENT SPORTS: ...does playing with my HS girls count?
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 6th season with LKN- 12’s, 13’s, 15’s and now 14’s!
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Head JV and Varsity coach at Community School of Davidson for the past 6 years.
ROLE MODEL: My Momma
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FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Essex
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Harry Potter- all of them
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Every Moment Matters!
BUCKET LIST ITEM: See baby sea turtles make their way to the ocean.
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: I love coaching at LKN because we treat our community like family. Between the supportive staff, dedicated players, and encouraging parents- we, as coaches, are able to instill the “love of the game” mentality into our players.
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NAME: Maya Washington
COACHING NAME: Coach Maya
LKN TEAM: 13 Regional Plus
HOMETOWN: Columbia, South Carolina
HIGH SCHOOL: White Knoll High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball and Track
COLLEGE: Spartanburg Methodist, Columbus State, Johnson C Smith
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: This will be my first-year coaching club volleyball
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: 4 years of coaching and training
ROLE MODEL: Dominique Dawes
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Midnight Diner
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: American Horror Story
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Ambitious, Unique, Competitive
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Scuba Diving
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: I coach at LKN because I love the atmosphere, knowing the amount of talent being brought to the table from the coaches and players makes teaching and learning a lot easier.
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NAME: Shannon Porter
COACHING NAME: Coach Shannon
LKN TEAM: 15 Select
HOMETOWN: Denver
HIGH SCHOOL: Bandy’s
HS SPORTS: Volleyball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Softball
COLLEGE: Mitchell Community College
COLLEGE SPORTS:
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 5 yrs.
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Bandy’s High School, Volleyball Coordinator and started program at Sally’s YMCA, Volleyball Coordinator Balls Creek
ROLE MODELS: My Mother, Holly McPeak, and Michael Jordan
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: The Capital Grill
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Yellowstone
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Caring, Dedicated, Hardworker
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Visit Ireland
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: LKN is a great family. We all have the same goal in mind, to grow each athlete to be not just a better player, but a better person on a whole.
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Coach Wendy Rusk
Hometown: Kentwood Michigan
High School: East Kentwood HS
HS Sports- Basketball, Volleyball, Softball
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College-Michigan State University
College Sports-Michigan State University- Outside hitter (2 years) transitioned to Club ball at MSU, helped develop Men’s Volleyball Program at MSU
Current/Other Athletic Acknowledgements: Played Beach Volleyball after college all around the Midwest and Florida for both Women’s Open and Co-Ed Open tournaments. I am a certified athletic trainer by the National Association of Sports Medicine. Have my black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was an instructor for 2 years.
Club Coaching Experience: Coached Volleyball for 7 years as well as coached club soccer for Strikers Soccer and North Meck Soccer Clubs
Other Acknowledgements: Started the LKN Sand Program with Dave Rusk 3 years ago as well as started the Regional Travel Program at Lake Norman Volleyball Club 5 years ago. Was the Athletic and Conditioning Trainer for LKN Volleyball Club for 2 years.
Role Model: April Ross for Volleyball
Favorite Netflix Series- Friday Night Lights
Favorite Restaurant- Marmalade-Puerto Rico
To Do Bucket List Item- Travel to Australia and or Amalfi Coast
Describe Yourself in Three Words- Introverted /Extrovert, Passionate
Family: Dave(husband), Kayla (18-year-old daughter) Kelsey (22-year-old daughter), Dog (Razor), Cat (Simba)
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NAME: Alex Viera
COACHING NAME: Alex
LKN TEAM: 17 Elite
HOMETOWN: Bay Shore
HIGH SCHOOL: Bay Shore High School
HS SPORTS: Volleyball
COLLEGE: Johnson & Wales University (Providence)
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS:
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CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 5
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: 5
ROLE MODEL: Dwayne Johnson
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Mr. Tokyo
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Game of Thrones, The Giver
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Athletic, Humble,
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Sky Diving
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: Loyalty, great environment to be around, great support and camaraderie with other coaches and directors.
