Carrie T.

I have been giving private lessons for the last 2 years. 1 year in Savannah, Georgia and 1 year in Detroit, Michigan. I was an assistant coach for 3 years at savannah country day summer camps. I also ran a 3 day skills camp at university Liggett helping setters and hitters connect. My coaching is based on learning the fundamentals and building on the players assets. I try to focus more on building your body(strength & agility) and mind (playing smart) to play to the best of its ability.

I enjoy working with players of all ages and levels, but I especially love the challenge of coaching middle schoolers, because I like to see them grow over the years into great players. My specialties include serve styles, serve receive patterns, defensive moves, different hitting styles, blocking, thinking like a setter and psychology of volleyball(no ball hits the floor but us).

I have been playing volleyball for 11 years. I played 2 years at Grosse Pointe Academy and contributed to the 15 year undefeated record as a setter. I played varsity for 4 years of University Liggett School and was captain for 2 years as a setter/rightside hitter. I was 2nd team all metro conference twice and 1st team all metro conference once. I also played 3 years at Savannah College of Art and Design as Right side/defensive specialist. my partner and I won bronze metals at the Siesta keys NCAA beach volleyball tournament.

I start my sessions with a dynamic warm up, followed by skill and footwork development, conditioning, serving, and tons of repetition. When my athlete is ready I'll do a series of tests to show how much they have improved in one session. I want my athlete to feel an immediate concrete in his or her game.