Coaching Staff – Ignite Volleyball Club

Owner / Head Coach

Shawn Covely

Dedicated to providing the best volleyball club experience in town!

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2013 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Club Director
2013 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Head Coach (12’s – 18’s)
2014 – present: USA Volleyball Safesport Director, Ignite Volleyball Club
2016 – present: North Phoenix Prep Volleyball Director, Varsity Head Coach
2015: Fountain Hills JV Head Coach
2011 – 2013: AGAF Volleyball Head Coach (ages 7 – 18)

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2013 – present: Gold Medal Squared Coaches Clinics
2018: Gold Medal Squared Summer Camp Coach
2017/2018: AIA 1 East Region Coach of the Year
2017: USAV CAP II Certification
2015: USAV Beach IMPACT Certification
2014: USAV CAP I Certification
2013 – present: USAV IMPACT Certification
2014 – present: Safesport Certification
2013 – present: CDC and NFHS Concussion Certification

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2014 – present: Men’s/ Co-ed Indoor, Sand & Grass
1990 – 2000: Men’s/ Co-ed Indoor, Sand & Grass
1996 – 1999: Men’s California Beach Volleyball

Club Director / Head Coach

Randy Litchfield

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2019 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Club Director / Head Coch
2018-19: Victorium Volleyball Club, Head Coach 16’s
Ball State University Women’s Team – 19 seasons Head Coach
- Qualified for 8 NCAA Tournament
- Had a nation-leading 53-match conference winning streak spanning 3 years.
- Coached more All-Conference and more Academic All-Conference athletes than any coach in Mid-American history
- Traveled with teams to Italy, France, Spain and Brazil.
- Frequent university lecturer in Coaching Ethics and Coaching Philosophy courses.
Indiana Volleyball Academy
- Owned and operated large volleyball club and facility in Indianapolis
- Coached teams aging 15 and 16 years old
- Supervised the curriculum and training of 40+ coaches
- Maintained a mission of coaching and training, using competition as a tool for improvement.
Vision Volleyball Club
- Owned and managed mid-sized club and facility in north suburbs of Indy
- Coached teams ranging from 14 – 18 years old
- Operated large camp and clinic series.
- Mentored coaching staff and maintained a training-first attitude.
USA National Teams
- Served as guest coach/consultant to USA Men’s National B team focusing on setting.
- Coached in the High Performance systems at Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs.

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USAV Impact Certified
US SafeSport Certified
AAU Coaching Certified
Formerly Emergency Medical Technician school graduate

Volleyball Playing Experience:

Collegiate
- D1 All-American setter at Ball State University
- One Final Four Appearance
- Two-time Team Captain and MVP
Post-Collegiate
- USA National Team Invitee
- USA Volleyball Open All-American
- Professional Beach Tour

Asst. Dir. Glendale

Julie Oliver

"Whether you empower one person or the free world, that is leadership." - Julie Foudy

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2019-present: Ignite Volleyball Club: Assistant Club Director
2016-2019: Club VOS Chris-Town: Club Director 13’s, 14s, 16’s Club, 17’s Open
2015-2016 YMCA 7-8th grade Competitive Coach

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USA Volleyball Impact/SafeSport Certified
Current Member: USAV, AAU, JVA, AVCA
CPR and First Aid Certified

Asst. Dir. Anthem / Head Coach

Sandi Grove

"Do the right thing, show people you care, always do your best" -Lou Holtz

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2019-present: Ignite Volleyball Club: Assistant Club Director – Anthem / Head Coach
2017-2019 Club VOS Desert Foothills 12’s and 14’s coach
2017-2019 Assistant for Pat Powers volleyball clinics
2017-present Sonoran Trails Middle School volleyball coach
2017-2019 VOS Sand conditioning program director and coach
2015 – Present Valley wide coach trainer
2015-Present Recreational and Competitive teams, Desert Foothills YMCA
1997-2002 Head coach/player director Naval Base Coronado sand volleyball intramural team

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2012-present Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
2010-present American Coaching Academy (ACA)
USAV Impact Certified
US SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

1997-2002 Played on Naval Base Coronado intramural sand team
1990-1995 Played on Naval Base Ventura County indoor competitive team
1989-2002 Active Duty Navy-played on exhibition teams in Socal, Puerto Rico and South and Central America.

