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ALAMO COACHING STAFF:
The main reason Alamo has been so successful over the years is because of our outstanding coaching staff. Our coaches are local high school, middle school, and college coaches, and elite college players.
2013 Alamo Coaches
| Team | Coaches |
| 18 Kaepa Premier |
Phil Jackson, Eric Barrientez (asst) |
| 17 Kaepa Premier |
Keith Wilson, Karlye Morris (asst) |
| 17 Kaepa Elite |
Gary Payne, Larry Correa (asst) |
| 16 Kaepa Premier |
Brandace Boren, Jennifer Banse (asst) |
| 16 Kaepa Elite |
Raul Bernal, Heather Poeske (asst) |
| 16 Gold |
Liz Campos |
| 15 Kaepa Premier |
Rachel Torvik, Mike Carter (asst) |
| 15 Kaepa Elite |
Melissa Mitchell, Adrianna Henry (asst) |
| 15 Gold |
Marcia Pederson |
| 15 Silver |
Michael Gonzales |
| 15 Black |
Ashley Liford |
| 14 Kaepa Premier |
Barbara Wells, Jordan Rice (asst) |
| 14 Kaepa Elite |
Stephanie Coates, Brittany Hildebrand-Dawson (asst) |
| 14 Gold |
Stacey Garner |
| 14 Silver |
Jeff Erday |
| 14 Black |
Daniela Romero |
| 13 Kaepa Premier |
Debbie Gonzales, Tatiana Mason (asst) |
| 13 Kaepa Elite |
Robin Hanssen, Lauren Saunders (asst) |
| 13 Gold |
Kendra Stegemann |
| 13 Silver |
Lizette Torres |
| 13 Black |
Katie Woods |
| 13 Red |
Sarah Harris |
| 12 Kaepa Premier |
Monica Gonzalez, Beth Soukup (asst) |
| 12 Keapa Elite |
Kellee Vivens, Ashlie Willis (asst) |
| 12 Gold |
Kristen Carter |
| 12 Silve |
Sarah Alisaleh |
| 11 Kaepa |
Christa Moen Henarie |
JACKSON, Phil
Team: 18 Kaepa Premier
Email: alamophil@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2011
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1998
Background: Phil made his way to San Antonio 13 years ago from San Diego, CA. While in San Diego Phil played Division I Men’s Volleyball at San Diego State University. In 2 of his 4 years his team finished 3rd and 5th in the Nation. He graduated from SDSU in 1995 with a degree in Social Science and emphasis on Economics. After SDSU Phil had an extensive tryout with the USA National team trying to make the 1996 final roster for the Atlanta games. He competed for several years on the beach with the AVP before moving to San Antonio. From 1998–2003, Phil was the Assistant and then Head Coach at Texas Lutheran University, followed by 1st Assistant Coach at UTSA. In 2003, Phil found and directed Extec Volleyball, qualifying 9 teams for Junior Olympics. Since his arrival in San Antonio Phil has coached and directed dozens of standout players that have earned awards from All-District to All-American honors, many who have gone onto college by earning athletic scholarships. Phil has earned many awards as a player and a coach. He has trained the most elite athletes in the San Antonio Area for 13 years. However his greatest achievement is his wonderful family. Phil is married to his beautiful wife Nicole. Their son Blake was born on March 24th, 2010 and they are expecting their 2nd child (a baby girl) December 7th, 2011.
BARRIENTEZ, Eric
Team: 18 Kaepa Premier Assistant
Email: eric_bari@msn.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2007
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2005
Background: Eric graduated from Oliver Wendell Holmes High School where he was an All-City, All-District football player. He was also a member of the 1999 4x400m Relay State Championship team as well as a 4-year letterman in Soccer. He continued to run track at UTSA and eventually ended up playing for the UTSA Men's Club Volleyball team. He completed his Bachelors of Business Administration with a Degree in Information Systems from UTSA as well as his Masters in Organizational Development from UIW. Eric is now working at Rackspace and continues to play Men's Volleyball through USAV.
