Saskia Hippe

I have experience working with athletes at both the professional and youth levels. In Europe, I assisted a professional volleyball team with training and player development. Currently, I coach 14s, 18s, and varsity athletes, focusing on skill progression, game IQ, and mental preparation.

I hold Trainer A and B certifications and bring over 20 years of professional playing experience, which allows me to connect high-level performance standards with effective coaching for younger athletes.

competed at the professional level for over 20 years, representing top clubs across Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece, Romania, and the United States. I was also a long-time member of the German National Team, earning over 100 international appearances.

Throughout my career, I won multiple national championships and cups, including the German Cup (2010), several Greek Championships and Cups with Olympiacos, and the Czech Championship and Cup (2013). I was named MVP of the Greek League and Greek Cup in 2018 and received Top Scorer and Best Attacker awards in European competitions.

Internationally, I earned two silver medals at the European Championships (2011 and 2013) and was part of Germany’s Youth European Championship team, winning gold in 2008.

Today, I bring this experience to my coaching. After helping a professional team in Europe, I now coach 14s, 18s, and varsity athletes, focusing on technical excellence, mindset, and developing a winning culture. I hold Trainer A and B certifications, combining my professional background with structured, modern coaching methods.

Before every session, I first talk with the athlete to understand what they want to work on — whether it’s hitting, serving, or movement. Then I build the training around that focus while also watching for other areas we can improve.

We start with a dynamic warm-up, then move into specific drills that combine technique, timing, and game situations. I give feedback throughout and adjust based on progress. My goal is to make every session purposeful, challenging, and confidence-building.