Christie’s love for volleyball began while growing up in Southern California. She played for Western County Volleyball Club during its inaugural years in Riverside, California. She then finished her senior year playing for Power/Mizuno Club in Long Beach, CA. She was the Pepsi Female Athlete of the Year and MVP of the Ivy League during her senior year at Riverside Poly High School.

Christie went on to play collegiately at the University of Rhode Island, where she finished her career ranked 4th in the nation in kills per game, played on the Atlantic 10 Conference & Championship Team, named A-10 player of the week, was selected to the AVCA District 1 First Team, the URI Female Athlete of the Year, and the NCAA Rhode Island Female Athlete of the Year Nominee. Christie also trained with the US National Women’s Volleyball Team and played overseas before completing her Masters in Kinesiology at Louisiana State University. She also earned her Masters Degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Christie is nationally certified as an Athletic Trainer and often cover sporting events as a first responder.  She is the Physician Extender to Dr. Benjamin Barden at Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network where she assists in clinic and in surgery.

Hustle can make up for a lack of talent, but no amount of talent can make up for a lack of hustle.

When not on the court, Maita showcases her talents as a Senior Paralegal for Brookfield Properties and Matt manages national customer delivery for Macy’s.

Be bold. If you are going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball. —Billie Jean King

Jack has played volleyball as a setter and libero for about 20 years in Sweden. He enjoys playing both indoor and outdoor volleyball and he believes that his specialty is the defense.

Jack has been coaching different teams for more than 10 years and he has coached both junior and adult teams. He is calm and clear-headed as a coach. He believes that team work, having fun and positive reinforcement among the players at all times are key factors for success and improvement and tries to create that environment for his players.

Jack is an engineer and moved to the USA 2011 for work. Jack works as a system developer at the telecommunication company Ericsson.

If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. - Fred Devito

Gabby started playing volleyball in 2013 right here at Ichiban Volleyball Club. She was a libero for most of her club and high school years. As a varsity player, she won several awards including: best defensive player, All-Area 2nd Team, two-time player of the match and the Viking Award for volleyball at Lakeside High School. She also led Dekalb County in digs during her last season.

Gabby started assistant coaching at 15 and this will be her first season as a head coach. She is excited to work with all of the young athletes and share her passion for the game!

Gabby is currently a first-year graduate student at Georgia State University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She is pursuing a career as a mental health counselor.

You'll never know what you're capable of until you take that first step and just go for it. - Natasha Hastings 

 

Indira Roachford started playing volleyball in 2002 in high school and made the national Team For her country Saint Lucia. In 2006 she received a division 1 Volleyball Scholarship at Coppin State University as a Middle Blocker, continued playing for her country as needed as a MB and Right side hitter. In 2012 she decided to play beach volleyball and also toured the NORCECA beach with St.Lucia. 

Indira Assisted Division 1 volleyball from 2009 through 2017. She started coaching high school in 2013 and club in 2016. She Loves the game of volleyball and is willing to help anyone to not just play volleyball but develop a passion for the sport.

Good players inspire themselves, great players inspire others. - Coach K

Shane Roachford, St. Lucian national, started his career in 1998 playing High School Volleyball. He went on to play club volleyball and was selected to represent St. Lucia from 2005 – 2012 as a setter, in regional and international competitions. He earned his FIVB International Level One Coaching certification in 2006 and served as an assistant coach to the junior national team in 2010 and the senior women's and men’s national team in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Shane’s love of volleyball extended beyond the court as he earned a position with the NORCECA Statistics Commission in 2012 as a Volleyball Information Systems (VIS) Supervisor, attached to the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association. He continued his administrative pursuits as General Secretary of the St. Lucia Volleyball Association, before moving to Baltimore in 2014, where he joined his wife in coaching at Coppin Academy High School (Varsity), Coppin State University (Volunteer 2017), Masters Volleyball Academy (2016 - 2018).

The on-court and off-court experiences in volleyball has given Shane a deep appreciation and ever growing love for the sport of volleyball.

Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard.

Sarah, a Florida native, grew up playing both indoor and beach volleyball throughout her high school career. She assisted her club team in winning AAU Nationals and was awarded the AAU Championships MVP as well as taking her high school team to states, a first in school history. She was awarded FACA Player of the Year, North Suncoast Player of the Year, Bright House Sports Network Player, and named to the all-area team. Sarah had top 3 finishes in major beach tournaments across the Florida coast before committing to play indoor for Berry College. She played 4 years for the Vikings as an outside hitter accomplishing 3 SAA championships and 3 regional appearances as well as being award Academic MVP. She is going into her 6th year of coaching club and can still be found playing in local leagues for both indoor/beach. Sarah has a passion for coaching and educating youth in the value of self-development through the sport of volleyball. Sarah currently works as a Physical Therapist in the Atlanta area and working towards her Fellowship in Orthopedics.  

“You will find only what you bring in.” – Yoda