Assistant Club Director

Specializes in Attacking/Blocking

Dee played at Avila University for 5 years, where she led as one of the captains of the team and received both first team all-conference and second team all-conference twice! Dee graduated with her Bachelors and Masters of Kinesiology both from Avila.

Dee has been coaching club volleyball for 7 years. Before 913Athletics she coached at Southwind Volleyball Club and Mustangs Volleyball Club. Dee has been playing volleyball for 17 years.

Dee has a huge passion for not just volleyball itself, but helping and teaching kids the sport of volleyball and how it can impact their lives in a positive way.

Mental Toughness & Setting Coach

Specializes in Setting/DS/L

Chloe has coached U13-U15 between club and school programs and has assisted on U15-U18 teams. She has 6 years of coaching experience and 16 years of playing experience. During her 4 year volleyball career at Avila University, where she led the team as one of the captains, she played in every single Varsity match as a setter and reached over 1,000 assists by the end of her career (2018-2022). Chloe is from Saint Louis and played for Rockwood Thunder Volleyball Club. Chloe graduated in 2023 with a Biology and Psychology degree from Avila University.

Specializes in Hitting/Blocking

Brandy is one of Coach Hope’s former club athletes and will be an assistant coach for 913. She has been playing volleyball for 11 years and played as a Middle/Right side for Coach Davis. Since graduating High School, Brandy was the Volleyball Manager at UMKC for the last 3 years while attending school. Brandy would attend all of UMKC’s practices and games, where she would assists the other coaches in running drills and has been able to soak a lot of the knowledge in. Brandy is getting ready to start her second year of Pharmacy school and second year of coaching for 913.

Specializes in Pin Hitting/Blocking

Rosie has been playing volleyball for 16 years. She played as a 6 rotation outside throughout her club and collegiate career. Rosie was the head coach for the Varsity Reserve team and 18’s club team her senior year of college.

Rosie attended Graceland University and graduated in 2021 with a degree in psychology and sociology. She looks forward to helping teach and support the next generation of volleyball players.

Emily will be entering her freshmen year at KU in Fall of 2025. She has played volleyball for 8 years, has played for Coach Hope for 6 seasons, and has coached for 913 for 2 years. Emily has been on Varsity all 4 years of High School and has earned an all academic first team award at Baldwin. Emily competed as a setter/hitter and the captain of her team both years at 913.

Specializes in Setting/Pins

Christian has played volleyball for 14 years and still actively plays in adult leagues. Christian graduated from the University of Kansas where he played on the men’s club volleyball team and studied psychology. During his time with KU club, he traveled to national championships, conference games, university invitationals and served as president for one season.

Christian has been coaching for 7 years and this will be his second season with 913. He has coached for multiple clubs in the KC metro area and currently head coaches a premier team at MAVS boys volleyball club.

Specializes in Setting/DS/L

Abby started playing volleyball in the 5th grade when she fell in love with the sport after watching her older cousin play in a club tournament. She played club ball with Ozark Jrs in Fayetteville, Arkansas and played for the three time 7A Arkansas State Champion Fayetteville High School Volleyball Team. She moved to Kansas City to get her nursing degree at UMKC. She then moved to Columbia, MO and coached for two years with Club Como (now Alpha Omega). She is excited to be back in the KC area and looking forward to her first season with 913Athletics!

Specializes in Blocking & Beach Doubles

Claudio graduated from Donnelly College in 2020 with his Bachelor’s in Information Systems. He started playing volleyball because of his favorite anime, Haiykuu! Since then, his knowledge of volleyball has grown immensely. You can catch Claudio in the gym playing volleyball, at the beach playing volleyball, or helping coach his younger brother just about every day. Claudio is excited to coach his first year at 913 and inspire the next generation of volleyball athletes.

Specializes in DS/L

Jessi has 3 years of coaching experience between EVA and Mavs, and 15 years of playing experience, primarily as a defensive specialist/libero. Jessi played 2 years of volleyball at Ottawa University, where she was a libero.

Jessi graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2018, and will graduate with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Kansas Medical Center in December of 2024.

Jessi is passionate about helping athletes to see their potential and develop self confidence. She strives to build a culture of respect, kindness, and positive energy both on and off the volleyball court.

Specializes in Attacking

Carrie has been playing volleyball for 15 years with training on middle, outside, and opposite. She played at Highland Community College where she also began coaching club for two years at NEK Juniors.

While receiving her Bachelor’s in communication at Missouri Western, she coached another two years with Summit. She recently graduated from the University of Kansas where she earned her Master’s in Higher Education. Carrie is excited to come out of her coaching hiatus for her first year coaching at 913!

Specializes in Blocking/Hitting

Maddie has been playing volleyball for 15 years. Maddie is a middle blocker/opposite and played both positions throughout high school and club. She spent five years playing club for Black Hills Juniors, qualifying for and competing at national tournaments for two of those five seasons.

Maddie attended the University of South Dakota, and after graduating in 2019, she moved to Lawrence for grad school. She earned her Masters in Education from KU in 2023 before relocating to Kansas City, where she continues to play locally. She’s excited to start coaching and can’t wait for her first season with 913.

