HEAD COACH, Boys 17s National & Girls 14 Elite. BOY’S DIRECTOR

Over 5 years coaching experience. Currently Boys Varsity Assistant Coach at Copper Hills High School. Head Club Coach for 4 seasons prior as well as ran many clinics and camps.

Coaching style focuses on fundamentals, building strong defensive skills, correcting technique to improve performance, and supporting each player’s growth both on and off the court.

Master’s in Healthcare Informatics and work as a Compliance Supervisor in the healthcare industry. Lucas speaks 5 languages.

HEAD COACH - Girls 17s National

Erin started her volleyball career at the age of 9, and played collegiate ball in northeastern Georgia until 2019. She started coaching 10U and 12U with a Driven Volleyball in central FL last year and unfortunately had to leave her position recently due to a job opportunity in Utah. She has been coaching at Beach Elite for 1 year so far.

She has a passion for teaching hard work and leadership through volleyball.

ASSISTANT COACH - Boys 17s

John has been coaching for over 10 years including with Aspire Volleyball Club in Arizona from 2009-2012 and served as the head coach of the Girl’s 18 Black National Team. He has also coached as a Varsity Assistant at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix AZ, helping athletes develop their skills and compete at a high level.

John believes great coaching starts by understanding each athlete's goals and helping them become the best player they can be. He creates a positive environment where players are challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow both on and off the court.

He emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and hard work, teaching athletes how to come together as one unit while pursuing a common goal. John believes mistakes are an important part of improvement and encourages players to learn from them with confidence and resilience.

HEAD COACH - Boys 17 Elite, Girls 17s Elite

Tessa grew up in Washington State and moved to Utah the summer before her freshman year of high school. Her volleyball journey began in 2nd grade and continued through a successful collegiate career.

Throughout her playing career, Tessa gained experience in multiple positions. She started as a middle hitter, played outside hitter during her freshman year on the varsity team, and was ultimately recruited to play in college at Utah State as a right-side hitter. She has coached for 3+ years.

Tessa is passionate about helping athletes develop both their skills and love for the game. She believes that great coaches have a responsibility to pass on their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to the next generation of players.

ASSISTANT COACH - Girls 14 Elite

Over 10 years of playing experience in college, rec leagues, high school, club, and now adult leagues. She has coached club for 1 previous season, and has helped coach many volleyball clinics. 

Hanna is a cartographer and photogrammetrist. She enjoys exploring the Wasatch from the Salt Lake City area and attending LOVB professional volleyball games during the winter season. 

HEACH COACH - Boys 15 Elite, Girls 15s Regional

Kennady has 13 years of volleyball experience between high school, rec, club, and college where her primary position was as a middle.

She played her first two indoor, and one beach season, at Salt Lake Community College. She then transferred to continued her career at the D1 level at Southern Utah University.

Kennady has coached rec and a season of 7-9th grade boys through Spanish Fork High School. She strives to help athletes play to the best of their abilities as they learn and grow within the sport. She feels that the lessons learned within volleyball reach far beyond the court, and help athletes to develop skills that will serve them throughout their lifetime.

HEAD COACH
Boys 15 Elite

Brin is a volleyball coach with passion for developing athletes both on and off the court. After earning Regional MVP honors at Tooele High and First Team All-Conference at Snow College, she transitioned into coaching—working with boys at Herriman High School, girls at Club V and now coaching boys at American Fork High School. Her focus is building strong fundamentals, competitive mindset and a love for the game

HEAD COACH, Girls 17 Elite - 2026

Over 20 years coaching experience. Most recent positions including Beach Elite Girls elit teams and 3 years Varsity coach at Summit High School, Bluffdale UT. 1 year Varsity coach at Jordan High School.
April is passionate, loving yet competitive and reflects this wonderful combination in her coaching style.

ASSISTANT COACH, Girls 17 Elite

Over 5 years of competitive volleyball coaching experience. 2 years coaching experience. April comes a very athletic family with her father playing for the Utah Jazz and April played D1 collegiate volleyball at BYU.

HEAD COACH, Girls 16 Elite

Over 5 years coaching experience with 5 different teams. In Las Vegas, she coached high school girls at Somerset Sky Point Academy, and girls 16s at Vegas United VBC. She moved to Salt Lake City in 2023 and has coached JV Boys volleyball at Copper Hills High School and just finished her second season. Jenna brings a pure passion for teaching and coaching and wants her players to succeed as all around athletes. “

FOUNDER/OWNER
HEAD COACH - Boys 18- Blue, Girls 15s National

Over 15 years coaching experience. Has coached from beginner level, high school in Southern California and Utah, club and D1 NCAA Collegiate Womens at Utah Tech University in St. George, UT. He has coached professionally overseas in Europe and the Middle East as well. Rick has worked for the AVP pro beach volleyball tour in Southern California for 15 years as both a statistician, official and in media relations. Many of his athletes have or are playing at the top D1 universities in the country. His and the story of Beach Elite are an inspiration!

