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2012-2013 SMV Teams
Meet the Coaches
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Randy
Ayshford
Club President
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
USAV Player 1974-2009men’s indoor starting
at the “B” level, to men’s AA level and
into the age groups divisions at USAV
Nationals in the 35’s through 55’s
divisions. I have been a setter through
all of my player experience. I have been a
high school coach in the late 70s and
80’s, including 6 years at Mayo HS. I have
been active at all levels of organization
for the NCR USAV region from reffing and
scoring official, to tournament director,
newsletter editor and international event
organizer. I have coached boys and girls
junior programs since the mid 1980’s with
Rochester Area Volleyball Club, Northern
Lights and with SMV since 1998.I am
currently President of RYVA and have
coached for SMV for 10 of the last 12
years at all age levels, 15s/16s for the
past 4 years. My real job is an
Architect.
I am a
RYVA coach because:
Volleyball has provided me with many
unique opportunities and experiences and I
enjoy sharing what I have learned with new
players just starting their path in
volleyball. I am passionate about having
fun at playing volleyball while learning
skills, training your body and mind to
play the game, developing teamwork,
teaching the importance of work ethic and
the enjoyment of competition. If you enjoy
the game and hard work, you are welcome on
my court.
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Amber
Zitzow
18-1 Black Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am currently the Head Volleyball Coach
at Rochester Community and Technical
College Yellowjackets. I have served as an
assistant coach with the Yellowjackets
since 2009. I have diverse coaching
experiences at the college and high school
levels at St. Charles, Mayo, and
Wabasha-Kellogg. I have been very involved
in Junior Olympic volleyball at many age
levels. I am also the RYVA Volley Tot and
Mini Volleyball Director. This is my 3rd
Season with SMV.
I am a
RYVA coach because:
I enjoy coaching SMV: I have a strong
passion for the sport and enjoy teaching
and coaching volleyball. I view volleyball
coaching as team instruction as well as
individual skill improvement. I love the
application of sports tactics and
strategies during the game but also, more
importantly, nurturing athletes to grow
and reach their full potential. I believe
that you need to create a positive
environment where athletes feel that they
have independence and decision-making
capabilities. My goal here at SMV is to
create a fun and exciting environment, and
winning will then come.
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Tori Ristau
18-1 Black Assistant Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: This is my second
year with SMV 18-1s, and I am very excited
to be back. I am a 2008 graduate of
Fillmore Central High School where I had
the privilege of playing on the varsity
squad for four years. After high school I
went on to play at the University of
Wisconsin Platteville. However, suffering
from a knee injury I was unable to play
and transferred closer to home where I
then played for the Rochester
Yellowjackets for two seasons. I have
experience both at the setting and
defensive specialist positions. As well as
playing I have also had experience
coaching with the Fillmore Central and
Kenyon-Wanamingo JO Programs with the 14's
and 16's age divisions.
I am a
RYVA coach because: I
am a RYVA coach because I absolutely love
the sport of volleyball. It's one thing to
have played it for many years, but to be
able to help and see young women grow on
the volleyball court is amazing. Also,
having recently been through many of the
same goals and obstacles as the young
ladies I coach, I am able to offer a sense
of mentorship that I hope has a long
lasting affect. If I can only be half as
successful as some of my previous coaches,
I am guaranteed to make a difference in
the lives of the players I coach.
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Cindy Schmidt
18-2 Marron Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Sam Hanley
18-2 Maroon Assistant Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Deb Hegerle
16-1 Black Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: I played
volleyball at Osseo High School and the
University of Minnesota – 4 years. I was
one of the original 6 founders of MVI
Camps
and played many years with USVBA. My
coaching experience includes B-Squad Coach
– Wayzata HS, Varsity Coach – Cretin
Derham Hall HS, Northern Lights – 16-1’s,
18-1’s (6 years), and 9th Grade Coach –
Kasson Mantorville HS. This is my 6th
season with SMV and I’ve enjoyed working
with all the great people and promoting VB
in SE Minnesota.
