Ron Arenz BIO

Profession: Houston Baptist University Assistant Beach Coach, stay-at-home father and owner of Ron Arenz Camps.

Volleyball Experience

Recently transitioned into the college beach volleyball game after 19 years of coaching indoor at the collegiate level.  Numerous players have received all-conference, Junior Olympic All-American, Volleyball Magazine “Fab 50” and NCAA All-American recognition.

Collegiate Coaching Experience

• 2019-Present  Houston Baptist University, Assistant Beach Coach
• 2015-2019      University of Houston, Assistant Coach
• 2008-2014      University of Akron, Head Coach
• 2006-2007      University of West Alabama, Head Coach
• 2005-2006      Michigan State University, Assistant Coach
• 2002-2004      Western Michigan University, Assistant Coach
• 2001-2002      University of Denver, Assistant Coach
• 2000-2001      Cal State Dominguez Hills, Assistant Coach

Club Coaching Experience

• 2017-Present  GCVA Beach Team, Coach
• 2009                USAV Ohio Valley Region (OVR) High Performance, Head Coach
• 2005                USAV Lakeshore Region High Performance, Head Coach
• 2003-2004      Dead Frog 16U, Head Coach
• 2002                Colorado Foothills 15U, Head Coach
• 1998-2001      Cal Juniors, 18 and 16U, Head Coach
• 1999-2004      USAV High Performance Evaluator

Miscellaneous

• Present            IMPACT & SafeSport Certified
• Present            BCAP I Certified
• 2001                Amateur Athletic Federation (AAF), Contributing Author

PROFESSION:  College Student, Student Athlete

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE: 

• Student Athlete Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas

• Club since I was 10 years old

• 3-year varsity starter at 5A, Manvel High School - Regional Quarterfinals and All Conference honors 

• Earned two Bids for Nationals playing Indoor Club including my senior Year for GCVA  

• Starting Right Side at  Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas - runner-up for the 2018 NJCAA DIII championship. 

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2018: - 14's for Texas Invasion’s  in Dallas
• 2019 to Present: Head Coach Club and Little Spikers
• Impact Certified 2018
• USAV Volleyball Provisional Referee and Scorekeeper

coming soon!

Mary Clifford( Teacher/JV Volleyball/Basketball coach at Clear Springs High School)...

Volleyball Experience:

I played volleyball at Clear Lake High School and club at Pearland Jrs. and during my time at A&M I played on the club team.  In the Summer of 2016 me and my Husband took over at the Hot & Sweaty summer High School league which is now named the COAST Summer League.  

Coaching Experience:

• 2014-Present Head Ast Coach/JV Coach   Clear Springs High School
• 2017-2018 Season:  Qualified for USAV nationals with the GCVA 181 Coast Team,  Won AVC 18's National Qualifier in Dallas, Finished 4th is Shootout, 9th in LoneStar National Qualifier (USA Division) 
• 2015 - Present:  GCVA Head Coach
• 2011- 2013  A&M camps coach
• 2012-2013 Ast Coach Brazos Valley Juniors 14 Team
• 2013-2014 GCVA 141 and 131 Ast Coach
• 2013-2014  JV Coach North Shore High School

Other:

• Referee Certified 2013
• IMPACT Certified 2013

PROFESSION:  GCVA Beach Team Director, GCVA Junior League Director, GCVA Head Coach, GCVA Recruiting Coordinator, Owner Coast Summer League  

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE: 

• "Open" Beach Player - 20 years playing on the beach (I have been playing in beach tournaments since I was 8 years old). 
• "A" Indoor player - 14 years playing indoors
• Setter/Outside for Lindenwood University
• 2009 Top 4 Beach Volleyball Teams in Texas - Qualifier for Freedom of Texas Volleyball Tournament
• 5 Time Spikefest Champion

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2018: Coached USAV Junior National Championships 16U Silver and Bronze medalists 
• 2016 to Present: GCVA Junior League Director
• 2016 to Present: Director Coast Summer League 
• 2015 to Present: Ball High School Summer Camp Director
• 2015 to Present: GCVA Training Cordinator, Recruting Cordinator 
• 2013 to 2015: Director of Volleyball Operations for University of Houston Women's Volleyball Team
• 2013 to Present: Beach Team Program Director
• 2009 to Present: GCVA Head Coach
• 2009 to 2011: Student Assistant Houston Baptist University Women’s Volleyball Team
• 2007 to 2009: Lindenwood University Men’s Team
• 2006 to Present: Head Coach GCVA Camps
• 2005 to 2007: Assistant Coach for GCVA teams

