Katia believes that developing an all-around player is essential to each individual’s progress. Talent is not the only quality needed to become an outstanding athlete, one must be coachable, open to change and disciplined. Most importantly, they must become a teammate able to bring the best out in everyone around them through example, energy and encouragement.  Katia has three children, who all play volleyball and she instills these values in them as she does to every player in the club.

• She has coached volleyball for 29 years.
• She played at University of Tampa 1990-1994
• All-American setter 1993 and 1994
• Owner of Club Tampa Volleyball which later became Sandspurs Volleyball Club
• Owner and Director of Sand Life Volleyball

The game of volleyball has given me more than just the chance to play a sport. It provided me with an opportunity to receive a great education, taught me valuable life lessons on and off the court, and it gave me life-long friendships I will cherish forever. I coach because I want to give back to the game that continues to give me so much. My hope for any player I get to work with is that they not only leave me being a better athlete but that they have grown as an all-around better teammate, sister, friend, etc. I coach with a ton of heart, energy, and positivity because I still love this game, maybe even more than the same sixth-grade me many years ago who first picked up a ball. I promise to show my players and their families the utmost care and respect to hopefully have them love the game of volleyball as well.

Four Year Varsity Volleyball at Steinbrenner High School
– 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team-All County Junior and Senior Year at Steinbrenner High School
– 2013 SSAC All-Freshman Team at Spring Hill College
– 2015 and 2016 SIAC All-Conference First Teams at Spring Hill College
– 2016 – 2017 Senior Student-Athlete of the Year at Spring Hill College

My hope for my team would be to determine my players talents and give them every weapon to get the most from those talents. I will continue to develop my players to be physically strong, but to push them to be mentally strong and fit as a whole person.

She is the Head Coach for Sumner HS
She made 1st Team NCAA (SIAC)
1st team Blocking (SIAC)
All Tournament Player West against East (SIAC)
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

My goal is for my players to learn new techniques for volleyball and life each season. It’s important to me they have fun while playing aggressively and want to continue playing. I don’t tolerate walking or laziness, but I do encourage the heck out of them. My players trust me with coaching but also with caring about them as players, team members, individuals and humans.

• 4 year starter-captain at Morningside in Sioux City, Iowa.
• All-Conference
• Academic All-American
• Conference Champs

My hope for all of our FEVA team is to develop in each player the skills and joy of playing the greatest game on earth.

• District Champions Ladies Varsity Volleyball 2009-2012
• Northern California Ladies Varsity Volleyball 2nd place 2011

Fernando Saavedra believes the positive encouragement and support for his team players will provide the unity base that all teams need to be successful as one unit.
He played for the Bolivian FIVB beach professional volleyball team in 98 and for national team for 3 years from 1997-2000.
He competed at the Open beach level for over 15 years.
He has been coaching volleyball since 2001. He was nominated as the national winner for positive coaching alliance in 2021-22 season.

My hope for all of my players is to create a lifelong passion for volleyball. I believe that hustle, dedication, and positivity makes for a well rounded athlete. In order to be successful as a team, I believe that teammates need to encourage each other to be the best versions of themselves both on and off of the court.

• Played both Soccer & Volleyball at Eastern Florida State College 2012-2014

• Coach of the year- SAC East Pasco county in 2020 & 2021

• District champs- 2021 Wesley Chapel High

• Elite 8 – Wesley Chapel HighVolleyball (First time in school history)

I have loved volleyball from the moment I stepped foot on the court for the first time many moons ago. My hope is to share my love and knowledge of the game to those I coach. I had the opportunity to play at the collegiate level, however, I decided to join the military at the age of 17 and have been serving in the US Army ever since. Having a military background I feel it is important to teaching discipline both on and off the court. I strive to communicate consistently with both players and parents giving feedback along the way. My expectations are simple. I will show up and give my all as a coach and I expect the same from my players. Show up and give me your all in both practices and games. Individual performance is important but more importantly is how we work together as a team. Teamwork and positive attitudes are the keys to a successful season. Success can be measured in wins and losses but I measure our success as a team by how much we have improved over a season and did we have fun getting there. I will support each of my players on an individual basis meaning if you want to play at the collegiate level or just play for fun, I will help guide you on whatever path you choose.

Volleyball is a sport I whole heartedly believe in because it teaches valuable lessons in teamwork, competition, character and mental agility. Most importantly, it fosters relationships and bonds that often last a lifetime.
My goal as a coach is to build confident, competitive young leaders that possess physical ability, outstanding character and a love of this great game!

• Bloomingdale High School Volleyball (lettered all years); Senior year – lead team to win district championships.

• Selected Western Conference First Team

• Awarded Leadership and Dedication Award as well as Coaches Award.

• Ice Sports Forum Player of the Week

• Under direction of Taylor Mott, received a volleyball scholarship to Flagler College.

• Won First Annual Queen of the Beach for Flagler