| Directors and Coaches |
| Stellar Sports gives your athletes the opportunity to learn from players who have trained and coached all over the world. Our coaches will motivate and challenge the hearts and minds of all athletes! |
| Jenny Whitehead-Robinson Club Director & 18's Head Coach Jenny went to Jenison High School in Michigan where she earned All-American awards (1995), All-State honors (1994 & 95), and was on the Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 list. She competed with the Dead Frog Club team where she was named Junior Olympic All-American 1st Team and AAU All-American 1st Team as a middle blocker. She went on to play for Michigan State from 1995-98 earning two Big Ten Championships and a Final Four Appearance. Jen was a team captain, and ranked in the top ten in blocks, playing middle and opposite. She graduated with an Exercise Science degree in 1999. She transferred to the University of Florida in 1999 and won a SEC Championship. Jen was awarded 1st team All-SEC, All-District and SEC tournament MVP playing outside hitter. While at Florida, Jen earned a Masters degree in Sports Communication. She played for the USPV (US Professional Volleyball) for two years and was a member of the 2001 USA National Team. She helped USA win the 2001 NORCECA Championships and the Grand Prix Tournament. She competed two seasons in Greece where she was the team's leading scorer. Jen is the Varsity Volleyball coach at The Colorado Springs School. She is currently running camps and clinics all over the country for high schools, clubs and colleges. Jen was also selected as one of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 USA Youth National Program coaches! Contact Jenny: Jenny@stellarsportscamps.com |
| Kyle Robinson Director of Coaches & 17's Head Coach After leaving to play volleyball at age 17, Kyle has gone on to have a very successful career. He played for three years at Long Island University where he was an All-American middle and opposite. After his last year in 1998, Kyle went to play professionally in Europe. He spent his first three years playing in Belgium. He was ranked top three in scoring and earned high level league honors. After his third year in Belgium, Kyle was asked to join the US National Team. He played for USA for 2 1/2 years, playing against some of the best volleyball players in the world. Once finished with the National Team, he went back overseas. Kyle played in Greece for two years, earning top honors as one of the leading scorers in the league. He played one season in the Puerto Rican league, again leading in scoring! He is currently in his second season as assistant women's volleyball coach at the US Air Force Academy. Kyle has coached and assisted with many club and high school teams and offers an extreme amount of knowledge to any player! Contact Kyle: Kyle@stellarsportscamps.com |
Lisa DesRochers- 14-2 Head Coach
Volleyball Experience:
Lisa spent 2007 as the Stellar 14-1 Head Coach. She spent the last seven years as a
coach and co-director for Dig To Win, a club program in Chattanooga, TN. She has
served as head coach for 14's, 15's, 16's, and 17's. Lisa has been the head coach for the
Notre Dame High School girl's volleyball team for five years. She prides herself in being
a technical coach and enjoys working with young, motivated athletes. Lisa grew up in
Colorado Springs, and began her coaching career in the Dig To Win Boy's club. She
played college volleyball for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs as an Outside
hitter.
Lisa spent 2007 as the Stellar 14-1 Head Coach. She spent the last seven years as a
coach and co-director for Dig To Win, a club program in Chattanooga, TN. She has
served as head coach for 14's, 15's, 16's, and 17's. Lisa has been the head coach for the
Notre Dame High School girl's volleyball team for five years. She prides herself in being
a technical coach and enjoys working with young, motivated athletes. Lisa grew up in
Colorado Springs, and began her coaching career in the Dig To Win Boy's club. She
played college volleyball for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs as an Outside
hitter.
