| | | | Victory Volleyball Club Coaching Staff| | | | Kyla Obert
12 Elite Head Coach Kyla is very excited about starting her first season with Victory. Kyla joins the staff with over 7 years of coaching experience. She comes to Victory after three seasons of coaching club with Team PSA. Kyla is originally from Valley Center, Kansas where she attended Valley Center High School and played Volleyball, Basketball and ran Track all four years. After graduating in 1998, she attended the University of Kansas where she earned a Journalism degree. Immediately following graduation in 2002, Kyla moved to Dallas to take a position with Beckett Media. Missing her passion for volleyball, Kyla immediately started coaching volleyball and basketball in her free time. In 2008, she decided to take her passion full time to be the JV and Assistant Varsity Volleyball coach at Prestonwood Christian Academy. She is now the Assistant Varsity Volleyball coach at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison. You can also find Kyla doing skills classes, camps, private lessons and coaching developmental teams in her spare time. Kyla is married to her wonderful husband Mike and has two step-kids, Cy and Chloe. She is expecting her first baby, a girl, in December. Kyla enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing volleyball. |  | | Stephen Collins
12 Elite Assistant Coach Stephen started playing volleyball in 7th grade overseas. In 8th grade he played on the high school JV and in 9th grade played Varsity. After returning to the US, he attended Ouachita Baptist University, playing on the practice squad against the women's team. Now back in Dallas, he started playing competitive USAV and has been playing for the past 6 years. Stephen has also competed for the last 3 years in competitive beach volleyball (CUSVA). Stephen coached for Excel 16s last year, and was the Head Coach of the TCA 8th grade team. He was the is currently the JV head coach at TCA. |  | | | |
Dave Phillip
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Leadership Team Dave Phillip is entering his 3rd season with Victory. Dave returns to the Victory staff with 1 college season, 7 years of club and 5 years of high school coaching experience. Dave was in the class of 2001 from Texas A&M University with a double BBA in Management Information Systems and Logistics. At A&M, Dave played on the Men's Club Volleyball team and assisted coaching with the women's club team. Dave played both setter and libero and also served as team captain. He continues to play locally whenever and wherever he can. His volleyball coaching experience includes: University of Arkansas assistant, Ozark Volleyball Club in Fayetteville Arkansas assistant director and head 17's coach, Texas A&M summer volleyball camps (since 2001), Head coach for various club teams in the North Texas Region for past 4 years coaching 12s, 16s, 17s and 18s, and in 2003 became the Head Varsity Volleyball Coach for The Hockaday Private School. Currently, Dave is one of the assistant coaches for the SMU volleyball program. He complete his Master degree in Kinesiology in December 2009. Dave grew up in San Antonio, TX. During his high school years Dave played football, basketball, track, tennis and golf. Currently, in his free time, Dave enjoys playing indoor or outdoor volleyball, going to the movies, making paper ninja stars, playing red light/ green light alone or with others and buying ridiculous amounts of food!. Dave’s favorite Bible verses are: “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty” Proverbs14:23 "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:24 |  |
| | | Liz Powell 12 National Assistant Coach Liz Powell is entering her first season with Victory. Liz is currently the assistant middle school volleyball coach at Carrollton Christian Academy. She also coaches strength and conditioning for the girls basketball teams at CCA. Liz currently attends Dallas Baptist University where she is completing a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Management and a minor in Marketing. Liz grew up in New Braunfels, TX. During high school, Liz played volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf and track. Liz played outside hitter and middle blocker in high school. She was the team captain her junior and senior year as well as the MVP both years. She continues to play intramural volleyball, basketball, softball, and soccer at DBU and also plays football with a city league in Irving. James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” 1 Corinthians 10: 31 “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
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Julie Vordenbaum
