Coaches

Club Director and Founder

Stacey moved to Colorado in 2013 and quickly fell in love with the active and relaxed way of life. The climate is pretty perfect also! Her interest in volleyball started at a young age watching her parents play. After a successful high school volleyball career and many years of playing in various leagues she began coaching in 2014.  Over the past 10 years she has coached club teams ranging from 12's - 18's and coached at two local high schools. After the club she joined in 2014 shut down she decided to continue her passion for training young players through what we now call Prime Volleyball Academy. Stacey can be found in gym almost every day checking in on coaches and players. Making sure they have everything they need to be successful is on the top of her priority list. She knows that Prime will continue to grow and support the young volleyball players in the North Denver suburbs for years to come.

Assistant Club Director

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Anna has been with Prime for 3 years. She is originally from Sacramento, California where she played high school and club volleyball, among other sports. She kept up playing throughout college and grad school. Anna's full time job is a science teacher in the Adams 12 district where she taught for Legacy High School and Five Star Online. She met Stacey while volunteering with the Legacy volleyball program and has been with Prime ever since! Last season, she was the 15 National head coach and created a competitive environment for the players to be better and reach their full potential as athletes and young adults. 

Youth Program Director

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16 Black Assistant Coach

Taylor is entering her third year as a coach with Prime and her seventh year in volleyball coaching overall. She has been passionate about the sport since middle school and played throughout college, with a year at CUNY Baruch and two years at Western Connecticut. Taylor started coaching in her sophomore year of college and has continued ever since. At Prime, she has coached 14U and 15U girls' club teams and has had the opportunity to work with many young players. She’s looking forward to another exciting season of coaching!

*Retired*

Coach Development and Backup Coach

Ed has been involved in volleyball for 41 years, playing since he was 7 years old. He played club and high school volleyball and was the setter for USCB. As for coaching, he has coached club, junior high, and has been a consultant for UCSB. Ed chose Prime because Prime is the club that sees what a player has to contribute to their team and not to the sidelines.

18 Black Head Coach

Charlotte has loved and played the sport of volleyball since the 7th grade! Which make that 35 + years! She continues to play competitively as a setter on two adult leagues currently. She has coached now for over 10 years at different levels including many years at a local charter school and 7 years of club all between the ages of 15's to 17's. Most recently, she has had the honor of coaching 15's Black at Prime and watched her team accomplish moving up the ranks from 58th out of 60 teams to 22nd place by the end of the season including the opportunity to play in a Division 1 power which was super fun! Charlotte coaches because she believes for young women of this age group, you can learn very valuable life skills while also learning some great volleyball skills. Teamwork, grit and hard work can help you grow as a player and a person and persevering through a long season as a team builds character and teaches you lessons that you will need very early in their adult life. Charlotte loves coaching at Prime because of all the elements involved. As coaches, we collaborate together on a weekly basis to do what is best for our players. As trainers of the sport, we work with our partners at UNITE to build healthy bodies for all of our athletes and as an organization, we provide a second home and a safe place whenever it is needed during the challenging life of a young adult. She can't wait to coach the 17 National team next season!

18 Black Assistant Coach

Hello I am coach Eliana or Elly! 

Elly has been involved with volleyball since she was in middle school and has loved the game ever since. She played all throughout high school and after graduating she had the privilege of coaching a high school C team. She is just coming out of an amazing first season coaching for Prime 17 national team! She has found that coaching has become one of the best jobs ever and working with talented girls is an amazing opportunity. She loves the team aspect of volleyball and getting to learn and work along side awesome coaches. She is very excited to go into this next season coaching the 18 Black team. 

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Bio coming soon!

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Boys Head Coach

Da'Shaun is going into his 4th year coaching with Prime Volleyball Academy. During this time he has successfully coached girls 15U and boys 16-18U. He previously coached at Oxford Volleyball Club & Oxford High School in Mississippi. Da'Shaun was the president of East Carolina University's men's club volleyball team and is an alumnus of East Carolina University and Ole Miss School of Law.  

