Girls Indoor

Ai is in his tenth season as head coach of UC Merced women's volleyball and is the longest tenured coach in the California Pacific Conference with 114 career wins. He led the Bobcats to Cal Pac tournament championships in 2020 and 2024, and was named Cal Pac Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2025. A UC Merced graduate in Bioengineering, he played libero for the inaugural men's volleyball team and later earned a master's in Kinesiology from AT Still University.

Jared graduated from UC Merced with a degree in Biology, where he played five years of collegiate volleyball. He has coached TVA indoor and outdoor teams since he was out of high school and was part of the club's first indoor team.

Kinnedy has been playing volleyball since sixth grade and competed for two years at the collegiate level, and she will be continuing her career at a university. She loves sharing her wisdom and knowledge of the game and preparing her players for what comes next. This is her third year coaching for TVA, and she loves spreading Jesus through the game of volleyball.

Macy has been playing volleyball since fourth grade and currently competes at the collegiate level. She has coached with TVA for the past three years and loves helping athletes improve their skills and grow their confidence both on and off the court.

Jennifer brings nearly three decades of coaching experience to TVA, with a background that spans high school, club, and collegiate volleyball. She is entering her third season as head coach at Reedley College, where she led one of the program's biggest turnarounds in recent history, returning the Tigers to the playoffs for the first time in over a decade and earning the program's first playoff victory in 26 years while building an "ALL IN" culture centered around growth, accountability, and connection. A graduate of Sierra High School, she was part of the 1989 team that captured the school's only CIF State Championship, then became the first volleyball AVCA All-American in Reedley College history before completing her career at California State University, Fresno and earning her degree in Physical Education. She previously served on the coaching staff at Berean Christian High School during its 2022 CIF State Championship season. Known for her energy and relationship-based coaching style, Jennifer is committed to helping athletes grow both on and off the court.

Kalissa has been playing volleyball since fifth grade and competed at the collegiate level for five years, finishing her final season in December 2025 at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, where she graduated in May 2026. After high school she began coaching indoor and outdoor volleyball, and this marks her sixth year coaching at TVA. She is passionate about sharing her love for the Lord and the game, and about passing on the knowledge she has gained from many incredible coaches to her players.

Stacie brings more than 25 years of coaching experience and has served eight years as the Girls Director of TVA. She is passionate about developing young women on and off the court, viewing coaching as an opportunity to mentor, lead, and invest in the next generation through faith, discipline, and character. She works to create an environment where athletes pursue excellence while growing in integrity, accountability, teamwork, and servant leadership. Her greatest joy comes from helping young ladies discover their identity, purpose, and strength rooted in Christ.

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With 8 years of playing experience at both the club and school levels, Allison is excited to be entering her third year of coaching. She is passionate about helping athletes grow not only in their volleyball skills but also in the life lessons the sport teaches, including teamwork, discipline, and leadership. Guided by her Christian faith, Allison is dedicated to creating a positive and encouraging environment where players can build strong character, meaningful relationships, and a love for the game.

McKenna started her volleyball journey at TVA Beach academy and played three seasons of indoor volleyball with TVA. She is a Graduate Student Athlete at The Master's University and has earned two GSAC Championship titles, GSAC 1st team all conference honors, and the NAIA Champions of Character award. This is her second year coaching for the TVA Indoor program.

Anaya has been around volleyball since she was ten years old and has always held a special place in her heart for the sport, using it to grow as a person through the influence of many great coaches. After her family moved to Northern California in December of 2020, she joined TVA as a player and built both her game and her faith through FCA Sand Camps, sand sessions at the Landon Courts, and coaches who poured into her life spiritually and personally. She coached at TVA before taking a year away to finish her final year of college, and she is excited to return this season to pour into her players the way her own coaches did for her.

Synovia has been coaching volleyball for five years at both the school and club levels. She played all four years in high school and continued playing for two years in college. She loves God, loves continuing to learn more about the game, and loves seeing the relationships and growth that volleyball creates both on and off the court.

Haylee has been coaching volleyball for the past two years and played on the first TVA girls indoor club team. She played volleyball all four years of high school and was committed to continue her career at the collegiate level before ultimately choosing a different path. Her love for the game has only continued to grow through coaching, and she has found great fulfillment in viewing the sport through a new lens from the sidelines. Haylee takes pride in creating a positive and encouraging environment for her players while using the game she loves as a way to glorify the Lord.

Makenzie joins the coaching staff for her first season, bringing five years of competitive playing experience and four seasons with TVA to the court. As a dedicated Christian, she is passionate about helping athletes grow both their faith and their game by integrating spiritual growth with athletic development. Makenzie is committed to creating a positive, high-energy environment where teamwork and being a great teammate are just as important as being competitive. She looks forward to mentoring the next generation of players, fostering a Christ-centered culture where athletes can push their limits and excel together.