Our Director and Coaches
Gary Johannes (Co-Director)
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:
2023 17 Club SRVA Regional Champs
2023 Commander's Cup 17s Champions
2023 Peachtree Classic 17s Champions
2023 Lil Big South 17s Champions
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
Scott Lewis (Co-Director)
Education Earned:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science – Troy State University
Coaching:
2022- Present 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
Allison Coates (Coach)
Coaching:
2023-22024 PAC Volleyball 17-1s
Harris County High School 2022
Lakeside School
Playing:
Tsunami Columbus
Harris County HS
Hi, my name is Allison Coates. In May 2020, I graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science in public health education. After graduating, I took on a career in education and in coaching. I was the head volleyball coach at The Lakeside School in Eufaula, Alabama for two years. I then moved on to be an assistant coach at my alma mater, Harris County High School, where I played volleyball all four years of my high school career. In addition to school ball, I played club volleyball my sophomore year for Tsunami Columbus under Coach Johannes. This year I will be moving on from Harris County to teach elementary special education in Chattahoochee County. My heart to coach did not stop in Harris County; I am thrilled to be apart of the PAC family and am looking forward to what the upcoming season holds.
Madison Morgan (Social Media)
Education Earned:
- Bachelors Degree in English from Kennesaw State University
Coaching:
2023-22024 PAC Volleyball 16-1s
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
Mk (Coach)
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.”
Madison Harrell (Coach)
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
Brooke McCarty (Coach)
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