13 Elite Head Coach Assistant Director Julie Vordenbaum brings fourteen years of coaching volleyball experience to our program. She is currently the Assistant Director and 13 Elite head coach. She began her career in her hometown of Wichita Falls, TX where she coached 14s for three years with the Red River Volleyball Club. Then, her senior year of college, she took a break from club and started a volunteer volleyball program that provided quality coaching for kids that were interested in improving their skills, but for various reasons did not compete in club. After moving to Dallas in 1999 following graduation, she coached for clubs with ages 14-16. For the ’03-’04 season, her Victory team (13 National) won a bid to nationals. Julie again qualified in 2006 and lead that team to the highest finish of any Texas team in their division at the Junior Olympic Championships in Minneapolis, MN. In 2007 and 2008 both her 14’s teams qualified to compete in the 14 Open division in the Junior Olympic Championships. This past year (2009-2010 season), her 13’s qualified for the Junior National Championships and they brought home the highest award of any Texas team in their division. Julie is the co-founder and lead instructor for Platinum Volleyball Solutions. For PVS, she conducts various team camps, summer clinics and private lessons. Julie was named the PYSN Coach of the Month for October 2006. During her career in school ball, her JV CCCA Lady Cougars were the undefeated district champs in 2006. Julie was also a part of the coaching staff of the 2007 TAPPS State 4-A champion Lady Cougars. She also lead the Varsity program at Prestonwood Christian Academy to the playoffs in only her first year as head coach. Julie is IMPACT certified as well as USA CAP I certified. She is finishing up her USAV CAP II certifica-tion. She has also completed the Gold Medal Squared clinic led by USA Olympic National Team Assistant Coach Carl McGown, PHD. Julie is a member of the USAV, Kids Sports Network, and AVCA. |  | | | | Mattie Pearce
13 Elite Assistant Coach
Mattie Pearce is 21 years old and is in her fourth year of college at The University of North Texas majoring in Early Childhood Education. She graduated from Hebron High School in Carrollton, Tx in 2006. Mattie was a member of the 2004 4A State Championship Varsity Volleyball team, and was also a member of the 2005 4A Runner-Up State team in 2005. She then went on to play volleyball at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma from 2006-2007. She then played at The University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia from 2007-2008. Mattie has attended Bent Tree Bible Fellowship since her and her family moved to Texas 16 years ago from Colorado. Throughout middle school and high school she was very involved in the youth group and their mission trips. She has been on mission trips to Tennessee, New Mexico, Alaska, Honduras, Costa Rica, and was fortunate to co-lead a team of high school students this past summer to New Orleans, Louisiana. Mattie has a passion to serve others, especially those in need and would love for missions to be part of her future. Family is very important to her and they have been such an important part of her life and such an encouragement throughout her volleyball career. Her fathers name is Mark and her mothers name is Marganne and she has an older brother named Shane. Mattie has been involved with volleyball since she was 8 years old and played for Victory VBC her 16's and 17's years and is very happy to be back with the organization only now as an assistant coach instead of as a player. |  | | | | Heidi Mullins
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She began her career at Tennessee Temple University as a 4-year starting setter and defensive specialist. Upon graduation, she took over a struggling Canyon Creek Christian Academy volleyball program that has blossomed under her leadership since 1997. She is currently 225-59 all-time as a coach for Canyon Creek including 6 district titles and 2 state championships (2007, 2008). She was named “Coach of the Year” at Canyon Creek in 2007 as well as selected to the TAPPS All-Star game as a Head Coach in 2007. Recently, she was also named Texas Private School Coaches Association, “Coach of the Year” for 2009. Heidi has coached numerous Division I college athletes including 2 athletes from her 2008 Canyon Creek squad that play for Tulsa University and Iowa State University, respectively. She has been coaching club volleyball since 2005 and has been a member of the Victory family since 2008. Heidi and her husband, Eric, have a beautiful daughter, Kylie, who is very active in school and at home. They are also expecting their second child in March of 2010. |  | | | | Mandy Beck
13 National Assistant Coach This will be Mandy's third year coaching club and second season with Victory. She is currently in her second year coaching at Canyon Creek Christian Academy beginning her first year as the Assistant Varsity Coach. She is excited to continue coaching with Heidi and help develop the team. Mandy played volleyball and softball throughout high school and after graduating played volleyball for 2 years at Collin County Community College. She loves the game of volleyball and is looking forward to her third season with Victory. |  | | | | | Corinne Atchison
