Coach Kiana has coached with SRVC since 2014. She recently finished her college career setting for two years at Salisbury University. She was also the starting setter for two years at the College of Southern Maryland. Prior to college, she capped off a stellar high school career by helping her team win the 2015 state championship. She was named SMAC Setter of the year for 2015. Coach Kiana has played volleyball since 2009, including three years with SRVC. She is a valuable part of our coaching staff since she is intimately familiar with our coaching system. We are excited that she is giving back to the sport and to our program. Kiana holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach Britny has coached with SRVC since 2019. During her time she has not only been a team coach, but she has also served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Club, with Certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Prior to SRVC, Coach Britny spent many years coaching at Calvert High School and Southern Maryland Juniors Volleyball Club. Volleyball has become a lifelong sport for her; starting at the age of two she was on the sidelines watching her sisters play. Britny played competitively for 12 years, including five years of USAV with SMJs, and four years at Northern High School. Her senior year of high school she was named All County and All Conference. Britny holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach El began playing volleyball at age 13 after years of watching her dad play in competitive leagues and tournaments. She first joined her middle school rec team and then began to play travel volleyball for the next four years, two of which were with Coach Joe. Throughout her three seasons on Varsity at Southern High School, she was team captain all three seasons. Coach El plans to graduate this year, in her junior year, to pursue a degree at a 4 year college. Due to this, Coach El had decided to step back from the commitment of travel volleyball for the 2022 season and will instead assist in coaching. She is excited to share her knowledge with younger SRVC generations who want to learn the game and grow as players. Ultimately, she looks forward to remaining in the environment of the sport she loves and continuing to fuel her passion through coaching.
Coach Kevin began playing volleyball in recreational leagues in high school. He played two years of Division1 volleyball at Bryant College as a defensive specialist. After college he played for several adult teams in CHVRA/USAV and other competitive coed and men’s teams both on the court and on the beach. Coach Kevin has been a head coach for the Gambrills-Odenton Recreation Council since 2014 where he has coached both his daughter and son’s teams. His teams won three league championships, including an undefeated season in 2019.
"As a coach, I believe in creating a positive and fun atmosphere where players can grow individually and as a team throughout the season. Besides the technical skills, it is very important to me to teach them to be fair, courteous, and respectful teammates."
Coach Taylor began her career at Huntingtown High School and was able to compete for a state title. She played volleyball for many years with her club and was named captain on numerous occasions. During her two years at the College of Southern Maryland, she was also a captain and starting middle hitter. She was awarded Region XX All-Tournament Team and First Team All MDJUCO. In addition to coaching various age groups, she has coached for several years at various clubs in the region. Coach Taylor holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certifications and is excited to join SRVC.
Coach Kevin has been an SRVC coach since the club’s inception. As Head Coach of our 14 and 15 teams in 2013 and 2014, Coach Kevin led his teams to 3 CHRVA tournament wins. He grew up playing competitive baseball and soccer, but discovered his passion for volleyball while at University of Maryland where he played in intramural leagues. He has continued playing in competitive adult leagues in this area and rarely misses a summer weekend playing 2’s, 3’s or 4’s on the beach. Kevin started coaching as an opportunity to help his niece’s Club Volleyball team in Southern Maryland. He is IMPACT and SafeSport certified and enjoys helping his players experience “lightbulb moments”, when they master a new skill and are able to reach the next level in their game.
Coach Caitlyn loves coaching younger players who are new to the game. She enjoys helping them grow and develop throughout the season. Her focus on the basics helps her players appreciate and enjoy the game. Coach Caitlyn played 6 years for SRVC, and during her 15U season was awarded Best Server at Capitol Hill Classic. She is currently playing at Shenandoah University. Coach Caitlyn coached a 14U team with Crofton Athletic Association and was an assistant coach for our 12U Hurricanes. Caitlyn holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach Chad has been with SRVC since 2012 and has been an Assistant Coach for our 14U, 15U and 16U teams. His volleyball career began in junior high school on the beaches of New Jersey and he played throughout college as a setter on UMBC’s Club Team. He began his coaching career as an Assistant Coach for the Johns Hopkins University women’s team, where he was named Head Coach in his second season. Coach Chad has also worked to support various volleyball camps and clinics at SRVC and has coached for the Crofton Athletic Council. He is IMPACT and SafeSport Certified.
