Hometown: Richmond, Virginia High School: Moncan High School HS Sports: Volleyball, Basketball College: University of Virginia College Sports: Club Volleyball Club Coaching Experience: 14 years Coaching, 5 years as Director Favorite Book: All books by Malcolm Gladwell Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption Favorite Local Restaurant: Brickhouse Tavern! To-Do Bucket List Item: Travel to Italy Describe Yourself in Three Words: Fun and Tall! Family: Vicky (wife), Darby (daughter), Abbey and Ellee (dogs)
Hometown: Born in Orlando, FL & Raised in Northern VA & Charlotte, NC High School: Charlotte Latin HS Sports: Volleyball, Captain College: Virginia Tech College Sports: Club Volleyball Club Coaching Experience: 6 Years HS Coaching Experience: 2 Years Role Model: Father Favorite Movie: Meet the Parents Favorite Local Restaurant: Red Rocks Bucket List To Do: Travel to Tahiti Describe Yourself in Three Words: Outgoing, Leader, Laugher Family: Andy (husband), 5 kiddos and two pups.
Hometown: Concord, NC High School: Jay M. Robinson HS HS Sports: Volleyball Volleyball Club/s: Lake Norman Volleyball Club College: UNC Charlotte College Sports: Club Volleyball Current Sports: Sand and Grass Volleyball Club Coaching Experience: 10 years (all at LKN) HS Coaching Experience: 7 years Middle School Coaching Experience: 2 years Role Model: Pat Summitt Favorite Movie: Anything with Tom Hanks! Favorite local restaurant: Kindred Describe Yourself in Three Words: Disciplined, Passionate, Caring Family: Al (husband), Darby (daughter), Abbey & Ellee (canine kids)
Hometown: Kentwood, MI (Grand Rapids) High School: East Kentwood HS HS Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball College: Michigan State University College Sports: Varsity Volleyball Additional College Acknowledgements: Began MSU’s 1st Men’s Club Volleyball program Additional Playing Experience: Competitive Beach Volleyball Player through Midwest & Florida in Women’s & Co-ed with husband, Dave Rusk. Currently competing locally. Club Coaching Experience: 7 years High School Coaching Experience: 4 years (sand program) Grade School Coaching Experience: 3 years Additional Coaching Experience: Co-Director of LKN’s Sand Program, Volleyball & Sports Strength, Agility & Fitness Trainer, North Meck Soccer Club, NASM Certified Trainer Role Model: Jesus Christ- Be Still and Know That:10 I am GOD. Psalm, 46 Favorite TV Series: Friday Night Lights Describe Yourself in Three Words: Live with Passion! Family: Dave (Husband), Kelsey & Kayla (Daughters)
Hometown: Danville, VA High School: George Washington HS HS Sports: Baseball, Basketball College: William and Mary College Sports: Baseball Professional Sports: NY Mets, Pitcher, 5 Years Club Coaching Experience: 6 Years HS Coaching Experience: 2 Years Additional Coaching Experience: Baseball Head Coach Role Model: Dad Favorite Move: Tombstone Favorite local restaurant: Red Rocks Bucket List To Do: Travel to Ireland Describe Yourself in Three Words: Tall, Competitive, Fun Family: Katie (wife), 5 kiddos & two pups.
Hometown: Kokomo, IN College: Ball State University College Sports: Ball State Volleyball Club & Intramural Volleyball Current/Other Athletic Acknowledgments: “Have played in well over 150 indoor and sand tournaments over the course of my career. Have played in 2 USAV (formerly USVBA) nationals.” Club Coaching Experience: 7 years HS Coaching Experience: 8 years Other Acknowledgments: Started LKN Sand Program with wife, Wendy Rusk. Started & Directed Sand Facility in Indianapolis, IN. Started the local program under the former Lake Norman VBC which helped develop the Regional and Plus level teams. Role Model: Karch Kiraly Favorite Netflix Series: Game of Thrones Favorite Restaurant: Red Rocks To-Do Bucket List Item: Play in the Motherload Volleyball Tournament, Travel to Europe & Australia Describe Yourself in Three Words: Live with Passion! Family: Wendy (Wife), Kelsey (Daughter), Kayla (Daughter), Razor (Dog), Simba (Cat)