Volleyball Coaches

Alyssa is the co-owner & co-director of Summit Sports NW. She is entering her 8th year coaching club volleyball and 7th coaching high school volleyball. She played for Sedro-Woolley High School, then played her freshman year of college at Skagit Valley College. After her freshman year of college, she moved to Tacoma and began her coaching career. Once she moved back north, she began coaching at Lakewood High School, where she continues to coach.

In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, going to the beach, and most importantly, spending time with her son!

"Becoming a coach has been one of my favorite accomplishments in life. Coaching is not just about teaching the skills to be better at the game, it is also about teaching life lessons that athletes can carry with them for the rest of their life."

Avalon played volleyball from the 3rd grade up until she graduated high school. She was a 4-year varsity letter volleyball athlete at Lakewood High School. She started playing volleyball because her older sister played and would let her practice with her!

In her spare time, she likes to get outside as much as possible, especially going on hikes. But if she's not up for that, she loves to read, and spend time with her pets!

"I want to coach at summit because coaching is a great way to stay in the sport and support all the upcoming players! I want to share my love for volleyball and help others love it too!"

She started playing volleyball when she was around 13 years old. She played club and high school ball in Southern California then went on to play in the NCAA DII at Coker College in South Carolina. Upon graduating college, She went overseas to England to continue her career playing indoor and beach volleyball for Newcastle. 

She started coaching immediately after graduating from high school, starting as an assistant in the high school space, and then transitioning to club and rec leagues during her off season. She has coached for various clubs, including Viper VPC, Newcastle University's club team, Forza One VBC,  and most recently WVBA. She is also a volleyball official for WOA - Snohomish County.

In her spare time, she loves to do anything outdoors! She is an avid hiker and is attempting to learn to ski. When home, she loves to curl up with a good book or to teach her dog some new, ridiculous, trick. 

“I am so thrilled to be a part of Summit Sports NW because I find so much joy in sharing my love for volleyball with this new generation of athletes! It is so fulfilling to witness their growth in the sport and within themselves throughout the season. I have been fortunate with so many coaches who believed in me, both on and off the court, and I hope to share that same experience with the athletes I have on my own teams.”

Breanna has been playing volleyball since 7th grade. She also grew up playing club ball. Her most recent coaching experience has been coaching for Boys and Girls Clubs for various ages for the last 8 years. 

In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her 2 daughters when they don't have a sporting event to be at. She loves reading a good book and doing puzzles. She loves to go to the beach whenever she can for a weekend getaway.

“I want to coach at Summit Sports NW to uplift girls and to help build up their confidence and skills. I want to help guide them toward their top potential and help navigate their personal and professional goals. My coaches taught me these skills throughout the years, and I am excited to teach that to any player I have the honor of coaching.”

Christie has been playing volleyball since she can remember. Ever since she could pick up a volleyball, she has been playing. Her favorite position is Setter and Right Hitter but has also played every other position. She has been playing club for the past 3 years and has been coaching the last couple years for various ages for boys and girls club teams. 

In her spare time besides finishing her last year of high school, she loves reading books or when its sunny paddle boarding on the lake with friends. Christie also loves to compete in track and field in shot put and discus events. 

"I want to coach at Summit Sports NW because I enjoy helping others grow, sharing my passion for the sport, and building strong team dynamics. The thrill of seeing players succeed and develop is super rewarding! I want to create a positive and supportive environment where players feel valued and grow to be the best players and people!"

Claire has been playing volleyball since she was ten years old. She played club volleyball from ages 12 to 18 at various clubs around the Puget Sound Region and played collegiate volleyball at Clark University, a DIII school in Massachusetts. She has been coaching beach and indoor volleyball for about six years. 

In her spare time, Claire enjoys reading books, baking, and doing crafts like embroidery and crochet. She also enjoys spending time with friends and enjoying her current home of Bellingham, especially spending time near the water.

Delanie has been playing volleyball since 3rd grade and club since her u14s year. She played all through middle school and high school as well, while playing for Blue Royals Volleyball Academy. In her spare time, she loves to hang out with friends and family. She loves going out to do things and spend quality time with people. 

“I want to coach at Summit Sports NW because I love being around volleyball and I want to help younger players work their way towards full potential. I want to make a difference in people’s lives and coaching fulfills that for me!”