Available for private lessons - aloharick100@gmail.com

ASSISTANT COACH - Girls 14 Jordan Elite

2024 - 2025 Jordan High School Boys Volleyball JV Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach
2022 - 2023 Taylorsville High School Girls JV Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach 
2021 - 2022 High Country Club Volleyball Elite Girls 17-18 Head Coach / Assistant 
2012 - 2023 Youth Development Coach through Murray Recreational Center. Boys and girls ages 4th grade to 8th grade
Polynesian International Man's Elite SASA Club ( OH,RH )
ESPN 2 on 2 Sand Volleyball Hawaii
Wallace Rider Farrington High School Alumni

ASSISTANT COACH - Boys 16 Elite
HEAD COACH - Boys Academy

Brandon started playing competitive volleyball in 2014 in Colorado. Since there wasn’t boys volleyball at his middle school, he managed the 7th and 8th grade girls teams. He became a practice player at CBHSVA in 8th grade. He also played club for Team Colorado Volleyball.

Collegiate player for BYU Idaho Men’s Club team 2021-2024 in the Mountain West Conference. He went on to coach the women’s club team at BYU I from 2022-2024

Brandon earned his Bachelors Degree at BYU- Idaho and graduated in Health Psychology

HEAD COACH, Girls 15/16s Elite

3 years coaching experience. Currently Assistant Coach at Jordan High School Girls Volleyball Team. Played competitive club for several years. Assistant Coach at Beach Elite for 2 seasons. Currently studying Business Administration at Arizona State

HEAD COACH - Girls 14s Jordan Elite

Amelia played volleyball for Northridge High School, where she helped lead the team to a region championship in 2015. She began coaching during her senior year and went on to coach the Northridge High School boys’ club team in Layton, Utah from 2016 to 2022. Being part of the beginning of so many athletes’ volleyball journeys—and watching them grow year after year—was incredibly rewarding for Amelia. She loved contributing to a program that helped build and expand boys’ volleyball in Utah before it became a sanctioned high school sport. Amelia believes volleyball is more than a game, it’s a powerful teacher of discipline, teamwork, and life lessons that stay with athletes long after they leave the court.

Amelia holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Utah and works as a roadway designer for an engineering firm.

ASSISTANT COACH - Girls 17 Elite

ASSISTANT COACH - Girls 17 Elite

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ASSISTANT COACH - Boys 18 Blue

Pat brings a unique combination of playing experience, coaching experience, and a passion for helping young athletes grow through volleyball. He played men’s volleyball at Notre Dame and Ohio University while attending graduate school, later competing for USVBA club teams and spending a year on a semiprofessional team in Montevideo, Uruguay. A New Jersey native, Pat has also played in hundreds of beach and grass volleyball tournaments, winning several at the AA level. He has coached girls, boys, and coed volleyball in city recreation leagues for 15 years and spent two years as an assistant coach at Lehi High School.

Pat’s coaching philosophy focuses on developing both the physical and mental skills needed to succeed in volleyball. He helps athletes become comfortable with unfamiliar movements, build confidence and resilience, and learn to respond positively to adversity. He believes great volleyball comes from bringing out the best in both the individual and the team while creating an environment where athletes can grow on and off the court. Outside of volleyball, Pat is a writer and professor of creative writing at Brigham Young University.

ASSISTANT COACH, Girls 15 Regional 2026/2027

Halley recently graduated from high school after completing her dental assisting program and plans to continue her education working with children with special needs.

Halley discovered her love for volleyball at age 12 while playing in junior high. She began her club career with Club V North on an AR team, played one season of high school volleyball, and then dedicated her full focus to club volleyball. She finished her club career with Beach Elite on the 18s National team.

Halley is excited to begin her coaching journey and is passionate about helping young athletes grow in both their skills and confidence. She hopes to inspire players to achieve their volleyball goals while developing the same love and passion for the game that has shaped her own life.

CLUB OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
renkisky36@gmail.com

Emily brings extensive corporate experience as an administrative assistant, with a strong background in organization, communication, and operations support. As a parent of a club volleyball athlete, she also understands firsthand the kind of clear, timely communication families value, helping ensure a positive experience for our members.

Volunteer Assistant Coach - Boys Teams.