I am a
RYVA coach because:I
love working with young ladies, not only
on the court teaching them the game, but
also the off court time when I can get to
know them on a personal level. I enjoy
watching the hard work in practice pay off
when a team plays together and
succeeds…which is not always measured by
wins. I enjoy the conflicts that arise
amongst members of a team because that’s
an opportunity to help them learn how to
deal with conflict which is a part of
everyday life.
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Daisy Jo Robinson
16-1 Black Assistant Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Becca
Langworthy
16-2 Maroon Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: I played 4 years of
varsity volleyball in high school in
Washington state and began coaching in
Washington in 2008 at the 8th grade level.
I coached 8th grade for 2 years before
moving into a high school assistant
position, and took over the head high
school coaching job for the fall of 2011.
I coached U14 club ball for Team Yakima in
Yakima, Washington in the spring of 2011
and fell in love with the club volleyball
world.
I am a
RYVA coach because:
When my husband got a job in Minnesota I
knew I wanted to find a club to coach
with, and after doing some research I was
impressed with the organization and
reputation of SMV. I am new to the club,
but everyone has been friendly and
helpful, and extremely knowledgeable and
passionate about volleyball, which makes
it a great fit for me!
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Amanda
Schroeder
16-2 Maroon Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Sara
Fetchelkotter
16-3 Maroon Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Mary
Sanderfoot
16-3 Maroon Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Brook
Murphy
14-1 Black Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Rick Lane
14-1 Black Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Greg
Herbert
14-2 Maroon Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: I have been
playing volleyball for around 20+ years. I
began playing after I got burned out
playing and coaching hockey. This is
my sixth year coaching with SMV. I
began coaching with RYVA when my daughter
decided that volleyball was the sport she
wanted to focus on and chose to play for
RYVA. In prior years I
have coached teams at the 14’s, 15’s, and
16’s age levels. This is my fourth
straight year coaching the in the
14’s. I coached the 14 Black team
the prior three years and this season with
my son graduating and with his final
season of Tennis I needed to stay closer
to home hence I am coaching the Maroon 1
team...and I looking very forward to it!!
I am a
RYVA coach because: I
love volleyball and coaching…To the point
that even though my daughter is now done
with her high school and JO volleyball
career, I continue to coach. The
reward for me is seeing the players that I
have coached in the past play every fall
for their respective school teams and
succeed both on an individual and team
level. Volleyball at RYVA has made
such a positive impact on so many girls
through the years and I am so proud to be
a continuing part of it…That, and it’s
just plain fun and exciting!!!!
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Kourtnee
Vehrenkamp
14-2 Maroon Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Andi Elvert
14-2 Maroon Volunteer
Assistant Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Melissa
Montgomery
14-3 Maroon Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Michelle
Braem
14-3 Maroon Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Brian Lund
12-1 Maroon Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: I have been playing volleyball
around 20 years and am still an active
player in the USAV. I have coached at
various levels of high school ball for the
last 15 years. The first 7 years at John
Marshall (1 year as a volunteer, 2 years
Junior Varsity and 4 years Varsity) and
now my current home of Lourdes for the
last 8 years. (1 year of 9th grade, 1 year
of 10th grade and just finished my 6th
year as Varsity coach) I have run 4-6th
and 7-8th grade camps for the Lourdes
school system. This is my third year with
SMV and second with the 12-1 group. I am
looking forward to another great
year.
I am a
RYVA coach because:
I am a RYVA coach because: I really enjoy
teaching and coaching volleyball. It never
gets old to see players advance their
skills and confidence over the course of
the season. That makes all the time and
effort well worth it.
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Kristin
Stier
12-1 Maroon Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I have been playing volleyball for over 20
years. I grew up in Stewartville and was
fortunate enough to play at the National
level during the JO seasons and the State
Level during High School Volleyball. I
played a couple years at college and
continue to play on a Women’s team today.
This is my first year as an Assistant
Coach with SMV.
I am a
RYVA coach because: I
love volleyball!! I would be on the court
everyday if life would allow. My family
got started with SMV in 2009 when my
oldest daughter played at the 12’s level.
I was so impressed by the club and her
coach, Brian Lund (who we’ve been lucky
enough to have for 3 seasons now), that I
just had to be part of it. I am looking
forward to sharing my love and knowledge
of the game with the girls and for the
opportunity to learn from a great head
coach.