Jennifer Hickman- 15-2 Head Coach
Jenn returns to Club Stellar after a successful season as the Stellar 15-1 Head Coach. Jennifer was born and raised in San Antonio,
TX where she attended Castle Hills 1st Baptist High School. She played basketball and volleyball all through high school. Jenn played
for Alamo in San Antonio and competed at the Junior Olympics in 1995. Jenn decided to play basketball at TCU in Ft. Worth and
finished school at Texas A&M University at Commerce. She graduated with a BS in Psychology in 2000. After graduating from
college, Jenn played professional basketball in Australia for 6 months. She decided to return to the US in 2003. Jenn has coached for
Alamo Volleyball Association 3 different times (14s and 16s), as well as coaching collegiate basketball. She is the oldest of 4 kids. Her
sister Katheryne is the head basketball coach at Texas Lutheran University. Her brother Michael played collegiate volleyball at the
University of Southern California and Lindenwood University. Jenn’s youngest sister is a senior setter at Texas State University. Jenn
currently works with Young Life at Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument.
TX where she attended Castle Hills 1st Baptist High School. She played basketball and volleyball all through high school. Jenn played
for Alamo in San Antonio and competed at the Junior Olympics in 1995. Jenn decided to play basketball at TCU in Ft. Worth and
finished school at Texas A&M University at Commerce. She graduated with a BS in Psychology in 2000. After graduating from
college, Jenn played professional basketball in Australia for 6 months. She decided to return to the US in 2003. Jenn has coached for
Alamo Volleyball Association 3 different times (14s and 16s), as well as coaching collegiate basketball. She is the oldest of 4 kids. Her
sister Katheryne is the head basketball coach at Texas Lutheran University. Her brother Michael played collegiate volleyball at the
University of Southern California and Lindenwood University. Jenn’s youngest sister is a senior setter at Texas State University. Jenn
currently works with Young Life at Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument.
Brooke Akers
Playing Experience:
* University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (2005-present)
* Air Force Academy (2004-05)
- Named to the all-tournament team at the All-Armed Forces Tournament
- Earned the volleyball team’s Unsung Hero award
- Led AFA in kills and blocks
* Lettered in volleyball for four years at Desert Hot Springs High School in California and was a three-
time team MVP
Coaching Experience:
* Club Stellar 14-1 Co-Head Coach- 2006-07
* Club Stellar 15-2 Head Coach- 2005-06
* UCCS summer camp coach
* Air Force Academy Summer Camp Coach
* University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (2005-present)
* Air Force Academy (2004-05)
- Named to the all-tournament team at the All-Armed Forces Tournament
- Earned the volleyball team’s Unsung Hero award
- Led AFA in kills and blocks
* Lettered in volleyball for four years at Desert Hot Springs High School in California and was a three-
time team MVP
Coaching Experience:
* Club Stellar 14-1 Co-Head Coach- 2006-07
* Club Stellar 15-2 Head Coach- 2005-06
* UCCS summer camp coach
* Air Force Academy Summer Camp Coach
Gary Mathews
Coaching Experience:
College:
The University of Tulsa - Assistant Coach 1997-2005
The University of Georgia - Volunteer Assistant 1996-1997
Club:
Club Stellar- 14-1 and 17's Head Coach 2005-2007
NEO VBC, Tulsa, OK - Club Director 2004-2005
Hurricane Jrs VBC, Tulsa, OK - Club Director 1999-2003
Team Tulsa VBC, Tulsa, OK - 16's Head Coach 1997-1999
Athens Jrs VBC, Athens, GA - 16's Head Coach 1996 -1997
Mid-State Jrs VBC, Bloomington, IL - 16's Asst. Coach 1995
Region:
Coordinator of the Oklahoma High Performance Program - 2003, 2004
College:
The University of Tulsa - Assistant Coach 1997-2005
The University of Georgia - Volunteer Assistant 1996-1997
Club:
Club Stellar- 14-1 and 17's Head Coach 2005-2007
NEO VBC, Tulsa, OK - Club Director 2004-2005
Hurricane Jrs VBC, Tulsa, OK - Club Director 1999-2003
Team Tulsa VBC, Tulsa, OK - 16's Head Coach 1997-1999
Athens Jrs VBC, Athens, GA - 16's Head Coach 1996 -1997
Mid-State Jrs VBC, Bloomington, IL - 16's Asst. Coach 1995
Region:
Coordinator of the Oklahoma High Performance Program - 2003, 2004
Rick Swan- 13-1 Head Coach
Coaching experience:
*Head Coach- Colorado College
Rick is ready to coach his third season with Club Stellar. Last season he led the team to USAV Nationals in their first season
together! He has led the Stellar 12's to Nationals 2 years in a row! The 2007 season marks Rick Swan’s tenth as head volleyball
coach at Colorado College. Owner of a 185-89 record (.671) in his nine previous campaigns, Swan has guided the Tigers to a
school record nine consecutive appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs. Swan wasted no time molding CC into a winner,
inheriting a team that went 8-17 in 1997 and leading it to the program’s first post-season appearance in six years. Before winding up
with an overall record of 15-11 in 1998, Colorado College climbed as high as No. 2 in the West Region rankings and No. 12
nationally. In 1999, while going 23-6, the Tigers claimed their first NCAA tournament victory since 1990 and finished No. 14 in the
final Division III rankings. They were 21-12 in 2004.
A Colorado Springs native and 1986 graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., Swan previously served two years
(1990-92) as head volleyball coach at Webster University in St. Louis, Mo., also an NCAA Division III program. Before coming to
CC, he spent five years as head girls volleyball coach at St. Mary’s High School in Colorado Springs. Swan’s overall record of 131-
17 (.885) with the Pirates included a state 3A championship in 1996, when he earned Coach of the Year honors from The Colorado
Springs Gazette, Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. St. Mary’s also finished second (1994), third (1997) and fourth (1995) at
the state tournament during his tenure as coach.
*Head Coach- Colorado College
Rick is ready to coach his third season with Club Stellar. Last season he led the team to USAV Nationals in their first season
together! He has led the Stellar 12's to Nationals 2 years in a row! The 2007 season marks Rick Swan’s tenth as head volleyball
coach at Colorado College. Owner of a 185-89 record (.671) in his nine previous campaigns, Swan has guided the Tigers to a
school record nine consecutive appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs. Swan wasted no time molding CC into a winner,
inheriting a team that went 8-17 in 1997 and leading it to the program’s first post-season appearance in six years. Before winding up
with an overall record of 15-11 in 1998, Colorado College climbed as high as No. 2 in the West Region rankings and No. 12
nationally. In 1999, while going 23-6, the Tigers claimed their first NCAA tournament victory since 1990 and finished No. 14 in the
final Division III rankings. They were 21-12 in 2004.
A Colorado Springs native and 1986 graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., Swan previously served two years
(1990-92) as head volleyball coach at Webster University in St. Louis, Mo., also an NCAA Division III program. Before coming to
CC, he spent five years as head girls volleyball coach at St. Mary’s High School in Colorado Springs. Swan’s overall record of 131-
17 (.885) with the Pirates included a state 3A championship in 1996, when he earned Coach of the Year honors from The Colorado
Springs Gazette, Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. St. Mary’s also finished second (1994), third (1997) and fourth (1995) at
the state tournament during his tenure as coach.
Kyong Lee- 14-1 Head Coach
Sarah Brockberg
Playing Experience:
* South West State University (Volleyball and Track)
* USAV Adult Tournaments
Coaching Experience:
* Current coach at Fountain-Ft. Carson High School
* Pikestone Volleyball Club (MN)
Has a degree in Physical Education/ Health Sciences from SW State.
* South West State University (Volleyball and Track)
* USAV Adult Tournaments
Coaching Experience:
* Current coach at Fountain-Ft. Carson High School
* Pikestone Volleyball Club (MN)
Has a degree in Physical Education/ Health Sciences from SW State.
Mark Iverson- Boys Assistant Coach
Mark Iverson played collegiately at West Point, and was the team Captain his Senior Year. He
also played on the All Army team that won Gold in the Armed Forces tournament in 1988, and
was a player/coach for several championship teams in the military in the late 80’s. He is the
founder, and was the first President of the Board for ‘Springs for USA Volleyball,’ a support
group for the USA Men’s and Women’s teams who trained in Colorado Springs. He’ll be
working closely with John Kessel and others to help grow Boy’s Volleyball in Colorado Springs.
also played on the All Army team that won Gold in the Armed Forces tournament in 1988, and
was a player/coach for several championship teams in the military in the late 80’s. He is the
founder, and was the first President of the Board for ‘Springs for USA Volleyball,’ a support
group for the USA Men’s and Women’s teams who trained in Colorado Springs. He’ll be
working closely with John Kessel and others to help grow Boy’s Volleyball in Colorado Springs.
Michael Salak- Stellar Sports East Coach
Playing Experience
* NCAA Record Holder- 3rd: All-Time Career Kills
* Professional Volleyball Player- 1999-2002
*A-mode Volleyball Club- Torhout, Belgium
*VBC Gelterkinden- Basel, Switzerland
*Sport Lisboa e Benfica- Lisbon, Portugal
*Olympiada Volley Club- Patra, Greece
* Empire State Game, Gold Medalist 1998-2000
* Long Island University- 1993-1997
Outside Hitter, Scholarship Athlete
Captain, Men’s Volleyball Team
Most Valuable Player
All-American: East
Led NCAA: Most service aces per game
1996 AVA National Player of the Week
* NCAA Record Holder- 3rd: All-Time Career Kills
* Professional Volleyball Player- 1999-2002
*A-mode Volleyball Club- Torhout, Belgium
*VBC Gelterkinden- Basel, Switzerland
*Sport Lisboa e Benfica- Lisbon, Portugal
*Olympiada Volley Club- Patra, Greece
* Empire State Game, Gold Medalist 1998-2000
* Long Island University- 1993-1997
Outside Hitter, Scholarship Athlete
Captain, Men’s Volleyball Team
Most Valuable Player
All-American: East
Led NCAA: Most service aces per game
1996 AVA National Player of the Week
Coaching Experience
Present Head Coach, Stellar Sports East
Boy’s Volleyball Club; New York, NY
2004 - Present Stellar Sports Camps
2004 – Present Nassau Volleyball Camps
2003 – Present Head Coach, Boy’s Volleyball Team
Hunter College High School, New York, NY
2003 – Present Head Coach, Girl’s Volleyball Team
Hunter College High School, New York, NY
2001 Excel Volleyball Camps
1995 – 2000 Bob Bertucci Volleyball Camps
1997 Long Island University Assistant Coach
1997 – 1998 Queens College Volleyball Camps
Present Head Coach, Stellar Sports East
Boy’s Volleyball Club; New York, NY
2004 - Present Stellar Sports Camps
2004 – Present Nassau Volleyball Camps
2003 – Present Head Coach, Boy’s Volleyball Team
Hunter College High School, New York, NY
2003 – Present Head Coach, Girl’s Volleyball Team
Hunter College High School, New York, NY
2001 Excel Volleyball Camps
1995 – 2000 Bob Bertucci Volleyball Camps
1997 Long Island University Assistant Coach
1997 – 1998 Queens College Volleyball Camps
Mike Favre- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Mike Favre, M.Ed., CSCS, is the strength and conditioning coordinator at the Olympic Training Center
in Colorado Springs, CO. He is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Greco-roman wrestling
and track cycling teams. Before coming to the OTC he was employed by the Scottish Institute of Sport
and was in charge of strength training for the Scottish national judo and badminton teams, as well as
developing the Scottish Rugby Union Academy strength program in the West of Scotland. Having
progressed to senior level coach with USA Weightlifting he assists with the instruction of their coaching
education courses. His collegiate coaching experience includes Arizona State University, Temple
University, and LaSalle University. He was also a strength and conditioning coach with the Arizona
Diamondbacks. Mike has also worked athletes in a wide variety of sports including, but not limited to,
volleyball, swimming, baseball, football, field hockey, basketball, wrestling, weightlifting and soccer.
