Our Coaches
Kelley Krainiak, Executive Director
Executive Club Director
Offers Private Lessons
17 years coaching experience with ECJVC, all ages and levels
Former Head Coach for JH Rose
Big Carolina 3A/4A Coach of the Year 2022
Former Head Coach for JPII Catholic High School
Alumni of East Carolina University, Major in Physical Education and Master's in Sports Management
OH/RS hitter for the Pirates 2004-2007
- Inducted into the 2021 ECU Athletic Hall of Fame
- 2-time 1st Team All-Conference
- National Player of the Week
- CUSA Student-Athlete of the Year
- All-time kills leader in a season and career
Played professionally in Finland and Indonesia
Former coach of East Carolina University 2009-2011
ECJVC Coaching Achievements Include: 2014 Big South 14 USA 3rd Place, qualifying for USAV Nationals, multiple Monument City Classic Championships, 2016 & 2018 MAPL Blue Champions, 2017 City of Oaks 15s Champions, 15 USA 3rd place finish at AAU National Championships in 2018 and 2021, 2020 Sunshine Classic Qualifier Champions, qualifying for USAV Nationals, 2022 Sunshine Classic Qualifier 14 USA 3rd Place, qualifying for USAV Nationals, 2022 USAV National Championship 14 USA Finalist, 2023 Northeast Qualifier 17 USA Champion, 2023 Big South 15 USA 3rd Place, 2024 Big South 15 USA Champion, 2024 Northeast Qualifier 16 USA 3rd Place.
Ashton Barbee, Assistant Director, Coach
Assistant Director
Offers Private Lessons
12 Years of coaching experience with ECJVC at the head and assistant level
Assistant Volleyball coach at JH Rose High School: 2025 State Champion
Former Assistant Volleyball coach at John Paul II
Former Assistant Volleyball coach at South Central High School
ECJVC Alumni - 3 years as an OH/RS hitter
Coaching Achievements include: 14s Revoluationary Rumble Champions, 3rd place at Capitol Hill Classic, 2nd place at MAPL Hampton, 14s VA Beach ACPL Champion
Former Assistant coach at AG Cox Middle School
Wendie DeHart, Assistant Director, Coach
Assistant Club Director
13U Program Director
29 Years of coaching experience: 11th year with ECJVC
Clubs include: Smoky Mountain Juniors, Lexington Select, Thoroughbred Elite, Lexington United and Coastal Plains Volleyball Club.
Head coach of AG Cox middle school and former JV coach and Varsity assistant of Oakwood School winning 1A State Championship
ECJVC Coaching Achievements include: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 City of Oaks 12s Champions, 2016 & 2017 Revolutionary Rumble 12s Champions, 2016 & 2023 East Championship 12s Division 1st, 2023 East/West 12s Championship 1st
Western Kentucky University Graduate / Graphic Design
Transaction Coordinator for The Stancill Realty Group, Keller Williams Points East
Kayla Ruffin, Facilities Manager, Coach
Offers Private Lessons
Facilities Manager
12 years coaching experience with ECJVC at the head and assistant level
Assistant Volleyball Coach at North Carolina Wesleyan University
Former Head Varsity Coach at South Central High School
ECJVC Alumni 3 year libero
Coaching Achievements include: 14s Revolutionary Rumble Champions, 14s Division II Monument City Classic Champions, 17s Division 1 Regional Top Finish, 18s Queen City Classic Champions,18s Bid to USAV Nationals with 5th place finish
Graduate and former softball player of Pitt Community College
Julianna Askew, Coach
2nd year coaching with ECJVC
Played club at East Coast VBC in Wilmington, NC then at Viper VBC in Temecula, CA
Graduated from Ashley High School:
-NCHSSA Beach Volleyball State Champion 2017 & 2018
-Star news High School Player of the Year 2018 & 2019
-Mid-Eastern Conference Player of the Year 2018 & 2019
Played indoor & beach volleyball for 3 years at University of North Florida then transferred to ECU for indoor volleyball last 2 years
All freshman team selection, 2nd team all conference, won ASUN beach volleyball championship, recorded almost 4,000 assists throughout career
Played Professionally in Puerto Rico after college career:
-Rookie of the year Runner-up
-Setter of the year Runner-up
Graduated from East Carolina University undergrad with BS in Communications and Composite Natural Sciences
Currently at ECU in their Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing (ABSN) program
Katie Virtue Baggett, Coach
Offers Private Lessons
1st year coaching with ECJVC
Coaching experience includes:
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Annapolis Volleyball Club (14U)
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USA High Performance Volleyball Lead and Assistant Coach
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Schaumburg (IL) High School - Girls Assistant Coach
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Wheaton Warrenville South (IL) High School - Girls Assistant Coach
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St. Francis (IL) High School - Boys Varsity Assistant Coach
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St Francis Desales (OH) High School - Girls Varsity Head Coach
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New Albany (OH) High School - Girls Varsity Assistant Coach
Former Assistant Volleyball Coach at East Carolina University (2009-2011)
Former USA National Team Member (2007)
Alumna of Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Marketing Major (2003)
Master of Arts, Counselor Education (2006)
Setter for the Buckeyes 1999-2002
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Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1999)
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Big Ten All-Freshman Team (1999)
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Asics/Volleyball Magazine Freshman All-American (1999)
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All-Big Ten Conference Selection (2000, 2001, 2002)
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Asics/Volleyball Magazine All-American (2001)
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Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (2002)
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Buckeye Power Club (2001, 2002, 2003)
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National Strength & Conditioning Association All-American (2002)
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Ohio State All-time Career Assists Leader
Played professionally in Italy and Spain
Currently works as a mom and homeschool teacher for her four children in Greenville
Jackson Blizzard, Coach
Offers Private Lessons
6th year coaching with ECJVC
JV Coach at JH Rose: 2025 State Champion
EC Beach coach
Began coaching ECJVC clinics in August 2020
Assisted for Eppes Middle School Volleyball in 2020
Participates in many outdoor and indoor adult leagues
Mason Buck, Coach
1st year coaching with ECJVC
Current member of the East Carolina University Men's Club Volleyball Team
Before joining ECJVC, gained valuable experience in leadership and mentoring through years of playing, volunteering, and organizing local volleyball events
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing at East Carolina University
Cody Carmichael, Coach
8th year Coaching with ECJVC
Current Director of Operations for the East Carolina University Volleyball Program
Former Christ Covenant Middle School Coach
Former Assistant Coach at Halifax Academy
Former East Carolina University Men’s Volleyball Club Player
East Carolina University Graduate / May 2018 Bachelors in Business Administration (Management)
Ashley Dienes, Coach
1st Year Coaching at ECJVC / 2 years coahing experience
Former assistant coach at DASH Homeschool
Current 18 National Player / 5 years with ECJVC
3 years as MB/OH with New Life Storm, 2-time NCHEAC Champions
Kendall Douglas, Coach
8 years coaching experience (ECJVC, NC Elite, Triangle, Cary Christian School)
ECJVC Alumni (8 years)
Manager for UNC volleyball for 3 years while in college Libero Tracker for UNC volleyball for 4 years
Graduated with a BS in Psychology from University of North Carolina
Worked in Real Estate in Triangle area for 5 years before moving back to Greenville at the end of 2024
Currently Business Manager for Carolina Commercial Flooring in Greenville
Elana Fuller, Coach
2nd year coaching with ECJVC
ECJVC Alumni – 5 years as a National-level Middle Blocker
Former NCAA Division I volleyball player
Graduate of D.H. Conley High School
2-year Varsity player
NCHSAA 3A State Runner-Up
Pepsi Player of the Week (2019)
Eastern Conference Player of the Year (2019)
Master of Business Administration – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Business Development Representative I at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
Maggie Gillette, Coach
5th Year Coaching with ECJVC
EC Beach Director
Piedmont Volleyball Club Alumni
Played high school, indoor club, and beach volleyball
Founding member of Beach South Volleyball Club in both their summer and year-round beach training programs
Played libero and defensive specialist in club and OH all-around as team captain in high school
Graduated cum laude from East Carolina University with a Bachelors in Science in GIS Technology / a minor in fine arts / and SCUBA diving certifications including Scientific and Rescue diving certifications
Danielle Hayden, Coach
2nd Season Coaching ECJVC
2023-2024 14S Head Coach
Gold Medal Locomotive Classic
Gold Medal Revolutionary Rumble
2012-2014 Year Varsity Libero Jacksonville High School & Varsity Captain
2011-2014 Premier and Region 3 soccer player for JASA Club Soccer
ECU Club Soccer 2016
ECU College of Nursing Graduate 2018
Emergency Department Travel Nurse 2023-2025
Currently the ECU Health Trauma Coordinator
Auliee Huff, Coach
2nd year of coaching at ECJVC
Currently a RS Junior on the ECU womens D1 Volleyball Team
2023-24 All-Academic Team
Currently majoring in Exercise Physiology at ECU
Rebecca Jernigan, Coach
Offers Private Lessons
11th year coaching with ECJVC / 12 years coaching experience
Former JV Head Coach at South Central High School 4 years and Varsity Assistant for 6 years
ECJVC 2 Year Alumni Setter/RS
Currently Math Teacher and Math Instructional Coach at South Central High School
DJ Johnson, Coach
5th Year coaching with ECJVC
Played club volleyball as a setter and libero for Ku’ikahi Volleyball Club for 6 years
Played High School Men's Volleyball at Kalaheo High School, Pearl City High School and Baldwin High School in Hawaii
Practice player for the University of Hawaii in 2011
Former ECU Mens Club Volleyball President and 3 year setter. Divisional Champions for ECVA Men’s Club South East Division. All ECVA Team Division 2 Setter
Former Assistant Coach at Ephiphany School of Global Studies
Currently Working as a Respiratory Technician and finishing degree in Respiratory Therapy at Pitt Community College
A relative of Kanani Danielson, AVP player Falyn Fonoimoana, and Hall of Fame Inductee Allen Allen
Devany Johnson, Coach
2nd year coaching with ECJVC; 3 years coaching experience
High school varsity libero - 2 years
Club volleyball OH and libero/DS - 4 years
University of St. Thomas in MN graduate - BS in Biochemistry
Kaci Johnson, Coach
Info to Come
Olivia Jones, Coach
Info to Come
Breanna Joyner, Coach
1st year coaching at ECJVC
ECJVC alumni
Set for premier level team for 6 years
Senior at J.H Rose High school
Setter on varsity for 3 years
Finished 2nd in the 3A state championship in 2024
Finished 1st in the 6A state championship in 2025
Elana Joyner, Coach
3rd year coaching with ECJVC
Assistant Coach at AG Cox middle school
ECJVC Alumni: played 5 years as a National Team DS/L
South Central High School: played DS/L all 4 years for varsity
Former DS/L at Winston Salem State University for 2 years
Sammi Justice, Coach
1st year coaching with ECJVC
7 years playing experience
Former Setter and Right side
Currently a Sophomore at ECU studying Sports Management
Hannah Kaiser, Coach
Second year coach at ECJVC
Played four years of club at NC Coastal
Played three years of club at East Coast Volleyball Academy
Studying Marketing with a Minor in Biology at ECU
Stacy Krainiak, Coach
12th season coaching with ECJVC
Worked with ECU Volleyball from 2007-2011
Alumni of ECU, undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Current Physical Therapist at Greenville VA Health Care Center / Captain in the Army National Guard
ECJVC Coaching Achievements include: top finishes in MAPLs, Monument City Classic, and City of Oaks. 2015 Capitol Hill Classic Champions, 2023 Northeast Qualifier 17 USA Champion, 2024 Southeast Qualifier 18 USA finalist, qualifiying for USAV Nationals, 2024 Big South 18 Challenge Champion
James Landers, Coach
5th year coach at ECJVC / 7 years club coaching experience
Former Head JV and MS Coach, Assistant Varsity Coach at Greenfield School in Wilson, NC
Played intra-mural, coed recreational and state VB tournaments while attending University of Kentucky
Former member of University of Kentucky Men's Club Soccer team
Occupation: VP, Head of Cloud, DevOps and Managed Infrastructure Services at EXL
Katie Lovell, Coach
1st Year coaching with ECJVC
7 years of playing experience
Played Libero all four years at Jacksonville High School
Captain for Senior Year in High School