Head Coach

Kat Janssen

Coaching Experience:

2017-present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Head Coach: 16’s Premier
2014-2017- UK Women’s Base Varsity volleyball team: Head coach and captain
2014-2015: Lakenheath High School, Lakenheath UK Head Varsity Coach
2013-2014: WAVE Volleyball: Head Coach: 12s and 15s Nationals
2012-2013: OKC Jrs Volleyball Academy: Head Coach: 14 Nationals

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2017 – present: Gold Medal Squared Coaches Clinics
USAV CAP I Certification
2017 – present: USAV IMPACT Certification
2017 – present: Safesport Certification
2019 – present: CDC and NFHS Concussion Certification
CPR & First Aid

Playing Experience:

2019: Ignite Women’s Team (won Division in 2019!!)
2017-present: LUKE AFB Coed team
2016-2017: Team Essex Trinity-Semi-pro team based in UK
2014-present: RAF Lakeneath Women’s Base team
2013-OKC Women’s National Team
2008-2012: Southern Nazarene University NCAA D2-libero
2005-2008: Ozark Juniors volleyball academy
2007- GJNC

Head Coach

Summer Anderson

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2017 – Present: Ignite Volleyball Head & Assistant Coach
2017 – Present: North Phoenix Prep Assistant Varsity Coach and Head Junior Varsity Coach
2012-2014: Northern Arizona Juniors Assistant Coach 15’s
2010-2011: Revolution Volleyball Academy Assistant Coach 15’s

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USAV IMPACT Certification

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2007-2011: Cactus Shadows High School Volleyball
2005-2010: Arizona Volleyball Academy Club
2004-2005: Black Mountain Juniors Volleyball Club

Head Coach

Shelby Jones

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2019 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Head Coach
2018-2019 Eclipse Volleyball Club, head coach 15s
2017-2018 Eclipse Volleyball Club, head coach 16s
2015- 2017 Village DC Ranch, Private lesson instructor
2015 Florence Juniors Volleyball Club, Florence, SC head coach 16s
2014 Florence Juniors Volleyball Club, Florence, SC head coach 16s
2013 Florence Juniors Volleyball Club, Florence, SC head coach 14s
2011-2012 Desert Stars Volleyball Club, Yuma, AZ Head coach 14s

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2018- Current: CPR Certification
SafeSport Certification
2017-2019: IMPACT Certification

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2015-Current: Coed Adult Leagues
2012-2015: Francis Marion University, Division II NCAA University in Florence, SC
2010-2012: Arizona Western College, Division I NAAJC Arizona Western College
2006-2010: Buckeye Union High school, All- Skyline Region honors 2010

Head Coach

Andy Bohn

I believe in developing strong, confident, youth athletes. The success of which is measured by the long term gains and abilities of a player to reach their potential in sports, career, and life.

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2019 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Head Coach 17’s Open
2018 – 19: VOS C-T, Head Coach 17’s Open
2017 – 18: VOS C-T, Head Coach 15’s Club – 4th in Region
2017: Madison Traditional Academy, Head Coach Varsity – State Champions
2016 – 17: VOS C-T, Head Coach 14’s Club (24 win – 2 loss season)
2015 – 16: YMCA Competitive Youth Coach – Champions x3
2016: RAMMS Recreational Coach – Champions
1995 – 2010: High School, Club, and Youth soccer coach – multiple placements of college athletes

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

AOC Level 1 Head Coach Certified
AOC Attacking Certified
AOC Defense Certified
Impact Certified
SAFE Sport Certified
USAV / AVCA / AAU affiliated

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2000-08: Co-ed Sand
1993-95: Competitive Men’s Beach Volleyball (CA / Asia)
1990-92: Competitive Men’s and Co’ed Sand Volleyball (AZ)

Head Coach

Lindsey Veersma

"Set your goals high, and don't stop until you get there." -Bo Jackson

Volleyball Coaching Experience:

2019 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Head Coach
2019 – present: BASIS Phoenix – Head Coach (JH Girls, Varsity Boys)
2015 – 2017: Club Momentum – Head Coach

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2019 – present: Impact Certified
2019 – present: SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

Robert Morris University (4 years)
Inside Out Club – (6 years)
Morley Stanwood High School – Varsity (3 years)
2 time All-State Michigan

Head Coach

Heather Fisher

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2018 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Assistant Coach 14 Premier
2017 – present: Scottsdale Prep, MS Head Coach
2019 – present: Scottsdale Prep, Assistant Sand Coach
2016 – 2017: Mountain Ridge High School, Boys Varsity Head Coach
2014 – 2015: Fortitude, Head Coach

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2018 – present: Gold Medal Squared Coaches Clinics
2018: USAV Beach IMPACT Certification
2017 – present: USAV IMPACT Certification
2017 – present: Safesport Certification
2017 – present: CDC and NFHS Concussion Certification

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2015-16: University of Charleston
2013/15 – present: 2 NJCCA appearances. GCC College
2014: National Championship, GCC College
Beach

Head Coach

LeeShay Flemons

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2018 – present: Ignite volleyball club, Head Coach
2015-2016: Ignite volleyball club, Assistant Coach

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2015-2016: IMPACT Certification

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2012-2014: Westview volleyball
2012-2014: Club View/ White Tanks Volleyball Clubs

Head Coach

Jeff Hoffman

"Ask not what your teammates can do for you, ask what you can do for your teammates."

