Coaches
Jack Barker
Amanda Yaklin
Amanda Yaklin
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2007
· Head Volleyball Coach Since 2005
· HS National and MS National Teams Coach
EDUCATION | CERTIFICATIONS
· Central Michigan University Teaching Degree
· Central Michigan University Coaching Certificate
· Impact Training Certificate
EVERYDAY LIFE
· NOVA Club Director
Amanda Yaklin
Amanda Yaklin
Amanda Yaklin
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Walled Lake Central HS Varsity Volleyball Player
· Schoolcraft Community College Volleyball Player, 2 years Captain
· University of Michigan, Dearborn Volleyball Player
COACHING
· Club Coach since 1999 – Wayne and Oakland Counties
· Dearborn HS Coach 2004-2005
· Livonia Churchill HS Coach 2006-2008, State Champions 2007
· Nor
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Walled Lake Central HS Varsity Volleyball Player
· Schoolcraft Community College Volleyball Player, 2 years Captain
· University of Michigan, Dearborn Volleyball Player
COACHING
· Club Coach since 1999 – Wayne and Oakland Counties
· Dearborn HS Coach 2004-2005
· Livonia Churchill HS Coach 2006-2008, State Champions 2007
· Northville HS Coach 2009-2015
· Our Lady of Victory Coach 2012
· Oakland Community College Coach 2016
· Wayne State University Assistant Coach 2017-2018
· AMP Beach Volleyball Academy Owner and Coach since 2014
· NOVA Coach since 2016
EDUCATION | CERTIFICATIONS
· University of Michigan Masters Degree and Teaching Ceritification
· University of Michigan, Dearborn Bachelors Degree in Computer Science & Engineering
· Multiple Certifications – IMPACT, CPR, CAP I & II, RYT200
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Yoga Instructor
· ACA SUP & Kayak Instructor
· Team Building Instructor
· Beach Volleyball Addict
Andy Stepp
Heather Marks
Heather Marks
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2012, 15 National, 16 National, 17 National
· Currently Avondale Varsity Head Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic & Camp Instructor
· Provides Private Lessons
Heather Marks
Heather Marks
Heather Marks
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Founding NOVA Player
· Waterford Mott Volleyball Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2008
· High School National Head Coach
Taylor Leppek
Heather Marks
Taylor Leppek
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Founding NOVA Player
· Past NOVA Player
· Oxford HS Player
· Rochester College Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2016, 14 Split National, 15 National, 16 National Lite
· Brandon HS Varsity Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic and Camp Instructor
Haley Beamish
Jessica Nelson
Taylor Leppek
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING·
Competitive Volleyball Player, 13 Years
Clarkston Highschool Volleyball Player·
Central Michigan University Volleyball Player
COACHING·
NOVA National Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE·
Setter and Serving Specialists, Hitting, DS
Jessica Nelson
Jessica Nelson
Jessica Nelson
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Adult Indoor and Outdoor League Competitive Player
· Coker College CVA Conference Alumni Player
· USA Michigan Volleyball Runbird Elite Player
· Rochester Adams HS Alumni Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic Instructor
Cheryl Romine
Jessica Nelson
Jessica Nelson
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Playing, 30+ Years
COACHING
· Oxford Heat Coach 2009
· Oakland Elite Coach, 3 Years
· Currently Oxford Middle School Coach, 10 Years
Scott Romine
Scott Romine
Scott Romine
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Playing, 30+ Years
· College Player, 4 Years
COACHING
· Oxford Impact Coach, 1 Year
· OEV Coach, 4 Years
· NOVA Coach, 4 Years
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Football, Baseball, softball, and basketball coaching
Kevin Matsui
Scott Romine
Scott Romine
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Adult Competitive Player
Emilee Scott
Scott Romine
Laura Willson
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· High School Varsity Volleyball Player, 4 Years
· Rochester College Player
· Traverse City Thunder Club Volleyball Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2017, 16 National Lite (Assistant)
· Middle School Coach
· High School Coach
Laura Willson
Lindsey Escobedo
Laura Willson
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
• North Branch Volleyball Varsity Starter, 4 Years
• Central Michigan University Division 1 Player, 2 Years
• Rochester College Volleyball Player, 2 Years
COACHING
• North Branch Volleyball Club AAU Coach, 2 Years
• Currently Rochester University Volleyball Team's Assistant Coach
Rae Escobedo
Lindsey Escobedo
Lindsey Escobedo
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2017, 15 National (Assistant), 14 State, 12 Full
· Younger Players Coach Since 2009
· Head Coach 14U Club Team 2015
Lindsey Escobedo
Lindsey Escobedo
Lindsey Escobedo
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· High School Varsity Player, 4 Years
· College Player, 1 Year
· Club Player, 6 Years
Alissa Patterson
Alissa Patterson
Alissa Patterson
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Past Supernova Player
COACHING
· Nova Coach Since 2017 12U - 15U
· Cranbrook Head JV Coach
· Cranbrook 7th Grade Coach
· Cranbrook Intramural Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
-Plays in competitve indoor and beach leagues
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Marc Lamberti
Alissa Patterson
Alissa Patterson
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2017, 14 Split Assistant, 15 National Lite
· Youth, High School, and College Athletes Coach, 30+ Years
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic & Camp Instructor
· Educator, 30+ Years
Jesse Thomas
Alissa Patterson
Jesse Thomas
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2017, 14 Split
· Legacy Volleyball Coach, 2 Years
· Birmingham Groves Freshman Team Coach
Randi Brandt
Diana Sanabria Nieto
Jesse Thomas
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Pinckney High School Volleyball & MS Player
· Michigan State University Player, 2 Years
· Michigan State University Club Team Player, 2 Years
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2018
