COACHES & STAFF

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KATIA SAAVEDRA

Founder & Co-Director of Coaching

Katia believes that developing an all-around player is essential to each individual’s progress. Talent is not the only quality needed to become an outstanding athlete; one must be coachable, open to change, and disciplined. Most importantly, they must become a teammate able to bring the best out in everyone around them through example, energy, and encouragement.

  • She has coached volleyball for 29 years.
  • Player at the University of Tampa 1990-1994
  • All-American Setter in 1993 and 1994
  • Owner of Club Tampa Volleyball / Sandspurs Volleyball Club
  • Owner and Director of Sand Life Volleyball
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FERNANDO SAAVEDRA

Founder & Co-Director of Coaching

 

Fernando believes the positive encouragement and support for his team players will provide the unity base that all teams need to be successful as one unit.

  • Played beach and indoor for FIVB Bolivia National Team 1997-2000
  • Award Winner for National Positive Coaching Alliance 2021-2022
  • Coaching volleyball since 2001.
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DAVIS LAUDERDALE

Founder & Co-Director of Coaching

Davis understands fully the unique challenges facing parents and players and works to eliminate miscommunication and coordinates with parents to each team at FEVA runs smoothly. As a successful business owner, photographer / videographer he understands the value of great communication and how that can make or break a club.

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BRITTANY COLLISON

Head Coach

My hope for all of my players is to create a lifelong passion for volleyball. I believe that hustle, dedication, and positivity make a well-rounded athlete. In order to be successful as a team, I believe that teammates need to encourage each other to be the best versions of themselves both on and off of the court.

  • Played at Eastern Florida State College 2012-2014
  • Head Coach at Wesley Chapel High School
  • District Champions 2021 – 2024
  • Regional Champions ’22
  • Coach of the Year SAC East Conference ’20, ’21
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ELYSE GARCIA-ZAPATA

Head Coach

I would consider my coaching style hands-on and involved with my players. I want to make sure they understand what I’m asking for and the expectations I have with each and everyone of them along with what I expect out of them when it comes to teamwork. I hope to be able to instill a gritty, hardworking play style when they’re on the court. I appreciate tenacious players who hustle and are willing to do more to ensure that the team earns success. Aside from being serious on the court, I want my players to learn to enjoy being coached hard and then understand that we can laugh and joke off the court. It’s important that I’m helping develop the “compete person” as well as the complete volleyball player”.

  • Head Coach at Sunlake High School

  • District Champion ’18, ’23, ’24

  • Regional Champions ’24

  • FHSAA State Final Four Semifinalist ’24

  • Coach of the Year SAC East Conference ’23, ’24

  • Earned a Bid to Nationals with U18 team in 2022

Michaela Karrick

michaela karrick

Head Coach

 

I hope to foster my players’ love for volleyball and help create a passion for staying healthy and active throughout their life. I believe that hustle, dedication, and positivity make for an amazing athlete. In order to be successful as a team, I believe that teammates should be there and lift up their teammates while pushing them to be better.

  • Played at Columbia College 2017-2019
  • Played at Saint Leo University 2019-2020
  • 2x Conference Champions and 1x National Championship Appearance
  • Assistant Coach at Saint Leo University 2021
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kate mesa

Head Coach

She creates an environment where players experience continual growth during each practice session. She promotes confidence in their skills while also encouraging a sense of success and skill growth. Beyond simply loving the game, she ignites a genuine passion for volleyball in each player, ensuring that they not only learn but also find pleasure in their volleyball journey.

  • Played at Belmont Abbey College 2018-2019
  • Carolina Conference Champions 2019
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courtney bobo-Mckenzie

Head Coach

My hope for my team would be to determine my players’ talents and give them every weapon to get the most from those talents. I will continue to develop my players to be physically strong but to push them to be mentally strong and fit as a whole person.