Volleyball Coaching Experience:

2019 – present: Head Coach, Ignite Volleyball Club
2019: Summer league at VOS
2015 – 2018: Anthem Community Center

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2019 – present: Impact Certified
2019 – present: SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

1997-2010: Multiple volleyball leagues
1992-1993: Northern Illinois University Club
1990-1992: Buffalo Grove HS Varsity
Played setter and outside hitter

Head Coach

Hector Olivera Jr.

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2010-2011 YMCA DFH 7-9th Grade Competitive Coach
2016 to 2019: Club VOS Head Coach: 13’s, 14’s and 15’s
2017 to Present: Cactus Shadows High School Freshman Coach

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USA Volleyball Impact/SafeSport Certified
CAP I Certified
Current Member: USAV, AAU, JVA, NFHS

Head Coach

Gil Pariente

"There is no true development without competitiveness and resilience. Without those, it's just window dressing." - Steve Nash

Volleyball Coaching Experience:

2017 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Head Coach
2013 – 2017: Academy for Volleyball Cleveland (AVC), Cleveland, OH: Head / Assistant Coach
2006 – 2009: Aurora Volleyball Club (AVC), Cleveland, OH: Assistant Coach

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2017 – present: Impact Certified
2017 – present: SafeSport Certified

Head Coach

Kerry Morgan

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2019 – present: Ignite Head Coach, 12’s
2019 – present: Gilbert Classical Academy, Varsity Head Coach
2016 – 2018: High Impact Head Coach, 18’s (25th at Colorado Crossroads)
2016 – 2017: Legacy High Schools, Varsity Head Coach
2014 – 2015: Centaurus High School, C Team Head Coach
2012 – 2013: Maxx Volleyball Club, 13’s

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2017 – present: P.C.A. Certified
2019 – present: USA Volleyball/NFHS Volleyball Coach Certified USA Volleyball/NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certified
2016 – present: Impact Certified
2016 – present: SafeSport Certified
2014 – present: NFHS Concussion Certified, NLVB 1 Certified, CPR/FirstAid/AED Certified

Head Coach

Janine Fiordirosa

"Do the right thing, show people you care, always do your best" -Lou Holtz

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

Coming Soon!

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USAV Impact Certified
US SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

Coming Soon

Head Coach

Peter Dudek

"Do the right thing, show people you care, always do your best" -Lou Holtz

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

Coming Soon!

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USAV Impact Certified
US SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

Coming Soon

Assistant Coach

Marissa Scheeler

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2018-Present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Assistant Coach 17 Premier
2014-2015: Ignite Volleyball Club
2010-2014: NHS Volleyball

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

Impact Certified
Gold Medal Squared Coaches Clinics

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2014-2018: The University of Arizona Women’s/ C0-ed Indoor/ Sand intramural volleyball; Indoor Wallyball
2010– 2014: Horizon High School Volleyball, State Champions 2012; Club teams played on: AZU, AZ Sky, AZ Storm
2009-2010: Club season: Arizona Volleyball Academy

Assistant Coach

Randi Reader

"You never fail until you stop trying." - Albert Einstein

Volleyball Coaching Experience:

2017 – present: Assistant Coach, Ignite Volleyball Club
2016 – present: Head volleyball coach at Greenway Middle School

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2017 – present: Impact Certified
2017 – present: SafeSport Certified

Assistant Coach

Robert Kuo

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Bio Coming Soon!

Assistant Coach

Marissa Morah

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” – Derek Jeter

Volleyball Coaching Experience:

2019 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Assistant Coach
2019 – present: Head JV High School and Varsity Assistant at Rancho Solano High School
2018-2019: Victorium Assistant Coach 16 1s
2015: Head Coach Illinois Juniors 14 1s

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2019 – present: Impact Certified
2019 – present: SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

College: Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL Class of 2017
High school: Northwest Christian High School
Club: AZ Storm

Assistant Coach

Stephanie Olivera

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2016-2019: Club VOS coach–13’s, 14’s & 15’s

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USA Volleyball Impact/SafeSport Certified
CAP I Certified
Current Member: USAV, AAU, & JVA

Assistant Coach

Terrea Sims

"Do the right thing, show people you care, always do your best" -Lou Holtz

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

Coming Soon!