14 Elite Head CoachDirector Corinne Atchison is excited to be coaching the 14 Elite Team for the upcoming season. She will be starting her 10th season with Victory. She has been head coach for the 12's, 13's, and 14’s age divisions and has also assisted with the 15's and 18's. Corinne is also the Club Director for Victory. Corinne has qualified 9 teams in the past 9 years to the Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. Last year, her 13 Elite team won the Texas Championship Series making it the 1st Championship win in Victory history. They also placed 2nd at the Lone Star National Qualifier where they received an American bid to the Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. While at JO's, they finished with an 8-1 record and placed 5th overall. Her teams have also won 2 National Qualifiers. She has over 20 tournament wins and has placed in the Top 3 of the North Texas Region every year. She has assisted with North Texas Region High Performance teams along with assisting at various college camps. This past summer, she assisted with the USA High Performance camp in San Francisco, CA and picked up on the new techniques that the women's and men's USA Olympic teams are now learning. Corinne played for J.J. Pearce High School, where she received First Team All-District and Second Team All-City honors for two consecutive years. She also received the Team MVP award for those same two years and set a school record of number of aces in a season. After graduating from high school in 1998, Corinne attended Hardin-Simmons University and immediately became the starting setter. She ranked sixth in the conference for number of assists. Corinne left Hardin-Simmons after her freshman year and has coached for Prestonwood Christian Academy, Trinity Christian Academy, and Bishop Lynch High School. Corinne now resides in Plano, Texas and has been married to Brant Atchison for four years. They attend Heights Baptist Church in Richardson. Her favorite things include shopping, hanging out with friends, and playing around with her dog, Tank. Corinne's favorite verse is James 1:12:
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test of time, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." |  | | | | Kim Snider
14 Elite Assistant Coach Kim Snider is entering her third year with Victory VBC. The last two years she has assisted with the 15’s elite team and coached a 12 local team. She has seen success in those two years, with both 15 teams making nationals, one at the Open Division and one at the American Division. Kim is a graduate of Towson University, in Towson Maryland, where she played setter for four years at a division one volleyball program. She is currently teaching and coaching at Creekview High School in Carrollton, TX. Currently at Creekview she is the Varsity Assistant for volleyball and Junior Varsity coach for girls track. Outside of work and volleyball, Kim is busy planning her March wedding, with the assistance of her fiancé Todd Devers.
Kim attended Hebron High School, in Carrollton Texas and lettered in volleyball where she earned district most valuable player. She played for various clubs here in the DFW Metroplex, including Victory in its inaugural year. Kim went on to play at Towson University where in 2004 the team won the Colonial Athletic Conference. In 2005, Kim was selected second team all-conference as well as first team all-tournament. During the 2005 season, she set the school record in assists. In 2006, Kim was chosen captain at Towson, while once again earning second team all-conference. During her career, Kim recorded 37 double doubles and was selected CAA player of the week three times. Kim is happy to be back in Texas and eager to continue her coaching career. |  | | | | Steve Hutcheson
14 National Head Coach
Steve will be in his 9th season of coaching volleyball. He has played volleyball for more years than he cares or can remember. He started playing in 1969 on his high school varsity team. Through the years, he has played in open and BB divisions. He has stopped playing competitive volleyball but, he continues to coach school and club volleyball. Currently Steve serves as the volunteer Volleyball Coordinator for Dallas Christian Schools in Mesquite, Texas. He attended Abilene Christian University where he earned a B.B.A. and an M.B.A. Later, Steve obtained a J.D. from Texas Tech School of Law. He gives privates to individuals of all ages. Steve, along with Meredith McLean, conducts Hutch Volleyball Camp during the summers. He is a member of the following organizations: United States Volleyball Association; American Volleyball Coaches Association, the National Federation of High School Volleyball Association, Texas High School Coaches Association and the Texas Girls Coaches Association. In January, 2009, Steve attended the CAP III and High Performance Coaches’ Clinic at the Olympic Training in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Steve holds the USA Volleyball CAP III certification. Philosophy: Coaching volleyball is more than coaching