Coaches Information
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High School: ￆMother McAuley High School 1988-1991 ￆ3 year starting varsity setter ￆPlayer of the year, Chicago Tribune and Daily Southtown ￆAll State and All Conference honors 1990-1991 ￆUSAV All American honors 1991 College: ￆIndiana University volleyball scholarship 1991 ￆLoyola University volleyball scholarship 1992-1994 ￆBachelors degree in Business Administration ￆAll Conference setter 1993-1994 ￆDefensive player of the Year 1992 ￆTeam Captain Coaching Experience: ￆDeveloped and trained players at the highest national level ￆ2nd City Volleyball Club- Girls 15,16,17, and 18 Elite 1996-2003 ￆUltimate Volleyball Club- Girls 15 Elite 2008- 5th place USAV Nationals ￆMarion Catholic High School Assist. Varsity Volleyball coach 2002-2004/ Elite eight finish in the Illinois State Tournament 2002 ￆFirst year with Uno and looking forward to fantastic season ￆSpecialize in developing setters My husband Bryan and I live in Plainfield, we have two children, Sofia and Bryan R. They are 2 and 5 months. |
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PAST: * Grew up in Tinley Park * Andrew High School 1995-1999 played volleyball all 4 years * Played club volleyball for 3 years with Chicago's Finest * Saint Xavier University 1999-2003 volleyball scholarship * Nike Challenge Camp Counselor * Student Ambassador PRESENT: * Freshman Head Coach at Queen of Peace High School 2005-Current * 4 years coaching club with Celtic Force 14's and 15's * 3rd grade teacher at N.B. Galloway Elementary School * Currently living in Minooka * 2nd year with Uno * 14 Elite 2008 National Bid! FUTURE: * Looking forward to a successful season! |
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High School *Played at Sycamore High School; 2 year starting captain *Won regional and sectional championships in 2002 *Played at Club Fusion from 1999-2002; 16, 17, 18 Elite *Scholarship to Michigan Technological University College *Full scholarship to Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI *Majored in Psychology and worked for the athletic department full time Post College *Earned a Graduate Degree from Valparaiso University in Sports Administration; graduated with distinction and a 3.9 GPA Coaching Experience *Earned my coaching certificate and completed a coaching practicum at Michigan Technological University *Student Assistant at Michigan Technological University from 2004-2006 *Assistant Varsity VOlleyball Coach at Chassell High School in 2005-06 in Chassell, MI *While attending graduate school; was the head of the middle school program and 8th grade head coach at Wheeler Middle School in Valparaiso, IN *Head Coach at Finlandia University in Hancock, MI in 2007-08 *Currently - Plainfield South Assistant Varsity Coach *Currently - Club UNO 17 Elite Coach My husband and I recently got married in May of 08 and live in Minooka. |
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*Coach 16Elite 2006-present * Coached 14-Spring UNO VB 2000-2006 * Coached 7th Grade Girls VB @ Minooka JH 1998-2006 * Coached Sophomore and Freshman VB @ Newark H.S. 2002 * Coached 7th / 8th Grade Girls VB @ Grand Ridge Elem. 1997 * Coached (Assisted) Freshman A @ Naperville Central H.S. 1995 |
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Club Volleyball Experience o Played since 5th grade o Played for Uno for 5 years Minooka Community High School o Graduated in 2003 o Volleyball three years at the varsity level o All-Conference Junior and Senior year o All- Area Junior and Senior year o Team captain Senior year o Softball Freshman and Sophomore year Joliet Junior College o NJCAA Division III Honorable Mention All- American, 2004 o 12th in NJCAA Division III in Assists per game, 2004 o Two time All- Conference Honoree o Two time All- Region IV Tournament Honoree o All- Region IV Honoree in 2004 Armstrong Atlantic State University o Received full athletic scholarship to Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia o Setter o Led team to Peach Belt Conference Title 2005 and 2006 o 2006-07 Game Plan/AVCA Team Academic o Deans List Fall 2006, Spring 2007 o Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2006, 2007 o MACAS Academic Achievement 2006, 2007 I am currently working on my Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. I will be student teaching starting in January at Owen Elementary School in Naperville. I will graduate from Armstrong Atlantic State University in May 2008. Coaching Experience oThis will be my third year coaching for Uno o Coached 13-2 team in 2004 and 2005 |