"I believe in the skills development system that SRVC established and enjoy seeing the successes of every team in the program. Each year we see improvement in individual players and watch teams grow to become a close group of friends with wonderful support from their family and friends.”
Coach Matt started his volleyball career as a defensive specialist while in high school in Massachusetts. His coaching career began with rec leagues around the Fort Meade area, and then quickly escalated to coaching club teams at various local clubs, as well as a season at the High School level. Coach Matt is excited for his first season at SRVC and can’t wait to see the teams compete.
Coach Hannah's volleyball career started at Severna Park High School, where she played all four years and helped her team win the State Championships her senior year. Coach Hannah also played four years of club volleyball and went to the Girls Junior National Championships twice. In college, she was captain and starting middle hitter for the St. Mary's College of Maryland women’s varsity team. Coach Hannah has been involved with SRVC since 2016, and she enjoys teaching young players the fundamentals of volleyball so they can learn to love the game as much as she does. Coach Hannah holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach Bekah is the Varsity Head Coach at St. Mary’s High School. In only her second year at St. Mary’s, Coach Bekah led the Saints to their first ever Championship appearance in 2016. Coach Bekah’s love for the game extends beyond St. Mary’s High School. She devoted her offseason time as an assistant coach with the Southern Maryland Juniors girls 14s and 18s teams for three years. Bekah holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach Shawn began his volleyball career at a young age and eventually played competitive club level volleyball through his college years competing in national level tournaments. Coach Shawn is a father of two girls and is an advocate of a healthy lifestyle and participates in Cross fit \ cycling. Coach Shawn works to instill his love of sport and fitness into developing athletes as he understands their importance. After a hiatus from the sport he became IMPACT, SafeSport and CAP certified and started coaching for the Crofton Athletic council and now we are excited he has joined the SRVC family.
Coach Shawn enjoys coaching with SRVC because he believes “SRVC establishes an environment that supports positive learning while developing the skills of all athletes. The camaraderie, passion, discipline and athleticism required to be successful are my core values and are part of the coaching process.”
Coach Tuan brings a wealth of experience to SRVC for both Indoor and Outdoor Volleyball. Coach Tuan's love for the game dates back to the early 80's where he started playing in middle school, throughout High School, then throughout his 24 years while serving in the military. He retired from the military in 2009 and began coaching for the Crofton Athletic Counsel in 2010. In 2012 he had his first Club coaching experience with Kinetic Volleyball Club. Coach Tuan also coached at Maryland Juniors Volleyball Club for five years, coaching players from 15Us through 17Us. In addition to coaching at the club level Coach Tuan is also a High School Volleyball Coach. In 2012 he began as the Junior Varsity coach at Archbishop Spalding High until 2014, when he was promoted to Varsity Head Coach. In 2016 Coach Tuan accepted the Varsity Head Coach position at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, MD, leading them to the IAAM Championship in 2017. Coach Tuan has since coached at Annapolis Area Christian School, Crofton High School and most recently at Arundel High School.
SRVC is delighted that Coach Tuan is a part of the SRVC family. Tuan holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach Alicia played four years for Arundel High school. She began coaching in college and played in a women’s league at the Volleyball House in Eldridge, MD. She was the JV head coach for Northeast High School for 2 years and spent 1 year as varsity assistant. She was the JV head coach for 2 years at Annapolis Area Christian School and was also an Annapolis Area Christian Varsity Assistant. Alicia holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach Alicia's volleyball career began at Patuxent High School where she played for several years, in addition to two years of playing club. She began her coaching career with Patuxent's Junior Varsity team in 2005. She has since coached many age groups for various clubs in the region. Coach Alicia's focus is developing the strong fundamental skills that are required to be successful in the sport. Coach Alicia holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certifications.