the game. I believe that the concepts of working with a team, making your needs subservient to those of the team, and striving to perform at your best in every endeavor of your life are all taught through the game of volleyball. The Bible speaks of us being many parts of one body. This principle is also applicable to a volleyball team. I know of no other sport where each member of the team is critically involved in every moment of the game. All parts must be working together for the benefit of the whole. It is my responsibility as a coach to facilitate the harmonious working of the parts to obtain the desired results. When I coach a team, I try my best to not mention that we must win but, I will tirelessly urge that each player perform at her best. If she does so, winning is a by-product of her performance. Always play at a level that allows you to hold your head up when you come off the court. (John Wooden) Two of my favorite verses are: “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31. Also, “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8. Soli Deo Gloria. |  | | | | Meredith McLean
14 National Assistant Coach
This is Meredith’s first season coaching with Victory. She played at Dallas Summit for 4 years, and previously coached at Texas Assault for the last 2 seasons. Meredith graduated from Dallas Christian in 2008, where she played 3 years at the varsity level. As a 2-yr. team captain, she earned 1st Team All District, All State Honorable Mention, Newcomer of the Year, and MVP honors. She coached 1st through 8th grade girls at DC volleyball camps for 3 summers. Meredith also worked Hutch Volleyball Camps the past 3 summers, and this previous summer she was the co-director of Hutch Camp. Meredith’s hopes of competing at the collegiate level were altered due to two significant knee injuries, but it became a blessing in disguise because it led her to Dallas Baptist University, where she continues to enjoy her passion for volleyball by playing on intramural teams, sand volleyball, and keeping the books for the DBU Women’s volleyball team the last 2 seasons. She’s working right now to get her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, and then on to occupational therapy or teaching, and coaching. Her favorite verse is James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of you faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” |  | | | | | Renae Whittaker
15 Elite Head Coach Renae is excited about joining the Victory staff this year and is looking forward to coaching the 15’s this season. Renae began her coaching career in 1986 as a varsity coach at Crandall High School, as well as coaching club. She has led several teams to regional titles in the 15’s, 16’s and 17’s. Promoting the sport of volleyball and helping young athletes reach their goal is very important to Renae. Currently, Renae is the varsity coach at Caddo Mills High school. After a shoulder injury and no longer able to compete at the collegiate level, Renae transferred to Texas A & M in Commerce and graduated with a Bachelor in Science and began her coaching career. She has been coaching high school for 22 years and in that time has made 2 state appearances, and has appeared in UIL play-offs all but 3 years of her coaching career. She was the varsity coach at Crandall High School, Waxahachie High School and Royse City High School. Renae and her husband, Olyn both graduated from Rockwall High School and have been married for 23 years. They have 4 great children, Bryan (22), Brenton (19) (attending Concordia Lutheran in Nebraska), Breann (16) and Cristopher (15). Renae is very involved with her family, church and coaching. Favorite Bible Verses: “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.” Romans 12: 3 “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26: 3-4 |  | | | | Stephen Collins
15 Elite Assistant Coach
Stephen started playing volleyball in 7th grade overseas. In 8th grade he played on the high school JV and in 9th grade played Varsity. After returning to the US, he attended Ouachita Baptist University, playing on the practice squad against the women's team. Now back in Dallas, he started playing competitive USAV and has been playing for the past 6 years. Stephen has also competed for the last 3 years in competitive beach volleyball (CUSVA). Stephen coached for Excel 16s last year, and was the Head Coach of the TCA 8th grade team. He was the is currently the JV head coach at TCA. | | | | | |  | | | | Karen Wiggins
15 National Assistant Coach
Karen is starting her second year as a Victory Volleyball Coach. She has been a teaching and coaching for 23 years. Currently she is the Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach at Caddo Mills High School. Karen has experience coaching many different age levels. As an assistant coach, several of the varsity teams have participated beyond the district, bi-district, and area levels. She has coached with the Dallas Summit Volleyball club. Her coaching experience is not just limited to volleyball. Throughout the years, Karen has also coached basketball, softball, and track. Karen and her husband John have been married for thirteen years and have 4 children. Karen graduated from McKinney High School and attended Texas A&M University in Commerce. |  | | | | | Adam Cornell