WILSON, Keith
Team: 17 Kaepa Premier
Email: kw.alamovb@earthlink.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 1999
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1995
Background: Coach Wilson has coached in the Final Four of 4 National Junior tournaments and 2 elite eight finishes, all in the Open Division. In 2003, Coach Wilson's Alamo Kaepa team won the Gold Medal at the 15 Open National Junior Olympics, Texas' 1st Open title, and in 2009, his 17 Kaepa was a Finalist at the AAU National (Open) tournament. While as head coach at Providence High School for 15 years, he led the PROVETS to 5 State Championship wins, 8 State Championship match appearances and 11 State Final Four appearances in volleyball, and he received State Coach of the year 3 times. Coach Wilson has played on several USAV Volleyball teams, men's and coed, with a 2nd place and 4th place Nationals finish, where he made 1st Team All-American. In 2011, he was inducted into Nolan Catholic High School "Hall of Fame", where he was a point guard for their State Championship basketball team. Coach Wilson has a Bachelors and a Masters of Science from St. Mary's University. He is an IT Technical Architect at USAA, occasionally performs in local community theatre, and an avid Spurs fan.
MORRIS, Karlye
Team: 17 Kaepa Premier (assistant)
Email: karlye.morris@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2012
Background: Karlye is a 2007 graduate from Richland High School in Fort Worth, Tx where she played volleyball and soccer for four years. She also played two years of club volleyball and soccer. After high school she went on to Texas State University to study Computer Information Systems. While at Texas State Karlye played volleyball all four years and continues to play today. She looks forward to contributing to the Alamo Volleyball Association and having a successful season!
PAYNE, Gary
Team: 17 Kaepa Elite
Email: gpayne3@stmarytx.edu
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2001
Background: St. Mary's assistant volleyball coach Gary Payne and it's taken him all of two seasons to put those skills to use at St. Mary's. Assisting in leading St. Mary's to it’s first-ever NCAA regional-tournament berth on the heels of winning the Heartland Conference Tournament for the first time since 2000. Last season, they added to that by achieving their first winning season since 2006 with a 17-13 mark.
Payne, a native of Chappell, NE, joined the Rattlers' coaching staff in July 2010 after spending two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, a program that is consistently nationally ranked. Prior to that, he spent two years as the head coach at McCook Community College in McCook, NE, and five years as an assistant at Weldon Valley School in Weldona, CO.
As a player, the leftie played in the AVPNext, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour’s membership-based grassroots program.
Payne received both his Bachelor of Arts in Education and Masters of Arts in Education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Before embarking upon a career in volleyball, Payne spent "two years, nine months and 17 days" in the Army, including serving a tour in Iraq in 1991.
CORREA, Larry
Team: 17 Kaepa Elite (assistant)
Email: lcorrea9.lc@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2009, 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1997
Background: Graduated from East Central HS (basketball) and University of Texas at San Antonio (volleyball) with a BS in Education. Coach Correa was the head volleyball coach of Incarnate Word HS from 2001-2003 where he won a state championship in 2001. Coach Correa is currently an assistant volleyball coach at Reagan HS and also coached football, basketball, and softball. In 2005, lead his 16 National Team to a 10th place finish at Junior Olympics. Coach Correa is currently an active player in USAV in men’s and the coed circuit. His two daughters currently play for Alamo 14 Kaepa and 12 Kaepa Premier teams.
BOREN-CANTU, Brandace
Team: 16 Kaepa Premier
Email: brandace.cantu@nisd.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2004
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2002
Background: Brandace graduated from Edison High School in 2001 where she earned All City, All district, Super team and many all tournament awards from 1999-2001. She played for Alamo volleyball Association for 4 years during High School. After attending Edison, Brandace played volleyball at Laredo Community College and then transferred over to become a UTSA Roadrunner in 2002. where she played as a Setter/DS. She graduated Cum Laude in December 2005 with a B.A in Science (Kinesiology) and a minor in Biology. Presently, she continuing her education with a Master’s in Educational Leader at UTSA. After graduating from UTSA, Brandace became the head volleyball coach and P.E. Director at TMI-The Episcopal School of Texas, went to John Jay as the Head volleyball coach, then became the assistant coach at Churchill, and now is the Head coach at Warren High School.