Impact Certified 2007
USAV Volleyball Provisional Referee and Scorekeeper

PROFESSION
Event Management.  NASA Satellite Engineer (32 Years)

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE
Founded GCVA in 1992 (one of the largest outdoor organizations in the U.S.) The GCVA is known through the U.S. as the premier outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast. The  AVP, USAV, other professional and amateur volleyball associations/promoters, various cities, parks departments and convention and visitors Bureaus have consulted with us over the years on our opinion/input on outdoor volleyball.  Organized/Promoted over 500outdoor volleyball events in the last 28 years.

Indoor B player, Outdoor GCVA B/BB player (but not very good). GCVA Tournament director, Junior Program Director and GCVA President. A founder/director of the Texas Volleyball Association.Started GCVA Juniors indoor program in 2005

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• Head and Ast coach of various teams since we started. 
• IMPACT CERTIFIED 2005
• USA Volleyball Provisional Referee and Scorekeeper

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2007 LONESTAR Robert L. Lindsay Meritorious Service Award for promoting volleyball in the Lone Star Region.
• 1993 FOVA achievement award for becoming one of the top 5 largest volleyball organizations (members) in the U.S.
• 1993-2000 Recognized by Outdoor Volleyball USA as the “#1 outdoor volleyball organization on the Gulf Coast”

Profession: Operations Manager for ABM

Volleyball Experience: Robyn has been playing volleyball for 15 years. She played 4 years at South Houston High School, 4 years of club volleyball, and also played on San Jacinto Women’s Team. Robyn is entering her sixth (6th) year of coaching club volleyball. She currently plays coed indoors and is on a USAV Women's indoor team.

Coaching Experience

• 2016/2017 GCVA 11 Coast Head Coach
• 2015/2016 GCVA 15Storm Head Coach
• 2013/2014: Head Coach 14 West Beach
• 2011/Present: Little Spikers Director
• 2012/2013: GCVA 12EB, 14Storm  Head Coach
• 2011/2012: GCVA 12EB and 13EB Head Coach
• 2010/2011: GCVA 12EB and 14SS Head Coach, 12D Ast. Coach
• 2009/2010: GCVA 14's SS Head Coach, 12EB Head Coach
• 2008/2009: GCVA 13's East Beach Head Coach, 14EB Head Coach (one win from qualifying for Nationals)
• 2007/2008: GCVA 13's East Beach Head Coach,
• 2002-2008: South Belt 141 and 121 Head Coach
• 2007 UH (Bill Walton) Coaching Camp
• 2007 Debbie Sokol’s High School Coaches Camp

USAV Volleyball Provisional Referee and Scorekeeper
Impact Certified 2007
CAP I Certified 2011

Beach Impact Certified 2012

Available for Private Lessons

Profession:   Clear Falls Volleyball Coach,  JV

Volleyball experience:

I've been playing volleyball since the 7th grade. I started on the varsity volleyball team at Dobie High School for 3 years as an outside hitter. I was varsity captain and All District MVP my senior year. I played club volleyball for GCVA. Today I continue to play beach and indoor volleyball.

Coaching Experience:

• 2016-2017 TBD - Right now a Floater
• 2015-2016: Head Coach 151 Coast
• 2014/2015 Head Coach GCVA 17 East Beach
• 2013-2014 Head Coach 16 West Beach,
• 2014-2016: Coach GCVA Beach Team
• 2012-2013 - Head Coach 16 East Beach
• 2010-2011 - Assistant coach for GCVA 14 East Beach
• 2011-Present: GCVA summer camps Head Coach

Other:

• Impact Certified 2013
• Certified Referee 2012
• 2013 -  Art of Coaching Volleyball Clinic Series

Profession:  

I am currently taking a gap year before college. I work as an aid for my Grandma who has ALZ. My interests include Volleyball(indoor and sand), singing and dance. I plan to focus on a career in Physical Therapy.  

Volleyball Experience:  

I began playing Co-ed competitive volleyball at COM 7 years ago. I played with CHSA for 5 years. I currently play GCVA sand tournaments and league. I also play Co-ed A Volleyball at COM.

