Coaches 2009/2010 Season

Coach Scott returns to coach the Comets after previously coaching with the Storm, Stars, and Thunder during his tenure at CVC. He is currently the varsity coach at Howard High School where he has coached since 1999. He has also competitive playing experience including a 4th place finish out of 48 teams in his division at the 2005 USA Men's Volleyball National Championships. Coach Scott currently teaches Biology and is the Science Instructional Team Leader at Howard High School.

Coach Scott has been with CVC since 2000.

This is Coach Collins’ first season with Columbia Volleyball Club. She is currently the junior varsity coach at Howard High School, where she has coached since 2007. Coach Collins’ played 4 years at California University of Pennsylvania, where she led her team to win the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title in 2005. Coach Collins was named the 2005 PSAC MVP. Coach Collins currently teaches Academic Life Skills at Oakland Mills Middle School.

Head Coach for Johns Hopkins University women’s volleyball. Coach Giovanazzi has been playing and coaching at the International and Collegiate level for over thirty years. He spent his college years at UCLA. As a player he was a 3-time All American, won a National Championship, and represented the United States on the US Junior National Team in 1977, the Pan American, and World University Games in 1983. He also spent two years in the Italian Professional League. Greg’s coaching career began at UCLA where he spent 10 years as an assistant coach, working with teams that appeared in 6 final fours and won 3 NCAA championships. In 1992, Greg coached the US Women’s Olympic team to a Bronze Medal finish in Barcelona. He coached the Women’s National Team to a Bronze Medal in 1990 and a Silver Medal in 1994. Between 1992 and 2005, he served as the head coach at the University of Michigan, Loyola College of Maryland, and UMBC. During his tenure as a coach, he has worked with over 40 All Americans and 25 Olympians. During the span of his career, Greg has published over 40 articles for various volleyball publications and continues to work with the USAV in their CAP.

Erika played for Centennial High School and was a member of their varsity team from 2000-2003. She was also a team captain for both the 2002 and 2003 seasons. While she was at Centennial, she was able to help the team earn 3 county championship appearances (1 championship), 4 regional championship appearances (2 championships), and 2 state appearances (1 championship). In addition to playing at Centennial, she was also a member of Columbia Volleyball Club for six years; each club season earning a spot on one of the club's travel teams. She earned a full athletic scholarship to Towson University. While playing at Towson, she was team captain for both the 2006 and 2007 seasons, and helped the team make 3 conference tournament appearances (1 conference championship). Erika is now the graduate assistant for Goucher College's women's volleyball team who is coached under Mike Bossom.

Amanda is currently the Assistant Varsity coach at Catonsville High School. She also coached for 2 years at Franklin High School. Coach Kaufman is a physical education teacher at Catonsville High School.

Coach Kaufman has been with CVC since 2007.

This is Coach Morrill’s first year coaching with CVC. Kate has been playing volleyball for 16 years. She played varsity high school for 4 years serving as the captain for 2 and was an All State athlete from New Hampshire. She was also a member of the JO traveling club in New England for 4 years competing at the highest level offered. Coach Morrill is still playing competitively with both men’s and women’s indoor 6’s teams, as well as in/outdoor doubles. Kate’s main positions include middle/opposite hitter. She was also an assistant coach for the Towson High School girls varsity volleyball team this past fall.

Coach Morrill is a photographer who teaches fine art photography at Towson High School, and has an MAT from Maryland Institute College of Art.

Sean Porter is currently playing competitive Men's AA volleyball. He began playing the sport in Indiana, and has been playing in leagues in Maryland for the past few years. Sean has also played numerous competitive doubles tournaments at the Men's A level, placing in the top 4 teams each time. Sean’s main positions include outside hitter and middle. This is Sean’s first year with CVC.

Coach Porter is currently working as a software engineer for AT&T.

Coach Kuckuda has been playing and coaching volleyball for 15 years. She is both IMPACT and CAP I Certified, plus a current member of both USAV and AVCA. She played for Metro Volleyball Club and for Atholton High School. Coach Kuckuda is still currently playing competitively. Currently, she is working for a Life Insurance Company in Rockville, MD.

She has been coaching with CVC since 2001.

While Jessica's first year as a CVC coach, she hails from a family with deep CVC roots. Playing volleyball "since she could stand", she was a four year varsity player in high school. She played volleyball for Towson on the Women's Club team while attending the University on an academic scholarship. In addition, she was also involved in coaching the Men's Club team and refereed in and around the Baltimore area. Jessica is CAP 1 Certified and continually seeks opportunities to grow within the sport.

Michael is currently the Varsity coach at Mt. Hebron High School, where he has coached since 2001. His 2002 Varsity team placed 2nd in the Maryland State tournament, and Coach Moynihan was named Metro Coach of the Year. Prior to Mt. Hebron, Coach Moynihan coached at Western Technical High School in Baltimore for 5 years and Air Force Base teams for 7 years prior to that. He has been involved as a player or coach for the past 30 years. Coach Moynihan is a special education teacher at Mt. Hebron High School.

Coach Moynihan has been with CVC since 2004.

Robin played four years at Atholton high school. Her Sophomore year she was Captain, MVP and won the Gatorade Will to Win athletic award. Her last two years on Varsity she played right side. She also played club volleyball for 4 yrs with the Washington Diplomats and Maryland Juniors. She graduated from high school in 2006 and played right side for Howard Community College. Her freshman year at Howard, she help her team win their conference with an undefeated record as well as their region. She is currently a Senior at UMBC, majoring in Ancient Studies.

Monica has been playing or coaching volleyball for over 11 years. She played for the University of Arizona Club Volleyball team from 1999-2001. She also played and coached for the Europe Army Women’s volleyball team in Germany from 2002-2004.

Since 2005 she has been Head Coach of the Mt de Sales High-School Junior-Varsity Volleyball team, which has placed 1st or 2nd in the IAAM A Conference league. She has also been the Assistant Coach for the MDS Varsity Volleyball team, which earned the 2008 IAAM A Conference Championship. Coach Monica also has been part of several USAV teams at the BBB and A/AA levels.

Coach Owensby has been with CVC since 2008

While her first year as a coach at CVC, Kelly is no stranger to the club. She played for the Comets 18u team in 2005 and 2006. From there Kelly moved on the play at Loyola College for two years and transferred to Towson University where she played for the Tigers. Kelly is now a kinesiology major in her final year at Towson. As the Junior Varsity Coach at Mount de Sales Academy, Kelly lead her girls to a 12-1 season this year while assisting Monica Owensby to lead the Varsity girls to a 22-1 season; strong enough to be crowned IAAM champs and MD/DC private school runners up.

Marcia has been the volleyball head coach for South Carroll High School in Maryland for 3 years. In 2007, she guided the Cavaliers to the first State Championship in school history. South Carroll repeated as regional champs in 2008. Coach Kunkel is a graduate of Centennial High School where she was on 3 consecutive State Championship teams, coached by Bill Shook and Mike Bossom. She also played for CVC for 5 years. Before returning to CVC, she coached for Carroll Vipers Volleyball Club.

Dan, a first year coach at CVC, is a product of the boy’s volleyball program in North Pittsburgh where he was named as a co-MVP following his senior year for his role as a Middle Hitter. Dan moved on to play for two years on the men’s club at Slippery Rock University as an Opposite/Middle and also played two years intramural. Dan had coached a team of 12u boys in the Pittsburgh area before moving to Columbia. He has coached the Oakland Mills Varsity program for the past three seasons and continues to build their program, bringing the team from obscurity to being increasingly competitive under his watchful eye.

Dan has also been a Physical Education Teacher at Cradlerock and Jeffers Hill Elementary schools since 2006.

Coach Wong played 4 years of high school volleyball, 2 years club volleyball 2 years Varsity and 1 year as captain. Coached his Alma Mater high school team, Abraham Lincoln High School in 1999, 2001-2003. In 1999, was an assistant coach for both JV and Varsity Girls and in 2001-2003, Head JV Coach Girls and Assistant Coach for Varsity 2003, Head varsity coach for Boys. 2002-2003, Coached for Vision Volleyball and Riptide Volleyball Club under the NCVA league. 2004-2005, head coached the Women's Club Volleyball at University of Maryland, College Park.

