Andrea B.

-10 years coaching at the varsity level
-9 years as the Head Varsity coach for boys and girls volleyball at Bolingbrook High School
- In my 10 years at Bolingbrook High School I was able to set the win/loss record for both the boys and girls programs
- Under my coaching at Bolingbrook over 30 athletes have gone on to play at the collegiate level.
- AES certified
- Current head coach at Ignite Elite VBC
- 1st place finish the at ASICS Jr. National Championship
- 1st place finish at the Breakout Bash in Sandusky, Oh
- 9th place finish out of 119 teams at Midwest Qualifiers
- Coached for Sports Performance and Uno volleyball clubs
- Coached at The Great Lakes Center Youth Academy
-Owner, Director and Coach at Raider Elite Volleyball Club (5yrs)
TRAINED:
Mackenzie Welsh- University of Michigan setter, made the roster for the 2017 USA Jr National Team, All state 1st team
Ciara Hill -2017 graduate and outside hitter for University of Cincinnati , All State 2nd team
Krissa Gearring- 6 rotation Outside hitter for Southeast Missouri State, All State Honorable Mention, record for most kills at Bolingbrook
Tyler Mitchem- 2021 graduate & Middle Blocker for Lewis University, All state 1st team, Volleyball Magazine fab 50, currently rostered on the USA Men’s National Team
Nicholas Tate- 6 rotation outside Hitter for Clark University

- I offer private lessons, small group lessons, position training , clinics and camps.

- 4 year starter as a 6 rotation outside hitter at Northland International University
- NCCAA All National Tournament team 2003, 2004
- NCCAA 2nd Team All American 2003
- NCCAA 1st Team All American 2004
- NIU MVP 2004

- I value the fundamentals of the game and will assist in training correct movement and execution of a specific skill.
- I can provide volleyball specific workouts and training sessions
- I provide my players with as many touches as possible in a single training session to help establish correct muscle memory.
- My goal after each training session is to make my players aware of their body movements & skills.The goal is self correction & awareness.
- I help my players be aware of the mental & emotional aspects of being an athlete. I provide my players with tools to be mentally strong, display confidence, & resilience.
- I believe having a growth mindset is vital to success.
- Whether players want to learn the basics, break a bad habit, or take your skill to the next level I can help.