Coaches

Club Director and Founder

Stacey moved to Colorado in 2013 and quickly fell in love with the active and relaxed way of life. The climate is pretty perfect also! Her interest in volleyball started at a young age watching her parents play. After a successful high school volleyball career and many years of playing in various leagues she began coaching in 2014.  Over the past 10 years she has coached club teams ranging from 12's - 18's and coached at two local high schools. After the club she joined in 2014 shut down she decided to continue her passion for training young players through what we now call Prime Volleyball Academy. Stacey can be found in gym almost every day checking in on coaches and players. Making sure they have everything they need to be successful is on the top of her priority list. She knows that Prime will continue to grow and support the young volleyball players in the North Denver suburbs for years to come.

Youth Development Director

Stephanie is a Colorado Native. She has been married for 26 yrs to Gabe and they have 3 kids. She started playing volleyball in the 4th grade and loved the game ever since. She played throughout high school and off and on through her adult life.

She has been coaching off and on for about 15 years at a variety of ages from rec leagues, co-ed intramurals, junior high and most recently high school. She is ready to be back on the court and coaching new players developing their skills as well as growing as a coach. 

Coach and Player Development Director

Axel believes every young athlete deserves to be seen, supported, and developed with intention. His coaching philosophy is rooted in transformational leadership, and he works to create an environment where athletes grow in confidence, communication, resilience, and character. His approach is shaped by more than 15 years of coaching experience (club, high school & college), his background as a teacher, and a leadership foundation strengthened through his military service.

Athlete well‑being and program integrity guide Axel’s decision‑making. His coaching framework incorporates Gold Medal Squared Level 1, Mental Performance Mastery, The Art of Coaching Volleyball (Head Coach Level 2), and USAV (CAP Level II) coaching certifications, alongside his credentials as a certified Culture, Executive and Leadership Coach. These credentials equip him to develop cohesive culture systems, intentional training methods, and comprehensive long‑term athlete development.

As a bilingual educator and lifelong learner, Axel is committed to continually improving his craft so he can bring the highest level of professionalism, communication, and leadership to the athletes and families he serves. His goal is to ensure every young athlete feels valued, supported, and proud of who they are becoming—on and off the court.

Team Mentor

Charlotte has loved and played the sport of volleyball since the 7th grade! Which make that 35 + years! She continues to play competitively as a setter on two adult leagues currently. She has coached now for over 10 years at different levels including many years at a local charter school and 7 years of club all between the ages of 15's to 17's. Most recently, she has had the honor of coaching 15's Black at Prime and watched her team accomplish moving up the ranks from 58th out of 60 teams to 22nd place by the end of the season including the opportunity to play in a Division 1 power which was super fun! Charlotte coaches because she believes for young women of this age group, you can learn very valuable life skills while also learning some great volleyball skills. Teamwork, grit and hard work can help you grow as a player and a person and persevering through a long season as a team builds character and teaches you lessons that you will need very early in their adult life. Charlotte loves coaching at Prime because of all the elements involved. As coaches, we collaborate together on a weekly basis to do what is best for our players. As trainers of the sport, we work with our partners at UNITE to build healthy bodies for all of our athletes and as an organization, we provide a second home and a safe place whenever it is needed during the challenging life of a young adult. She can't wait to coach the 17 National team next season!

Taylor is entering her fourth year as a coach with Prime and her eighth year coaching overall. She has been passionate about the sport since middle school and played throughout college, with a year at CUNY Baruch and two years at Western Connecticut. Taylor started coaching in her sophomore year of college and has continued ever since. At Prime, she has coached 13-15s girls' club teams and has had the opportunity to work with many young players at the youth programs. She’s looking forward to another exciting season of coaching!

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Coach Development and Backup Coach

Ed has been involved in volleyball for 41 years, playing since he was 7 years old. He played club and high school volleyball and was the setter for USCB. As for coaching, he has coached club, junior high, and has been a consultant for UCSB. Ed chose Prime because Prime is the club that sees what a player has to contribute to their team and not to the sidelines.