Laura was a 4 year Varsity Volleyball and Softball player for Patuxent High School and played 6 years of Volleyball with the SMJ Club in Southern Maryland. She also played 4 years of Volleyball and Softball at York College of Pennsylvania where she received her MBA. Laura is currently an IT Tactical Analyst at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

Coach Shaw has been with CVC since 2007 and is CAP 1 Certified.

Rob began coaching several years ago for Wilde Lake High School at the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. He then took a brief three year hiatus from coaching before he applied for the Freshmen Volleyball Coach vacancy at Centennial High School. He now has six years of CHS Freshmen coaching under his belt. Coach Moy has also played USAV volleyball at the B and BB levels (when it was "USVBA") and has been CAP I and Impact certified by the USAV.

Coach Moy has been with CVC since 2001.

Coach Kalinock has been active as a player and/or coach since 1989. As coach, Kalinock spent 6 years coaching high school volleyball at Atholton where he coached two state finalists and was awarded Metro co-coach of the year. Kalinock previously coached one season for CVC and has most recently coached developmental clinics for beginner players.

Highlights of Kalinock’s playing career include middle blocker for Chesapeake region and East Coast champion SunZone (USVBA A division), for Reston where his teams achieved 4th, 7th and 10th in the open division of USVBA nationals, and for Frostburg State University. Kalinock also played years of doubles on the IEVB and Molson Volleyball beach tours. He is Impact and CAP I certified.

Jackie played volleyball for Centennial High School and was a member of their varsity team from 2005-2008, coached by Michael Bossom, Jerry Hulla and Larry Scholfield. She was also a team captain for the 2008 season, leading her team to the 3A state and county championships. While at Centennial, Jackie was able to help the team earn a total of 2 county championships, 3 regional championships, and 3 state championships. In addition to playing at Centennial, she was also a member of Columbia Volleyball Club for six years. Jackie earned a spot as setter on one of the club's travel teams every season. She is now a freshman and volleyball player at McDaniel College in Westminster, majoring in Exercise Science and Physical Education.

Coach Fester’s volleyball career started in 8th grade with Quaker City Volleyball Club outside of Philly, PA. During her high school athletic career, she lettered in lacrosse, basketball and volleyball; and took home the Senior Athlete of the Year award. She earned a full division 1 volleyball scholarship. She played one year at Central CT State University, where she broke the schools records for Aces for the season, digs, and hitting percentages and made the First Team All-Mid-Con. Her team ended the season with a record of 34-4. For her sophomore year, she followed her coach to Syracuse University where she lettered 95-97 and was Co-Captain her senior year. She misses the Dome! Go Orange.

Coach Slater brings 17 years of volleyball playing experience to CVC, including 4 years of Varsity volleyball at Susquehannock High School in Pennsylvania, and beach volleyball doubles in the Keystone State Games. Coach Slater has been the Parkville High School's Varsity Girls Soccer Coach for the past two years, having been the Assistant Coach for the two previous years. He is also in his second year as the assistant coach of the Parkville Varsity Girls Softball team.

Coach Slater is a graphic designer and owns his own Design & Consulting firm. This is Coach Slater's first year with CVC.

Katy played 4 years varsity at Peters Township High School (Pittsburgh, PA). Honorable Mention All state team AAAA (2003 & 2004). She also played seven years of JO volleyball as a libero in the Pittsburgh area for several clubs. Katy currently plays on several teams at the volleyball house and women’s USAV division A. She recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Fashion Design and is now a women’s apparel designer at Under Armour.

Coach Beazley has been with CVC since 2008.

This is Coach Moulier's first season with the Columbia Volleyball Club. A four high school player, three years Varsity and two as a club player, Coach Moulier graduated from the University of Florida in 2006, with a B.S. in Telecommunications-Productions. She currently works at a TV Studio in a retirement community in Silver Spring, MD and continues to seek out ways to help young players take an interest in the sport of volleyball.