Coaching Experience:  

I was an Assistant Coach with GCVA 14's last year. I teach Private hitting and serving lessons for players. I enjoy helping young players learn to love the game of Volleyball! It's a great sport that can be played throughout your life!

Certifications:  

USAV IMPACT CERTIFIED

SAFESPORT CERTIFIED

USAV Volleyball Provisional Ref and Scorekeeper 

PROFESSION
Financial Investment Consultant in the Clear Lake area.
 

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE
Keith has coached all age groups for GCVA and has been with us since we started. Keith has been an indoor player for many years, former Boy's club player, GCVA "A" Beach Player. Keith is considered one of our best coaches. He has been able to help B players make the A team, players who did not make a team to become B team players and in general gets the most out of all players. Keith will be in charge of evaluations, rankings etc for the GCVA “Boot Camp” Camps.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2005/Present  GCVA Head Coach, GCVA Summer Camp Director
• 2012 to Present:  Beach Team Instructor
• 2013/2015:  GCVA 161 and 15 East Beach Head Coach,  Camp Directror, Beach Team Instructor
• 2012/2013: GCVA 164 and 142 Head Coach, Camp Head Coach, Beach Team Instructor
• 2011/2012: GCVA 17 Head Coach
• 2010/2011: GCVA 18 National Head Coach
• 2009/2010: GCVA 17 Head Coach
• 2008/2009: GCVA 15’s & 16’s East Beach Head Coach
• 2007/2008: GCVA 15’s East Beach Head Coach
• 2006/2007: GCVA 14’s West Beach Head Coach
• 2005/2006: GCVA 131 Head Coach

TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS

• IMPACT certified 2005
• CAP I Certified 2007
• CAP II Certified 2009
• VCAP Certified 2007
• BCAP Certified 2011
• IMPACT Instructor Certified 2011
• USA Volleyball Provisional Referee and Scorekeeper
• 2008 PEN STATE Coach’s Camp
• 2007-2010 UH Coaching Camp
• 2007 Debbie Sokol’s High School Coaches Camp

Available for Private Lessons

PROFESSION
I am a student who is currently working on my prerequisites and I plan on attending UTMB Fall 2013 to achieve my B.S. in Nursing and also my RN license. 

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE

I have played volleyball for 10 years now and I am still currently playing in beach volleyball tournaments during the summer. I have played club for 6 years, as well as 2 years in Junior High and 4 years in High School at Clear lake/La Porte High School. I also was able to continue my volleyball career at Letourneau University for two years and was a starter. I decided to come home because they do not have a nursing program at LETU. I have been a setter from the first time I started playing volleyball. I achieved the "Yellow-Jacket" award at Letourneau University my sophomore year for being a well rounded player.

• 2004-2006 Two years  Seabrook Intermediate 7th A team and 8th A team
• 2004-2011 Six years Club: AVA, GCVA, SPACE CITY- Position: Setter
• 2006-2011 One Year Freshman, One Year JV One year Varsity in Clear Lake High School/ 1 Year Varsity at LaPorte - Position: Setter
• 2011-2013 Two years Varsity Letourneau University- Position: Setter
• A Sand Player

Coaching Experience:

• 2016 to 2017t:  Freshman Coach at Clear Falls High School
• 2016  GCVA Summer Drills Director
• 2013 - Present GCVA Head Coach
• 2009-2010 Camp for AVAiators for Absolute Volleyball Association
• 2011-2013 Camp Coach for Gulf Coast Volleyball Association
• 2011-2013 Camp Coach for Letourneau University
• 2011-2012 Head Coach for 14 Red, East Texas Juniors
• 2013- GCVA Summer Camp Coach

Other:Impact Certified 2012
CPR Certified 2012
 

Profession:
I am currently a substitude teacher for CCISD, and I'm  working towards my Bachelor Degree in Education
 
Volleyball Experience:
I have played volleyball for 8 years. 5 years club, Conroe High School, 2 years Wharton Jr.
I played as  right side and outside hitter.
 

Coaching Experience:

• 2016-Present: GCVA Head Coach Little Spikers
• 2016 - Present: GCVA Assistant Club Coach
• 2017 GCVA Summer camps 
• 2015-Present: U of H Summer Camp Coach

Other:
Impact certified 2016

Profession:
I am currently a student at U of H Clear Lake working on my Bachelor Degree in Education
 
Volleyball Experience:
Went to Clear Lake High School, I have played volleyball for 8 years. 5 years club as DS/Libero.  I also play in GCVA Sand Leagues.
 

