Cambra Rodriguez has extensive volleyball coaching experience, including 15 years as a head coach for highschool and club volleyball and 2 years as an assistant coach for Hardin-Simmons University.  Her playing experience includes 2 years with the West Texas Heat Volleyball Club, and 3 year of college volleyball with both Hardin-Simmons University and Abilene Christian University.   She is currently the Middle School head coach for Abilene Christian School. This is her fourth season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2022-24 Head Coach-Middle School Abilene Christian School
2023-24 Head Coach-11R Key City Volleyball
2022-23 Head Coach-14R Key City Volleyball
2021-22 Head Coach-13N Key City Volleyball
2018-20 Asst Coach Hardin-Simmons University
2018-20 Head Coach-17N, 14N Halo Volleyball
2009-18 Head Coach-JV/Varsity Abilene Christian High School
2017-18 Head Coach-14N ACES Volleyball Club
2015-16 Head Coach-15 STARS Volleyball Club
2008-09 Head Coach-14 West Texas Heat Volleyball Club

Personal Info:

Major/Degree:  BS Mathematics for MS Teachers College:  Abilene Christian University
Playing Experience: Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene Christian University, West Texas Heat Volleyball Club
Interests/Hobbies:  Art

Favorite Volleyball Moment:  Jump serving the game point to win state in high school.

Amy Hancock has 10 years of coaching experience in both club, middle and highschool.  This is her third season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2023-24 Head Coach-11R Key City Volleyball
2022-23 Asst Coach-12R Key City Volleyball
2022-23 Head Coach-7/8th Clyde Junior High
2021-22 Head Coach-Freshman Clyde Highschool.

Major/Degree:  Family Studies/Psychology

College:  Abilene Christian University

Playing Experience:  OH, Middle and Setter Club 7th-10th grade, Highschool

Interests/Hobbies:  Rocks, Reading and Funny Jokes

Coaching Philosophy:  I believe that with a positive attitude and hard work, you can achieve anything.

Ariana Villanueva has 1 year of coaching experience of KCV and over 9 years of club playing experience and 2 years of college. This is her second season coaching for  KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2024 Asst. Coach-12N Key City Volleyball

Major/Degree:  Elementary Education

College:  Hardin-Simmons University

Playing Experience:  Setter – 5 yrs at TCVA, 3 yrs at United VBA, and 1 yr at Ignite Volleyball, 2 yrs DS at Hardin-Simmons University

Fun Fact:  I was almost in a Rasin Bran commercial in 4th grade.

Interests/Hobbies:  Pickleball, Movies and my friends/family

Coaching Philosophy:  I’m coaching to not only make great volleyball players, but to make great young women!

David Slater has over 16 years of head club coaching and club directing experience with players of all ages and skill levels, both in Texas and the Midwest.  In addition to head coaching, he offers private instruction and loves teaching the fundamentals as well as developing players to compete at the highest level. This is his fifth season coaching for KCV.

Coaching expierience:

2023-24 Head VB Coach-14R/Private Instructional Coach Key City Volleyball
2022-23 Head VB Coach-15R/Private Instructional Coach Key City Volleyball
2021-22 Head VB Coach-14R/Private Instructional Coach Key City Volleyball
2020-21 Head VB Coach-14R/Private Instructional Coach Key City Volleyball
2017-18 Head VB Coach-12Black Summit Volleyball Club
2013-17 Owner/Director/Head VB Coach-16-18’s Sel/Premier Revolution Volleyball Club
2008-12 Head VB Coach-12-15’s Sel/Premier Attack Volleyball Club

Former players collegiate careers:

NCAA DII
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL – Santana Lewis
Henderson State U, Arkadelphia, AR – Brittany Barnekoff

NAIA
Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL – Ashlyn Slater
Avila University, K.C., MO – Kahlee Teegarten
Avila University, K.C., MO – Jenna Vickers
Missouri Valley College – Maddi Loughlin

NJCAA
Metro Community College, L.S., MO – Sydney McLaughlin
KCK Community College, K.C., KS – Carrie Fisher

Coaching Philosophy:  I focus on the basic mechanics and building positive character.  I believe in using encouragement to build players up and help them build confidence in themselves, elevating their skills.

