Below is the Palm Beach Juniors coaching staff for the 2024 season

Last Feb 8, 2024


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Ashley Marsaa

Ashley Marsaa ~ Coach ~ 10's

 Coaching Experience:

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 8 yrs with Palm Bch Jrs: 13E,14E, 15E
-- 2016 USAV Junior Nationals - 5th in the National Division - 15E
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2016 Disney Showcase - 3rd in 15 Open - Qualified for Jr Olympics - 15E
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2016 AAU - Runner-Up in the Premier Division - 15E
-- 2013 AAU - National Division Champions -14E

~ 1 yr Head Varsity/JV Coach at Cardinal Newman (2013-2014)

Playing Experience:

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4 yrs collegiate play - Northwood University, W Palm Bch, FL (Libero)
-- Florida Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Year 2006
~ 8 yrs of club volleyball in Lexington, KY
~ 5 yrs Varsity Libero/Setter - Woodford Co HS - Versailles, KY 8 yrs

Carly Matire

Carly Matire ~ Assistant Coach ~ 10's

Coaching Experience:

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3 yrs Varsity Coach - N Florida Christian School
~ 2 yrs Tallahassee Select Club Volleyball

Playing Experience:

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 7 yrs - South Florida Volleybal Club
~ 4 yrs - Varsity at Ransom Everglades
~ Florida State University





Peyton Ferree

Peyton Ferree ~ Head Coach ~ 10 PINK

Coaching Experience:

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to be added

Playing Experience:

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Courtney Gardiner

Courtney Gardiner ~ Assistant Coach ~ 10 PINK

Coaching Experience:

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to be added

Playing Experience:

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Alicia Hobson

Alicia Hobson ~ Head Coach ~ 12 E


Coaching Experience:

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22nd season with Palm Beach Juniors (17's, 15's,14's and 10's)
~ 12 years coaching High School: Lake Worth Christian,
Wellington Christian, Summit Christian & The Kings Academy
-- 2A state champs TKA 2006, 2A state runner TKA 2007
-- Coach of the Year 2006 & 2007

Playing Experience:

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College: Stetson University on full scholarship (2001 MVP, Senior year)
~ Club: Palm Beach Juniors - 2 years
~ High School: Glades Day School





MIchelle Franklin

Michelle Franklin ~ Head Coach ~ 12 USA - Michelle

Coaching Experience:

~ 3 years Assistant Coach @ PBCC
~ 8 years with PBJrs Club - 18's,14's, 12's and 11's

Playing Experience:

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3 years of Varsity - Bishop O'Connell H.S. in Arlington, VA.
~ 4 years at the University of Virginia as outside hitter.
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1st yr walk-on, rcvd scholarship for team contribution. '85 All-ACC 2nd Team
~ 15 yrs of school, AAA indoor USVBA, open grass triples & beach doubles VB

Wanda Carter
Wanda Carter ~ Head Coach ~ 12 USA - Wanda

Coaching Experience:

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2nd year with Palm Beach Juniors
~ 2 years Varsity Head Coach - Boca Raton Community HS
-- A Club Crush Coach
~ 42 years coaching volleyball (Varsity, JV, Rreshman teams)

Playing Experience:

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College - Mississippi State University 1973-1977
-- 1991 Inductee for Mississippi State University Sports Hall of Fame

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Joy VanDyke

Joy VanDyke ~ Head Coach ~ 13 E

Coaching Experience:

~ 13 years with Palm Beach Juniors; 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U
-- AAU National Champions 2011 and 2013
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USAV Junior Nationals 2010, 2014 and 2015 
-- USAV Florida Regional Open Champions 2010 and 2013

~ 10 years Assistant Varsity Coach Lake Worth Christian School
-- 2A High School State Champions 2011 and 2012 
~ 2 years Head Varsity Coach at Cardinal Newman High School

Playing Experience:

~ Dordt College, Defensive Specialist
-- 1 NAIA National Tournament Appearance
~ Palm Beach Atlantic University, Defensive Specialist
-- 2 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

