My coaching philosophy is to always be vocal and energetic. The worst thing to do when you are down in a game is to not communicate. Yelling and giving everything your all will certainly lead you to catch up to your opponent. Low energy and quietness is a killer on the court. I always make sure my teammates or students are being loud and energetic because that will give you the confidence to face anything that comes your way.

Played club volleyball at Chelsea Piers from U11 all the way to U18 National.

First time coaching!

I had to take over someone’s position in the middle of a big tournament when I was young, and I wasn’t sure I was able to keep up, considering I never played that position. It took me a little bit to get comfortable with the position, but I ended up doing well in the tournament. I learned that it’s important to know all positions in your sport and be able to adapt if needed.