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* Graduate of Providence Catholic High School in 1999, 2 sport athlete and involved in many extra curricular activities * 3 year varsity starter-volleyball, outside and middle hitter * 4 year varsity starter-softball, outfield * Played 6 years of club volleyball, Unlimited and Chicago Juniors * Played 8 years travel softball, New Lenox Lightening * Received a BS in 2003, from Illinois State University, in Sports Medicine; currently working as a Certified Athletic Trainer for Coal City High School * Received an MS in 2006, from Governors State University, in Physical Therapy; currently working as licensed Physical Therapist for Newsome Physical Therapy in Channahon * Interests include strength training, running, hiking, biking, and swimming * Third year coaching Uno * Favorite quote: "You play the way you practice." |
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* 2004-2008 : Varsity assistant coach at Rosary High School (Aurora); 2007 went 14-0 /31-6 overall to win second SCC Conference Championship, teams won regionals in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 and reached sectional finals in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008. Helped guide 2004 team to 32-5 record and first ever SCC Conference Championship. *2008: Coached Uno 15 Elite team that finished 27th at USAV Nationals in Dallas, Texas. *2007: Inducted as an athlete into the East Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame. *2006: Coached Uno 15 Elite team that placed second at the Lonestar National Qualifier to qualify for the Junior Olympic National Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. The team finished 29th and won Flight #3 in the American Division at Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia. * 2004: Coached Uno 17's team that finished 19th in American Division at USAV Nationals in Houston, Texas. * 1999-2003: Head Coach at Wilmington High School, 2003 & 2002 Regional Champions (2002 was the school's first Regional Championship in 18 years.), I-8 conference champions 2000 & 2001. * 1998-2002: Sixth grade coach at Stevens Middle School * 1998-99: Coached Stevens Middle School eighth grade team to fourth place finish at the IESA state tournament. * 1998: Sophomore coach at Wilmington High School; I-8 conference co-champions. * 1994-97: Head Coach at East Aurora. Built program into the largest girls' program in the school. * 1993: Assistant coach at Aurora University * 1991-92: Sophomore coach at East Aurora * 1991: Returned to East Aurora as teacher/coach. * 1990 graduate of Aurora University with degree in English/Secondary Education. * 1989: Played four years volleyball at Aurora University, co-captain. * 3 sport athlete at East Aurora High School * 3 year varsity starter at East Aurora High School * 1986: Senior athlete of the year at East Aurora High School * Married to Darryl Hoelscher. Two children: Emma and Zach; lives in Shorewood. |
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* Fourth year coaching with UNO * Currently-Teacher at White Oak Trail- Special Education * Graduate from North Park University (2003) * 1999 All Conference Player at Kendall College * 1996-1998 Honorable Mention at Andrew High School * Played club for 10 years |
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* Played for UNO starting at age 11 and continued through till 18's. * Went to Junoir Nationals with Uno team in 1997 * Starter all four years at Joliet Catholic Academy * Starter on the Joliet Catholic Academy team that took fourth place at State in 1998 * All regional player for Joliet Junior College in 1999 & 2000 * First ever All-American for Joliet Junior College in 2000 * Played for Central Missouri State University (CMSU) in 2002-03 * Coached for Unlimited volleyball club for the 14's and 17's * Coached numerous camps through out volleyball career at JCA, JJC, and CMSU. * Graduated CMSU in May of 2004 with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Speech Communication * Assistant Teacher at Rockdale Elementary school * Attending school at Concordia University to obtain my Masters in Education and teaching Cert. *2007-2008 coached Girls 16 blue *2008 Summer coached Boys 16 blue *2008-09 coached Boys 16 elite *2009 coached Girls 14 spring * Loves the Chicago Cubs and Bears! |
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High School -Graduated from Hall High School in Spring Vally -4 years of volleyball as a setter (3 varsity) -4 years of basketball and softball -Second team all conference, First team all-conference (2 years), All Area Club -5 years with IVVP -2 years with Fusion FVA IV -Coached 2 years with Belusa -1st year coaching with UNO! College -Attending University of St. Francis, currently a junior -Setter and Captain for Saints -CCAC All Conference Honorable Mention 2006 -CCAC All Conference First Team 2008 -All Region Honorable Mention 2008 -Elementary Education Major |