2 years of club experience at ECVA
Currently a junior at East Carolina University studying for a Business Management degree, with a minor in Psychology
Kayla McDuffie, Coach
1st year coaching with ECJVC
ECJVC Alumni
Alumni of Queens University of Charlotte - Former MB for 4 years
Queens Senior student Athlete of the Year 2021-2024
Major: Multimedia Storytelling / Minor: Sports Communication
Riley McGalliard, Coach
1st year coaching at ECJVC
ECJVC alumni
Set on a national level team for 6 years
Placed 3rd at nationals 14s and 17s seasons
Senior at DH Conley high school
Setter on varsity for 2 years
Finished 2nd in the state for 7A during the 2025 season
Ryan Morrissey, Coach
1st year coaching with ECJVC
Vice president of men's club volleyball at ecu
3rd year of playing volleyball
Practice player for the East Carolina Universiy Women's Team
Danielle Munoz, Coach
Offers Private Lessons
14 years coaching experience with ECJVC from the 12's-17's age group
Head Varsity Coach at John Paul II High School
Former Varsity Volleyball Coach at Farmville Central High School | 2016 Coastal Plains Conferencel Coach of the Year
Coaching Achievements include: 2009 & 2010 Regional 12s Division 1 Champions; 2009 & 2010 Monument City Classic 12 Open 2nd place, 2012 Revolutionary Rumble 14s Division Champions, 2013 Revolutionary Rumble 13s 2nd Place, 2014 Big South 17-Club Top 25 Finish, 2015 East Regional 14s Division 1 Champions, 2015 MAPL Red 14s Champions, 2016 JVA Charlotte 14s 2nd Place, 2016 AAU 14-Club Ruby Champions, 2016 Capital Hill Classic 14-Open 3rd Place, 2017 MAPL Red 14s Champions, 2017 Big South 14-Club Top 5 Finish, 2016 AAU Ruby Division 14-Club 2nd Place
East Carolina University Graduate | English Education | Instructional Technology & Design
Realtor at Keller Williams Points East
English Teacher at John Paul II High School
Sarah Murray, Coach
3rd year coaching with ECJVC
Head JV Coach at John Paul II High School
Former head coach at CM Eppes middle school
Played 2 years of club volleyball at Lamar University (middle blocker)
Played 2 years at Rockland Community College (middle blocker)
Played 4 years at Cornwall Volleyball Club (outside hitter, middle blocker, right side hitter)
Played 4 years at Monroe-Woodbury High School (outside hitter, middle blocker)
Lamar University graduate / BS in Mechanical Engineering
Currently pursuing Masters in Theological Studies at Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary Communications Director for GCF Church
Hartley Myers, Coach
1st year of coaching with ECJVC
Played collegiate volleyball at NC State (2020-2022)
Played NC State Club volleyball (2023)
Currently in ECU Doctor of Physical Therapy program
April Nichols, Coach
Offers Private Lessons
8th year coaching with ECJVC at the National level / 4 years head coaching experience at Triangle VBC
ECJVC Alumni
USA South All Academic
Former RS of Meredith College - USA South All-Academic honors 2012-2016 , Helped Meredith claim the USA South North Division Regular Season Championship
Meredith College 2016 - BS in Business Administration
Ashlee Nielsen, Coach
3rd year coaching with ECJVC
12 years of high school volleyball experience with Farmville Central High School at the head and assistant level, 2 years with pre-travel program at ECJVC
Graduated from ECU in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in English Education
Worked as an English teacher at FCHS for 7 years, 1 year as Student Support Specialist at Topsail High School
Anthony Pagano, Coach
5th year coaching with ECJVC
EC Beach coach
Former Carolina East coach
Former Mens ECU club team player
Played and coached with JH Rose volleyball program
Courteney Pitt, Coach
4th year coaching at ECJVC / 5 Years coaching experience
Former head varsity volleyball coach at Farmville Central High School
Head coached at Piedmont (14s)
Assistant coach at Carolina Spike Force(16s)
ECJVC Alumni
Former North Carolina A&T State University volleyball player: 3 time 1st team all-conference / 2nd in school history in kills per set
Graduate from North Carolina A&T State University, May 2021 Sports Science and Fitness Management
Vickie Price, Coach
4th year with ECJVC: 8 Years of coaching experience
Former Head coach of Hobgood Academy
Former assistant coach at Bear Grass Middle School
Former assistant coach at MCVC
Played at Pitt Community College 2003-2005 / Setter-OH-Captain
