Volleyball coach · Dallas, TXCoach Celene
Private Volleyball CoachCoach Celene
Trains in Dallas & virtually
Works with Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Available: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Get to know Celene
Volleyball Coach | Building Skilled, Confident & Competitive Athletes
I’m a former competitive volleyball player and experienced youth coach with a passion for helping athletes strengthen their fundamentals, build confidence, and become smarter competitors on the court. I’ve coached both middle and high school volleyball, including leading a middle school team through an undefeated regular season and into the finals. My coaching style combines skill development, accountability, encouragement, and leadership to help each athlete grow both individually and as a teammate.
How I can help you improve
My goal is to help athletes become more confident, consistent, and intentional on the court. We can work on fundamentals like passing, serving, setting, footwork, court awareness, communication, and overall volleyball IQ. I also focus on the mental side of the game because knowing what to do is only part of becoming a strong player. I want athletes to understand why we are working on a skill, how it translates into game situations, and how to recover when a play does not go their way.
A typical training session
Every session will be tailored to the athlete and what they need most. We’ll start with a warm-up and movement work before moving into fundamental drills and focused skill development. From there, we’ll incorporate repetitions and game-like scenarios that challenge the athlete to actually apply what they are learning. I like to coach throughout the session, giving immediate feedback while still allowing athletes to problem-solve and develop confidence in their own decisions. We’ll finish by reviewing what improved, what needs more work, and what they can practice between sessions.
Career & accomplishments
I played competitive volleyball from my sophomore through senior year of high school before transitioning into coaching. I spent two years as an assistant coach at the high school level and later served as a middle school head coach, where I led my team through an undefeated regular season and into the championship finals. My experience working with young athletes has taught me how to balance competition with development, accountability, encouragement, and teamwork.
Best coach I ever had
The best coaches I’ve had were the ones who expected more from me while still making it clear that they believed I was capable of reaching that expectation. That has shaped how I coach today. I believe athletes need correction and accountability, but they also need someone who recognizes their potential and knows how to bring it out of them. I want my athletes to leave training knowing exactly what they need to improve without ever questioning whether I believe they can improve it.
What athletes & parents should know
I care about developing the athlete, not just running them through drills. I’m encouraging, but I also believe in accountability, effort, coachability, and learning how to be a great teammate. Parents can expect clear communication and purposeful sessions, while athletes can expect an environment where they are challenged without being afraid to make mistakes. My goal is for every athlete I work with to leave more confident, more knowledgeable, and better prepared to compete than when they arrived.
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