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:   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

coming soon!

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:

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

Other:Impact Certified 2012
CPR Certified 2012
 

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 

Mary Clifford( Teacher/Varsity Volleyball  coach at South Houston)...

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:

• 2021 - Present Varsity Head Coach South Houston High School
• 2014-2020 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 Indoor and Beach
• 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: Program & Event Coordinator for Clear Lake City Community Center

Volleyball Experience: Robyn has been playing volleyball for a long time. She played 4 years of High School, 4 years of club volleyball, and also played on San Jacinto Women’s Team. Robyn is entering her fifteenth year of coaching club volleyball. 
Coaching Experience

• 2020/2021 GCVA Little Spiker Head Coach
• 2019/2020 GCVA Little Spiker Head Coach
• 2018/2019 GCVA Little Spiker Head Coach
• 2017/2018 GCVA Little Spiker Head Coach
• 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

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 - Present:  GCVA Little Spikers Head Coach
• 2024-25 GCVA 151 Head Coach
• 23-24 GCVA 141 Head Coach
• 22-23 GCVA 131 Head Coach
• 21-22 GCVA 121 Head Coach
• 2014-2015: GCVA 14 East Beach assistant coach
• 2016 - 2017: GCVA 11 Coast assistant coach

Other:
Impact certified 2016,

GCVA Summer Camp Coach

I’m coach Amanda I grew up playing for GCVA for 5 years and even went to Junior Olympics my 15s year. I’m currently a 2nd grade teacher in Pasadena and this will be my 4th year as an assistant coach.

PROFESSION:  2nd Grade Teacher Pasadena ISD 

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE: 

• Played with GCVA for 5 years qualifying for Junior Olympics with my 15's team 151-Coast 

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2020 - Present: GCVA Ast. Coach last 4 seasons (141, 151, 161, 171
• USAV IMPACT CERTIFIED
• R2 CERTIFICATION

PROFESSION:  ALVIN ISD TEACHER AND COACH  (Head coach Football, Basketball and Tennis)

VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE: 

• "A" Beach Player - 20 years playing on the beach (I have been playing in beach tournaments since I was 10 years old). 
• "A" Indoor player - Played Boys Club for 5 years as Middle/OH/DS
• 5 Time Spikefest Champion

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2018 to presend: HEAD and or Ast.  COACH GCVA Indoor and Beach
• Impact Certified 2015
• USAV Volleyball Provisional Referee and Scorekeeper

Profession

Currently working as a Certified Pharmacy Technician and looking to venture out in the medical and pharmaceutical industry.

Volleyball Experience

Started playing in 7th grade at League City Intermediate and club in 8th grade at GCVA. Continued at Clear Falls High School as a left handed right-side hitter. Went to State my junior and senior year and got 3rd place. 

Coaching Experience

GCVA indoor Head coach for 3 seasons. 

GCVA Ast Coach for 2 seasons

GCVA Beach Coach  Sub

GCVA Camp Coach

GCVA Sunday Drills Director for 3 seasons

Other

GCVA Summer Camp Coach

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 first GCVA Juniors Sand League Director and ran the GCVA Beach Team and Junior leagues for several years. Rachel also ran a summer fitness program that included 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.  

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2024-2025: Little Spiker Director & 11's Head Coach
• 2023-2024: Head Coach 171 Coast
• 2022-2023: Head Coach 161 Coast
• 2021-2022: Head Coach 151 Coast & Little Spiker Coach 
• 2015-2016: Head Coach 141 Coast (Qualified for Nationals)
• 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

Profession:  

After 10 years as a teacher/coach, I stepped away in May 2024 and became a Field Operations Coordinator for a construction company. I am also a licensed Realtor. 

Coaching Experience:  

I started coaching in 2014. In 2016,  I coached for 6 years in Deer Park ISD. I moved to Clear Creek ISD to become Brookside Intermediate’s Athletic Coordinator and coaching volleyball, basketball, golf, and cross country. I coached for 17s Mizuno with South Shore last year.  

Certifications:  

• USAV IMPACT CERTIFIED
• SAFE SPORT CERTIFIED
• USAV R2 CERTIFIED 

Profession:

Licensed Massage Therapist with credentials in Assisted Stretching, helping with muscle and sports recovery.

Volleyball Experience:

I have played volleyball for over 20 years now. 6 years of club volleyball (Baja, South Shore) and 4 years of Highschool volleyball at Clear Creek Highschool, 2 years volleyball scholarship for Alvin Community College. I am a “south paw” (lefty!), at a younger age I played front row right side hitter and back row setter. In high school I was strictly a right side hitter and in college, became an outside hitter. As an Adult, I have been playing competitive sand volleyball in adult leagues for about 13 years (give or take!)

Coaching Experience:

2022-Present: Coach for the Little Spikers at GCVA

2018-2019: Assistant Coach GCVA

2015-2016: Assistant Coach GCVA

2009-2011: Assistant Coach for South Shore