  • Played at Belmont Abbey College 2018-2019
  • Carolina Conference Champions 2019
Maddie Williams

maddie williams

Head Coach

My goal when coaching is always to create an environment that is fun and motivating. Coaches are a huge part of the experience, and I love being able to help players enjoy the game, get better, and accomplish goals they set for themselves or the team. Leadership, friendships, and lifelong memories are what I strive to cultivate outside of improving volleyball skills & winning games.

  • Played at Belmont Abbey College 2018-2019
  • Carolina Conference Champions 2019
Brianna Roque

brianna roque

Head Coach

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zoe chin

Head Coach

My goal when coaching is always to create an environment that is fun and motivating. Coaches are a huge part of the experience, and I love being able to help players enjoy the game, get better, and accomplish goals they set for themselves or the team. Leadership, friendships, and lifelong memories are what I strive to cultivate outside of improving volleyball skills & winning games.

  • Played at Coppin State University 2021-2022
  • 2x 1st Team All-Conference for Steinbrenner High School
  • Head Coach at Corbett Prep Middle School
Michael

michael Quinn

Head Coach

With 13 years of coaching experience, I acquired the personal discipline and determination to succeed in competitive environments. I understand the importance of being a team player and leader. Having previously coached both club and DIII programs, I am eager to continue to guide and educate young players to grow.

  • Played at College of Mount Saint Vincent 2009-2011 (Captain 2010-2011)
  • Skyline Conference Champions 2009
  • First Team All-Conference 2010 & 2011
  • Head Coach College of Mount Saint Vincent 2011-2012
  • Head Coach Long Island Volleyball Academy, 2013-2016
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alexis Dorsey

Head Coach

I am a coach because of my passion for the sport of Volleyball. My goal is to be able to better prepare these young athletes for what’s to come in life and help build better character and confidence. I want to mold a group of individuals, in a comfortable environment, to better communicate, to instill responsibility and to be able to hold themselves accountable. I believe in motivating their dreams to be their best on and off the court.

  • SC 4A Region 5 – Coach of the Year in 2020
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    jenna Benchikh

    Head Coach

    Volleyball is a sport I wholeheartedly believe in because it teaches valuable lessons in teamwork, competition, character, and mental agility. Most importantly, it fosters relationships and bonds that often last a lifetime.
    My goal as a coach is to build confident, competitive young leaders who possess physical ability, outstanding character, and a love of this great game!

    • Played at Bloomingdale High School
    • Played at Flagler College
      Lorenzo Diaz

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      Head Coach

      • Played at Concordia College 2001-2002
      • Played at University of Puerto Rico – Carolina 2002-2003
      • Coached at Borinquen Volleyball Club and Pasco Volleyball Academy
      • Assistant Coach at Wesley Chapel High School 2024
      Fredy

      fredy Alcaraz

      Head Coach

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      Savannah Ogle

      savannah ogle

      Head Coach

      Savannah’s hope for her team is for each player to develop in volleyball but also in life skills by learning to work as a team! She wants to be able to share the knowledge she has acquired for the game and watch the kids grow and learn more each and every practice! She will push the girls daily because the sky is the limit! She will be their number one fan on the sideline while helping and coaching them at the same time. She strives for her girls to develop the same love for volleyball that she has. Teamwork really does make the dream work!

      • Played at Georgia Tech University 2020-2021
      Lorenzo Diaz

      lorenzo Diaz

      Head Coach

      • Played at Concordia College 2001-2002
      • Played at University of Puerto Rico – Carolina 2002-2003
      • Coached at Borinquen Volleyball Club and Pasco Volleyball Academy
      • Assistant Coach at Wesley Chapel High School 2024
      Jessica Roberts

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      Maya Clark

      maya clark

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      Kennedy Jordan

      Jeilin Robinson

      Jeilin Robinson

      David House

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      Ally Burke

      Ally Burke

      Kennedy Reed

      Kennedy Reed

      Briana Doherty

      Briana Doherty

      Jose Martinez

      Jose Martinez

      Roberto Garcia

      Roberto Garcia

      Michael Quinn

      Michael Quinn