Ella’s experience with volleyball started at a YMCA team until she was old enough to begin club volleyball. She started in U12 at OlyReign VBC and continued there until U17. Additionally, She was a captain of her high school JV team as a freshman, then played on the varsity team during her sophomore and junior years of high school. While she started as an outside hitter, she ended my volleyball career as a libero! Most recently, she played on an intramural team at Western Washington University with some of her fellow kinesiology peers. 

She loves to play the piano and all things music. Other hobbies of hers include playing board games, pickleball, reading, and weightlifting. She also goes to the driving range most weekends and plays chess with her friends occasionally. 

“It brings me so much joy to reignite my love of volleyball and to share it with this team. I learned so much from my time in club volleyball while making meaningful connections and lifelong friends along the way! Being a part of a team teaches you to have trust, communication, flexibility, and adaptability. All things that can be applicable throughout life. I want to coach at Summit Sports NW to provide this team with a positive, rewarding experience.”

Elora grew up watching her sister play volleyball which sparked her interest in becoming a player herself. She has played at a competitive level for 5 years and picked up on beach volleyball to stay active and well rounded during off seasons. “There is never a season where I am not playing volleyball.” She has played club and beach volleyball since 13 years old. She has coached beach volleyball for two years and still actively coaches and ref younger players at the boys and girls club. In her free time, she likes to cook and eat really good food, read, write, and build legos.

“I have had some of the most amazing coaches throughout my years of playing and I want to pass down the knowledge and techniques they taught me to continue the coaching cycle and hopefully inspire others to stay connected to volleyball even after the end of their volleyball career. I believe having a good coach is the key to a successful season and having a positive perspective on volleyball. I strive to be the best coach I can possibly be.”

Jacki started playing volleyball in third grade at the boys and girls club. She has played and is currently playing for Skagit Island Volleyball Academy for a total of four years now. She has played beach at Blue Royals Volleyball Academy for a season. She has also coached a 1st/2nd grade team last year.

In her spare time, she likes to spend time with friends and family. “Typically, we're sampling the latest foodie hotspot or soaking in some new scenic views, each experience is a chance to make some fun memories together.”

“I want to coach at Summit Sports NW because my passion for volleyball goes beyond just playing the game. I've experienced firsthand how this sport can shape character, teach valuable life lessons, and give a player a sense of community. By coaching, I aim to pass on the passion and help grow not only the athletic abilities of the next generation of players but also their teamwork and sportsmanship. I want to be a part of their journey, guiding them to reach their full potential both on and off the court.”

Bio coming soon!!

Peyton has been playing volleyball since she was 10 years old. Her passion for the game started when she began playing for the Boys and Girls club. Volleyball has connected her to her closest friends. When she is not coaching, she is usually spending time with her friends or her little sister.

"I want to coach at Summit because I want to give back to the community and the sport. I love to coach!"

Rylynn started playing volleyball 7 years ago. She has been a varsity lettering athlete for 2 years and has been her high school’s varsity libero this season. She has been a key player in her team's success in defense.

In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her friends and family. She also likes to venture and try new things!

“I wanted to coach at Summit Sports because I love to see athletes grow their talent and see them succeed as time goes on. I especially  love to be a person they can look up to to help them grow!”

Tina has played sports her entire life (volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball). She was blessed to grow up playing volleyball in a very successful program in Oregon where her love for volleyball began. She started coaching right out of high school and then went to play volleyball and softball at a JUCO in Washington. Shortly after that, she continued with her coaching journey. She’s been coaching for over 20 years at various levels in Oregon and Washington. She’s been a head coach at the high school and club levels, three years assisting at junior college level and 1st year as Pierce College Head Coach. She led Stadium HS to a league championship in 2019 and was named PCL coach of the year. Her high school teams had multiple State tournament appearances. She’s coached for Cascade Volleyball of Seattle, Puyallup Juniors, and Dakine Volleyball Club. Success includes several top 5 finishes at national qualifiers, including 3rd place finish in the American division in 2023 at Spokane Pacific Northwest Qualifier, and earning a bid to 18 nationals at Lone Star Classic in 2022.

When she is not coaching, she is soaking up quality time with her family and two dogs (Tank and Stryker). She loves supporting her husband and her son in their love for cars and drag racing. She also plays softball and volleyball with friends. When she truly has nothing going on, another favorite is just chilling at home watching Crime shows.

“It means a lot to be a part of Summit Sports NW because I want to continue to positively impact and mentor the youth while building relationships with families and fans of Summit Sports NW. I look forward to sharing my passion for volleyball (and sports in general) with others in hopes that they will join in on it and strengthen our community in the process!”

Bio coming soon!!