Luci Marinella


Luci Marinella ~ Assistant Coach ~ 13 E

Coaching Experience:

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to be added

Playing Experience:

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Anna Ellison


Anna Ellison ~ Head Coach ~ 13 SEL

Coaching Experience:

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 First year with Palm Bch Jrs
~ 2 yrs Private Lessons & Hitting Clinics


Playing Experience:

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currently playing as Freshman at Palm Beach State
~ 4 yrs - Varsity Starter at Dixie County High School
-- Florida 1A State Final Four Appearance
-- 2nd overall highest hitting percentage for MaxPreps 2021 Florida 1A

~ 4 yrs Club Volleyball
-- 2023 Scholar Athlete of the Year

Eliana Sawyer


Ellianna Sawyer ~ Assistant Coach ~ 13 SEL

Coaching Experience:

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 First year with Palm Bch Jrs

Playing Experience:

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2 yrs starting player at Palm Beach State College
~ 3 yrs Varsity starter at Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences
-- 3 yrs all Regional tournament player; Highest hitting percentage in region.

~ 4 yrs Club Volleyball



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Ashley Marsaa


Ashley Marsaa ~ Head Coach ~ 14 E

 Coaching Experience:

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 9 yrs with Palm Bch Jrs: 13E,14E, 15E
-- 2016 USAV Junior Nationals - 5th in the National Division - 15E
--
2016 Disney Showcase - 3rd in 15 Open - Qualified for Jr Olympics - 15E
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2016 AAU - Runner-Up in the Premier Division - 15E
-- 2013 AAU - National Division Champions -14E

~ 1 yr Head Varsity/JV Coach at Cardinal Newman (2013-2014)

Playing Experience:

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4 yrs collegiate play - Northwood University, W Palm Bch, FL (Libero)
-- Florida Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Year 2006
~ 8 yrs of club volleyball in Lexington, KY
~ 5 yrs Varsity Libero/Setter - Woodford Co HS - Versailles, KY 8 yrs

Cassie Gregory

Cassie Gregory ~ Assistant Coach ~ 14 E

Coaching Experience:

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1st yr with Palm Beach Jrs
~ 1st yr at Cape Coast 13U


Playing Experience:
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 3 yrs at Indiana Wesleyan University {Setter/Right Side)
-- 
2023 NAIA National Champion - All American Honorable Mention
-- 1st Team All Region - 1st Team All Conference
~ 2 yrs at Eastern Florida State College {Setter/Right Side)
-- 2 x 2nd Team All Conference
~ 4 yrs High School Varsity -- Channel 12 Player of the Week




Bekah Deprospero

Bekah Deprospero ~ Head Coach ~ 14 SEL

Coaching Experience:

~ High School: The King’s Academy - 8 years 
~ Club: Palm Beach Juniors - 5 years

Playing Experience:

~ 4 years at Stetson University

Aly Mercy

Aly Mercy ~ Assistant Coach ~ 14 SEL

Coaching Experience:

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to be added

Playing Experience:

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to be added



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Sam Skelton

Sam Skelton ~ Head Coach ~ 15 E

Club Experience:

~ Presently Head Coach at Berean Christian School
~ Presently Florida Region Indoor Chair
~ 25+ years coaching Club Volleyball in the area with Boys/Girls

Playing Experience:

~ Liberty University 4 years
~ Past - Regional Board Juniors Coordinator

Jerica Carter-Mitchell

Jerica Carter-Mitchell ~ Assistant Coach ~ 15 E

Coaching Experience:

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3rd yr with Palm Beach Juniors
~ 1st yr at Congress Middle School
~ 8 yrs Varsity at Boynton Bch High School
~ 1 yr JV at Buchholz High School, Gainesville, FL


Playing Experience:

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College - University of West Florida
~ High School - 4 yrs Varsity at Gainesvlle High School
-- 2 State Championships, 4 State Appearances
~ Club Volleyball - 8 yrs




Jayden Otto


Jayden Otto ~ Head Coach ~ 15 SEL

Coaching Experience:

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8 yrs - camps & clinics - Prairie Ridge HS (3rd-8th grade)
~ 4 yrs - VolleyKidz, Private Lessions, Camps - Club Fusion VB Club

Playing Experience:

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10+ yrs - High Level Volleyball - Club Fusion - Chicago
~ 3 Seasons - Division 1 program - Easter Michigan University
-- Starting setter and team captain for last 2 years
~ 2 Seasons - Palm Beach Atlantic University
-- Starting setter and team captain for both years
~ 4 yr Varsity Starter - Prairie Ridge High School
-- Northwest Herald Player of the Year

Ava Bowman Ava Bowman ~ Assistant Coach ~ 15 SEL

Coaching Experience:

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 First year with Palm Bch Jrs

Playing Experience:

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Currently on Palm Beach State College Beach Volleyball Team
~ 4 yrs Varsity at McIntosh HS, Georgia
-- First Team All Region

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Danielle McCoy

Danielle McCoy ~ Head Coach ~ 16 E

Coaching Experience:

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12 yrs with Palm Beach Jrs: 12U, 14U, 16U, 17U, 18U
-- USAV Junior Nationals in 2014 and 2017
~ Current - Head Boys Varsity Coach - The King’s Academy
~ 4 yrs Head Boys Varsity Coach - Lake Worth Christian
~ 11 yrs Asst Girls Varsity Coach - Lake Worth Christian
-- 2A High School State Champions in 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2020


Playing Experience:


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Palm Beach State College, MB/OPP
~ Warner University, MB/OPP





Ashley Stroop

Ashley Stroup ~ Head Coach ~ 16 BLK

Coaching Experience:

~
2nd year with Palm Beach Juniors
~ Georgia Tech President & Coach (1 yr)
~ Hitting Clinics (3 yrs)

Playing Experience:

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Georgia Tech Club Team (Middle & RS - 4 yrs)
~ High School - 4 yrs Varsity
~ Club - 7 yrs in Texas

Mikayla Soto


Mikayla Soto ~ Assistant Coach ~ 16 BLK

Coaching Experience:

~
4th Season with Palm Beach Juniors

Playing Experience:

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University of Antelope Valley - Middle/RS
~ 3 yrs - High School Varsity
~ 6 yrs - Club Volleyball




Jill Ellis

Jill Ellis ~ Head Coach ~ 16 SEL

Coaching Experience:

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2 yrs coaching Varsity at Berean Christian School
~ 1.5 yrs coaching Clinics / 16's at Wellington Volleyball Academy


Playing Experience:

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1 yr Semi Pro Beach Volleyball with AVP
~ 3 yrs - Starting Player - Palm Beach State - indoor & beach
~ 3 yrs - Starting Varsity Player - Berean Christian School
~ 2 yrs - Club Volleyball - Elite level

 



 

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Joy VanDyke


Joy VanDyke ~ Head Coach ~ 17 E

Coaching Experience:

~ 13 years with Palm Beach Juniors; 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U
-- AAU National Champions 2011 and 2013
--
USAV Junior Nationals 2010, 2014 and 2015 
-- USAV Florida Regional Open Champions 2010 and 2013

~ 10 years Assistant Varsity Coach Lake Worth Christian School
-- 2A High School State Champions 2011 and 2012 
~ 2 years Head Varsity Coach at Cardinal Newman High School

Playing Experience:

~ Dordt College, Defensive Specialist
-- 1 NAIA National Tournament Appearance
~ Palm Beach Atlantic University, Defensive Specialist
-- 2 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

Cassie Gregory

Cassie Gregory ~ Assistant Coach ~ 17 E

Coaching Experience:

~
1st yr with Palm Beach Jrs
~ 1st yr at Cape Coast 13U


Playing Experience:
~
 3 yrs at Indiana Wesleyan University {Setter/Right Side)
-- 
2023 NAIA National Champion - All American Honorable Mention
-- 1st Team All Region - 1st Team All Conference
~ 2 yrs at Eastern Florida State College {Setter/Right Side)
-- 2 x 2nd Team All Conference
~ 4 yrs High School Varsity -- Channel 12 Player of the Week



 


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