Introducing Our Coaching Team!
We are thrilled to introduce you to our coaching staff for the 2023-2024 season here at Raleigh Volleyball. Our coaches bring extensive experience to the table, with many having competed at the collegiate level. Rest assured that all our coaches are Certified USAV Members who have undergone essential training, including Impact (safe sport) training.
If you ever have any concerns or questions about any of our coaches, please don't hesitate to reach out to Beth. We're here to help and provide you with the information you need. Thank you for being a part of our community!
A Reminder of our Policy:
Please be aware that a strict policy against smoking, drug use, and alcohol consumption is in place for both players and coaches at Raleigh Volleyball Club. Your adherence to this policy helps us maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved.
All our coaches have successfully completed and passed comprehensive background checks as per the background screening policy of USA Volleyball and our regional regulations. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities, and we are committed to maintaining a secure environment for all participants.
BACKGROUND SCREENING POLICY OF USA VOLLEYBALL AND REGIONAL
We are actively seeking coaches who are enthusiastic, passionate and experienced in their field. If you fit this description and are interested in joining our team, kindly send your bio and resume to Beth via email. We look forward to hearing from potential candidates who share our dedication to the sport and its players.
Assistant Director
Phone: 765-667-3082
Leigh Mullins has been coaching college volleyball for 21 years. Head volleyball coach at Campbell University from 2009-2013. She was the head coach at Northwestern (La.) State University for four years (2002-2005) and three seasons at Neosho County (Kan.) Community College (1998-2000). Mullins led Northwestern State to its three best seasons in 19 years of Southland Conference.
Mullins posted a 96-36 coaching record in three seasons as head coach at Neosho County (Kan.) Community College before moving to Northwestern in 2002 as an assistant coach. While at Neosho County, 14 of her athletes were named to all-conference teams, and six gained all-region honors. She was named the 2000 Jayhawk Conference Coach of the Year.
A 1996 graduate of Dickinson (N.D.) State University, with a B.S. in physical education, Mullins captained a conference and nationally-ranked volleyball team. She earned all-league honors in both volleyball and basketball, while also qualifying for the national championships on the track in the heptathlon.
She began her coaching career as a student assistant at Dickinson State in 1996-97 before moving to Division II Northern State (S.D.) as an assistant in 1997-98. Mullins earned her Master of Science in teaching and learning from Northern State in 1998.
Coach
Alexandra Mercer a.k.a. “Coach Alex”
In 2005 & 2006, her high-school team Liberty Highschool Competed in the Maryland State Championship finishing 4th & 2nd - receiving the All-County and Conference recognitions.
After high school, she competed at Stevenson University for 4 years. During Alex’s collegiate career as a Middle Hitter where she set a career record of 356 blocks and career record holder of over 1,000k (1057) | 2007-2010 seasons having won MVP, and Gold Award & graduated in 2011 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems (Computer Forensics, Network Security).
After Graduation, she entered the US. Army National Guard and was selected to compete in the 2012 Indoor Volleyball Armed Forces Championship in Great Lakes, Illinois. Today she is currently working as Solutions Architect at Ivanti, Inc. For over 10 years she has brought her passion and love for the game to youth athletes in many teams, clubs, and summer camps. Alex enjoys family time & spending time with her pet Freckles.
Coaching Experience Summary
Head Coach
Coach Nelson was born in Quito, Ecuador, and started his volleyball career at the age of 14. He began playing in middle school and continued playing JV and Varsity volleyball for the American School of Quito, where he was the captain and MVP of his junior and senior years.
During the school off-season, he dedicated his time to playing volleyball at the national/open level for his provincial team, Pichincha. Coach Nelson was an Ecuador Junior National Champion and Junior National Team player in the mid-late 90s.
After graduating from high school, he played club and won two provincial championships. In 2003, after graduating from Universidad San Fransico de Quito with a B.S. Industrial Chemistry and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, he moved to West Lafayette, Indiana, and started attending Purdue University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry.
During this time, Coach Nelson played intramural volleyball at the school. He relocated to North Carolina in 2013 to become a professor at NC State University as part of the Chancellor Excellence Program. In 2018, he started coaching Middle School volleyball at the Montessori School of Raleigh and continues developing players.
In the summer of 2023, he attended the Gold Medal Squared Coaching Clinic with coaches Make Wall and Luka Slabe to continue developing his coaching skills and sharing his passion for volleyball with the young upcoming players.
Coach
Head Coach
Head Coach, Assistant Director
Coach Shannen brings over a decade's worth of playing experience and is making her coaching debut with RVC this season. She played Varsity throughout HS, as well as on several JO teams in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
Coach Shannen also attended Syracuse University, where she played club volleyball for all 4 years. Currently, she competes in local beach and grass tournaments through AVP America and adult leagues on the weekends. She loves the game of volleyball and is excited to share her passion with younger athletes.
Assistant Coach
I am originally from Durant, Iowa. I graduated from Durant High School in 2010, where I was a setter, outside hitter, and defensive specialist for the high school team. After graduation, I went to Iowa State University where I played intramurals and obtained my BS in Kinesiology. Since graduating, I have played in many beaches and indoor rec leagues. I coached for two years at Durant High School while studying for my Masters in Sports Administration. I moved to North Carolina four years ago .
Coach
YouTube Volleyball Set and Attack Demo: [Link](https://youtu.be/cWsbMCFYaNk)
Coaching Experience:
Background:
George Tsai resides in Raleigh and works as a full-time instructor in Advertising and Graphic Design at Wake Tech. He holds a BFA from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA.
If you need further information or have any specific questions, please let me know.
Head Coach, Director
Phone: 9196697800
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Head coach
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