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NAME: Lexi Henriott
COACHING NAME: Coach Lexi
LKN TEAM: 15S
HOMETOWN: Jacksonville, Florida
HIGH SCHOOL: Bartram Trail
HS SPORTS: Volleyball
COLLEGE: Florida State College of Jacksonville/ Belmont Abbey College
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS: None
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: LKN16S 2017
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Lots of Summer Camps
ROLE MODEL: My mom
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Chickfila:)
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: “This is Us”
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DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Funny, Caring,
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Travel to Iceland
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: I love the family atmosphere and the player’s grit to get better every
day.
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NAME: Andy Cook
COACHING NAME: Coach Andy
LKN TEAM: LIFT Fall Series
HOMETOWN: Danville, VA
HIGH SCHOOL: George Washington
HS SPORTS: Baseball
COLLEGE: William & Mary, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte (grad school)
COLLEGE SPORTS: Baseball
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS: Baseball for NY Mets Organization
CURRENT SPORTS: Volleyball
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 7 years @ LKN
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: SouthLake Christian Academy Volleyball
ROLE MODEL: My dad
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Fork
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Gotham
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Competitive, Energetic, Fun
BUCKET LIST ITEM: Travel to Brazil
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WHY I COACH WITH LKN: It’s a great opportunity to invest in the young athletes in the area and I
have a crazy competitive spirit.
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Coach Dave Rusk
Hometown: Kokomo, IN
High School: Haworth HS
HS Sports: Varsity Baseball, Tennis, Wrestling
College: Ball State University
College Sports: Ball State Volleyball Club & Intramural Volleyball
Current/Other Athletic Acknowledgments: “Have played in well over 150 indoor and sand tournaments over the course of my career. Have played in 2 USAV (formerly USVBA) nationals.”
Club Coaching Experience: 6 years
HS Coaching Experience: 8 years
Other Acknowledgments: Started LKN Sand Program with wife, Wendy Rusk. Started & Directed Sand Facility in Indianapolis, IN. Started the Lake Norman local program- which ultimately lead to the Regional and Regional Plus LKN teams
Role Model: Karch Kiraly
Favorite Netflix Series: Game of Thrones
Favorite Restaurant: Red Rocks
To-Do Bucket List Item: Play in the Motherload Volleyball Tournament, Travel to Europe & Australia
Describe Yourself in Three Words: Live with Passion!
Family: Wendy (Wife), Kelsey (Daughter), Kayla (Daughter), Razor (Dog), Simba (Cat)
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Coach Katie Beecher
Hometown: Concord, NC
High School: Concord HS
HS Sports: Varsity Volleyball
Volleyball Club: Lake Norman VBC
College: Liberty University, Shepherd University
College Sports: Varsity Volleyball
Club Coaching Experience: 2 years
HS Coaching Experience: 1 year
College Coaching Experience: Currently in first year
Describe Yourself in Three Words: Compassionate, Intense, Free-spirited
Role Model: My Grandmother
Favorite Local Restaurant: Futo Buta
Favorite Netflix Series: The Walking Dead
To-Do Bucket List Item: Visit Israel
Family: Pam & Scott (Parents), Tommy, Matt & BJ (Brothers)
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NAME: Rachel Moran
COACHING NAME: Coach M
LKN TEAM: 15 Elite
HOMETOWN: Cypress TX
HIGH SCHOOL: Cy-Woods
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HS SPORTS: Varsity Volleyball
COLLEGE: Newberry College
COLLEGE SPORTS: Volleyball
CURRENT SPORTS:
CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2 years
SCHOOL/OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Assistant Coach Anderson University 17-18, Current Assistant Coach at Queens University of Charlotte
ROLE MODEL: Grandma
FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Bistro La Bon
FAVORITE TV SHOW, SERIES, OR BOOK: Greys Anatomy
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Vibrant, Tenacious, Passionate
BUCKET LIST ITEM: travel to Thailand
WHY I COACH WITH LKN: coming into a new city LKN welcomed me with open arms. Their volleyball philosophies and training fit exactly with my own.
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