17 Gold Head Coach

With over 18 years of experience playing volleyball, my passion for this sport has only grown. Now redirected into fostering the same passion into youth athletes, my goal as a coach is to create a determination in each individual to perfect their skills, build their mindset, and maintain a joy in playing volleyball that is unmatched. All so they may take a well-rounded resolve with them through any part of life and possibly their own future volleyball careers. 

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I started playing club volleyball around the age of 15, continuing on for several years. Although my first love was softball, I quickly discovered a passion for the techniques and strategy of the game which allowed me to be a versatile player. Now later in life, that same approach to volleyball has given me the ability to analyze the game from the coaching perspective.

Several years ago, I was given the opportunity to coach club volleyball for two years at Set Spike Sports. Unfortunately, I had to make the difficult decision to leave coaching for a time while I focused on my career goals. Now that I have accomplished those goals, I am returning to coaching.

My coaching method is to encourage players to take pride and ownership in their strengths AND weaknesses. When players understand their weaknesses, it gives them the opportunity to take control of their individual improvement, leading them to be an overall better player and teammate. When a player understands their strengths, they can be confident in their abilities, contributing to their team’s success.

16 Black Head Coach

12 years of Volleyball playing experience, including some college playing experience. l have coached for 8 years, 3 years as the Head Varsity at Arrupe Jesuit HS. I love working with my family and spending time with them. I love reading. 

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Taylor began playing volleyball at her middle school tryouts and volleyball has been in her life ever since. She played club at the JO level for Sky High out of Illinois 15’s year and on, hitting outside, opposite, and playing as a six rotation player. At her club while playing, helped facilitate the set up of the beach volleyball division under the Sky High umbrella of player development and offerings. Taylor became involved at coaching at a young age by getting involved with Volleykids, the introduction to all skills for children 13 and under. She coached the 8-9 year olds for multiple years leading the introduction of key foundational skills the participants could carry into their development years of volleyball at the elementary and middle school levels.

In high school, Taylor was a three-year starter for the varsity team at Prairie Ridge High School out of Crystal Lake, IL. During her campaign, she garnered first-team all-area and all-state honorable mention honors with the Northwest Herald, team captain, and team MVP. She led her team to a regional title in her senior year. 

Out of club volleyball, she signed to play at D1 Oakland University out of Rochester, MI as a six-rotation outside hitter for head coach Rob Beam. During her time with the Golden Grizzlies, Taylor played as a four-year starter (3 years six rotation OH, senior year Libero) in 110 matches gathering 686 kills, 1548 digs, and 123 aces. She played in both the Summit League (2011-2012) and the Horizon League (2013-2014) ending her playing career with a Horizon League championship title and first NCAA berth for the university’s volleyball program in the D1 Era. 

Taylor has received the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year and became Oakland’s first-ever ACCA honoree, earning All-North Region Honorable Mention. Beyond the court, Taylor has volunteered to coach right out of college with the volleyball club Legacy out of Rochester, MI, and has coached the Oakland University all-skills camp, defensive specialist camp, and high school camps. She is excited to bring her developmental skills and coaching to Prime Volleyball Academy this upcoming season. 

Taylor currently lives in Thornton, CO with her family of 5! Chris, her husband of ten years, and her children: Maverick, Kinsley, and Waverly. When there is free time she enjoys peppering outside, playing volleyball with her family, and getting her family outside to enjoy the mountains via walks, camping, and off-roading. 

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Stephanie is a Colorado Native. She has been married for 26 yrs to Gabe and they have 3 kids. She started playing volleyball in the 4th grade and loved the game ever since. She played throughout high school and off and on through her adult life.

She has been coaching off and on for about 15 years at a variety of ages from rec leagues, co-ed intramurals, junior high and most recently high school. She is ready to be back on the court and coaching new players developing their skills as well as growing as a coach. 

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Growing up I was a multi sport athlete. I played volleyball, basketball, soccer and ran track. I absolutely fell in love with volleyball!!

I haved coached volleyball for 8 years. 5 years as the head coach of a Jr high program, 2 years as a high school coach, both years as head JV coach and Varsity assistant and 1 year at Prime.

I am super passionate about coaching. To watching players come into practice on that first day and be completely overwhelmed to watching them grow and develop not only on the court but as human beings also is just amazing. Whether it's overcoming skill obstacles or life challenges. Being able to guide and support young athletes through this phase of their journey is a great honor. 

