Coaches
Lisa Gathright
Fun fact: I was a Young Life leader for over 20 years (at Santa Monica HS in California, Lakeshore HS and Lakeshore MS in Stevensville).
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...at home with my family OR traveling the country to watch my daughter, Jenna's college beach volleyball team play! 3 Seasons with UAB Beach Blazers! And now her Covid season for Graduate school at Stetson! I also love walking/hiking in downtown St. Joe or at Grand Mere State Park.
My life motto: "I want to live with nothing to hide, nothing to prove, nothing to fear, nothing to lose". Also, " Make decisions-make mistakes".
SUE MAROHN
**Administrator
SAMANTHA BAIRD
**currently coaching 17 Graphite
Fun Fact...I have a dog named Meghan who is an Australian Shepherd mix with Golden Retriever.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...at Southshore Health and Racquet Club as a personal trainer.
My life motto: "Life is what you make it so give it all you got and be proud of what you've accomplished."
ELISE BANCROFT
Fun fact...I played Rugby in college.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...reading or hiking.
My life motto: "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny" C.S. Lewis
JILLIAN BAUER
Fun fact...I am a Head Varsity volleyball coach at a high school in Wisconsin!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...working on DIY projects, baking, or working out!
My life motto: “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable because that’s how you grow.”
ANDRIA BAUMAN
Fun fact...I am an Engineer, how fun is that!?
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...working on my house with my husband or reading a book with our 18-month old, Holly.
My life motto: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13)
MICHELLE BOSSERT
Fun fact...I love Duke men's basketball! I am a huge fan, and I watch all of their games!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...at the gym or running outside! I love to run. I've run 2 marathons and about 10 half marathons (I've lost count)! I love to do any kind of working out! In the summer, I enjoy playing beach volleyball with my friends.
My life motto: "There is no magic to achievement: it's really about hard work, choices and persistence."
GABIE BOSIO
**Currently coaching 13 Graphite and 16 Black
Fun fact...I've lived in 6 states.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...making good coffee, reading and spending time with my family.
My life motto: "Walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7
JESSICA BOYD
Fun fact...I played college softball in Mississippi and Alabama.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...at the gym, spending time with friends and family or keeping busy outside. I love to hunt and fish.
My life motto..."Be where your feet are."
HEATH CRAVEN
Fun fact...I was in the movie 61*!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...coaching softball or hanging out with my family.
My life motto..."Work hard, so you can play hard!"
REAGAN CRAVEN
Fun fact...I played high school travel softball in Kalamazoo with Derek Jeter's little sister.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...on a walk, coaching softball or reading Colleen Hoover!
My life motto..."What you give today, you give forever!"
TRACY DENKINS
**Currently coaching 14 Graphite
Fun fact...I love this sport and still play as much as I can.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...working, attending my kids' sporting events or playing ball!
My life motto..."Everything is uncomfortable...until it's comfortable."
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ISAIAH EISEL
Fun fact...My wife and I just got married in August 2022! We own a beautiful home together and have a Boston Terrier named Jeffrey.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...fishing, playing softball, hockey, golfing, enjoying the outdoors or enjoying an evening with my wife watching a movie or baking competition.
My life motto..."Change the things in your life that stress you out or make you unhappy. If it is something out of your control, you just have to let it go."
LINDSEY EISEL
Fun fact: I am a huge Fleetwood Mac fan. I was named after two of their band members!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...hanging out with my husband, Isaiah and our dog, Jeffrey. I also work as a Home Health Nurse Administrator in Southwest Michigan. We love to travel!
My life motto: "If you don't have control over an issue, don't worry about it. If you have control over it, do what you can to change it. It's all about a positive mindset!"
TERRI ELDER
Fun fact...I love to relax in the summer by kayaking and soaking up the sun.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...watching one of my daughters play a sport (volleyball, basketball, softball).
My life motto: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
ROB ELLIOTT
Fun fact...I am a pastry chef as well as a volleyball coach!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...spending time with my family, Ellie, Evie and PJ.
My life motto..."Work hard and you can achieve anything!"
CHELSEY FONUA
Fun fact...I love to dance and have been dancing as long as I can remember. I opened my own Fitness and Dance studio last year and I absolutely love living out my passion everyday.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...playing volleyball on the beach.
My life motto: "Know who you are and why you do what you do."