16 Elite Head Coach Current: Richardson High School Varsity Volleyball Previous : 2005-07: A&M Consolidated High School Varsity Volleyball (85-34) Play0offs 3 years in a row. 3rd round finish this season (farthest in school history). A&M Consolidated High School Varsity Track Assistant 2004:Westside High School Varsity Volleyball, Assistant Track and Field 2002-03: South Grand Prairie HS Junior Varsity/Varsity Assistant-2yr, Freshman boys/girls Basketball 2001: Covenant Christian Academy Varsity-1yr 1999:West Lafayette HS (Indiana) Varsity Track, McCutcheon HS (Indiana) Varsity/JV Football Club Experience: TNT: 1st year (16's)local - 2nd year (16's) semi-travel- 3rd year (17’s) National Team TEXAS TORNADOS: 16’s 3rd National (3 years), 15’s 3rd National Private Lessons / Camps: South Grand Prairie High School, Westside High School, Debbie Sokol Camps (Houston, TX)Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tornados, Purdue University, Butler University, NIKE Volleyball Camps College: Purdue University Track and Field (4yrs) Athletic Honors: Purdue: MV Runner Track –2 years, Captain one year High School Experience: Indiana: All-state honors football 2 yrs, Indiana North/South All-star participant; All-state basketball-1 yr; All-state track 4 yrs |  | | | | Becky Ellis
16 Elite Assistant Coach This is Becky's 2nd year with Victory. Last year she coached the 13 Select team and assisted with 14 Select with sister and coach Karen Wright. This fall, she has been with ESD coaching the JV team.
Becky grew up in Richardson, Texas and began her club experience with Victory in 1999, continuing on to play 6 years of club. In high school, Becky set for her varsity team and received the MVP award in 2004 from Trinity Christian Academy. Becky then went on to attend Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas with both academic and athletic scholarships. At OBU, she played Libero all 4 years and was captain of the team for her last 2 years. She received the Defensive Player of the Year award all 4 years as well.
Becky just recently got married, and is now living with her husband in Dallas. They attend the Village church and are enjoying getting involved with the ministry there. While her husband is finishing up Chiropractic school at Parker, Becky is working as an executive assistant for a company in Frisco, IseeUsee. However, she would love to pursue a career in cooking and eventually open up her own bakery.
Becky is very excited to be back at Victory this year. She has a love for kids and enjoys being able to have volleyball as a common ground between any age. Even though she is very competitive, she finds true joy in being able to mentor to the girls on and off the court. Becky's favorite Bible verse is I Thesselonians 5:16: "Always be joyful. Pray without ceasing. Be thankful in all circumstances for this is the will of God for those who believe in Christ Jesus." |  | | | | Corinne Atchison
16 National Head CoachDirector Corinne Atchison is excited to be coaching the 14 Elite Team for the upcoming season. She will be starting her 10th season with Victory. She has been head coach for the 12's, 13's, and 14’s age divisions and has also assisted with the 15's and 18's. Corinne is also the Club Director for Victory. Corinne has qualified 9 teams in the past 9 years to the Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. Last year, her 13 Elite team won the Texas Championship Series making it the 1st Championship win in Victory history. They also placed 2nd at the Lone Star National Qualifier where they received an American bid to the Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. While at JO's, they finished with an 8-1 record and placed 5th overall. Her teams have also won 2 National Qualifiers. She has over 20 tournament wins and has placed in the Top 3 of the North Texas Region every year. She has assisted with North Texas Region High Performance teams along with assisting at various college camps. This past summer, she assisted with the USA High Performance camp in San Francisco, CA and picked up on the new techniques that the women's and men's USA Olympic teams are now learning. Corinne played for J.J. Pearce High School, where she received First Team All-District and Second Team All-City honors for two consecutive years. She also received the Team MVP award for those same two years and set a school record of number of aces in a season. After graduating from high school in 1998, Corinne attended Hardin-Simmons University and immediately became the starting setter. She ranked sixth in the conference for number of assists. Corinne left Hardin-Simmons after her freshman year and has coached for Prestonwood Christian Academy, Trinity Christian Academy, and Bishop Lynch High School. Corinne now resides in Plano, Texas and has been married to Brant Atchison for four years. They attend Heights Baptist Church in Richardson. Her favorite things include shopping, hanging out with friends, and playing around with her dog, Tank. Corinne's favorite verse is James 1:12:
