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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.
CARTER, Mike
Team: 18 Kaepa
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 550 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.
XIANG, Zheng
Team: 17 Kaepa
Email: zxiang@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo since: 2008
Coaching Junior Volleyball since: 2002
Background: Zheng (pronounced “Chung”) is in his first season on the UTSA Roadrunners coaching staff as an assistant coach. Xiang comes to UTSA from St. Edward's University in Austin, where he spent the previous two seasons as an assistant. He mentored the Hilltoppers' outside hitters and liberos and also was the program's conditioning coach as well as the recruiting, travel and academic coordinator. In addition, Xiang marketed and ran the summer volleyball camps and clinics. He has coached Austin's Junior Volleyball club team for the past two years, leading his 17's squad to third-place finishes at the 2008 Pacific Northwest Qualifier and Lone Star Classic and fourth-place showing at the Lone Star Regional. Xiang also coached for Lone Star High Performance in 2007 competing in Ft Lauderdale, FL. He has thirteen years of playing experience at the middle blocker, outside hitter and libero positions. The Chicago native was a member of Indiana University's club team from 1997-2000 and was the squad's captain his final season. He also played for two years at The University of Texas, where he earned first-team All-Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association honors in 2006.
LEECH, Kari.
Team: 17 Kaepa Assistant
Email: kreuzerkeri@hotmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2009
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2003
Keri began her coaching career with the Winona Area Volleyball Club in Winona, MN. She coached various teams from 2003-2006. From 2006-2008 she served as the graduate assistant coach for the Winona State University women's volleyball program. She also served as the director of the Winona Area Volleyball Club during that time. Keri spent last year as the 15's Regional head coach for the San Antonio Hornets Volleyball Club. Before coaching, Keri played volleyball and was an All-American track athlete at Winona State University. She is currently teaching Special Education at Comfort High School and is the assistant volleyball and girl's basketball coach there.
TORVIK, Rachel
Team: 17 Gold
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 at Judson High School where she is also the Junior Varsity Volleyball and 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.
SCOGGIN, Danielle
Team: 17 Gold Assistant
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2009
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2009
Danielle played four years as an outside hitter for the Varsity Volleyball team at Onate High School in Las Cruces NM. Finishing 9th Sophmore year, 4th junior year and 2nd Senior year in the State Championship Tournament. Selected as a New Mexico South All Star. Awarded a full athletic scholarship to New Mexico State University. Recruited and trained as a setter and played defense for the Aggies. Transferred to University of Hartford, in Hartford Connecticut at the end of Sophmore year. Currently holds the number 5 spot for all time assist leaders although only playing 2 seasons. Tallied a total of 11 player of the week awards in the America East Conference. Danielle was also selected as a two year captain for the Hawks.
CORREA, Larry
Team: 17 Silver
Coach Correa has coached club volleyball since 1997. He played with a UTSA club team where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. He was the Head Coach at Incarnate Word HS for two seasons where his team won a state championship in 2001. He currently is coaching football, soccer and track at Reagan HS and has been there for the last 5 seasons. He has coached various club National volleyball teams (12s, 15s, 16s, and 17s), and in 2005, his 16 National team placed 10th in Nationals in Salt Lake City. Coach Correa is also an active participant on different USAV men's teams and competes at the National level.
GONZALES, Monica
Team: 16 Kaepa, 18 Kaepa Assistant
Email: mgonzale13@hotmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2006
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2001
Background: Born and raised in San Antonio, played volleyball at the University of the Incarnate Word. I received my BA in Education in May of 2001 and my Masters of Education in December 2002 from Incarnate Word. I was the head volleyball coach at Fox Tech High School for 2 years. I am in my 3rd year at Reagan High School, coaching junior varsity volleyball and junior varsity softball, as well as teaching Geometry.
WILSON, Keith
Team: 16 Kaepa Assistant
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. 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 Championships, 3 State Runner-up finishes, and 3 State Final Four finishes 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 4th place and 2nd place Nationals finish, where he made 1st Team All-American. Coach Wilson has a BA and a Masters of Science from St. Mary's University. He is an IT Senior Technical Architect at USAA and occasionally performs in local community theatre.
CANTU, Brandace
Team: 15 Kaepa
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 masters 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 John Jay as the Head volleyball coach and now is the assistant volleyball coach at Churchill High School.