AMY GOFF
**Currently coaching 14 Silver
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NATHAN HARRMANN
Fun fact...I'm married with 3 kids and 2 dogs, a Weimaraner and a long haired Chihuahua.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...riding my bicycle everywhere. I pedal over 5, 000 miles on my bike each year, even in the winter!
My life motto: "Everything gets better with coffee, I mean, practice."
KAITLYN HEAD
Fun fact...I can sing and play guitar. I have been on the worship team for 8 years.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...playing with my 2 dogs, Miggy and Molly. You can also find me playing with my 2 year old nephew!
My life motto: "No matter how tough life may get, keep moving forward."
LISA HOLOK
Fun fact...I love camping.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...at the beach or running around to my sons' sporting events!
My life motto: "Trust God's plan"
WENDY HUDSON
**currently coaching 13 Black
Fun fact...I have a hobby farm with horses, goats and chickens.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...at my son or daughter's sports activities.
My life motto: "Be so positive that negative people don't want to be near you." Also, "Effort is the key to unlocking your potential."
ANNA JOHNSON
**currently coaching 12 Black
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...with friends and family.
My life motto: "Work hard and good things will find you."
AMANDA JONES
**currently coaching 12 Graphite
Fun fact...I am a huge sitcom junkie. I have watched every episode of Friends at least 5 times!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...singing and playing my guitar.
My life motto: "Find purpose in everything you do in life!"
STEVE KOETSIER
**currently coaching 14 Black
Fun fact...At one point in my life my goal was to be a ski bum! (It still doesn't sound too bad!!!)
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...playing volleyball at the beach or indoor and hanging out with my family/friends.
My life motto: "Getting better every day!" and "Seize the day with a positive attitude!"
BETSY LUMPKINS
Fun fact...I have a cute little dog named Chiffon.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...with my husband and our two girls or at the salon doing my clients hair.
My life motto: "Beginnings are usually scary. Endings are normally sad. It's what's in the middle that matters the most. Make the most of your middle!"
REGAN ORNOPIA
Fun fact...I've been playing volleyball more than half my life!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...either skateboarding, playing volleyball or basketball.
My life motto: "You put one foot in front of the other, control what you can control and see the outcome!"
MARILOU MILLER
**Director of the club
*When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me... at work, jogging, skiing and enjoying being out of Michigan and visiting the warmer state of South Carolina or Florida.
*My life motto... "Always enjoy what is in front of you and surround yourself with anyone and everyone that will impact your growth as a person."
NATALIE PANTALEO
**Currently coaching 15 Black
Fun fact: I've always wanted to live on a farm with a ton of animals!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can find me...relaxing at home with my two dogs, Benji and Theo, watching a movie!
My life motto..."Be kind, you never know what others are going through!"
JODI PEPPERS
Fun fact: I once "sang" backup at a Sanctus Real Concert to the song, "Safe in my Father's Arms".
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can find me...volunteering, cheering on my kids at sporting events, competing in triathlons, working out at Fort Miami CrossFit and enjoying an Old Fashioned.
My life motto..."Shine His Light!"
HANNAH RACINE
Fun fact: Started playing volleyball in 6th grade on a Southwest team!
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...usually hanging out with my husband and my two Bernedoodle pups...Archie and Olive
My life motto: "Do what makes your heart and soul happy."
JAMES RAGOSTA
**Currently coaching 18 Black
Fun fact...love to be outdoors camping and fishing
When I'm not coaching, you can catch me...attending car shows, swap meets and restoring cars in my shop.
My life motto: "On time is being 15 minutes early."
CASEY RESSEGUIE
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...playing beach volleyball and spending time with my family.
My life motto: "Surely his goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life."
PEGGY SCHAFFER
Fun fact...I have a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and have worked with our local drug court, parole office and Sheriff's department. Now I work as a consultant helping nonprofit organizations plan and implement programs to help others.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...playing volleyball or spending time with my two daughters and husband.
My life motto: "If you have faith in God and believe in yourself, you can do anything." Also, "we do not fail, we learn."
DANA TIGELAAR
Fun fact...I love to laugh! I love to hear good jokes and funny stories.
When I'm not coaching volleyball, you can catch me...watching my kids play sports and cheering them on.
My life motto: "I have set the Lord before me; because he's at my right hand I will not be shaken." Psalm 16:8