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* 4 year starter (3 years on Varsity) for Wilmington High School volleyball program. Played every position and earned all conference and all area Joliet and Kankakee sophomore, junior and senior year. * Valedictorian of the class of 1996 for Wilmington High School, * 4 year club player at Net Power. Qualified for the JO's in 1994 in Austin, TX. * Received athletic/academic scholarship to attend Grand Valley State University (1996-1999) in Allendale, MI. Outside hitter/defensive specialist, captain senior year, all academic honors. * Graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2000 with a B.A. in Finance. Currently work for Great American Insurance Company as a Financial Analyst. * Coaching career started in high school as an assistant to the Stevens Middle School Program. Through college assisted with Grand Valley camps, clinics, etc. * 2000 and 2001: Coached at Jenison Volleyball Club in Jenison, MI. First year, coached the 14-1 team to a Gold division state championship. * 2002-2003: Coached for Player's Choice in Braidwood, IL (16 and 14 level). * 2003-2004: Coached 15 Elite * 2004-2005: Coached 15 Blue * 2005-2006: Coached 16 Elite * 2006-2007: Coached 16 Elite *17 ELITE Looking forward to a great year in 2008! |
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Graduated from Eastern Illinois University. BS in Elementary Education. High school- Morris Community High school starting varsity setter. Played club ball for 6 years for Bottom Line. 6th Grade volleyball coach at Shabbona Junior High. My husband Mark and I live in Morris. I teach 4th grade at White Oak Elementary and He teaches art at Kankakee Highschool. We have 1 cat, his name is little brother. |
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* 7th year with Uno Volleyball Club * Assistant Varsity coach at Minooka Community High School; since 2003 * Coach at Channahon Junior High 2002-2006 * 2003 Assistant coach for Wilmington High School volleyball camp * 2003 Coach for Great Lakes Regional High Performance Camp at DePaul University * 4 yrs coaching with Top Gun Volleyball Club * 2 yr starter for Joliet Junior College Volleyball team earning MVP honors and All Tournament Team * Graduated from Lewis University; Elementary Education Major * Working on Masters Degree in Reading * 3 sport athlete for 4 years at Minooka High School * 3 yr varsity starter for volleyball * NDEITA Certified Personal Trainer, aerobics instructor * Married to Eric Rys. 2 children: Tyler and Jamie; lives in Channahon |
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High School *Graduated from Rolling Meadows High School 2007 *4 years of volleyball as an outside/middle (2 varsity) *2 years varsity softball *All Area, All Conference, All Tournament 2006 Club *2 years at Rolling Thunder (15's/16's) *2 years at Sky High (17's/18's) *2nd at Junior Olympic Invite 2004 *16th at Junior Olympics 2006 *High performance team member, compete at championship in Texas in 2005 *Have played outside hitter, middle, right side, and libero! College *Attending University of St. Francis, currently a Sophomore *Outside hitter and defensive specialist for the Lady Saints * CCAC All Conference Honorable Mention 2008 *Math and Secondary Education Major |
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Volleyball: ~ Andrew High School 2002-2006 played volleyball all 4 years. ~ 3 years on Varsity at Andrew ~ 2 years as varsity team captain ~ Played club volleyball for 3 years with Chicago's Finest and 3 years with Celtic Force ~Millikin University 2006-2008 played volleyball for 2 years Coaching: ~Coached one season Our Lady of Lourdes 5th grade decatur, IL ~First year with Uno Education: ~Attending North Central College major: communication minor: Business Management ~Millikin University 2006-2008 ~Victor J. Andrew High School 2002-2006 |
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Personal ﾧ Grew up in Burbank IL ﾧ Attended Reavis High School 1994-1998 ﾧ Member of the boys volleyball team 1994-1998 ﾧ Married to wife Jennifer (5 years) with son Luke and black lab Bailey, resides in Romeoville IL Education ﾧ Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Masters Degree in Teaching and Learning-K-12 Technology Integration ﾧ Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education K-12 with minors in Education and Coaching and endorsements in General and Social Sciences 2002 ﾧ Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL earned an Associates of Arts 2000 Volleyball ﾧ Head Boys Volleyball Coach at Joliet Township High Schools - Present ﾧ Regional Director for Volleyball Professionals 2000-Present ﾧ The EVP Tour Operations Director 2000 - Present ﾧ Head Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach at Plainfield Central High School 2002-2007 ﾧ Head Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach at Plainfield