BANSE, Jennifer
Team: 16 Kaepa Premier Assistant
Email: bansejen@hotmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2009
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2009
Background: Jennifer was a four time All-District, four time All-City, two time TCGA All-State, and two time Lonestarvolleyball.com All-Texas volleyball player at Churchill High School. In addition, as a senior she was a PrepVolleyball high school All-American, Volleyball Magazine "Fab 50" selection, and played in the TCGA All-Star game. She played on Alamo club teams for six years, and in 2003 was an All-Tournament outside hitter on Coach Wilson's 15 Open National Championship team. She earned her Bachelors degree in Allied Health from Texas A&M University while playing on the Aggie volleyball team, where she was first team All-Big 12 and AVCA All-American her senior year. Following her collegiate career, Jennifer played one season of professional volleyball in Europe for the Sparkasse Wildcats. She is now a graduate student at UIW and is a Graduate Assistant for the UIW volleyball team.
BERNAL, Raul
Team: 16 Kaepa Elite
Email: rbvball@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2011
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1998
Background: Raul has coached club volleyball for a long time in the San Antonio area. He has 10 years experience as summer camp coach/director, was the University of Incarnate Word assistant coach & recruiting coordinator from 2005-07, assistant coach at Our Lady of the Lake University from 2007-09, head coach of the 1998 AAU National Champions for Metro Volleyball. Other achievements include 1998 Lone Star Qualifier, 3rd Place 18s Club, Metro Volleyball, 2006-2008 USA High Performance Tryout Facilitator-Lone Star Region, 2009 NEQ Baltimore, 18 Open Champs, Extec Volleyball Club, 2009 USA Junior Olympic Championships - 11th Open, Extec VBC, 2010 NEQ 18 Open, 11th Place, Extec VBC, 2010 Lone Star Regionals 3rd Place Extec VBC, 2011 Academy Volleyball, 17's 5th Place Finish, Baltimore Qualifier, National Bid. He is a certified Regional & PAVO Official.
POESKE, Heather
Team: 16 Kaepa Elite Assistant
Email: hpoeske@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2010
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2010
Background: Heather is a 2006 graduate from Boerne High School where she played volleyball for four years. She is currently the JV coach and varsity assistant at Warren High School. Heather is a 2006 graduate of Boerne High School. She graduated in 2010 from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences and Secondary Education. She is looking forward and is excited to be coaching for Alamo this coming season!
CAMPOS, Liz
Team: 16 Gold
Email: eacampos12@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2008
Background: Liz is extremely excited to be coaching the 16 Gold team. She is in her 10th year of teaching and coaching. and currently the Athletic Director, PE Teacher, and Head Volleyball Coach at Rolling Hills Catholic School. Liz moved back to San Antonio in February of 2012 from the North Texas area where she was the Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach, and teacher at Carrollton Christian Academy School, and also coached with Victory Volleyball Club for the last four years. Liz is a graduate of Providence High School where she played on a State Championship volleyball team as a Middle Blocker and participated in Track & Field (shot put and discus). Liz has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from Texas Lutheran University and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from Texas Women's University.
TORVIK, Rachel
Team: 15 Kaepa Premier
Email: amv152rachel@aol.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2007
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2002
Background: Rachel played two years of collegiate volleyball at Southwestern University. She then transferred and graduated from University of Texas at San Antonio with a BS in Kinesiology and a Minor in Math. She is currently teaching math at Judson High School where she is also the Varsity Volleyball and junior varsity Soccer coach. Rachel grew up around several aspects of sports, BMX, soccer, and volleyball, and was very fortunate to be a part of the Junior Olympic Program for cycling. She had the opportunity to be a resident at the OTC in San Diego where she learned from some of the best exercise scientists, nutritionists, and coaches in the world.
CARTER, Mike
Team: 15 Kaepa Premier Assistant
Email: gmikec@gvtc.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 1996
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1996
Background: Graduated from South West Texas State University with a B.A. in Education and earned his Masters Degree from Texas A&M Kingsville. He started coaching in 1990 and served as Head Volleyball Coach at Randolph (90'-95') and Holmes High Schools (95'-99'), and is currently the Head Volleyball Coach at Reagan High School (99'-present). Coach Carter has over 600 high school victories, 6 Regional Final appearances, won 2 UIL 5A Regional titles, 2 appearances in the UIL 5A State Tournament and 1 appearance in the State Finals, coached in 2 state all-star games, and was the recipient of the 2006 SA Express-News Coach of the Year. His team has won the Texas Championship Final and Total points, and he has qualified teams in the 12-18 year old division to the USA Junior Olympics in both club and open. In May of 2007 Coach Carter received the Meritorious Service Award from USA Volleyball.
