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
Holly Oliver
Katelynn Ceccacci
Taylor Leppek
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Heat Volleyball Club Player 2014-2015
· Brandon School District Volleyball Player 2014-2019
· Southern Lakes Volleyball Club Player 2016-2019
Katelynn Ceccacci
Katelynn Ceccacci
Katelynn Ceccacci
VOLLEYBALL PLAYING
· Brandon School District Volleyball Player 2014-2019
· Southern Lakes Volleyball Club Player 2015-2019
Cheryl Romine
Katelynn Ceccacci
Katelynn Ceccacci
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