Coach Emily
TEAM
14-1 Select
Supportive • Dedicated • Passionate
STYLE
Identifies most with Integrity, believing trust is built through honesty, consistency, and leading by example. She strives to develop confident, resilient, and respectful young women while creating an environment where athletes can grow both on and off the court.
PHILOSOPHY
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Began playing volleyball in sixth grade before becoming a four-year varsity outside hitter at St. Vincent's Academy in Savannah, Georgia, and competing five seasons with Club Savannah. Continued her collegiate career at Mercer University, where she earned an athletic scholarship after joining as a walk-on. Transitioned to libero/defensive specialist and competed in both indoor and beach volleyball, helping establish beach volleyball during its inaugural years as an NCAA championship sport.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Began coaching as a Graduate Assistant at Mercer University before leading the volleyball program at St. Andrew's School, where she oversaw athletes from youth clinics through the varsity level while serving as Middle School Athletic Director. Coached four seasons with Club Savannah before joining Rutgers University as Director of Volleyball Operations for two seasons. Moved to Charleston in 2023 to coach 18s with MVP and has been with Apex Volleyball for the past two seasons.
FAVORITE PICK-ME-UP
Iced coffee with almond milk.
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"People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel."