COACHES
ZACH WARRING
(Director/Founder), Certified Sports Psychology Coach
Lead Coach: Setting, Middles, Mental Game
Coaching History:
UMKC (NCAA DI) Assistant Coach (4 All-Conference Athletes, 1 All-American)
William Jewell (NCAA DII) Assistant Coach (3 Record Breaking Athletes, 2 All-Conference)
Ottawa University (NAIA) Head Beach Coach
JCCC (NJCAA) Volunteer Assistant (2nd Place at Nationals, 4 All-Americans, 5 All-Conference Athletes)
15 years of club from ages 12-18, boys and girls
Why I Coach: I am a very curious individual. I love to explore intellectual ideas in attempts to understand how the world works and how people operate in relationship to it. That curiosity is why I love coaching so much! I love to try and pass that explorer’s mindset along to my athletes and I cherish the opportunity to be a part of their journey and learning from them!
Outside of Coaching: My Wife Jackie and dog Izzy mean the world to me. Jackie and I love to travel as much as possible and many people know me from spotting me on my morning walks with Izzy. I love to read books on psychological and sociological topics as well as listening to a wide range of podcasts. Constantly learning and growing is probably my biggest passion. I have now written six books that you can find on Amazon!
Kersti Nix
Lead Coach: OH/Rightside & DS/LB
Coaching History:
University of Central Missouri Graduate Volleyball Assistant
University of Central Missouri Men’s Club Head Coach
5 years Coaching Club ages 11-17 girls
Playing History:
University of Central Missouri
3x All-Conference 1st Team
2x All-Region Selection
All AVCA Honorable All American
Why I Coach:
Volleyball is an emotional resilience game. Within this sport, I coach to be a mentor and role model to youth athletes. Being a coach to me means building athlete-coach relationships. Having this relationship creates a bond, trust and team chemistry. I always aim to bring out the best versions of people and build quality character for life.
Outside of Coaching:
I love being busy! With my family and friends, we love to travel, have game nights, and go to dinner. My fiancé and I have been planning for our wedding which keeps us very busy!
I am so passionate about the sport so I love continuing to play it here and there or going to coach more if people would let me!
Sarah Slagle
Lead Coach: 12 & Under
Coaching History:
Missouri Southern State University (Playing Career)
2010-2014 | PVA Assistant and Head Coach 13s, 14s 15s.
2024-2025 | PVA 12-Elite and 15-Elite Assistant Coach
2025-2026 | PVA 13-Elite Assistant Coach
Why I Coach:
This sport has blessed me with more friendships, experiences, opportunities and benefits than I can count. I find so much joy and purpose in helping young women experience the same kind of love and happiness. I believe I am called to positively influence the next generation in work ethic, mental fortitude, success mindset and self-image through the medium of volleyball. I firmly believe in the power of women and girls in sports.
Outside of Coaching:
My husband and I are dedicated to raising passionate Jesus-loving children. We have two girls (5 and 2) and a boy (brand new)! We are devoted to making as many memories as possible; at home and through travel. Before children I spent 10 years in Corporate America specializing in corporate event planning. I currently stay home with my children but love all things design and crafting! Creativity is an outlet I love pressing into!
LAB Coaches
Kasey Parks
Focus: All Skills / Pins & Passing
Sydney Rettig
Focus: All Skills / Developmental
Meredith Zielie
Focus: Pins & DS/LB’s
Amy Christian
Focus: Premier 12 & Under