HEAD BEACH COACH

Over 10 years coaching beach. He currently coaches collegiate beach volleyball at Irvine Valley College in Irvine, CA. He has coached with Beach Elite since its beginning in 2014. He played collegiate indoor and beach volleyball as well. Joey brings a passion and love of the sport and all whom he coaches.

HEAD BEACH COACH

2+ years coaching experience. Played competitive indoor and beach all through his high school career at Huntington Beach High School

Over 10 years experience. Some recent high school positions include Estancia and Costa Mesa High Schools girls and boys teams.

HEAD COACH

Kailynn brings over 14 years of volleyball experience and a deep passion for developing athletes. She began playing at age seven and started club volleyball at age ten. At thirteen, she earned a spot on an 18s team, competing against older athletes and being held to the same high standards throughout the rest of her club career. Having played every position except setter, she developed a strong understanding of the game and the value of teamwork, discipline, and effort.. Her coaching philosophy centers on relentless effort, strong defensive play, smart offensive decision-making, and a commitment to continuous learning. She believes every athlete can make an impact on the court and expects players to bring energy, coachability, and a willingness to improve every day.

HEAD BEACH COACH

5+ years coaching experience. Led his team at Club Wood to AAU Nationals Gold medal in 2022 and Silver in 2023.  Played 8+ years both indoor and beach. Collegiate: Indoor D1 at McKendree University & Saint Thomas Aquinas, won the 2024 regular season title & conference championship. High School: South Gate, went to CIF championship runner up finish in 2017,2018.

HEAD COACH

Played 5 years at Pinnacle Volleyball Club at Cal State Long Beach. Currently attending and playing volleyball for the Men’s Volleyball Team at UC Santa Cruz. He has a strong desire to coach and happy that Beach Elite is the starting point of his coaching career.

HEAD COACH

With 12 years of coaching experience at every level of the game, Jenna is passionate about helping athletes develop not only as volleyball players but also as confident, resilient individuals. Her coaching journey includes serving as the Freshman Coach at Pleasant Grove High School (2014–2015), JV Coach at Canyon View High School (2015–2017), JV Coach at Springville High School (2017), Head Coach at Springville High School (2018–2020), and Assistant Coach at Snow College (2021–2024). In addition to coaching high school and collegiate volleyball, she has spent more than a decade coaching club volleyball, including owning and operating a volleyball club in Cedar City from 2015–2017.

Jenna’s coaching philosophy is built on a simple principle: person first, athlete second. She believes athletes grow the most when they feel valued, supported, and challenged, and she strives to create a positive, competitive environment where players develop as teammates, leaders, and individuals. Jenna holds her athletes to high standards, emphasizing discipline, accountability, and grit while encouraging them to embrace hard work and continual improvement. At the same time, she is committed to fostering a lifelong love for volleyball, ensuring every athlete leaves the gym feeling challenged, inspired, and excited to return for the next practice.

HEAD COACH

Haili brings an extensive competitive volleyball background along with two years of coaching experience. Her playing career includes four years of varsity volleyball at Mission Bay High School (2007–2011), four years of club volleyball with San Diego Volleyball Club, and three years at the collegiate level with the University of Redlands. She played primarily as an outside hitter while also playing libero, giving her experience on both the offensive and defensive sides of the game.

Haili has a genuine love for volleyball and is passionate about helping young athletes grow in their skills, confidence, and love for the game. Her coaching philosophy is fundamentals first, with an emphasis on creating a positive and encouraging environment where athletes feel supported enough to challenge themselves, take risks, and learn from their mistakes. She believes some of the greatest growth happens when athletes aren’t afraid to fail and are given the confidence to keep trying.

As a coach, Haili strives to get to know each athlete and help them recognize their own strengths and potential. Her goal is not only to develop stronger volleyball players, but also to help build confident, resilient teammates who understand the value of hard work, accountability, and supporting one another—while making sure they have fun and continue to love the game along the way.

HEAD COACH

Jared is a passionate volleyball player and dedicated coach who brings strong energy and knowledge to every training session. Currently playing as a setter, he has experience across nearly every position on the court, giving him a well rounded understanding of the game. Jared has trained under high level coaches and uses that experience to help athletes improve their skills, confidence, and overall performance. His love for volleyball and commitment to development make him a valuable presence for any team.

HEAD COACH

Played 6 years indoor club on a top ranked travel team in San Diego, CA. Played Varsity all 4 years in high school. Assistant Coach at Coast Volleyball Club in San Diego. Loves working with children and is studying Child Development at Utah Tech University.

HEAD COACH

3 years competitive club volleyball coaching experience, including club and high School in Southern Utah. Attended and played at Hurricane High School. Kailee also is a Beach Elite alumni.

HEAD COACH

4+ years competitive player experience and 1 year coaching experience. Collegiate beach volleyball player at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA