Janae G.

I have experience coaching and training volleyball athletes through both team coaching and private instruction. I have coached with Fort Bend Juniors and Carolina Sky Volleyball, where I have worked with athletes to develop strong fundamentals, improve volleyball IQ, and build confidence on and off the court. My coaching experience includes teaching proper technique, creating skill-specific drills, and helping players improve in areas such as passing, serving, hitting, setting, defense, and overall game awareness. In addition to coaching with club teams, I also provide private volleyball lessons that are personalized to each athlete’s individual goals and skill level. I primarily work with younger athletes, middle school, and high school girls, tailoring each session to meet their needs while creating a positive, encouraging, and challenging environment. My goal is to help every athlete grow not only as a volleyball player but also as a confident, disciplined, and hardworking individual.

I competed at the NCAA Division II level for three and a half years at Allen University, where I balanced the demands of being a collegiate student-athlete while competing at a high level. Playing college volleyball taught me discipline, accountability, leadership, resilience, and the importance of consistent hard work. I trained year-round, competed against talented athletes, and developed a strong understanding of the technical, physical, and mental aspects of the game. My collegiate experience has given me valuable knowledge that I now use to help young athletes improve their skills, confidence, and volleyball IQ. While my greatest accomplishment was competing at the NCAA Division II level, I take the most pride in the lessons I learned throughout my career and my ability to pass those experiences on to the next generation of players through coaching and private training.

Every training session is tailored to the athlete’s age, skill level, and individual goals. I begin with a dynamic warm-up and footwork exercises to prepare the body and improve movement. From there, we focus on fundamental volleyball skills such as passing, serving, hitting, setting, defense, and ball control. I incorporate position-specific drills, game-like scenarios, and repetition to help athletes build confidence and consistency. Throughout each session, I emphasize proper technique, communication, and volleyball IQ so athletes understand not only how to perform a skill but when to use it in competition. I also provide positive feedback and constructive coaching to keep athletes motivated while challenging them to improve. My goal is for every player to leave each session feeling more confident, technically sound, and better prepared to compete both in practice and during matches.