BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Whether she is coaching a National team, directing beach players, guiding prospective collegiate athletes in their journey to find the right fit, or leading positional training sessions, Erika approaches each task with the same competitive passion and determination to help players elevate their game. Her passion for volleyball is evident not only in the knowledge she has committed to acquiring about the sport but also in the way she mentors and empowers the young women she is training. Erika played volleyball in college and continued to stay on the court for her career. She is currently the head coach of the Pellissippi State Panthers, leading her team to an Elite 8 finish, after previously serving 6 years as the top assistant for the Walters State Volleyball program.

I have played volleyball for over 10 years and competed at the collegiate level for four years. I spent three years at Union College as a setter and one year at Tusculum University playing beach volleyball, where I also served as an interim coach and helped lead the team to a conference championship.

I have over 5 years of coaching experience at the middle school, NCAA Division II, and NAIA levels. I also played for Club Unite for three years in high school while attending Maryville High School, and I’m grateful for the culture that helped shape me as both a player and a person.

Volleyball has given me so much, and I’m passionate about giving back by sharing what I’ve learned. I strive to create a positive, fun, and challenging environment while helping each athlete grow both on and off the court. “Do all to the glory of God!”