Coach Keira began playing volleyball at the age of 10, playing on a Davidsonville Athletic Association team coached by SRVC founder, Coach Ernie. With his encouragement, she tried out for SRVC and joined the 13U Tide as a libero. The following year, she moved to the setter position, which she played throughout the rest of her club and high school career. As a setter, she helped the 2022 South River High School volleyball team to win their 4A Regional Championship. In 2024, Coach Keira chose to step back from the demands of travel volleyball to focus on school and other activities. She served as an assistant coach for the 2024 and 2025 season 12U Hurricanes, sharing her knowledge and passion for the game with the next generation. Keira holds IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach Wendy began her volleyball career at Albemarle High School in her hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia. She continued her career as a dual athlete, playing both both volleyball and tennis for Barton College in North Carolina. Wendy's love of athletics led to her coaching many youth sports over the past 20 years - not just volleyball, but tennis, basketball, and soccer. She eventually settled into coaching volleyball in the roles of both assistant and head coach for 13U and up with other CHRVA clubs. Coach Wendy found a home with SRVC in 2017 as an assistant coach for both the 16U and 17U teams. Coach Wendy holds a CAP I certification, and is IMPACT and SafeSport Certified.
Coach Katy started her volleyball career in 2018. She played for SRVC her 16's, 17's, and 18's years as a DS/L. She also helped bring her high school team to the state championship in 2021. Currently, she attends the College of Southern Maryland and plays for their volleyball team. Katy holds both IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.
Coach Allie began her volleyball career in 2014 and then went on to play varsity all four years at Northern High School. During her high school career as an outside hitter, she helped her team win the 2017 state championship as well as competing in the state championship again her senior year. Additionally, she was team captain for both her high school and club teams. She was All-Met as well as First Team All-County. She began playing for SRVC in 2015 and stayed with the club until she was recruited to play at IUP in 2020. This December, she is graduating with a degree in Psychology and is passionate about implementing the importance of mental health. This is her first year joining the coaching staff for SRVC and she is more than ready to pass on her volleyball knowledge to others. Coach Allie holds IMPACT and SafeSport Coaching Certificates.
Coach John began playing volleyball in Civil Air Patrol’s National Cadet Competition on the New Jersey Wing Dragon Drill Team, winning National Championships 3 out of 4 years. He also participated in many beach tournaments in the Jersey Shore Volleyball Association at the AA-level. Coach John walked on and competed at the collegiate level on the New Jersey Institute of Technology Volleyball Team in Newark, New Jersey. Upon entering the US Air Force, he continued to compete on base teams playing in tournaments throughout his career in Nebraska, South Korea, the Washington DC area, North Dakota, and Germany. After moving to Maryland, Coach John was an assistant coach for 4 seasons, then a head coach for 5 seasons in the Gambrills-Odenton Recreation Council with his last season achieving a perfect record 21/O sets. He continues to play in coed and men’s leagues at the Elkridge Volleyball House and at the Maryland Juniors Sports Complex.
Coach John says that he "loves competing and coaching volleyball because it’s a fun sport! Additionally, there are numerous physical and mental benefits that playing sports brings. Competitive volleyball brings out the best in individuals and teams helping athletes achieve the best version of themselves. There are also so many leadership, character and life lessons that can be learned from competing and working as a team."
Coach Dani has been coaching club volleyball for four years. She played as a libero and served as captain of the club volleyball team at Loyola University Maryland. Before that, she grew up in Connecticut and played all four years at Joel Barlow High School, where she was team captain her senior year. Her team won the conference championship every year during her high school career. In the off-seasons, Coach Dani played club volleyball during her sophomore and junior years. While attending Loyola, she helped coach clinics and camps for middle and high school athletes in Connecticut alongside her former coaches during the summers. She has also coached beach volleyball and continues to play in competitive indoor and beach doubles leagues. Coach Dani holds both IMPACT and SafeSport certifications.
Coach Shelbey began playing at age 13 first on her middle school team and Southern Maryland Juniors Volleyball Club. She started playing for SRVC her 14u season and continued through her 18u season. She played for Huntingtown High School and helped lead her team to a MPSSAA Volleyball State Championship in 2021. Currently, she is playing for Notre Dame of Maryland University as a setter/right side hitter. Shelbey holds both IMPACT and SafeSport coaching certificates.