MITCHELL, Melissa
Team: 15 Kaepa Elite
Email: mitchmelm@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2011
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2008
Background: Melissa grew up in Garland, TX where she played volleyball at South Garland HS through her Junior year then moved to Flower Mound, TX where she played her senior year. Melissa played club ball in Dallas for North Dallas Juniors. She went on to play in college on scholarship as Middle Blocker for Texas Lutheran University from '95-'99. Graduated with a B.A. in Marketing, coached for Extec for 3 years. Melissa is in her second year coaching at Providence Catholic High School as the JV coach.
HENRY, Adrianna
Team: 15 Kaepa Elite Assistant
Email: Adrianna.Henry@twcable.com
Coaching at Alamo since: 2004
Coaching Junior Volleyball since: 2003
Background: AD has been coaching high school and club volleyball for over 10 years. She played volleyball at Providence High School under Keith Wilson and was a member of the 1997-98 State Championship team and was a State Finalist in 1998-1999. AD has been a head and assistant coach to many national teams. In 2011, she assisted Alamo 18K to a 2nd place finish at Nationals. She helped lead Incarnate Word to five final four appearances and two state final appearances. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Business with a minor in Finance from UTSA in 2004 and currently works for Time Warner Cable Media. She is currently the assistant coach at Providence High School.
PEDERSON, Marcia
Team: 15 Gold
Email: vbcoach@rocketmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: Coached with Alamo in the 90's, then with other clubs her in SA and in New Braunfels until 2012.
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1990
Background: Marcia grew up in Minnesota, moved to Texas as a Junior in High School playing at Madison. Marcia began playing college ball at TLU and after changing majors transferred to Texas State, then SWT! She loved playing for Karen Chisum and the Bobcats throughout the rest of the college. She earned All-Conference Academic honors and the Jean Smith Award(Outstanding Senior Female Athlete) her Senior year. After graduating Marcia was an assistant coach at Churchill HS and Madison HS before getting the Head position at MacArthur HS from 90 thru 2000. She has since moved on to the private sector where she owns a pavement maintenance business and continues to coach thru club volleyball.
GONZALES, Michael
Team: 15 Silver
Email: txmig@sbcglobal.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2009
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1998
Background: Coach Mike is a graduate of St. Mary's University with a degree in Business Administration. Mike has been coaching for over 10 years. He has been a head coach and assistant to many National teams in Texas. He also assisted Keith Wilson at Providence for 6 years where they won multiple State Championships.
LYFORD, Ashley
Team: 15 Black
Email: ashleyliford@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2011
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2007
Background: Ashley graduated from James Madison High School in 2004 where she played volleyball and was an All-District performer and Texas All-Star Team member. She played college volleyball on scholarship at the University of Memphis (2004-2008), where she was an All-Conference performer and Academic-All America Nominee. She completed her B.B.A. in Marketing Management in May of 2008. In the fall of 2008, Ashley made a professional volleyball team in Koper, Slovenia. She has coached club volleyball in Memphis, Tennessee for the past 4 seasons, and is currently the Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach at UTSA.
WELLS, Barbara
Team: 14 Kaepa Premier
Email: Barbara.Wells@nisd.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2011
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2003
Background: Born and raised in Houston, TX, Barbara played volleyball at Texas Lutheran University from 2000-2004. She received her BA in History in May of 2004. Barbara coached at Stevens High School as the freshman volleyball/basketball coach for three years. She has been at Brandeis High School since 2008, coaching junior varsity volleyball and freshman basketball, as well as teaching World History. Barbara's accomplishments include a bid to Junior Nationals during the 2009-2010 club season at the 13 year old age level, as well as an 11th place finish in the National Bid Division. Barbara is married to her husband Jeff and has two kids, Brady and Addison.
RICE, Jordan
Team: 14 Kaepa Premier (assistant)
Email: jordan_rice18@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2007
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2012
Background: Jordan graduated from Baylor University in May 2012 with a degree in Health Science Studies Pre-Physical Therapy and was a member of the Baylor Volleyball team from 2008-2012 playing as a defensive specialist/libero. Finishing every year in top 5 on the team in digs, Jordan also earned numerous Big 12 Academic Awards. Also growing up in Waco, she graduated from Midway High School in 2008 and led her high school team to the state tournament both her junior and senior year as an outside hitter. Her team won the Texas 4A State Championship in 2007 and she was named the State Championship MVP. She finished her high school career with numerous all district honors as well as named a PrepVolleyball.com high school All-American and the TXSWA 4A Player of the Year as a senior. Jordan comes to Alamo after playing 6 years and coaching 5 years for Waco Juniors. Currently, she is in her first year of Physical Therapy School at University of Texas Health Science Center.
COATES, Stephanie
Team: 14 Kaepa Elite
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HILDEBRAND-Dawson, Brittany
Team: 14 Kaepa Elite (assistant)
Email: bhildebrand9@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2005
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2005
Background: Coached with Alamo in 2005 to 2008. Played for Alamo in 2001 to 2003 for 17 kaepa and 18 kaepa Born and raised in San Antonio, Brittany graduated from Judson high school where she was all city, and all district. She then went on to play for the University of Texas at San Antonio on a full scholarship, and played all four years as their starting outside hitter, and stills remains in the top 10 kills per game as well as receiving 2nd team all conference her junior and senior year. Brittany graduated from UTSA in 2007 with a bachelors degree in criminal justice. Brittany is excited to be back with her Alamo family for this up coming season.
GARNER, Stacey
Team: 14 Gold
Email: sgarner1115@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2006
Coaching Junior Volleyball since: 2006
Background: Stacey graduated from O.W. Holmes high school where she played under Mike Carter. She was an All-City, All-District volleyball and softball player. She played college softball on scholarship at University of the Incarnate Word where she completed her Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in Early Childhood- Fourth. She served as head coach of volleyball and softball at St. Peters middle school and now is head coach of volleyball at St. Luke’s Middle School. She is in her ninth year of teaching, currently teaching 3rd grade at Powell Elementary. Stacey played for Alamo during her high school years. In 2011, Stacey lead her 13 Kaepa team to a 3rd place finish at the AAU Junior National Championship.
ERDAY, Jeff
Team: 14 Silver
Email: jeffrey.erday@nisd.net jae2320@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2006
Background: Currently Girls Head Coach/Athletic Coordinator at Hector Garcia M.S. since school opened in 2009. Served in same position at Rawlinson M.S. from 2005-2009. Has coached volleyball with N.I.S.D. for 16 years. Entering 7th year coaching Junior Volleyball, ages 12-15. Educational background includes B.S. in Sports Management; B.S. in Business Administration; M.A. in Elementary Education.
ROMERO, Daniela
Team: 14 Black
Email: daniceleste31@hotmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2004
Background: Staring Setter for Louisiana State University 03-07. ACVA All America senior year at LSU. Played Professionally for 2 years Germany, Austria, and Portugal. Played club volleyball for El Paso Sun Sport majority for junior career and then moved to Arlington, Texas and played for 2 years for TAV top 18's team. Coached Club volleyball for 9 yrs.
GONZALES, Debbie
Team: 13 Kaepa Premier
Email: debbie11_2004@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2012
Background: Coach Gonzalez has been coaching and teaching for 34 yrs. She has been in retirement as of June 2012. Was employed at St. Paul Catholic School. She taught physical education(Kinder - 8th grade) and coached Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Cross-Country, Softball and Cheerleading.
MASON, Tatiana
Team 13 Kaepa Premier Assistant
Email: Tatiana.Mason@nisd.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2004
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2003
Background: Tatiana graduated and played volleyball at Tom C. Clark High School, where she earned All City and All District awards and was a member of the Texas State All-Star Volleyball Team. She played volleyball for Alamo from 1995-1998. Tatiana continued her education at Baylor University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. While at Baylor she earned numerous awards including: NCAA Division I National Player of the Week, NCAA Division I Triple Double Club, Three All Tournament Awards, and is a member of the Baylor 25th Anniversary Team. Currently, Tatiana teaches PE at Jefferson MS and coaches volleyball, basketball and track.
