Meet Our Coaches
"Behind every fearless player is a fearless coach who refused to let them be anything but the best they can be."

I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I have been playing volleyball for the past 10 years. I played on varsity all 4 years of high school and spent 3 years playing club volleyball, which I attended the USAV National Championship each year. This will be my 6th year coaching volleyball, I have coached both boys and girls, ages 13-17. Over the past 5 seasons, I have coached 3 teams at the USAV National Championship tournament. I attended Arizona State University, earning a bachelor's degree in medical studies with an emphasis in pre-med. I plan on attending medical school within the next few years, with the end goal of becoming an Electrophysiologist

This will be Dan's 3rd year with DE Eagles JO Volleyball.  Dan has one daughter who started playing volleyball for Minneapolis South in 9th grade, and she now plays for Smith College.  Now that his daughter is away at college and his fall crops are harvested, he has time to coach and is excited to pair up with Scott.  We are grateful for Dan!

Kristina has great experience working with athletes of all ages. As a Physical Therapist and a Certified Athletic Trainer, Kristina has a passion for helping our athletes build strength and improve mobility to help them compete at their very best!

Amanda has been coaching with our club for the past several years.  She has great energy, is encouraging and positive.  Amanda and Kristina make a phenomenal team!  We are so grateful for Amanda!

Kaylee is joining our coaching staff as a former player!  She will have great insights and will be an amazing mentor for our athletes.  We are incredibly excited to have her share her talents and help our athletes build their skills!  Thank you Kaylee!!

Hi everyone I’m Jazmin! I am a Dover-Eyota graduate from 2014.  I have been playing volleyball since I was in 5th grade and still participate in volleyball leagues today. I have a passion for this sport and am excited to share this passion with others. I am here for any player that might have questions or need guidance. Let’s Go Eagles! 

Julie has been an integral part of our coaching staff for a few years.  She has such a good "vibe" as the girls say and has fun where ever she goes.  She has a great eye for seeing opportunities for growth and encourages the girls to try something new and do their best!  We are grateful for Julie! 

We are so excited to have Aubrey join our coaching staff this season!  She will have great insights to share with the players and will be an awesome mentor!  We are grateful for Aubrey!

Shelby is joining our coaching staff as a senior at Dover Eyota this year.  We are so excited to have her share her perspective and insights with our athletes!  She will not only be a good mentor but will serve as a great role model!  We are grateful for Shelby!

Ava has been an asset in the volleyball program both in during the DE school season and JO!  We are excited to have Ava help out again this year!  Go Eagles!

We are so fortunate to have Cody on our coaching staff.  He has several years of coaching experience at the high school level and is currently the varsity coach for Dover Eyota.  He has a special gift of seeing the technical side and breaking it down.  He is passionate about not only building skills but also teaching the players the importance of supporting your fellow teammates.

Hello, my name is Aubrey Foster, and I’m currently a senior at Dover-Eyota High School. I’ve been attending volleyball camps since I was about nine years old and have been part of the Eagles JO program since sixth grade. Volleyball has been a big part of my life; it’s taught me teamwork, dedication, and the importance of always giving my best effort. Outside of volleyball, I enjoy spending time outdoors, shopping, and playing softball.

Cassie has been coaching the last two years with JO and has made such a positive impact on our players.  She has the energy to keep up with the girls and always comes up with ways to have fun!  Cassie also continues to play volleyball in town leagues.  We are so grateful for Cassie!

This will be Amy's 3rd year coaching with DE JO and we are so lucky to have her!  She brings positivity, great insight and she is always looking for ways to help our athletes achieve their goals.  Amy is an asset to our club and we are so grateful for her!   

We are so excited to have Kiah join our coaching staff this season!  She has high aspirations to helping our youngest athletes learn the love of the game!  We are so grateful for Kiah!

Lisa has been coaching with JO for the last two years and has been a great influence on the girls.  She also played volleyball growing up and has a great eye for seeing opportunities.  We are grateful for Lisa!

Hi, I am excited for this new role as Director.  Growing up, I tried multiple sports but the only one that truly captured me was volleyball.  Starting in 6th grade, I played volleyball as much as my parents and school schedule would allow. I played on my school teams, JO and SMV.  I started out as a setter, moved to DS and finally a libero.  I have been coaching the 10U team the last couple years and have found my motivation is in those “Ah, now I get it” moments!  My desire is to continue to build this club so we have these great opportunities for the girls in our community.

Hi! I’m Michelle Merchant. I’ve loved volleyball ever since I started playing in 6th grade—it’s always been a big part of my life. My favorite position has always been setter, because I love the strategy, teamwork, and communication that go into running the offense and helping the team succeed.  Now that my girls are getting into the sport, it’s been really special to share that love of the game with them. Our oldest daughter is starting her second year with JO Volleyball, and our youngest is beginning her first season. It’s been so fun watching them learn, grow, and build confidence on and off the court.  I’m originally from Wisconsin, and my husband Frank is from Eyota. We’re excited to be part of this great volleyball community and are looking forward to another fun season! Go Eagles!