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Michigan State University Youth Clinic Instructor
Ryan Eskuri
Diana Sanabria Nieto
Diana Sanabria Nieto
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Competitive Indoor & Beach Volleyball League Player, 10 Years
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2014
· Detroit Country Day JV Coach 2019-2020
· Oakland Community College Assistant Coach 2020
EVERYDAY LIFE
· IT Support for Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
Diana Sanabria Nieto
Diana Sanabria Nieto
Diana Sanabria Nieto
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
• Sterling Heights High School Volleyball Player 2007-2009
• Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey CQ High School Volleyball Player 2009-2011
• Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey CQ College Volleyball Player 2011-2016
COACHING
• St. Anastasia CYO Volleyball Varsity Coach #
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
• Sterling Heights High School Volleyball Player 2007-2009
• Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey CQ High School Volleyball Player 2009-2011
• Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey CQ College Volleyball Player 2011-2016
COACHING
• St. Anastasia CYO Volleyball Varsity Coach #3 team 2018
• St. Anastasia CYO Volleyball Varsity Coach #2 team 2019
EVERYDAY LIFE
• User Interface Developer for a Software Company
· Pick-up Volleyball Player During the Week
Maggie Tackaberry
Maggie Tackaberry
Maggie Tackaberry
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Past NOVA Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2014, 12U Local, 13 Full, 15 National Lite (assistant)
· Sunday Clinic Coach
· Clarkston Community ED Coach
· Waterford Kettering Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic and Camp Instructor
Edward Zarzycki
Maggie Tackaberry
Maggie Tackaberry
COACHING
· 14U Head Coach MVP 1993-1995
· Assistant Varsity Coach at Warren Woods Tower 1999-2003
· JV Head Coach at Warren Woods Tower 2003-2005
· Varsity Head Coach at Warren Woods Tower 2006-2008
Haley Stewart
Maggie Tackaberry
Haley Stewart
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Clarkston High School Varsity Volleyball Player
· Currently Oakland Community College Volleyball Player
Tricia Land
Haley Beamish
Haley Stewart
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Clarkston HS Alumni Player
· Oakland Community College Alumni Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2019
· Clarkston Camp Volleyball Coach, 19 Years
· Clarkston HS Freshman Coach
· Clarkston HS 7th Grade Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Competes in Adult Women Indoor & Beach Volleyball Leagues
Taylor Webb
Haley Beamish
Haley Beamish
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Middle School Volleyball Player
· Waterford Kettering High School Volleyball Player
· Currently, Competitive Tournament and League Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2018, 12U (Assistant)
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic Instructor
· Youth Basketball Coach
Haley Beamish
Haley Beamish
Haley Beamish
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Founding NOVA Player
· Clarkston HS Player
· Central Michigan University Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2016
· High School National Head Coach
· Clarkston HS 7th Grade Head Coach
· Clarkston HS Varsity Assistant Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic Instructor
· Provides Private Lessons
Jessica Nelson
Jessica Nelson
Jessica Nelson
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Adult Indoor and Outdoor League Competitive Player
· Coker College CVA Conference Alumni Player
· USA Michigan Volleyball Runbird Elite Player
· Rochester Adams HS Alumni Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic Instructor
Kimi Boulier
Jessica Nelson
Jessica Nelson
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Adult Competitive Player, 11 Years
· Oakland Community College Alumni Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2017, 14U (Assistant)
Deanna Bueno
Jessica Nelson
Deanna Bueno
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2016, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U
· Cranbrook HS Freshman Team Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic Instructor
Abbey Turner
Morgan Cinader
Deanna Bueno
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Past NOVA Player
· Olivet College Player, 1 Year
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2018
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic Instructor
· Olivet Middle School Clinic Instructor
Morgan Cinader
Morgan Cinader
Morgan Cinader
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Past NOVA Player
· Hope College Player, 2 Years
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2018
· Holland Christian HS Coach
· Holland Middle School Coach
· Hope College Clinic Instructor
· IMPACT Club Volleyball Coach, 15U, 16U
· Holland Christian Coach, 16U
· Goodrich JV Head Coach
Jazlyn Teichow
Morgan Cinader
Morgan Cinader
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Adult Competitive Player, 13 Years
· North Branch Player
· Oakland Community College Player
· Rochester College Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2019, 14 Split
· Volleyball Coach Since 2015
Emma Walters
Courtney Downey
Courtney Downey
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Zeeland East HS Volleyball Player
· Next Level Volleyball Club Player
· Michigan Volleyball Academy’s Top Team Player
· Rochester College Volleyball Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2019, 14U
· Elementary School Volleyball Coach
Courtney Downey
Courtney Downey
Courtney Downey
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Walled Lake Northern HS Volleyball Player
· Walnut Creek Middle School Volleyball Player
· AAU Club Volleyball Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2019
Kaelyn Miller
Courtney Downey
Kaelyn Miller
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Portland, Oregon Youth Competitive Volleyball Player, Since 11 Y/O
· West Coast Olympic and All-American Volleyball Training Player
· Legacy Volleyball Club Player, 7 Years
· Oakland Elite National Teams Volleyball Player, 7 Years
· Adult Competitive Recreation League Player
COACHING
· NOVA Coach Since 2019
· HS Varsity Assistant Coach
EVERYDAY LIFE
· Clinic Instructor