VAIO, Samantha
Team: 15 Kaepa Assistant
Email: samanthalweber@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo since: 2008
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2008
Background: Samantha graduated from Fort Lupton High School in Fort Lupton Colorado where she was am All-State Volleyball player. She attended the University of New Mexico and played two years of scholarship volleyball where she was the starting middle blocker for the Lobos before transferring to St. Mary's University. She had two very successful years as a rattler garnering all-conference honors and becoming St. Mary’s first All-American volleyball player. She is currently finishing up her bachelors in Mathematics and plans to graduate this year.
HENRY, Adrianna
Team: 15 Gold
Email: ONE2COOL4U@aol.com
Coaching at Alamo since: 2004
Coaching Junior Volleyball since: 2003
Background: Coach AD played volleyball at Providence High School and was a member of the 1997-98 State Championship team and was a State Finalist in 1998-1999. AD played club volleyball for several years and has been coaching USAV club volleyball since 2003. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Business with a minor in Finance from UTSA in 2004. She coached at Providence for 5 years under Keith Wilson and is currently the assistant coach at Incarnate Word High School.
GONZALES, Michael
Team: 15 Gold Assistant
STEGMAN, Kendra
Team: 15 Silver
Email: KStegemann@gmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2000
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1996
Background: Played college ball at Texas A&M Kingsville, graduated in 1991 with a Computer Science degree. She coached 5 years at Holy Spirit Middle School (Finished first in District 2 years consecutive) this is the furthest you can go in the private school sector. Kendra as Assistant Club Director for 3 years ‘Club IZ’, specializing in coaching the 12-14 age groups, and took her team of 14’s to USAV National Tournament.
LEE, Rachel
Team: 14 Kaepa
Email: volleyrach13@hotmail.com
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2000
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1996
Background: Played for Alamo from 1985-1989. Played volleyball at Sam Houston State University and received a degree in Psychology. Rachel received a Masters degree in Special Education from Southwest Texas State University, and is currently the Varsity Volleyball Coach at Judson High School. Rachel led the 2008 14 Kaepa to a 1st place finish in the Big South National qualifier and 18th overall at JO’s.
MASON, Tatiana
Team 14 Kaepa 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.
VALDEZ, Leandra
Team: 14 Gold
Email: leandravaldez@nisd.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2001
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2001
Background: Coach Valdez played volleyball at Schreiner College where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Exercise Science. She served as Head Volleyball Coach at South San High School for six years and has been the Freshman Coach at O'Connor High School for ten years. In 2004 her Alamo 13's team finished 2nd at the USAV Junior National Championship. In 2008, Leandra led the 15 Kaepa team to 5th place at JOs in the National division.
BROOKS, Amber
Team: 14 Gold Assistant
ALLEN, Joella
Team: 14 Silver
Email: joallen@fshisd.net
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2000
Coaching Junior Volleyball since: 1996
Background: Joella graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in 1988 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She has 19 years of coaching experience and is currently the head women's volleyball and track coach at San Antonio Cole High School. She also served as the assistant coach at MacArthur High School and Del Valle High School in El Paso. Joella has been in club system since 1996 as both a coach and a parent having two daughters who are volleyball players.
BLAIR, Jordan
Team: 13 Kaepa
Email: jordan.blair@comalisd.org
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2004
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 2004
Background: Jordan played volleyball at Katy High School, and then went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Sports Science with a minor in Health Education from Southwest Texas State University in 2004. She is in her fifth year at Smithson Valley High School coaching freshman volleyball and basketball and teaching Math Models.
ARNOLD, Leslie
Team: 13 Kaepa Assistant
Email: larno11@yahoo.com
Coaching at Alamo since: 2004
Coaching Junior Volleyball since: 2002
Background: Leslie was an All State volleyball player at Clark High School in San Antonio. She went on to play at St. Mary's University, where she was an All Conference player. She earned her degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education. Leslie taught Pre-Calculus and was the assistant volleyball coach at Reagan High School for 3 years before she moved to Austin to teach in the Lake Travis School District. For two years, she coached the 12 Kaepa team. In 2004, they placed 12th in Nationals, and in 2005, they placed 5th. Leslie is currently employed at USAA.
HENARIE, Christa
Team: 12 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.
BOLTON, Kristelle
Team: 12 Kaepa Assistant
Email: KRISTELLE01_@HOTMAIL.COMCOACHING
Coaching at Alamo Since: 2000
Coaching Junior Volleyball Since: 1999
Kristelle graduated and played volleyball at Marshall 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 1995-1999; Member of the 1999 18’s team who won JO’s in New Orleans Club Division. She went on to play at St. Mary's University, where she was an All Conference player. She earned her degree in Business Administration. She is currently employed with GMAC.
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