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Sherry
Looker
12-2 Maroon Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: Hi my name is Sherry
Looker. I have coached at SMV for 10
seasons at the 14's 15's, 17's level, with
some 12's experience as well. I have
always had a passion for sports,
especially volleyball and
basketball, playing both during high
school, college, and a major portion of my
adult life. My oldest daughter got me
interested in coaching back when she was
in 6th grade. She played in the
USYVL which was a beginner's volleyball
league. Parents were welcome to join
in, learn the basics and develop a sound
fundamental instructor perspective of the
game. I then began to be involved in
Rochester Youth Volleyball the same year
in the winter. Again the scenario
was similar, we have kids, we could sure
use some parents to help with the
programs. So under leadership of Bob
Koerner and Randy Ayshford, I gained
experience as a coach for 12's and then I
settled into coaching the 14's for the
past 7
years. The game of volleyball has
transitioned into a game of positions,
defensive and offensive strategies.
There has been Olympic and European
and Japanese influence into much of our
game as it is played today. It is
incredible and so exciting to watch
professional and aggressive volleyball
from 14 years old and up thru the ranks,
to college and Olympic volleyball. As I
was out there in my early years as a
coach, I was inspired to learn more of the
game today to become a better coach, so I
have a rather sophisticated library, and
have attended many volleyball clinics
regionally, including clinics by Dennis
Amundsen(ex Gopher setter coach,
and Twins pitching coach), Pat
Powers(Olympian player), and Walt Weavers
MVI clinic in Apple Valley. My
aspirations are to continue teaching the
game of volleyball, and keep learning.
I am a RYVA coach because:
As I continue to grow as a coach, I
realize that there is more than one way to
do it, and be successful at most
volleyball skills, and when you watch
others play or watch others coach, you can
gain an appreciation for all the unique
ways. So as a coach, it is so
important to be open-minded, to enjoy
doing what you do, to like the players,
and be yourself, and hopefully impart some
of your wisdom and leadership skills onto
them, as well as role modeling. Over the
years, I did coach both my daughters, but
of the years coaching, I have had more
teams where neither of my girls played on
my team. I felt fulfilled to be able
to accomplish teaching young lady athletes
about the game of volleyball and about
life lessons. It's not always
winning, but how you played the game, or
being honest on that call, paying
attention reffing or doing the scorebook,
representing your team, your town, and
your club are more important. It's
also not always about winning, but
sometimes about losing gracefully.
Coaching is challenging when you have a
full time job. My full time job is
working with cancer patients and giving
chemotherapy. There it is about life
or death. The days are fulfilling at work
as well. So sometimes I come to volleyball
to get away from my work, to have an
outlet, to exercise, to just be me,
outside of work. Volleyball has provided
that for me. Also, I have some of the
nicest friends through our club.
It's an awesome thing to have
coaches that are experiencing the same
sort of issues as yourself, or the ups and
downs that go with coaching. So if you ask
me why I coach, it's because I love it, I
love the girls,
the gym, the lessons that you learn every
day to be a better person.
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Emily Maas
12-2 Maroon Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Andi Ayers
12 Apples Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Tori Brech
12 Apples Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Rebecca
Rudlong
12 Bananas Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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DeJay Leang
12 Bananas Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Gretchen
Forbes
12 Grapes Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Samantha
Sobolik
12 Grapes Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Sara
Herrick
12 Oranges Head Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Jessie
Masson
12 Oranges Assistant
Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a
RYVA coach because:
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Mike Vetsch
Skills Training Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I am a RYVA
coach because: I
started playing competitive volleyball in
1979 for the University of Minnesota men’s
club team, making all conference both
years. I then played on a men’s AA/Open
team for several years, before taking some
time off when I started seminary in 1986.
