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2012 Norco Coaches & Staff

NORCO Volleyball Club Director: Dr. Cathy Mahaffey, Ed.D

Dr. Mahaffey is in her 16th year as NORCO's Director. As a coach, she was the first in the club to lead her team to a Junior National Olympic Medal. She was also selected as the RMR Junior Director of the Year in 2001 and followed that with the USAV National Director of the Year in 2003. Previous coaching experience consisted of Collegiate, HS and Club coaching.

Cathy Mahaffey, Ed.D

Cathy Mahaffey, Ed.D

NORCO Volleyball Club Director

Phone: 970-667-5005


Director of Collegiate Player Recruiting - Pi'i Aiu

Pii brings to NORCO 20+ years of Division I Collegiate coaching experience and recruiting. While leading the University of Colorado Women’s Volleyball team, Pii garnered the Big 12 Coach of the Year Honor. Pii will begin his second season with NORCO and we are excited to have him return to coaching along with helping guide players interested in pursuing a collegiate playing experience.

Pi'i Aiu

Pi'i Aiu

Director of Collegiate Recruiting


NORCO Technical Director - Brook Coulter

Brook Coulter, a former NORCO standout, will serve as the NORCO Technical Director.  Brook's experiences at the Collegiate and Professional Volleyball levels will bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to the NORCO Coaching staff.  Brook will be conducting clinics for our coaches and will play a significant role in the continued development of our Youth Volleyball Program.  Brook's high level of playing and coaching background will bring a new level of "Intense" training methods for our coaches to follow.


NORCO Facility Staff


Amber Ortner

Amber Ortner

Youth VB Director

Sheila Axelson

Sheila Axelson

NORCO VBC Official Photographer

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

Office Manager

Phone: 970-667-5005

Cindy Strah

Bingo Coordinator


Coaching Staff

17's & 18's Coaches


Anna Mekeel

- CSU volunteer assistant

- Graduated from Fort Lewis College in 2008 - bachelor's degree in humanities, played four years as a starting defensive specialist from 2004-07 – lead the South Central Region and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in service aces (42)

- Master’s degree from the University of Washington in intercollegiate athletic leadership

- Club coaching career - Four Corners Volleyball Club (2004-06), Colorado Springs Altitude Volleyball Club (2009-10), nationally-accredited as a CAP1 and IMPACT certified volleyball coach

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Anna Mekeel

18-Black Head Coach

Lindsey Stinson

-Head Coach Roosevelt HS
-Denver Post Coach of the Year 2003
-Rocky Mountain News Coach of the Year 2004
-13 years Coaching experience (State Champs: '09, '07, '04, '03). JO Qualifier: 7x.
-7th year NORCO Coach

Matt Botsford

- Current CSU Assistant Coach

- 13 years of collegiate assistant coaching experience - Notre Dame - Big East Title (2009), Miami – coached three All-Americans

- Coached for Circle City Volleyball Club (Ind.), Prairie Heights High School (Ind.), USA Volleyball Girls Select A1 Team 2007 USA Volleyball High Performance Championships (Fla)

- Played collegiately - Tri-State University from 1995-98, NAIA/MIVA champion, four-time all-conference and academic all-conference selection, school's all-time leader in kills, blocks and digs, 2006 Tri-State University athletic hall of fame inductee

- Played overseas -  Vingaker Volleyball Club in Sweden

- Professional - Midwest Professional Volleyball Association (MPVA) beach volleyball tour -  Extreme Volleyball Professionals Rookie of the Year

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Matt Botsford

17-Black Head Coach

Kate Hampson

-Former NORCO Player
-Played at Top 10 DII Washburn University
-Two-time DII All-American Setter
-All-Conference, All-Region player
-All-time assists leader at Washburn
-Graduate Assistant coach at Washburn
-4-Years Club Coaching experience
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

Jared Rudiger

- 16 years of coaching experience

- Head Coach at Platte Valley High School (4 years), 2003 State Champions, 2003 CHSAA Coach of the Year, 2004 CCGS All State Head Coach

- High School Varsity Assistant Coach (8 years) - Platte Valley and Valley High School - 4 State Titles, 2 2nd place finishes, 2 3rd place finishes

- 2005 Second Assistant Coach at the University of Northern Colorado

- Cap I Certified

- 12th year NORCO Coach - All Black Level Teams, Qualified for JOs 6 times, numerous players recruited with scholarships.