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USAV Impact Certified
US SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

Coming Soon

Assistant Coach

Marisa Stewart

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Coaching experience:

2018 season: Head coach for 8th grade team at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
2015 season: Head coach for freshmen team at Arcadia high school | volunteer assistant for JV team, statistician for varsity team
2014 season: Assistant coach for freshmen team at Arcadia High School

Playing experience:

2009-2011: Shenu volleyball club
2010-2014: Arcadia High School (team captain freshmen-senior year)

Assistant Coach

Jessica Babiarz-Kissel

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

2019 – present: Ignite Assistant Coach
2018 – present: St. John Paul II High School JV Volleyball

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2019 – present: Impact Certified
2019 – present: SafeSport Certified
2019 – present: NFHS Concussion Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2019 – present: Ignite Volleyball Club, Head Coach
2014 – present: Sand Volleyball at Rio Vista
2016 – 2017: Sparks Volleyball Club
2012 – 2016: Surprise Volleyball Academy club volleyball
2008 – 2012: City of Peoria Volleyball

Assistant Coach

Caylee Kennedy

"Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up" - Dean Karnazes

Volleyball Coaching Experience:

2017-Present: Private Lessons
2014-2015: Assistant Coach for Texas Tornados Homeschool Volleyball

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

2014 – present: Impact Certified
2019 – present: SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2015: Selected for USA Jr. Olympics Volleyball
2014-2015: 692 Beach Volleyball-Houston
2013-2014: Houston Juniors Club
2014: NCHVC Undisputed National Champion
2013: Texas Alliance Club Volleyball
2010-2012: Houston Hurricanes Club
2010-2015: Texas Tornados Homeschool Volleyball

Assistant Coach

Jonni Dorr

"Do the right thing, show people you care, always do your best" -Lou Holtz

Volleyball Coaching / Administrative Experience:

Coming Soon!

Volleyball Education / Certifications:

USAV Impact Certified
US SafeSport Certified

Volleyball Playing Experience:

Coming Soon

Doorways/Ignite Culture Ambassador

Maddie McLean

Sport is a great metaphor for life. Some of the most important lessons you learn will come from your time on the volleyball court. Sport is the great training ground for success in life, relationships, future marriages, careers, and overcoming trials.

Volleyball Coaching Experience:

2017: Athletes in Action International Tour TEAM USA: Co-Head Coach
2015: Normal West High School: Freshmen Coach

Counseling Education / Certifications:

Maddie is pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling through Colorado Christian University and comes to Doorways and Ignite passionate about helping young people find strength and healing.

Volleyball Playing Experience:

2013: Wheaton College (IL) NCAA Division III All-American Outside Hitter
2012: Athletes in Action International Tour TEAM USA Player
2010-2011: College of Charleston NCAA Division I All-Conference Outside Hitter
2006-2009: Trinity Christian Academy, Addison, TX (2007 TAAPS State Champion, All-State Honors 2007-2009)
2002-2010: Club Volleyball, North Texas Region (2008 USAV GJNC National Champion)

Head Trainer - Forge

Robert Branch

Coach Robert Branch is a Master trainer with great emphasis in developing youth, collegiate and professional athletes in sports training. Not only has he worked successfully with elite volleyball players Coach Branch also has an extensive background and success in developing football, basketball, tennis, and track athletes making the jump to the collegiate and professional levels. This also includes swimmers going for gold in the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo!

Head Trainer - Forge

Oscar Corona

My name is Oscar Corona. I have 10+ years training experience witch includes volleyball, baseball, college and professional football, as well as general population. I have a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University. After graduating I became a certified strength and conditioning specialist. I love seeing the athletic improvements of the athletes along with the strength and confidence that comes with that.

Head Trainer - Forge

Dominique Slater

My name is Dominique Slater and I’m an Arizona native, born and raised.

I’m a Certified trainer through the American Counsel on Exercise, the Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology Institute, Metabolic Analytics, and Kinetic Chain Enhancement. I have been in the field of personal training/sports conditioning for the past 10 years. I have worked with a multitude of athletes ranging from Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Soccer and Golf. I specialize in body alignment, and injury prevention/rehabilitation. My past experience has given me the ability to expedite an athlete’s performance, and dramatically minimize risk for injury through methods of functional neurology. I’m excited to be a part of the Ignite team and look forward to aiding in improving team performance!!!