Coaching Experience:

• 2014-2015: GCVA 14 East Beach assistant coach
• 2016 - 2017: GCVA 11 Coast assistant coach
• 2016 - 2017:  GCVA Little Spikers Head Coach
• 2014 - 2015: GCVA Little Spikers assistant coach

Other:
Impact certified 2016, GCVA Summer Camp Coach

I currently manage perfextions salons in the deer park & la Porte area. I am in school to pursue a career in surgical nursing. 

I played club volleyball for 8 years. In my time as a player, I played for South Shore Jrs, AVA, TRV, Fairmont jr high and Deer Park High School. In my career as a player I have attended Junior Olympics and have won district champions. 

Shannon Rentschler

Title: Little Spikers Coach

Email: shannon.k.rentschler@gmail.com

OCCUPATION:  Junior Accountant at GHG Corportation

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE

One Year JV Clear Springs High School - Position: Defensive Specialist
3 years Varsity Clear Springs High School - Position: Defensive Specialist
3 Years club: GCVA- Gulf Coast Volleyball Association & South Shore Juniors (Position: Libero/Defensive Specialist)
A Sand Player

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2016-2017:  Co Coach GCVA 15 STORM - GO STORM
• 2015-2016:  Ast. Coach 14 Storm
• 2014-2015:  GCVA Head Coach 13 West Beach
• 2012-2014 GCVA Head Coach for Little Spikers (one seasons/2 sessions)
• 2013-2014 GCVA Assistant Coach for Little Spikers (one season/2 sessions)  
• 2013-2014 GCVA Head Coach for 12 Storm  
• 2013 - Present GCVA Camp Coach
• 2012 IMPACT Certified
• 2013 CAP1 Certified

Profession: I am currently a substitute teacher for CCISD and 7th grade volleyball coach at Brookside Intermediate. I am looking to get my teaching certification and become a 7-8 grade PRE-AP math teacher.

Volleyball exp: I have been playing volleyball for over 10 years between club, junior high, high school, and college. I have all 3 front row positions throughout the years and teams, mainly a middle and right side.
·         2005-2007 Two years at Pearland JH West 7th and 8th A team
·         2004-2012 4 years at Pearland JRS; 3 years at AVA
·         2011 Varsity at Pearland HS
·         2012-2016 Southeastern Louisiana University
·         Present Playing in both indoor and outdoor league year round
 
Coaching EXP:
·         2009-2012 Floated between clubs and high schools helping out at camps
·         2013-2014 Head Coach Voodoo 15’s Black (Louisiana)
·         2014-2015 Head Coach Voodoo 15’s Black
·         2015-2016 Head Coach Voodoo 17’s Black
·         2012-2016 Ran college volleyball camps for surrounding high schools
·         2016-Present Head Coach Brookside Intermediate 7B
·         2016-Present Head Coach GCVA 132
Other:
Impact Certified 2015
CPR Certified 2016
First Aid Certified 2015
Ref/books Certified 2015

Sarah Labarrera

Head Coach 14 West Beach 

Education

•             Stephen F. Austin State University, Bachelors of Science

Profession

•             Intertek  -  3D CAD operator and software technical support  

Volleyball Experience

Sarah has had a passion for volleyball from a young age and played competitively in middle school, high school and some in college. She played 5 years of club ball in grade school, and continues to play through various leagues. While in college, she was the president of SFA’s club volleyball team for 2 years, leading her team to victory and qualifying for regional’s in 2011/2012. She also has been an assistant coach for various clubs in the area and is coming up on her 10th year of coaching on a club level.

Coaching Experience

• 2015-2016: Head Coach 131 Coast and 16 West Beach
• 2014-2015:  Head Coach GCVA 12 East Beach, 16 West Beach, and LS Pink Dynamite coach
• 2013-2014 Head Coach GCVA 13 East Beach
• 2007- Present: Coach GCVA Summer Camps
• 2012-2013: GCVA 12EB & 14 Storm Ast., LS - Pink Dynamite Coach
• 2010-2011: GCVA 12EB and 14SS ast. Coach
• 2009-2010: GCVA 14's SS Ast. Coach, 12EB Ast. Coach
• 2008-2009: GCVA 13's EB Ast.  Coach, 14EB Ast. Coach
• 2007-2008: GCVA 13's EB Ast.