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Alejandro Arzaga has coached volleyball for going on 4 years. 

As part of Prime, has worked hard to create a friendly and engaging learning environment and support our mission to create over performing volleyball athletes. With the support of his two dogs and husband he will continue to lead and teach these young adults. 

15 White Assistant Coach

Hi! I'm coach Anna. I've been coaching for roughly 4 years now. I started off as head coach for the Gold Crown Golden team in fall of 2021. After that season was over I didn't know where to go but always drove past Prime on my way home from work every day. So I thought to myself, "you know what? Why not reach out and see what they're all about?" And I'm so glad I did! I was brought on as Charlotte Franson's assistant and learned so much! I got to be a part of an amazing group of girls that kept me on my toes and made me proud every day. 

I'm definitely looking forward to the next season!

When I'm not coaching, I play volleyball on Tuesday evenings with my team "Bumps, Blocks, Battlestar Galactica" (for those who don't know that's a reference from The Office" ) or I'm at home with my husband, three dogs, and roughly 75 fish. I also love reading, plants, movies, and binging shows from time to time. For my every day job, I work with Alzheimer's and memory care patients. 

14 Black Assistant Coach

Maggie began playing volleyball at 9 years old and immediately fell in love with the sport! She played throughout her middle and high school years mainly as a six-rotation player and right-side hitter. Aside from school volleyball, Maggie also played on her club team, as both a right-side hitter and a setter. This will be her first-year coaching club volleyball! She cannot wait to introduce the players to the sport and begin to help players grow, both on and off the court!

14 Gold Head Coach

In the 10+ years I've played volleyball, the sport has kept me grounded, guided me to wonderful people, and now has given me the opportunity to coach athletes into nurturing a lifelong love of the game. I have experience teaching 5th-8th grade in the classroom and coaching middle school debate, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. 

I'm beyond excited to share my passion with my players on the 14 Gold team. It's going to be a great season!

14 White Assistant Coach

Coach Matt is a dedicated volleyball coach with extensive experience in mentoring young athletes. His daughter Zoey was the one that sparked his passion for not only volleyball but also coaching. With seven years of military service in the Army and three years as a Colorado State Trooper, Coach Matt combines discipline, leadership, and resilience with a passion for youth development. 

He started his coaching career at Ft. Lupton Recreation Center, and successfully coached 3rd and 4th grade girls' volleyball teams, fostering foundational skills and a love for the game. At Prime Volleyball Academy, Coach Matt plays a pivotal role in spearheading, leading, and enhancing various youth programs, including Sunday Practice Leagues and Youth Development Leagues. He is also known for running effective skills clinics and open gyms, he has become a trusted figure within the academy. Additionally, Coach Matt led an I9 Sports 3rd-5th grade team to an undefeated season, showcasing his strategic mindset and ability to cultivate a winning team culture. In 2023, Coach Matt led one of Prime Volleyball Academy's 12's Colorado Youth League teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership and contributing to the development of the region’s most promising young volleyball players.

Coach Matt believes in creating a positive and supportive environment where young athletes can thrive both on and off the court. His coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of teamwork, discipline, and resilience, striving to instill values that extend beyond the game of volleyball. With a rich background in coaching, military service, and law enforcement, Coach Matt brings a unique perspective to his role as a coach. His commitment to developing well-rounded athletes who are prepared for future challenges is evident in his approach. Eager to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to Prime Volleyball Academy, Coach Matt is poised to contribute to the club’s continued excellence and help shape the next generation of volleyball players.

13 Black Assistant Coach

This will be Jillian’s second club season with Prime. She will be assisting Taylor M. with the 13 Black team. Jillian also coaches JV at Boulder High School and helps out with our Skills Clinics. She is so excited to continue her coaching career at Prime this season!

13 Gold Head Coach

Sydni is very eagerly starting her first year coaching with Prime Volleyball Academy, previously coaching Skills Clinics and Open Gyms. Sydni has been playing volleyball for 14 years, playing one semester for Tiffin University and two years for Eastern Kentucky University's Women's Club Team. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Forensic Psychology and loves to travel during her free time.