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test of time, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." | | | | | Jena Thiem
16 National Assistant Coach This is Jena's first year with Victory. We are excited to have her join our club. |  | | | | | | | | Dave Phillip
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Leadership Team Dave Phillip is entering his 3rd season with Victory. Dave returns to the Victory staff with 1 college season, 7 years of club and 5 years of high school coaching experience. Dave was in the class of 2001 from Texas A&M University with a double BBA in Management Information Systems and Logistics. At A&M, Dave played on the Men's Club Volleyball team and assisted coaching with the women's club team. Dave played both setter and libero and also served as team captain. He continues to play locally whenever and wherever he can. His volleyball coaching experience includes: University of Arkansas assistant, Ozark Volleyball Club in Fayetteville Arkansas assistant director and head 17's coach, Texas A&M summer volleyball camps (since 2001), Head coach for various club teams in the North Texas Region for past 4 years coaching 12s, 16s, 17s and 18s, and in 2003 became the Head Varsity Volleyball Coach for The Hockaday Private School. Currently, Dave is one of the assistant coaches for the SMU volleyball program. He complete his Master degree in Kinesiology in December 2009. Dave grew up in San Antonio, TX. During his high school years Dave played football, basketball, track, tennis and golf. Currently, in his free time, Dave enjoys playing indoor or outdoor volleyball, going to the movies, making paper ninja stars, playing red light/ green light alone or with others and buying ridiculous amounts of food!. Dave’s favorite Bible verses are: “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty” Proverbs14:23 "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:24 | | | | | Jordan Bosic
17 Elite Assistant Coach
This is Jordan Bostic's first season with Victory. Jordan played for New Mexico State University from 2004-2007, where she was a three-year starter at defensive specialist. Her senior year she was named to the 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All American Team and to the National Strength and Conditioning All American Team. While playing for NMSU, she helped coach the 15s and 14s for Diamondback Volleyball Club. Jordan was raised in Florida but moved to El Paso for high school, where she played for El Paso Franklin. As a senior she was named First Team 1-5A All State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and the Texas Girls Coaches Association. She was the El Paso Times All City MVP in 2003 and 2004 and played in the Texas All Star Game in 2004. Jordan works as an Editorial and Design Specialist for the National Athletic Trainers' Association in Dallas and is finishing her Master's in Journalism at the University of North Texas in December 2009. She is thrilled to be part of a club that incorporates Christian values into her favorite sport! Her favorite bible verses are: 1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted. Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation-- whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? |  | | | | |
In high school, Erin excelled in both volleyball and basketball. During her junior and senior seasons, Lawrence (KS) High School won two state high school volleyball championships, experienced two undefeated seasons, and earned a team ranking of seventh nationally by USA TODAY. Erin was heavily recruited by several Division I universities.
Erin enjoyed a successful college volleyball career at Baylor University, where she earned many academic and athletic honors. After red-shirting her freshman season due to an injury, Erin was the starting middle blocker for her four-year career. The following list highlights some of Erin's accomplishments while at Baylor:
• Team co-captain her junior and senior seasons
• GTE Southwest Conference Academic Honor Team in 1995
• Southwest Conference and Baylor University Athletic Honor Roll all semesters
• Currently holds Southwest Conference and Baylor University records for career total
blocks, blocks in a three set match and individual single season blocks
• Ranked fourth nationally in average blocks per game in 1993
• Currently ranked first on Baylor's all-time matches played
• In 2002, was named to the Baylor University Volleyball 25th Anniversary Team
Erin also served as an officer for the Baylor chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years. She graduated from Baylor with a degree in social work. In addition, she has completed her Master's degree in social work from the University of Texas Arlington.