Education: East Carolina University - Accounting
Occupation: Distributed Generation Program Manager
Jessie Sbrocco, Coach
3rd year coaching with ECJVC
Former Libero/DS at Wake Technical Community College
High school captain and setter- 4 years
Club volleyball libero- 7 years
Graduated in 2017 from Coastal Carolina Community College for Surgical Technology
Lead Surgical Tech/Specialty Coordinator for transplant and surgical oncology at ECU Health
Caitlyn Smirne, Coach
Offers Private Lessons
5th year coaching with ECJVC
ECJVC Alumni- 7 years as an OH and history with setting
Graduate from Lees-McRae College, May of 2021
Former Lees-McRae College Women's Volleyball Team player
3rd team all-conference 2019-2020 season
1st team all-conference 2020-2021 season
Emily Smith, Coach
4th year coaching with ECJVC
ECJVC Alumni
Attended JH Rose High School varsity player 3.5 years
Current member and officer of ECU women's club volleyball team
Studying Elementary Education at ECU
Jadyn Smith, Coach
2nd year coaching at ECJVC
Attended South Central High School and played DS and OH
Currently attending and playing at North Carolina Wesleyan University
Current Libero for North Carolina Wesleyan University
2024 USA South Academic All-Conference
2024 USA South All-Sportsmanship Team
2024 CSC Academic All-District
2025 Moe Bauer Sportsmanship Award
2025 Maroon Classic All-Tournament Team
Morgan Spohn, Coach
5th year coaching with ECJVC
EC Beach Coach
Played Middle in High school for Caldwell Academy
Played Right Side for Piedmont Volleyball Club
Currently a student a East Carolina University studying for a Chemistry, BA and a Health Services Management, BS
Grace Sweers, Coach
4th year coaching with ECJVC
Assistant coach for Hope Middle School
ECJVC Alumni National level setter 6 years
South Central High School Varsity setter 4 years
Virginia Wesleyan university setter/DS 2 years
East Carolina University Graduate Bachelors in Biology
Pitt community College associates in General Education
Jalen Walker, Coach
3rd year coaching with ECJVC
4 years of playing experience
Former President of the ECU Men’s Club Volleyball team
Former ECU Women’s Volleyball practice player
ECU Graduate Bachelor's in Biology with a minor in Hispanic Studies
Casandra Watson, Coach
1st year coaching with ECJVC / 3 years coaching experience
ECJVC Alumni
Coached at Sandhills Volleyball Club
2016 & 2018 NCHSSA 2A State Champion at North Pitt Highschool
News & Observer All-Metro VB 2018
All CIAA Volleyball First Team (Outside Hitter) and All-Rookie Team 2019
Rookie of the week (10/8/2019), Rookie of the week (10/21/2019), Rookie of the week (11/4/2019)
CIAA All Tournament Team, CIAA Rookie of the year, and CIAA Conference Champion 2019
Preseason All-CIAA Volleyball Team, All Tournament Team and CIAA Conference Champion 2021
CIAA All tournament Team 2022
FSU Bronco Volleyball Coaches Award 2022
UC Invitational All-tournament team and Tony Banner Volleyball Memorial Tournament All-Tournament Team 2023
All-CIAA First Team and Offensive Player of the week (9/19/2023) 2023
Graduated from Fayetteville State University with Bachelor’s Of Science in Public Health in May 2024.
Currently serving as a Consumer Affairs Coordinator
Emilee Wilson, Coach
2nd year coaching at ECJVC
ECJVC Alumni: Played at ECJVC for 5 years
Attended DH Conley High School
Current freshman setter at NC Wesleyan University
USA South Rookie of the Week
McDaniel Invitational All Tournament Team
Bri Wood, Coach
5th year coaching with ECJVC/ 8 years coaching experience
Triangle Alumni
Former ECU Volleyball player; 1st team all conference, 2nd team all conference, 6th player in school history with 1000 kills and digs, Awarded Ms. Pirate and Athlete of the Year for ECU Athletics in 2020
Graduated from ECU, May 2021 with a BS in Public Health
Graduated from ECU, May 2023 Masters in Sports Management
Director of Student Athlete Development for ECU Athletics
Ashley Yeager, Coach
Offers Private Lessons
9th year coaching with ECJVC / 2 years coaching experience with Choice Premier and Legacy VBA
Played club volleyball for Choice Premier and NORCO in Colorado
Played one season at Belmont Abbey College
East Carolina Women’s Club Volleyball Player
East Carolina University Graduate B.A. in Psychology
Currently attending PCC in their Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