PROFESSION: Teacher and (7A) Coach at Creekside Intermediate School, League City TX

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE: Played volleyball at Friendswood High School and Gulf Coast Juniors.  Currently plays in GCVA Outdoor leagues, Coached at the Intermediate School level for over 10 years.   

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2013/Present Head Coach Little Spikers
• 2008-2013: Head Coach GCVA 12 Developmental Teams
• 2008-Present:  Head Camp Coach, Little Spiker Camp Director
• 2005-2007: Club Director/Head Coach “Ran my own Club”
• 2004-Present: Head Coach CSIS 7A Volleyball Team

Impact Certified 2007

Profession:   Special Events Coordinator at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 

Volleyball experience:

I've been playing volleyball for 13 years and counting. I played club volleyball at GCVA 8th grade through senior year as a left handed rightside hitter. I have played volleyball at Seabrook intermediate, Clear Creek High School(all 4 years), and continued on to play at Schreiner University (Kerrville,Texas). I was the only freshman named to the All-Tournament team at the Endicott college Invitational. Today I continue to play beach and indoor volleyball in different leagues around the city. 

Coaching Experience:

• 2016-2017: Little Spikers Head Coach
• 2015-2016: Little Spikers Head Coach 
• 2011-Present: GCVA summer camps Coach

Other:

•IMPACT Certified-2016 

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE: Rachel is a GCVA A player; she played in school and currently still plays USAV (indoor) and beach volleyball. Rachel has also coached other various sports including head coach for the League City Recreation Dept Sand Volleyball League for the 8-12 age groups and little league baseball. Rachel led Bay Area Christian School's Junior High "A" Volleyball Team in 2008, 2009 and again this year in 2010 to three undefeated season’s and three 1st Place Conference Championships. The team's 2010 record is 60-0! In 2009, she became the GCVA Juniors Sand League Director and currently organizes several doubles sand leagues over the summer. Rachel also runs a summer fitness program that includes a certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist to help volleyball players stay in shape over the summer and physically prepare them for school and club tryouts.  Rachel is currently the Recreation Director at the Clear Lake Rec Center 

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2015-2016: Head Coach 141 Coast
• 2014-2015: Head Coach 131 Coast
• 2013-2014: Head Coach GCVA 151 Coast
• 2012-2013: GCVA 15 East Beach Head Coach (Finished 9th at Nationals, Patriot Division)
• 2011/2012: GCVA 13 Surf Head Coach,
• 2011/2012GCVA 15 East Beach Head Coach (Qualified for Nationals twice, Finished 9th place in American Division)
• 2010/2011: GCVA 14 East Beach Head Coach, GCVA 15 East Beach Head Coach
• 2009/2010: GCVA 14 East Beach Head Coach (Placed 8th in Kansas out of 68 teams & 15th in CA out of 105 teams)
• 2009/2010: GCVA 13 East Beach Head Coach (One win away from qualifying for JO's at Regionals, Placed 9th in Dallas out of 146 teams; overall season record 88-17)
• 2009-2011: GCVA Juniors Sand League Director
• 2009-2010: Junior High Head Coach, Bay Area Christian School
• 2008: Junior High "A" Team Head Coach, Bay Area Christian School
• 2008/2009: GCVA 13 West Beach Head Coach, GCVA 12 East Beach Head Coach
• 2007/2008: GCVA 12 West Beach Head Coach
• 2005-2007: League City Parks and Recreation Head Coach Youth Volleyball League
• 2007 UH (Bill Walton) Coaching Camp
• 2007 Debbie Sokol’s High School Coaches Camp

USAV Volleyball Provisional Referee and Scorekeeper
Impact Certified 2007
BCAP Certified 2010
CAP I Certified 2011

 
Available for Private Lessons

coming soon!

Profesion: I graduate from San Jac in December for massage therapy. Then going to go into physical therapy.

Volleyball Experance: I use to play club for AVA. I've played volleyball since the 7th grade and I was on JV my freshman year of high school, then Varsity my last 3 years of high school. I went to college at East Texas baptist and played volleyball there for a year. 

Coaching experience:

• 2015 - Present:  GCVA Head Coach/Ast coach for Club and Little Spikers
• Ast. Coach volleyball camps,
• Available for private lessons. 

Other:
Impact certified 2015.