HANSSEN, Robin
Team: 13 Kaepa Elite
Email: robin.hanssen@nisd.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2011
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2005
Background: Robin earned her Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and English from Stephen F. Austin University and her Masters degree in Education from Lamar University. She is currently completing her 21st year of teaching and coaching. Robin was the head volleyball coach at Stevens High School in Northside ISD for the last six years and is now the JV coach at Brennan High School. She coached five seasons for Extec Volleyball Association and this is her second season with Alamo. She has earned coach of the year awards three times and the SFA Alumni Award for Coaching. Robin coached two Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) all-star players as well as the 1998 TGCA Volleyball Player of the Year.
SAUNDERS, Lauren
Team: 13 Kaepa Elite (assistant)
Email: Lauren.Saunders@nisd.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2011
Background: While coaching for Alamo Volleyball in San Antonio, Texas, Lauren is the Freshman volleyball coach and JV softball coach at Brennan High School in Northside ISD. Lauren is in her third year of coaching. She is also the Lead Softball Instructor for 3-2 Count Batting Cages in San Antonio, Texas. Before coaching in Northside, Lauren was the site coordinator for an after school program focused on younger student athletes keeping their school work and athletic involvement organized, while maintaining a high GPA. Prior to that Lauren was a student athlete at Texas State University, in San Marcos, Texas, playing volleyball. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in General Agriculture and Journalism. Lauren started her college career at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas before transferring to Texas State University. While in college, and now, Lauren works at giving setting, hitting, and blocking lessons and clinics to all ages. Lauren graduated from Somerset High School in 2004 where she was a four-year varsity player. Lauren graduated with several All-District, Area, and State honors including, District MVP twice and Area Offensive MVP. Lauren is also in the process of pursuing her Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration.
STEGEMANN, Kendra
Team: 13 Gold
Email: KStegemann@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2000
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1996
Background: Coach Kendra has coached competitive volleyball for over 15 years; 10 of those years proudly coaching with Alamo Volleyball Association. Coach Kendra enjoys passing on her love & passion for the game, teaching fundamentals with patience & positivity and creating a team spirit & unity towards a common goal. Coach Kendra played college volleyball at Texas A & M Kingsville and has a BS in Computer Science. She is the proud of mother of three beautiful daughters and works in the IT field in San Antonio.
TORRES, Lizette
Team: 13 Silver
Email: ltorres@saisd.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2013
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2007
Background: Born and raised in Harlingen Texas. Lizette received her BA in Communications in May of 2004 from Southwestern University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas Pan American in 2011. Lizette was the head volleyball coach at Fox Tech High School for 2 years and moved Mission, Texas to be the head volleyball coach at Sharyland High School for 5 years. Lizette is currently the assistant volleyball and softball coach at John Jay High School, as well as a speech teacher. She is the proud mother of Omri Jeriah.
WOODS, Katie
Team: 13 Black
Email: rileyneelwoods@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2009
Background: Katie graduated from John Marshall High School where she played volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She continued her volleyball enthusiasm by coaching clinics in the Dallas area while attending UNT. She graduated from UTSA in 2002 with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree majoring in Sociology. Katie coached volleyball and softball at Judson High School before she decided to continue her coaching career at Jose M. Lopez Middle School.
HARRIS, Sarah
Team: 13 Red
Email: saharris12@mac.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2007
Background: Sarah is a San Antonio native and alumni of both Churchill High School and Alamo Volleyball Club. Sarah was an outside hitter for Keith Wilson's 15 Open National Championship team in 2003. Sarah graduated with a degree in Psychology with a minor in Art from Birmingham-Southern College in 2009, where she was the starting outside hitter for four seasons. During her time at BSC, she earned many athletic and academic awards and is currently BSC's all-time leader in kills and second all-time leader in digs.