I played on a AA team from Madison WI in
1988. When I moved back to the Twin
Cities, I played A for a few years. Moving
back to Wisconsin, I didn’t play much
locally, but played at the US Open
Volleyball Championships with several
different teams, winning several gold
medals over the years. My most recent play
has been in the senior tournaments,
including representing the USA at the
Global Cup. I started coaching volleyball
in 1982, as soon as my college career was
done. I started with men’s and women’s
college clubs. Then I was asked to coach a
women’s team in 1984. They eventually went
to the US Open Volleyball Championship
tournament in 1986. Once I started
seminary, I spent several years helping
local colleges and high schools. In the
1990s I started my own JO’s program that
covered several local schools. After
ending that I have continued to help local
teams with camps, clinics, and coaching.
I am a
RYVA coach because:
Besides loving to coach, and knowing the
quality of the SMV program, my Daughter
played on an SMV team last year. Since I
needed to drive here, I wanted to do
something. I helped with the 14-2 last
year for a bit, and enjoyed it, so I
wanted to come back. I am looking forward
to helping kids grow
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Larry
Priestly
Skills Training Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: I coached youth
baseball, basketball and soccer for
several years while my kids were growing
up. This is the seventh year I have
been coaching volleyball with SMV/RYVA and
am a CAP I certified coach. I have
been embracing the challenge of bringing
young players into the sport by coaching
12's and 14's during this time with our
program. I coached for the Lourdes
Junior High program for four years and
last season for Century High School.
I have been playing at all levels in the
Rochester volleyball leagues for many
years - both indoor and outdoor.
I am a
RYVA coach because:I
have always loved the sport of
volleyball. I started coaching
volleyball as an assistant when my
daughter started playing. Since then
I have enjoyed teaching our young girls
not only the fundamental skills of the
game, but also life experience. My
goal is to spread the love of the game,
the team work, ethics, and
attitude. My hope is that every
player can take away a personal
appreciation of the game and continue to
enjoy volleyball for life. I try to
teach
winning - not always measured by points on
the scoreboard, but by personal
accomplishment and growth as well as
interpersonal skill development. The
most rewarding part of coaching is seeing
the growth of each individual as well as
growth of the team as a unit. As an
extra bonus, the athletes I coach always
teach me a great deal too.
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Leslie
Elvert
Skills Training Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: I began playing
volleyball in 5th grade. I played on
school teams through high school. Playing
at the MN State Tournament was a highlight
my senior year. I played intramurals
during college and have played in
Rochester leagues nearly every year since.
I am a
RYVA coach because: My
daughter has been in SMV for the past
couple of years, and I've seen how
terrific this club is and have much
respect for the SMV program, philosophy
and coaches. Being an assistant coach is
an opportunity for me to share my passion
for volleyball with young players while
being mentored by a great coach. I
am excited to help the players develop as
individuals and as a team.
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Brad Brech
Skills Training Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience:
I have been playing and otherwise involved
with volleyball for many years. I have
coached 4 years of Junior High and been
involved with RYVA/SMV for 10 years, 8
years coaching. This includes 4 years with
14's, and 1 each with 15's,16's, and 17's,
and adding 12's this year. I also am a
High School Volleyball Referee. I also
represent youth volleyball with the
Rochester Amateur Sports Commission.
I am a
RYVA coach because: I
continue to coach because I love the sport
and enjoy teaching others to play the game
and learn to love the sport as well. My
two daughters played several years with
RYVA/SMV before graduating and moving off
to college. I am looking forward to
another great year with RYVA/SMV.
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Laura Otto
Skills Training Coach
Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: Volleyball/Coaching
Experience: This is my fourth year as an
assistant coach for SMV. I played high
school volleyball in Cottage Grove, MN and
enjoyed playing intramural volleyball at
the UW - La Crosse. Now I play for fun in
rec leagues in Rochester and try to
compete in adult tournaments throughout
the year.
I am a
RYVA coach because:
I feel like there is always something to
learn when playing volleyball and coaching
gives me another perspective on the sport
I love. I have continued to learn new
things about the game and about myself in
my experience coaching and I hope to
continue to expand my knowledge this year.
I also enjoy mentoring the players of the
teams I have coached. Some of my
volleyball coaches and teammates were the
most influential people in my youth and I
hope to give back what I have gained from
knowing these people.
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Yvonne
VanOort
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Experience:
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