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!

Private Lesson Coach

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.

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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.

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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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Growing up, I was a multi-sport athlete. I played volleyball, basketball, soccer, and dance. Volleyball gave me the most joy. I grew up in Brush, CO and played 6 years of club and all throughout middle and high school. I played primarily as an outside hitter/DS. I have an MSW degree, and I work with children and families outside of volleyball. 

I have been coaching for 4 years. This will be my 3rd year coaching at Prime. Coaching has been such a privilege, I love seeing players develop on and off the court. My coaching style is structured around the ACEs of volleyball (attitude, culture, and effort). 

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Rosemary grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, where she discovered her love for volleyball in fifth grade after joining her first club team. She continued playing club volleyball throughout middle and high school. At her high-school she was a three-year Varsity starter and was named the Chicago Tribune Athlete of the Month during her junior season. She continued her volleyball career in college where she played club at both University of Arizona and University of Colorado Denver where’s she’s currently finishing her bachelor’s degree in biology.

This will be Rosemary’s second year coaching at Prime. Volleyball is one of her greatest passions and she loves sharing her knowledge of the game with young athletes. Her goal is to help players build strong fundamentals, improve their volleyball IQ, and build confidence in a positive and supportive environment. She’s excited for the upcoming season and is looking forward to helping her players grow both on and off the court.

Youth Coach

I'm a Colorado native who has always had a passion for sports and helping young athletes grow. I played volleyball, basketball, and soccer throughout middle school and high school before continuing my athletic career by playing rugby in college. The lessons I learned through sports continue to shape both my personal and professional life.

I graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and currently work as a social worker. My career has strengthened my ability to connect with young people, build trusting relationships, and support them through challenges. 

Over the past several seasons, I've volunteered as a youth volleyball coach for athletes ages 7–13 through my local recreation center, coached middle school soccer goalies for two seasons, and currently serve as an assistant middle school volleyball coach. I love helping athletes build strong fundamentals, gain confidence, and discover what they're capable of through consistent effort and encouragement.

As a coach, my goal is to create a positive, challenging, and supportive environment where every athlete feels valued. I believe developing volleyball players goes beyond teaching skills—it means building mental strength, resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset that will serve them both on and off the court. Most importantly, I want every player to develop a love for the game while learning the value of hard work, positivity, teamwork, and competing with integrity.

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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.  

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I have 12 years of Volleyball playing experience, including some college playing experience. I have coached for 11 years. This is my 5th year as the Head Varsity coach at Arrupe Jesuit HS. I am going into my 3rd year coaching with Prime Volleyball Academy. During this time, I have coached girls 16U, and 17U. I am an alumnus of the University of Wyoming. I love helping the next generation of volleyball players to grow into their potential and become more strategic in the game.

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This is Coach Rachel’s second 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. 

Youth Coach

My love for volleyball began as a player in school and has come full circle through coaching. For the past nine seasons, I have coached my daughter Penny’s teams with Commerce City Recreation, helping young athletes develop both their skills and their confidence. Over the last five years, I have also led summer and winter volleyball clinics for athletes of all skill levels.

The greatest reward in coaching is watching an athlete transform from saying, “I can’t,” to believing wholeheartedly in themselves. I love celebrating every individual victory, no matter how small, and then challenging athletes to set their sights even higher. My goal is not only to develop better volleyball players but to cultivate resilience, confidence, and mental toughness that will serve them throughout their lives.

When I’m not on the court, I’m a registered nurse, where caring for others and helping people through life’s challenges is also my passion. My husband, Bo, our son, Knox, our daughter, Penny, and I live on a small hobby farm where we raise chickens, goats, turkeys, and pigs. Life on the farm has taught our family the value of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance—qualities I strive to instill in every athlete I coach.

I am excited to be part of the Prime team and look forward to helping athletes grow not only into excellent volleyball players, but into confident, resilient young people who believe in themselves both on and off the court.

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.

I started my volleyball career in Santa Cruz, California playing club and beach during middle school. I’ve since played three seasons at Prime with the last two on the 18u boys team.

This is my first season coaching, and I’m excited to grow as a coach, and helps players find their confidence and love for the game.