GONZALES, Monica
Team: 12 Kaepa Premier
Email: mgonzale13@hotmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2006
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2001
Background: Born and raised in San Antonio, Monica played volleyball at the University of the Incarnate Word. She received her BA in Education in May of 2001 and a Masters of Education in December 2002 from Incarnate Word. Monica was the head volleyball coach at Fox Tech High School for 2 years. She has been at Reagan High School since 2005, coaching junior varsity volleyball and junior varsity softball, as well as teaching Geometry. In 2011, Monica lead her 17 Kaepa team to a 3rd place finish at USAV JO's in the American division.
SOUKUP, Beth
Team: 12 Kaepa Premier Assistant
Email: esoukup@student.uiwtx.edu
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2010
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2010
Background: Beth graduated from O'Connor high school where she earned All City, All District, Super Team and many awards from 2006-2009. She played for Alamo volleyball for 5 years where she earned AAU All- American award. She currently plays volleyball for the University of the Incarnate Word where she is majoring in nursing and recently received the Lone Star Region volleyball All Conference award and All Academic award.
VIVENS, Kellee
Team: 12 Kaepa Elite
Email: coachvivens@sbcglobal.net
Coaching at Alamo since: 2010
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1993
Background: Coach Vivens played volleyball, basketball, and ran track at Charles City High School in Charles City, Iowa, where she was a 3 year All-State Volleyball player, 4 year All-State basketball player, and went to State in track for the high jump and 4 x 800m relay. Kellee was recruited to play division 1 volleyball & basketball, but chose to attend Southwest State University of MN (NCAA II) where they allowed her to play both sports. As a middle blocker, her team made it to the 1994-1995 national volleyball NCAA II tournament in California. She has coached volleyball, basketball, track & soccer since 1997, and club volleyball since 1993, was the Girls Athletic Coordinator for NISD’s Jordan M.S. Since 2001, and currently has the same position with Dolph Briscoe M.S., where she continues to coach 7th/8th grade volleyball, basketball and track.
WILLIS, Ashley
Team: 12 Kaepa Elite (assistant)
Email: ashleyw582@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2012
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2012
Background: Ashley is a 2008 graduate from Godley High School, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she played volleyball, ran track and cross country for 4 years. She also played club volleyball for 2 years for Team North Texas. After High School she went on to Texas State University to study Communication Studies. While at Texas State University, Ashley played Volleyball and continues to play today. She looks forward to contributing to Alamo Volleyball this season.
CARTER, Kristen
Team: 12 Gold
Email: kriscart7@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2011
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2011
Background:
Kristen is a 2008 graduate from Smithson Valley High School where she played Libero on Varsity for 4 years. She played for Alamo for 8 years, and attended the USAV Junior Olympics 5 times. Kristen then moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M University and was a head Coach for Brazos Valley Juniors for ages 13’s and 14’s. This is Kristen's second year coaching for Alamo. She graduated in May 2012 from Texas A&M University majoring in Sport Management and minored in Business Administration. Kristen is now a Sales Representative at Glazer's.
ALISALEH, Sarah
Team: 12 Silver
Email: salisaleh14@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2011
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2011
Background: Sarah is a 2007 graduate of Reagan High School where she played for two years as a varsity setter. In those two years, Reagan made its first appearance in the 5A State Tournament and returned the following year. She received a full scholarship to Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee where she started as the setter for four years straight. Out of the four years, her team made the conference tournament for 2 of those and in 2009 won the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament to proceed to the 2009 Division 1 National Volleyball Tournament. She received awards such as 1st Team All-Conference, All-Tournament Team Selection and ranked nationally in Aces and aces per set. As well as succeeding in athletics, she also excelled in academics receiving Academic All-Conference and Dean's List recognition for 3 straight years. She ranked 2nd in all-time rankings with 4,385 career assists as well as 2nd in aces with 200. She graduates in December from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.
HENARIE, Christa
Team: 11 Kaepa
Email: ccmoen@sbcglobal.net
Coaching at Alamo since: 2006
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2005
Background: Christa graduated from Holmes High School where she played volleyball, cross country, and track. She furthered her volleyball career at the University of Notre Dame where she completed her Bachelors of Liberal Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design. Christa played for Alamo during her middle school and high school years. In 2011, Christa led her 12 Kaepa team to a 3rd place finish at USAV JO's in the American division.
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