Our Director and Coaches

Education Earned: 

• Bachelors Degree in Health & Kinesiology – Georgia Southern University
• Masters in Health Promotion – University of Alabama
• Specialist Degree, Educational Leadership – Columbus State University

Coaching:

2021-2022 Lil Big South 16s Champions

2021-2022 Peachtree Classic Champions

5th place in Regionals, Overall Region Ranking 28/190

2020-2021 AAU 17 National Team

2019-2020 PAC Volleyball - Coaching 16 Gold Team, Lil Big South Champs

2018-2019 PAC Volleyball - Coached 15-1 Team 

2013-2017 Director and Coach for Tsunami Columbus Volleyball Club

2013 Georgia Empire merges with WAVE Volleyball Club to become Tsunami Columbus Volleyball Club

2011-2013 Creator, Director, and Coach of Georgia Empire Volleyball Club

2006-2011 Coached in Harris County at Harris County High School

Head Coach: Volleyball and Soccer

Teach Accomplishments: Region Champs, Co-Champs, Region Runner-Up, Top 32, Sweet 16, & Elite 8

1996-2006 Coached in Cobb County at Walton High School and Kell High School

Head Coach: Men’s & Women’s Swimming/Diving, Men’s & Women’s Tennis, Women’s Softball

Three time Coach of the Year – Tennis, State Runner Up

Coach Gary has over 20 certifications related to volleyball including: USAV CAP I, USAV CAP II, IMPACT Certification, SAFE Sport, and in the summer time you can find him traveling around Georgia and Alabama offering communities and schools volleyball clinics to help promote the sport of volleyball. 

Family and Such:

Gary and his wife Michelle live in Hamilton, GA where they have three children; McKenzie, Tristan, and Kaylor

Favorite Coaching Quotes:

• DO or DO NOT, there is NO try –Yoda.  
• The Vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching – Anson Dorrance

 Education Earned: 

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science –  Troy State University

Coaching: 

2022- Head Varsity Coach - LaGrange Academy

2021-2022 - PAC - Co-Director / Coach 14U Team

2020 – 2021 – PAC Volleyball - Co-Director / Coach 15U AAU Team

2019 – 2020 – PAC Volleyball - Co-Director  / Coach 15U

2018 – 2019 – PAC Volleyball - Co-Director / Coach 18U Lil Big South Champs 

2013 – 2018 – Tsunami Columbus – Co-Director

2015 – 2019 – LaGrange High School - Assistant Coach

2012 – 2013 – WAVE Volleyball Club – Director/Head Coach

2010 – 2012 – SWaG Volleyball Club – Assistant Coach

Coach Scott started coaching during the first seasons of SWaG Volleyball Club and in the local parks and rec organization. He felt the need to focus on serving, feeling that the first goal in a young player’s experience is in getting a good serve. Afterwards, he started the WAVE Volleyball Club in LaGrange, GA and later met with Coach Gary Johannes, merging into the Tsunami Columbus Club. 

Scott has obtained IMPACT Certification, USAV CAP I, USAV CAP II, SAFE Sport, AAU-PCA Level 3 and GHSA Community Coach, certifications in coaching.

Family and Such:​

Scott and his wife, Tricia, have two daughters, Madison and Alexis.

Favorite Coaching Quote:

“Teams succeed when they put the WE before me.” – Phil Jackson

Coaching: 

2022- MS Coach / Asst. JV Coach Pacelli High School

2019-2021 - Coach A5 Volleyball Club

Playing:

Tsunami Volleyball

PAC Volleyball

My name is Coach Mk!! I am 20 years old and I have played volleyball since I was 7 years old. I played at a public and a private school. I also played club at Tsunami and PAC. I am currently going to school to be a real estate agent/broker. I have been coaching for the past 4 years! I have coached club at A5 and I currently coach at Pacelli High School. I am the head coach of our

middle school program and the assistant for JV/Varsity.

Favorite Coaching Quote:

“Don’t give up on something you really want.”

Education Attending: 

• Aerospace Engineering  - Auburn University

Coaching: 

Chambers Academy 2022

PAC Volleyball 2022

NASM Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED Certified, NIMBL Certified

Playing:

 Gainesville Jrs 10u, 12u

High school volleyball 7th-12th grade

Deep South Club 14u-18u

Family History:

Mom played at Mississippi State, assisted Mary Wise at University of Florida, head coach for Oak Hall High School, and a head coach for Gainesville Juniors Club  

Favorite Coaching Quotes: 

“Here’s how I’m going to beat you. I’m going to outwork you. That’s it. That’s all there is to it.” -Pat Summitt

“Attitudes are contagious. Make yours worth catching.” -Unknown

Education Earned: 

• Bachelors Degree in English from Kennesaw State University

Coaching:

2018-2019 PAC Volleyball 17-1s
2021-2022 PAC Volleyball 18-1s

Playing:

 2018-2019 LaGrange College
2014-2018 LaGrange High School Varsity
 • MVP 2016/2017, 2017/2018
2014-2018 Tsunami Columbus Volleyball Club
 • 2017 AAU Volleyball Academic All American
2013-2014 WAVE Volleyball Club
2010-2012 SWaG Volleyball Club

Coach Madison started coaching after retiring her volleyball career at LaGrange College. Spending over 8 years playing club volleyball impacted her greatly; she not only gained skills on the court, but lifelong friends and traits that can be implemented in every aspect of life. Her main goals are to grow these traits in younger players & help older girls prepare to be the best they can be at the next level. She owes much of her coaching traits to her dad - Coach Scott - who has been her mentor over the years in all aspects of volleyball! 

Madison has obtained IMPACT Certification, and, SAFE Sport certifications in coaching.

Family and Such:

 Madison and her husband, John, recently got married in August and live in Atlanta, GA.

Favorite Coaching Quotes: 

“Teams succeed when they put the WE before ME.” - Phil Jackson
“Serving is not a passive type of leadership, but instead, it takes the most confident person on a team willing to do whatever it takes to make others around you better.” - Kele Eveland

Coaching: 

2018 - 2019 PAC Volleyball 14-1’s
2019-2020 PAC Volleyball 15-1’s
2020-2021 A5 South 12-1’s 
2021- 2022 PAC Volleyball 15-1’s
2018-2022 Assistant coach for HCCMS 

Playing:

2013-2018 Tsunami Columbus Volleyball Club 
2014-2018 Harris County High School
Freshmen year- Big Hitter Award 
Sophomore year- Most Improved
Junior and Senior year- Big Hitter Award 
2018-2021 Point University (OH, RH, L) 

My name is Coach Brooke! I’m 22 years old and I’m currently in the academy to be a Game Warden. I enjoy spending time with friends and family and doing anything outdoors.
I started my coaching career after graduating high school. I fell in love with this sport at a very early age and wanted to spread my knowledge with players to come. My favorite age group to coach is 14s and 15s because I feel that’s when the most learning and skill development happens. I enjoy going back to the basics and slowing things down for the younger players. Not only do you get the learning experience but you develop the best of friendships playing travel ball and that was my biggest take away was from playing and Coaching with this club. 

Family and Such: 

Brooke and her Fiancé Bryce currently live in Harris County, GA with their adorable dog, Misty. 

Favorite Coaching Quotes: 

“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life” - John Wooden 
“It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up” - Vince Lombardi