Kendra Harvey has a long career in volleyball from middle school through college.  This is her first season coaching for KCV.

Major/Degree:  AS, Nursing College:  Cisco and Texas State Technical College

Playing Experience:  Setter – OH Middle School-Highschool OH Cisco College

Fun Fact:  I am an identical twin – she played college volleyball with me too.

Favorite volleyball moment:  I once knocked myself out driving for a ball and it reminds me of how aggressive I was on the court.

Coaching Philosophy:  Coach with confidence and patience.

Michelle Velez has 19 years of total coaching experience in Abilene at area middle and high schools.  This is her first season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2023-24 Asst JV VB/Track Coach Cooper High School
2019-22 Head Varsity Soccer Coach Cooper High School
2016-18 Sports Coordinator Craig MS
2007-16 Asst JV VB/Soccer Coach Abilene High School

Major/Degree: BAS

College:  Hardin-Simmons University

Fun Fact:  I coached Cambra Rodriguez at ACHS

Interests/Hobbies:  Volleyball, Soccer and Family

Favorite volleyball moment or quote:  Winning State in 2007 at ACHS with Coach Davis 2021-22 Head Coach-Freshman Clyde Highschool.

Major/Degree:  Family Studies/Psychology College:  Abilene Christian University

Playing Experience:  OH, Middle and Setter Club 7th-10th grade, Highschool

Interests/Hobbies:  Rocks, Reading and Funny Jokes

Coaching Philosophy:  I believe that with a positive attitude and hard work, you can achieve anything.

Amie Porter has 5 years of coaching experience both as a graduate assistant coach for Abilene Christian University and as an assistant coach for club volleyball in the Houston area.  This is her first season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience: 2022-24 Graduate Asst Coach Abilene Christian University
2018-20 Assistant Coach Willowbrook Volleyball

Major/Degree:  MA Business Mgmt

College:  Abilene Christian University

Playing Experience: Libero, Setter D1 Citadel Military College

Fun Fact:  My birthday is Christmas Day

Coaching Philosophy:  I believe discipline and hard work is the key to success.  I’m very organized and determined to win.  I want to demonstrate grace, while instilling discipline.

Nora Campbell has over 20 years of coaching experience, most of which she spent as a Head Volleyball Coach In Abilene schools.  This is her first season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2003-24 Head VB Coach Cooper Highschool
2003 Graduate Asst Coach Abilene Christian University
2001 Head VB Coach Club Volleyball-Abilene

Major/Degree:  BA- Exercise Science, MA-Principalship

College:  Abilene Christian University

Playing Experience:  Rt Side Hitter and Back Row for ACU

Interests/Hobbies:  Reading, Cooking, and watching my daughter play sports

Coaching Philosophy:  A good skill base in any sport drive confidence.  The energy a team plays with drives team culture: we strive to be great at both.

Ali Meyer has 3 years of volleyball coaching experience with KCV and over 15 years of playing experience with both club and college.  This is her fourth season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2023-24 Head VB Coach-15R/Positional Coach Key City Volleyball
2022-23 Asst VB Coach-14N/Positional Coach Key City Volleyball
2021-22 Head VB Coach-14R Key City Volleyball

Major/Degree:  Fitness Recreation & Sports Mgmt.

College:  Hardin-Simmons University

Playing Experience:  Setter – 5 yrs at Austin Skyline, 4 years at Hardin-Simmons University 

Honors/Awards:  Two-time CSC  Academic All District, Two-time All ASC Honorable Mention, Three-time Academic All ASC

Fun Fact:  I have the cutest dog, Buck.

Coaching Philosophy:  I believe in the basics.  The basics are your building blocks and you’re never too old for it.  After that, I want to build your game IQ and knowledge of sports psychology.