15 Regional Head Coach

My name is Coach Ari! I played volleyball at prime and I loved it so much I had to come back and coach! I played for 7 years. I am currently in school to become a nurse and I am super excited to start my journey on becoming a great coach. 

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16-1 Head Coach

Da'Shaun is going into his 4th year coaching with Prime Volleyball Academy. During this time he has successfully coached girls 15U and boys 16-18U. He previously coached at Oxford Volleyball Club & Oxford High School in Mississippi. Da'Shaun was the president of East Carolina University's men's club volleyball team and is an alumnus of East Carolina University and Ole Miss School of Law.  

17-1 Head Coach

12 years of Volleyball playing experience, including some college playing experience. l have coached for 8 years, 3 years as the Head Varsity at Arrupe Jesuit HS. I love working with my family and spending time with them. I love reading. 

This is Coach Rachel’s first year coaching with Prime Volleyball Academy! She has been involved in volleyball for 17 years, starting her journey back in 6th grade and developing a lifelong passion for the sport. When she’s not coaching, Rachel enjoys spending time with her dogs and baby cousins or working at her full-time job with the Thornton Police Department. She’s excited to share her love for volleyball and help her athletes grow both on and off the court.

Lindsey has been playing for 15 years and is on her second year coaching. As a player, her motto is, "do it until you get it right, then keep going until you never get it wrong.” As a coach, she aims to use this motto to set up players for success by making their fundamental skills unshakable. When she’s not coaching, you can find Lindsey exploring local parks with her daughter, snuggling her cat Cocoa Crispy, or working as an orthodontic assistant with the goal of one day becoming an orthodontist herself. She is excited to embark on this new journey and grow with the team! 

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Growing up I was a multi sport athlete. I played volleyball, basketball, soccer and ran track. I absolutely fell in love with volleyball!!

I haved coached volleyball for 8 years. 5 years as the head coach of a Jr high program, 2 years as a high school coach, both years as head JV coach and Varsity assistant and 1 year at Prime.

I am super passionate about coaching. To watching players come into practice on that first day and be completely overwhelmed to watching them grow and develop not only on the court but as human beings also is just amazing. Whether it's overcoming skill obstacles or life challenges. Being able to guide and support young athletes through this phase of their journey is a great honor. 

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Coach Autumn has been playing volleyball since she was 11. Throughout her time playing, she was a Varsity player for all four years at The Academy. She helped take her team to Regionals both her Junior and Senior year of high school. Throughout club she was a team captain for most of her years playing and played in almost every position there was. She wants to share her love for the sport with each player, parent, and fellow coaches she meets. 

As a coach, Autumn wants all her girls to feel like there is a sense of home whenever they come and go from Prime. Her main focus is to understand each players communication style, their needs, and who they want to become whether that is on or off the court. She values good relationships with her players, whether they are apart of her team or not. Coach Autumn will be going into her third year of coaching at Prime and her first year coaching at Arrupe Jesuit for JV. She looks forward to this upcoming season. 

My name is Kassidy, This will be my first club season with Prime. I have been playing volleyball since well I can remember. I Played YMC & club volleyball then was assistant coach for a Boys middle school team. My Main goal as a coach is to support all players with meeting their individual goals and team goals. I want to help players grow & succeed in volleyball. For my team I want it to be fun and positive but also competitive. I'm definitely looking forward to the season! 

With 8 years of coaching experience, Coach Nate has worked with athletes at various competitive levels. A former club, high school, and Division I collegiate player, they bring firsthand knowledge of the game and what it takes to develop long-term success. Originally from Indiana, Coach Nate loves coaching younger girls, where the opportunity for learning, skill development, and noticeable improvement is greatest.

Troy has played volleyball for 6 years. He played 4 years with the Adams 12 district team, which went to state in 2025. He has played his last 2 years with Prime Volleyball Academy’s 18u boys. This is his first year coaching and he hopes he can learn more about volleyball and share his experience. He loves volleyball because of the energy and intensity of the game. Troy chose to come back to coach for Prime because he hopes to see young players gain knowledge and love for the game.