Central High School 2003-2007 ﾧ Volunteer Assistant Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach at Carl Sandburg High School 2002 ﾧ Volunteer Assistant Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach at Chicago Christian High School 2001 ﾧ Played NAIA Volleyball at Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL 2000-2002 ﾧ Played NIRSA Club Volleyball at Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL 1999-2000 Volleyball Achievements ﾧ Achieved a Boys Volleyball Conference Championship in 2003 ﾧ 2 years NAIA Volleyball All American Academic Winner ﾧ 2 years Skyway Conference All American Academic Winner ﾧ 1999 Placed 5th in the NIRSA National Club Volleyball Tournament ﾧ Member of the 1999 Midwest Division Championship Team ﾧ All State High School Honorable Mention 1998 ﾧ Member Reavis High Schools all time team win record 1998 |
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High School: *Graduated from Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School in 2006. *Played volleyball (outside hitter) and softball (shortstop/centerfield) all 4 years. *Senior year team captain and all-area in volleyball. *Assistant Coached for Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (girls 8th grade volleyball) freshmen and sophomore year. Club: *Played 2 years of club for Ultimate 16's Gold and 17's Gold. *Placed 34th at Junior Olympics in Salt Lake City. *Played libero and right side hitter. *Played 18's year club for EastsideVBC as an outside. *First year coaching at Uno!! College: *Attending the University of St. Francis, currently a Junior. *Defensive specialist for the Lady Saints volleyball team, but also played libero, outside/right side hitter, and setter. *St. Francis defensive player of the year in 2006. *Majoring in Elementary Education. |
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-3 year varsity starter Joliet Township High School 1981-1984; -received BS from University of Illinois-Champaign; -received MS Tennessee Technological University; -started coaching for Uno; 2001-2003 assistant coach of 14s and 15s with Terri Baranski; -2003 to present Uno 12 Elite coach with 2 teams qualifying for Nationals; -2005 to present - 5th grade volleyball coach White Oak Elementary; -married to Tim with two children Austin, 12, and Cole, 10, and reside in Morris. |
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* Attended University of St. Francis 1986-90 where played four years under Rich Luenemann * National Qualifying Team 87, 88,& 89 * Coached with University of St. Francis JV Team * Currently live in Channahon with husband Alan (Joliet Township Varsity coach), sons Cody (13) and Shane (11), and daughter Peyton (9) |
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Personal " Born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Racine, WI " Married to wife Christine (4 years) with labs named Jameson & Chloe " Resides in Joliet, IL " Art Director Education " Lewis University, May 2003 " Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design " Marycrest International University, 1998 - 2000 Volleyball Coaching " Uno Boys Program Director " Head Boys 18's Elite Coach, Uno (2008-Present) " Head Boys Freshman Volleyball Coach, Minooka (2008-Present) " Head Boys 18's Coach, Adrenaline (2008) " Head Boys 17's Coach, Next Level VBC, Racine, WI (2005) " Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach, Minooka (2004) " Assistant Girls Freshman Volleyball Coach (2003) " 2008 SPC Freshman Boys Conference Champions, Minooka Volleyball Player " Played Professionally, Zaragoza Super League, Spain (2004) " Played at Lewis University, Romeoville, IL (2000-2003) " Played at Marycrest International University, Davenport, IA 1998-2000 " Played at J.I. Case Highschool, Racine, WI 1996-1997 Volleyball Achievements NCAA - 2003 National Champions* NCAA - 2003 Conference Champions* NCAA - MIVA 2001 Regular Season Conference Champions* NCAA - MIVA 2000 Conference Runner Up* NCAA - MIVA Conference Selections NCAA - 2001 MIVA Hitting Percentage Winner NAIA - 2000 All-Tournament Team NAIA - 2000 All-American Selection NAIA - 2000 1st Team All-Conference WIAA - 1997 State High School Champions WIAA - 1997 State All Tournament Team WIAA - 1997 1st Team All Area WIAA - 1997 1st Team All Conference |
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High School Attended Minooka High School from 2001-2005 Played 4 years of volleyball Positions played: setter, DS, outside Started all 4 years Captain for 2 years 2 years first team all conference MVP in 2005 Won regional championship 2005 Achieved a boys volleyball conference championship in 2005 Played varsity soccer for 4 years Club Played for Sports Performance in the 2005 season Starter as a libero 2005 ranked fifth in the Midwest College Recruited to Hunter College CUNY D-III Was starting setter for a third of the season Starting libero for the remainder of the season Rookie year recorded 340 digs Made CUNY all stars Won regular season conference Named all conference Personal Grew up in Channahon, IL 14's head coach, 18's co-head coach Uno Coaches for Volleyball Professionals Works for EVP Plays USAV Head sophomore coach for JCA 2008 Coach Minooka High School summer camps for volleyball and soccer jzlibero4@yahoo.com |