Jared Rudiger

17-Blue Head Coach

Dana Cranston

- Current outside hitter and senior for CSU Rams

- Mountain West Preseason Co-Player of the Year (2012)

- Debbie Murphy Most Inspirational Player (2011)

- Mountain West Scholar-Athlete (2009, 2010, 2011)

- Academic All-Mountain West (2009, 2010, 2011)

- Mountain West Volleyball Championship all-tournament team (2011)

- All-Mountain West team (2011)

- Competed with the Canadian A national team (2011)

- 1st year NORCO Coach


16's Coaches


Pi'i Aiu

-Former Head Coach University of Colorado at Boulder
-Big 12 Coach of the Year
-1993 US National Deaf Team Coach
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

Pi'i Aiu

16-Black Head Coach

Marissa Hughes

- Current setter and senior for the University of Northern Colorado Bears

- 2011 Big Sky All Academic (Also in 2010)

- 2011 Big Sky Conference Volleyball Championship MVP

- 2011 All-Big Sky Conference Second Team (Also in 2009 and 2010)

- 2011 Rams Volleyball Classic All-Tournament Team

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Marissa  Hughes

Marissa Hughes

Summer Clinic Director

Julie Hilt

-Former HS and NORCO player (Player Winthrop College, All -Conf)
-Assistant Coach for Chadron State
-4th Year NORCO Coach

Julie Hilt

16-Blue Head Coach

Dayna Harned

- played for two years at WNCC

- coached for Premier VBC for 2 years

- Currently assistant coach at Highland High school, 2nd year

- 1st year NORCO coach 

Alx Bodayla

-Coached 16s for Sky Hi Club in Nebraska
-Varsity Coach at Alexander Dawson High School
-3 Year Varsity player
-Played club for 5 years
-2nd Year NORCO Coach
 

Alx Bodayla

16-White Head Coach

LT Victoria Martinez

- 2nd Lt - Air Force Academy Graduate

- 7 year club player

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Chris Thomas

- Volunteer Assistnat Coach at Laramie County community College 1 year

- 20 years playing experience

- Top Ten at Crossroads as coach of 14 Blue

- 5th year NORCO Coach

Chris Thomas

16 - Thomas Head Coach

Rylee Thomas

- Former NORCO Player

- 1st Year NORCO Coach

 


15's Coaches


Krista Schwartz

-USAV Jr. Natl's: 13's Div. '09
-10 Yrs Head Coach RMHS
-Former Player: Wyoming
-4 Yr Starter and Captain
-Hall of Fame Athlete
-HS Coach of the Year (3x)
-6th Year NORCO Coach

Krista Schwartz

15-Black Head Coach

Bri Zimlich

-Former NORCO Player
-Played at University of Denver
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

Amanda Bauldridge

-5 years head coach (Cedaredge HS)
-3 years Middle School & High School Camp coach
-2 years assistant club coach
-Former high school and club player
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

Amanda Bauldridge

15-Blue Head Coach

Julie Meining

- played Norco for seven years

- went to Junior Nationals in 2002 and 2003

- coached for Platteville Rec

- has a Regional Referee rating for USA Volleyball – now a college ref

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Kendra Brandt

-Played College at Cal Lutheran College
-Played Club at Colorado Performance
-Played High School at Grandview HS
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

Kendra Brandt

15-White Head Coach

Niki Fuller

- 7 years of volleyball experience

- 3 years of club experience

- Coached the Panther Volleyball Team, 2 years

- Rec refferee

- High school camp coach, 2 years

- 1st year NORCO Coach


14's Coaches


Glenn Sapp

-6 Yrs USAV Jr. Natl's: 18's Div. '09; 18's Div. '08; 14's Div. '03; 13's Div. '02; 12's Div. '01; 12's Div. '00
-Olympics Official, '08
-International Beach & Indoor VB Official
-11 Yrs RMR Commissioner
-25 Yrs+ VB Experience, 8th Yr NORCO Coach

Glenn Sapp

14-Black Head Coach

Moriah Cooley

- 2nd Year NORCO Coach

- NORCO Camp clinician

- Former NORCO Player

Ashlyn Wronkoski

-Former Norco Player
-3rd year Norco Coach
-Greely West 2007 All Conference
-Played at Rockhurst University '08 & '09

Ashlyn Workonski

14-Blue Head Coach

Ashley Hansen

- Played volleyball 12 years

- Played 4 years of club in high school

- Two years of experience coaching for a recreational league

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Amanda Munn

-Played Club at COVOCO
-Played at Grandview HS
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

Amanda Munn

14-White Head Coach

Bailey Wise

- Played for NORCO for 7 years

- Received scholarship to attended Chadron

- Went to JOs 4 times

- Summer coach at Weld Central High School

Julie Warner

- Worked for the UNC Bears Volleyball Program as an administrative assistant and intern

- High school volleyball coach for 5 years at Kent Denver

- Club volleyball coach for 2 years at Colorado North Stars

- Played collegiate club volleyball at UNC and the University of Minnesota

- Played club and high school volleyball in Denver for 4 years

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Julie Warner

14-Silver Head Coach

Cassie Vrooman

- Platte Valley varsity player, 4 years, 4 state appearances, 1 state title (3A, 2003)

- Played college volleyball at Western Nebraska (NSCAA), 2 National appearances, 2006 National Runners Up, 2007 National Champions

