Sudden Impact Volleyball Club: Coach Profile

Hometown: Preston, WA

Alma Mater: Eastern Washington University

Position: Club Founder, Executive Director, Head Coach U14 Typhoon

Experience: 15 yrs

12 years coaching junior girls U12 through U18
Qualified for JO in 2004 with U18's
Qualified for JO in 2005 with U12's
Qualified for JO in 2006 with U13's
Qualified for JO in 2007 with U15's
2 years coaching men's

Introduced to volleyball in 1983 when by chance I met a girl on the intramural soccer field @EWU. I didn't know it at the time, but she played on the volleyball team and later invited me to watch one of her games. That player turned out to be the Eagles starting setter, Sherrie (Vick) Brown. There was no turning back - I was hooked! I started shagging balls at all of Eastern's home games (the $5/game paid for pizza!) and from there I started playing with my soon-to-be wife on an intramural team in 1984 and in 1985 attended practices (playing alongside the girls team) at Ferris High School in Spokane where my wife coached with legendary high school coach Buzzy Welch, helping the Faxon's to a 7th place finish at the state high school tournament that year.
Starting in 1986 I began playing in various co-rec leagues and tournaments around the Seattle-Tacoma area, finally making the jump to USAV men's play in 1988.

Born and raised in Washington
Graduate of Bellevue Christian High School
Former NCAA national championship soccer player at SPU
Employed with the City of Maple Valley as the Parks & Recreation Director
Married for 24 years to wife Sherrie
Two children: Mathew 18, Michele 13
Likes to spend time with family and manages to squeeze in some golf when not working or managing the club
Favorite verse: Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."
Why did I start Sudden Impact? Many reasons, but the lasting friendships have been the greatest reward!