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Married with 2 girls ages 7 and 10. Boys freshman coach at Minooka Community High School since 2006 season. Played basketball and ran cross country and track in high school. Currently teaching English and Sports Literature at the South campus. |
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Education ~Graduated from Converse College in May of 2006 with a Bachelors of Arts in History ~Graduated from Plainfield High School Central Campus in 2002 Volleyball ~Coach of Uno 18-Blue team 2007-2008 ~Head Coach of Avalanche Volleyball Club 16-Silver team 2006-2007 ~Freshman Volleyball Coach at Plainfield North High School 2006 ~Four year starter at Converse College in South Carolina - Division II ~Team Captain in 2004 and 2005 ~All-Conference Honorable Mention and team MVP 2005 ~Lead the team in digs in 2005 with 728 ~Recipient of the team Coach's Award 2004 ~Played four years at Plainfield High School - two year varsity starter ~Co-Captain of the PHS team in 2000 and 2001 ~All-Conference in 2001 ~Played various levels at Uno VBC from 1995 - 2002, starting at the 12's level and ending at the 18's |
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High School Volleyball @ Coal City High School 1998-2002 Club Volleyball @ Uno 1998-2000 Intramural Volleyball @ EIU & NIU 2002-2006 2007 Graduate of NIU w/ B.S. in Physical Edu. and Health Edu. Currently employed @ Chaney Monge School as a K-5 P.E. teacher and 1-8 Health teacher I also sponsor Rainbows, Dance Club, Character Counts, Connect with Kids, LTHS consortium, Red Ribbon Week, Jump Rope for Heart Week, Social Comittee, Elementary Newspaper, and Student Leadership. In my free time I enjoy dancing, swimming, working out, shopping, and planning my wedding. This will be my second year coaching for Uno. Last year I coached girls 13 white and this year I will coach Boys 15 Blue and girls 13 spring. I am getting married on Feb. 14, 2009 to Darren McMillin. He is a teacher and coach at Romeoville high school. We have one dog, Lillie and many fish. |
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-BS Grand valley State University. -Currently in Chiropractic Physicians program at National University. -4 yrs Mens Club Volleyball (GVSU) |
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My name is Christi Smith. I currently live in Minooka, Il residing w/ my 11 year old son, Jake, and husband Steve. Jake, a 6th grader at Channahons 3 Rivers School, plays baseball, basketball and runs track. I have 2 older boys. Drew, 22, is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois and working now as a mechanical engineer in Ohio. Mark, age 20, is a junior at the University of Illinois, a geology major w/ a secondary education minor. I currently work as a personal trainer at 3 local gyms, assist Tim Graf in his speed enhancement training on the weekends at JJC and am the Chief Training Officer (CTO) of Pro-Motion Sports. I founded Pro-Motion Sports out of the great need for sports development training in this area. Pro-Motion Sports is about teaching skill and aptitude in a variety of (5) different biomotor features to develop young athletes. Strength exercises, speed mechanics and movement sequences are broken down and sequentially organized for optimal performance gains. Sports development training consists of training the body to produce more power more efficiently. Speed and power gains are the result of performing a series of movements and activities to help the body perform at peak velocities. Pro-Motion Sports integrates effective dynamic warm-ups, works on increasing flexibility and pillar strength, focuses on improving multi-directional output, running mechanics and metabolic function, all to help the athlete compete at his/her highest level. Pro-Motion Sports is about educating athletes along their sporting careers. I always tell my clients that if I cannot explain the how and whys of what they are being asked to do&I wont have them do it. Please feel free to ask questions; call or email me at anytime.... and remember, "the world is moving so fast that there are days when the person who says it can't be done is interrupted by the person who is doing it." Congratulations for jumping into this arena and I hope you enjoy the challenges that lie ahead. I have a favorite motto& together we can . Good luck. |