Specializes in Offensive/Defensive Systems and Middle Attacking

Coach John fell in love with the sport in 2016 when he coached his daughter CYO volleyball team. He has continued to coach his daughter since then for both homeschooled teams and club volleyball (KC Impact, KC Fire, Attack). Currently, he is the volleyball AD and board member for Independence Homeschool (IHS). Coach John believes that you learn life lessons through volleyball. He values organization, relentless effort, and "having a blast on the court." His core values are Gratitude, Resilience, Effort, Achievement, and TrUSt (GREAT). His greatest joy in coaching is when players realize their potential beyond their expectations.

Coach John played ice hockey and water polo in high school as a goalie. Originally from the NW suburbs of Chicago, he moved to the KC area in 2005. He has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State and leads a coatings R&D group for a local resin company. He enjoys spending time with his wife Maria and their 6 kids. He is very grateful that Maria supports his passion for coaching!

Kayla is an Overland Park native who has been playing volleyball for 13 years. She trained as a middle/opposite under Coach Emily at SKC for 2 years before finishing out her club career with PVA. Kayla played 2 seasons of NAIA volleyball at Cumberland University, where she led the JV team to a conference championship. Kayla has since transferred to UMKC as a Biomedical Science major on a Pre-Physical Therapy path. Kayla is passionate about instilling the love of the game in young athletes and excited to start her second year of coaching with 913!

Speed, Strength, and Agility Coach

Trevor graduated from William Jewell College with a B.S. in Exercise Science while he played for the mens soccer team. After he hung up his cleats he found a new passion for helping individuals find and maintain a healthier lifestyle as well as investing time in young athletes pursuing their own passions in sports/activities.

Trevor runs our speed, strength, and agility program here at 913. Trevor is PT Certified and owns his own business: Be Your Best Personal Training INC.

To reach out for personal training contact him at (913)-634-6096.

Specializes in Pins & Vertical Training

Remy grew up centered around a volleyball family in California, graduated from KCAI in 2021 in Graphics and Multimedia Design.

Remy started playing volleyball through his closest friend and Uncle Drew (LBSU Women’s coaching staff). With a passion for the sport Remy brings both personal experience and a deep-rooted love for the sport into his coaching. Remy’s goal is to help athletes grow in skill, confidence, and character.

Specializes in OH/OPP

Paige Getz brings eight years of coaching experience and a lifelong passion for volleyball to our club. She began her coaching career in Nebraska, working for VCN for four years before joining MAVS in KC, where she coached from 2019 to 2023. After taking a brief break in 2024 to welcome her daughter, Lily, Paige returns to the court with renewed energy and a deep commitment to player development. You may see Lily hanging around the gym from time to time. Fun fact: Lily went to her first volleyball match at 5 weeks old to watch her aunt play for LOVB Madison!

As a former collegiate athlete, Paige played at Concordia University, Nebraska, where she was a standout outside hitter. She surpassed 1,000 career kills during her time there, showcasing her skill, work ethic, and competitive spirit—qualities she now instills in her athletes.

Paige is passionate about helping players grow both on and off the court. Her leadership, technical knowledge, and genuine care for her athletes make her a strong asset to the coaching staff and an inspiring mentor for young players.

Specializes in Setting

Heather started playing club volleyball at age 11, and has loved the sport ever since. Graduating from Olathe South in 2020, Heather was a four year setter for the volleyball team in high school. She also enjoys playing sand volleyball and joining into scrimmages any chance she's able to play. Heather played for Coach Hope at South KC and is looking forward to her first season with 913Athletics.

Heather is excited to help players gain confidence while playing the sport they love. Her goal is to help athletes grow on the court and in their personal lives, encouraging them every step of the way to achieve their highest potential.

Specializes in DS/L

Sandy has been playing volleyball for 8 years now. She loves traveling to play in volleyball tournaments. She specializes in DS/L and loves playing defense. She has 2 years of coaching experience. Sandy graduated with a Bachelor’s in Health Science at UMKC. She will continue her education for her Doctorate’s in Occupational Therapy at USM. Sandy is looking forward to her first season with 913!

Coach Carter grew up falling in love with the game of volleyball during middle school. To familiarize himself with the game he would play pickup games and manage for the school team at Gardner Edgerton High School.

After high school, Coach Carter went on to KU where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Physical and Health Education. He currently teaches K-6 PE at a local elementary school while working towards his masters in Special Education at Pittsburg State University.

Coach Carter has a lot of experience within youth sports. He has refereed for ages 8-14, coached recreation for ages 11-13s, and coached a local middle school volleyball team. Coach Carter is ready to bring his talents to the club volleyball world with 913Athletics!

Coach T is an experienced coach and athlete who played softball at the collegiate level for the Bearcats at Northwest Missouri State University. Graduating with a degree in education and continuing her athletics career as a volleyball and softball coach at Turner High School and previously with KC Challenge Volleyball Club. Taszia is currently an Outreach Educator with KVC Health Systems and continues coaching, as well as private softball lessons.

Coach T is dedicated to an inclusive, fun, and competitive environment where youth learn skills and grow a love for the game.