in Colorado Springs, CO. He is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Greco-roman wrestling
and track cycling teams. Before coming to the OTC he was employed by the Scottish Institute of Sport
and was in charge of strength training for the Scottish national judo and badminton teams, as well as
developing the Scottish Rugby Union Academy strength program in the West of Scotland. Having
progressed to senior level coach with USA Weightlifting he assists with the instruction of their coaching
education courses. His collegiate coaching experience includes Arizona State University, Temple
University, and LaSalle University. He was also a strength and conditioning coach with the Arizona
Diamondbacks. Mike has also worked athletes in a wide variety of sports including, but not limited to,
volleyball, swimming, baseball, football, field hockey, basketball, wrestling, weightlifting and soccer.
| (719)550-3390 2405 N Chestnut St Colorado Springs, CO 80907 clubstellar@mac.com |
Last season Kyong coached our Stellar 13-1 team
to a bronze medal at Nationals! She is currently
the head middle school coach at The Colorado
Springs School. Kyong was also an assistant
coach at Colorado College.
to a bronze medal at Nationals! She is currently
the head middle school coach at The Colorado
Springs School. Kyong was also an assistant
coach at Colorado College.
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Wayne Wetherby- 16's Head Coach
Wayne has been playing and coaching for the past 19 years. He played for the CSU Men’s Club Team, from 1990 – 1992, where he was a
defensive specialist and a setter. In 1991 and 1992, the CSU team made it to Nationals and finished 9th and 5th respectively. Wayne coached
high school volleyball, as an assistant and head coach, for 12 years. He has coached at Buena Vista, Rampart, Sierra, and Harrison high schools.
This is his 3rd year as an assistant volleyball coach at Colorado College. He has also coached club volleyball for 12 years. From 1995 – 1997 he
was an assistant coach for the 14-1 and 15-1 teams of the Springs Spikers Volleyball Club. From 1998 – 2003 he coached for Match Point
Volleyball Club. He served as the head coach for the 18-2, 17-1, 16-2, 15-2, and 14-1 teams. From 2004-2006 he served as head coach for the
14-1, and 17-1 teams for Colorado Springs Altitude. He has taken 3 teams to USAV Nationals.
defensive specialist and a setter. In 1991 and 1992, the CSU team made it to Nationals and finished 9th and 5th respectively. Wayne coached
high school volleyball, as an assistant and head coach, for 12 years. He has coached at Buena Vista, Rampart, Sierra, and Harrison high schools.
This is his 3rd year as an assistant volleyball coach at Colorado College. He has also coached club volleyball for 12 years. From 1995 – 1997 he
was an assistant coach for the 14-1 and 15-1 teams of the Springs Spikers Volleyball Club. From 1998 – 2003 he coached for Match Point
Volleyball Club. He served as the head coach for the 18-2, 17-1, 16-2, 15-2, and 14-1 teams. From 2004-2006 he served as head coach for the
14-1, and 17-1 teams for Colorado Springs Altitude. He has taken 3 teams to USAV Nationals.
Kristy Cox- 15-1 Head Coach
Tori Hoke- 12-1 Head Coach
WORK EXPERIENCE
*Manager of Events for USA Volleyball
Has worked for USAV since 1999
Plays a very active role in Junior Olympic Volleyball
Event Director for the Girls Junior Olympic Championships
Oversees Junior Beach Tour and Adult beach events
Intern supervisor
COACHING EXPERIENCE
*Currently the Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach for Doherty High School (since 2004)
*Junior Varsity and C-Team Coach for Cheyenne Mountain High School from 1999-2003
*Club coaching experience at various Colorado Springs volleyball clubs in a variety of age groups
CO Chill (2005 - 2006)
Colorado Crossfire (2003)
Pikes Peak VBC (2000 - 2002)
Peak Performance VBC (1997-1999)
Has been involved in the sport of Volleyball as either a player or a coach for over 23 years .
Has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado.