Chris Alstrup has 13 years of coaching experience in both club, D1, and pro-volleyball in Denmark before coaching in the USA.  This is his second season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2023-24 Head Coach-17N Key City Volleyball
2023-24 Asst Coach Abilene Christian University
2022-23 Asst Coach Gentafte VB
2021-22 Head Coach Amager VK
2020-21 Head Coach Gentafte VB

Major/Degree:  Sports Management

College:  UCN-Denmark

Playing Experience:  10 yrs in Youth & Danish Club, 6 yrs in Danish semi-pro

Fun Fact:  I understand 4 languages

Coaching Philosophy:  High focus on ball control and mental consistency.  Fast offense and scrappy defense. Volleyball has to be fun….

Whitney Newman has 7 years of coaching experience primarily with area middle and high school.  This is her first season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2023-24 Head Coach- XDOT Academy MS Volleyball
2022-23 Asst Coach-XDOT Academy HS Volleyball
2008-09 Head Coach-MS Ralston Middle School

Major/Degree:  Secondary Education

College:  Briar Cliff University

Playing Experience: MH, RS- 7-12grade club, and College for Briar Cliff University

Interests/Hobbies:  Horses and Volleyball

Clay Jowers has 6 years of coaching experience all in club volleyball.  This is his fourth season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2023-24 Head Coach-12N Key City Volleyball
2022-23 Head Coach-!7N Key City Volleyball
2022-23 Asst Coach-11N Key City Volleyball
2021-22 Head Coach-11N Key City Volleyball
2020-21 Asst Coach-Float Skyline Dallas
2019-20 Asst Coach-14W Skyline Dallas

Major/Degree:  Physical Therapy College:  Hardin-Simmons University

Fun Fact:  I broke my little toe playing volleyball

Jay Rodriguez has over 12 years of coaching experience including 3 years of high school and 9 years of club coaching.  This is his fifth season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2023-24 Head Coach-11R Key City Volleyball
2022-23 Head Coach-14N Key City Volleyball
2021-22 Head Coach-14N Key City Volleyball
2020-21 Head Coach-15R Key City Volleyball

Major/Degree:  MA Business Admin.

College:  Abilene Christian University

Playing Experience: College Club VB and 15 yrs of Competitive Pick-Up

Fun Fact: I was originally a baseball player

Coaching Philosophy:  It is important to get a lot of reps.  It is more important to make those reps quality reps. Every touch is an opportunity to get better.

Frances Brown has over 20 years of coaching experience in area middle and high school.  This is her first season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:

2000-24 Asst Coach Cooper High School
1980-20 Head Coach- MS Madison Junior High

Major/Degree:  BS Education College:  Abilene Christian University

Playing Experience: Setter, OH- 4yrs Club and College at ACU

Interests/Hobbies:  Cross stitching and gardening

Coaching Philosophy:  Athletes are taught proper skills, touches and game play.  I want players to have fun while learning the game of volleyball.

Sara Carrizales has two years of club volleyball coaching experience in the Dallas metro area.  This is her first season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience:
Asst Coach NRG Volleyball
Private Inst Coach Drive Nation Volleyball

Major/Degree:  Architecture and Interior Design

College:  Abilene Christian University

Playing Experience: Libero/DS-8 yrs cub volleyball, 4 yrs High School and 3 yrs of D1 Abilene Christian University

Fun Fact:  I used to play soccer and the violin

Coaching Philosophy:  It’s about the process and not the result.

Cicely Williams has one year of club volleyball coaching experience.  This is her second season coaching for KCV.

Coaching Experience: 2023-24 Asst Coach-13R Key City Volleyball

Major/Degree:  Kinesiology

College:  Abilene Christian University

Interests/Hobbies:  Photography, Volleyball and Physical Activities

Coaching Philosophy:  “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Kevin Durant, NBA player

Emily Mekelburg has 9 years of playing experience, including 2 years as an outside hitter for Abilene Christian University.  Prior to that she played on her varsity highschool team and club volleyball for 7 years in Washington State. This is her first season coaching for Key City Volleyball.

Major/Degree:  Elementary Education College:  Abilene Christian University

Playing Experience:  OH, Abilene Christian University, Club Volleyball

Fun Fact:  Walking, Coffee, Hanging with Friends

Coaching Philosophy:  I want kids to feel that they are getting the most out of every practice, game, etc.  I want players to not only grow as a player, but as a human and I want to instill a love for the game!