-  2 years of coaching volunteer at Eaton High School

- 1 year JV Coach at Eaton High School

Cassie Vrooman

14 - Cassie Head Coach

Jessica Graybill

- Club player for 8 years

- Played at Weld Central HS, four year letter recipient

- Coached club for 2 years at Colorado Wild

- RMR Official

- 1st year NORCO Coach


13's Coaches


David Smith

-6th Year Club Coach
-2008-5th place finish Colorado Crossroads 12's
-2007-9th place finish Colorado Crossroads 14's
-2006-9th place finish Colorado Crossroads 13's
-2 Yrs Asst Coach University High School (State 2008)
-22nd at 2012 Nationals
-Current Head Coach University Middle School
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

David Smith

13-Black Head Coach

Kelsey Skaar

-Former Norco Player
-USAV Junior Nationals '06, '09
-Former Laramie County Community College Player
-3rd Year Norco Coach
 

Ashley Acuff

 
-Former Coach: Palo Alto Elite VBC
-7 Years Club Volleyball Player
-5 Yrs Mtn View Academy VB Camp Coach
-4th Year NORCO Coach

Ashley Acuff

13-Blue Head Coach

Kylie Hauer

- Played Club at Colorado Performance

- Coached for Loveland Youth

- Coached at Elevation VBC

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Laura O'Neill

-10 years of play total, 3 years of club play
-2 years all conference player
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

Laura O'Neill

13-White Head Coach

Kiersten Wood

- Played high school and club volleyball (for ASO, C3, Colorado Juniors and Performance)

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Deb Weatherwax

- Played 4 years of high school and club volleyball in California

- 1 year college volleyball

- 7 Years of coachign experience at middle and high school level

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Deb Weatherwax

13 - Deb Head Coach


11's & 12's Coaches


Amber Ortner

-12's Coach: Protege VBC (So Cal)
- Silver Medalist 2011 Colorado Crossroads JNQ
-18th: Volleyball Festival '07
-18th at 2012 Nationals
-8 Yrs MS Coaching
-6th Yr NORCO Coach

Amber Ortner

12-Black Head Coach

Izzy Gaulia

- Libero and senior for the CSU Rams

- Preseason All-Mountain West team (2012)

- Mountain West Scholar-Athlete (2009, 2010, 2011)

- Academic All-Mountain West (2009, 2010, 2011)

- Mountain West Volleyball Championship outstanding libero (2011)

- 1st year NORCO Coach

Whitney Carlson

-5 Years Coaching Experience
-Former High School & Club Player
-Collegiate Club Player- 5 years
-Collegiate Club President- 3 years
-CSU Youth Sport Camp Counselor and Coordinator – 2 years
-2nd Year NORCO Coach

Whitney Carlson

12-Blue Head Coach

Heidi Schefcik

-  Freshman at CSU and on the Women's Club Volleyball team

2 year varsity player, winning on both Regional and State Championships in Nevada

- Assistant coach of recreational 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade volleyball teams for 5 years

- Assistant coach for the 7th grade volleyball team 2 years

- Recreational volleyball Referee

- 1st Year NORCO Coach

Ce Ce Pieper

- Played volleyball since sixth grade, 4 years high school varsity

- Currently play on the CSU club team, and Vice President of the club and co-coach

- Coach of several clinics at "The Edge" 

- 1st year NORCO coach

CeCe Pieper

12-White Head Coach

Christina Lujan

- 12 years of volleyball experience, 5 years playing club
- Played 4 years at ThunderRidge High School
- Coached 6th Grade Gold Crown Team
- Played collegiate club volleyball at Colorado State
- Former Vice President of CSU Club Volleyball Team
-1st year NORCO coach

Linsey Barta

- 10 years volleyball experience

- 3 years Varsity at Northridge High School

- Played for NORCO for 4 years

- Played collegiate club volleyball for 4 years at CSU, currently the        President of the CSU Women’s Club Volleyball Program

- 1 year Assistant Coach at Greeley West High School (2009)

- 2 years Assistant Coach at University High School (2010-2011)

- Took the 12 Black team to GJNC's (2012)

- 3rd year NORCO Coach

 

 

Linsey Barta

11-Black Head Coach

Jeana Stading

- 7 years of volleyball experience

- Played 4 years of club vb

- Clinician and coach for rec teams

Dr. Shannon Madden

- Played collegiate club volleyball for 4 years

- Club coach one year

- High School coach at Northridge for 2 years, and YMCA Coach

- 1st year NORCO coach

Shannon Madden

11-Blue Head Coach

Dessa Markley

- 2 year captain at Cedaredge High School

- 4 years playing experience

- first year NORCO coach


Action-X Trainers


Ryan Jepsen

- Action-X Trainer

Ryan Jepsen

Action-X Trainer

Kris Ringwall

- Action-X Trainer


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