In 1998, Erin co-founded Victory Volleyball Club. After two club seasons, she and her husband moved to Austin. After returning to Dallas in 2003, Erin returned to work for Victory Volleyball Club. From October 2004 through February 2008, Erin served as the club director. Recently, Erin has stayed involved in volleyball by training athletes individually, instructing small group lessons, and leading summer clinics and camps. This is Erin’s 7th season with Victory.
Erin resides in Coppell with her husband, Charley, and their two daughters, Avery and Emily. The Hellmuth family attends First Baptist Church Coppell where Charley serves as the family and student pastor. |  | | | | Tony is USAV CAP II and USA Volleyball Conditioning Specialist (VCAP/VCS) certified. Tony and his wife co-founded PVS and run volleyball specific conditioning/agility clinics, as well as skill/position camps throughout the year. His fulfillment and fervor for coaching young athletes comes from helping them develop and reach their full potential. Tony played volleyball for the Texas A&M Men's Volleyball Team as the starting setter. As the Captain of the Corps of Cadets Volleyball Team, he led them to two University Volleyball Championships. Upon graduation Tony eventually settled back in the North Dallas area and coached men's USAV prior to joining Victory. His favorite verse: "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 . |  | | | | | Karen Wright
Roamer CoachKaren Wright is in her 8th season with Victory. She has served as head coach of both elite and select teams in the 13's and 14's age divisions and assisted with 12's and 17's. Currently, Karen is in her 4th season as head varsity volleyball coach at Trinity Christian Academy. In 2007, the team was named TAPPS 6A State Champions and Karen received TAPPS 1-6A Coach of the Year. This makes the second year to make it to the State Finals having taken second place in 2006. Karen was also named District Coach of the Year in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Karen attended Richardson High School, where she was the setter on the varsity volleyball team for three years. She received All-District honors in both her junior and senior year. She also won best setter and best server awards. After graduating from Richardson High School, Karen received a volleyball scholarship to Ouachita Baptist University (Division II Lone Star Conference), where she was a setter and defensive specialist. Karen received awards for Christian leadership during her junior and senior years, and she also received the Jerry Forehand Award in her final year. During her last semester in college, she also competed on the swim team as a diver. Karen graduated in May 2001 with a degree in graphic design and a minor in physical education. After graduation, Karen married Ben Wright, whom she had met at Ouachita Baptist during her freshman year. Karen teaches physical education at Trinity Christian Academy. She also is a freelance graphic design artist. |  | Lindsey Cox
Roamer Coach Lindsey Cox coached for VICTORY for the last 5 years, having served as an assistant coach with 14 Elite, 16 Elite and 17 Elite. She is currently the junior varsity/assistant varsity volleyball coach at Sachse High School. Prior to becoming a juniors volleyball coach, Lindsey was the graduate assistant coach at her alma mater, Ouachita Baptist University (Division II, Gulf South Conference).
Lindsey graduated from South Garland High School, where she played outside hitter on the varsity volleyball team for three years. She received All-District and All-City honors in both her junior and senior years.
After high school, Lindsey received a scholarship to play volleyball at Ouachita Baptist. She was an outside hitter at Ouachita Baptist.
Lindsey graduated in May 2002 with her Bachelor of Science in Education. She earned a Masters degree in Sports Administration in December 2005. Lindsey currently teaches algebra at Sachse High School. |  | | | | Mike Kistner
Roamer Coach Michael is starting his first year as a coach at Victory. He has coached volleyball for 9 years at Bishop Dunne High School, and has just finished his third year as varsity coach. In addition to volleyball, Michael has coached softball, baseball, basketball, tennis and track. He played intermural volleyball at UTA, where he graduated in 1987. Michael graduated from Lake Highlands High School, finished his Bachelors degree at UTA and his Masters Degree at UNT. |  | | | |
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