Book Lessons with Coach Daphne
Volleyball coach with D2 playing experience focused on development
With 14 years of volleyball experience and a background as a Division II college player, I now coach at the high school and club level. I focus on helping athletes build strong fundamentals, improve decision-making, and gain confidence through intentional, game-like training that prepares them for real competition.
Trains in Pittsburgh
Works with Middle School, High School
Volleyball
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About Me:
I’ve been around volleyball for over 14 years, including playing at the Division II level at Kentucky State University. I currently coach JV at West Allegheny and work with multiple club teams (13U, 15U, and 17U).
I focus on helping athletes build strong fundamentals, improve their game IQ, and play with more confidence. My goal is to help players understand the game better and feel prepared in competitive situations.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes strengthen their fundamentals, build consistency, and improve their overall understanding of the game. I also focus on improving decision-making, movement, and confidence so players can perform more effectively in real match situations.
My training is tailored to each athlete’s needs, whether that’s refining technique, improving specific skills, or becoming more reliable under pressure.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session starts with a short warm-up to get moving and ready to train. From there, we focus on specific skills based on what the athlete needs most, whether that’s passing, serving, setting, hitting, or defense.
We spend time breaking down technique, doing focused reps, and making small adjustments to improve consistency and control. Each session finishes with more competitive reps to apply what was worked on and reinforce improvement.
I also give feedback throughout and usually leave athletes with a couple key points to focus on after the session.
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