*Manager of Events for USA Volleyball
Has worked for USAV since 1999
Plays a very active role in Junior Olympic Volleyball
Event Director for the Girls Junior Olympic Championships
Oversees Junior Beach Tour and Adult beach events
Intern supervisor
COACHING EXPERIENCE
*Currently the Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach for Doherty High School (since 2004)
*Junior Varsity and C-Team Coach for Cheyenne Mountain High School from 1999-2003
*Club coaching experience at various Colorado Springs volleyball clubs in a variety of age groups
CO Chill (2005 - 2006)
Colorado Crossfire (2003)
Pikes Peak VBC (2000 - 2002)
Peak Performance VBC (1997-1999)
Has been involved in the sport of Volleyball as either a player or a coach for over 23 years .
Has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado.
Tori Hoke’s volleyball background includes 14 years of coaching experience, nine years serving as a club
coordinator, one season each as a club director and region High Performance coordinator, and numerous
years playing at the club, collegiate and adult levels. She earned her USA Volleyball’s CAP Level I
certification in 2005.
Hoke’s coaching experience includes stops at Southwestern Volleyball Club (1993-95) in Creston, Iowa;
Midland Juniors (1996-97) in Omaha, Neb.; and Fusion Volleyball (1997-2007) in Knoxville, Iowa. While
at Fusion, she served as club coordinator from 1997-2006 and club director from 2006-2007. Hoke
directed up to 10 teams every season, in addition to the juniors and adults program. While holding the title
of tournament director for the Iowa Region from 2005-2007, she concurrently held the position of Iowa
Region High Performance Coordinator in 2005-2006.
Among her honors, Hoke earned the 2007 Iowa Region Female Coach of the Year award the 2007
Outstanding Junior Club award. She was selected the USA Volleyball Robert L. Lindsay
Meritorious Service Award recipient for the Iowa Region in 2005.
Hoke led Southwestern Community College (Iowa) to a seventh-place finish at the National Junior College
Athletic Association Tournament as a freshman in 1993. She still holds the school assist percentage record.
Prior to college, Hoke played club volleyball for River City Juniors 1991-92 and Southwestern Volleyball
Club 1992-93. Her team participated at AAU Nationals twice and participated at the Volleyball Festival. As a
right side player, Hoke led Knoxville High School to two Iowa State Championship appearances in 1991
and 1992.
After college, Hoke has participated in adult club volleyball and attended the USA Volleyball Adult Open
Championships numerous times. She is currently an operations specialist at the USA Volleyball national
office in Colorado Springs.
coordinator, one season each as a club director and region High Performance coordinator, and numerous
years playing at the club, collegiate and adult levels. She earned her USA Volleyball’s CAP Level I
certification in 2005.
Hoke’s coaching experience includes stops at Southwestern Volleyball Club (1993-95) in Creston, Iowa;
Midland Juniors (1996-97) in Omaha, Neb.; and Fusion Volleyball (1997-2007) in Knoxville, Iowa. While
at Fusion, she served as club coordinator from 1997-2006 and club director from 2006-2007. Hoke
directed up to 10 teams every season, in addition to the juniors and adults program. While holding the title
of tournament director for the Iowa Region from 2005-2007, she concurrently held the position of Iowa
Region High Performance Coordinator in 2005-2006.
Among her honors, Hoke earned the 2007 Iowa Region Female Coach of the Year award the 2007
Outstanding Junior Club award. She was selected the USA Volleyball Robert L. Lindsay
Meritorious Service Award recipient for the Iowa Region in 2005.
Hoke led Southwestern Community College (Iowa) to a seventh-place finish at the National Junior College
Athletic Association Tournament as a freshman in 1993. She still holds the school assist percentage record.
Prior to college, Hoke played club volleyball for River City Juniors 1991-92 and Southwestern Volleyball
Club 1992-93. Her team participated at AAU Nationals twice and participated at the Volleyball Festival. As a
right side player, Hoke led Knoxville High School to two Iowa State Championship appearances in 1991
and 1992.
After college, Hoke has participated in adult club volleyball and attended the USA Volleyball Adult Open
Championships numerous times. She is currently an operations specialist at the USA Volleyball national
office in Colorado Springs.
