Bio
- Married to my wife Kim for 15 years and counting.
- We have 3 amazing daughters.
- I’m a Firefighter/Paramedic/Rescue Technician
- I love fly fishing and anything outdoors
- Starter in 3 sports at the collegiate level (Wrestling, Football, Soccer)
Coaching Background
Currently Coaching
- Girls 14U National Team
- Pipeline
- Maverics
- Girls 14U Impact Volleyball Club
Noteworthy
- PowerCore 360 Hitting Instructor Cerification
- Impact Volleyball Academy Clinic Instructor
- 5 years of high school wrestling
Education Background
- Liberty University: Master’s in Religion and Leadership
- Jessup University: Bachelor’s in Youth Ministry and Bachelor’s in Bible &Theology
- University of Iowa: Paramedic License
- Sierra College: Associates in Fire Technology and Liberal Arts
My Team Rules
- Don’t be afraid to fail. It will consume mental space that will help you succeed.
- Have a growth mindset. You win and you learn or you lose and you learn. What’s important is learning.
- Control the controllable. Don’t worry about the rest.
- No negative talk. This iIncludes to the other team. Don’t say “my bad.” You can say “I’ll get the next one or “keep setting me, I’ll get it.”
- Don’t look at everything as a test or competition, you will only do enough to play or win and miss out on the opportunity to maximize your growth or experience.
- Talent without character is like an expensive car without gas, so operate with a full tank or you’ll be stuck in the garage.
- Put in the work, there’s no such thing as microwaveable mastery.
- Don’t get caught in comparing. Comparison is the thief of all joy.
- Don’t ask God to get you out of difficult circumstances. Ask him what he wants you to get out of it.
- Most importantly, have fun.
Why I do this.
The short answer is Jesus. God has put a calling on my life to be here and bring glory to His name through coaching volleyball and it gets me fired up. I personally love the opportunities volleyball creates for us to display the impact Christ has in our lives. Every play in volleyball essentially ends in someone making a mistake that everyone sees. Immediately a whole team comes and lifts that person up and tells them it’s okay we’re going to get the next one. That doesn’t happen in any other sports. I want to help my players learn to take those lessons from the court and exercise it in their everyday lives and ultimately bring glory to God.
Favorite Verse
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10