“An attempt to continually improve; a willingness to give all up for a cause; and sacrificing without expectation.” (Rudd, 2006). This definition illustrates both, the social and moral aspects of character that I look for within athletes, both on and off the court. Once a team learns to adopt this mindset and turns it into their mode of operation then you start to see what the team is made of. One of most exciting parts to me about coaching is the process of transformation, going through the trenches with your teammates, and coming out a better player and stronger person.

Coaching Background

Motion Volleyball Program  (2018 – Present)·

2015-2017 Adversity Wisconsin Volleyball Head Coach

o 2015-15s head coach-40th place

o 2016-17s head coach-5th place Gold division

o 2017-18s head coach. Ruby Champions.

· 2014-2015 Muskego High School Varsity Assistant

o 2014 2nd in D1 state tournament

· 2012-2016 M.V.I. (Minnesota Volleyball Instructors) Camp leader/Assistant Coach

o Developed and ran practices for collegiate coaches.

o 2013 tournament champions

· 2010-Present Milwaukee Montessori 8th Grade Head Coach

o 3 undefeated seasons in league play

o 2nd Place Seaton Champions “B” division

o Last 5 years record of 42-8 overall league play.

o Many top 3 finishes and tournament champs through the years. While always having younger players play up to fill a team.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• C.C.L.-(Center For Creative Leadership,) Leadership Certified

• AAU-Double Goal Coach Certification. (How to win in life and on the court.)

• USAV-Impact Certified (Volleyball Coaches Certification.)

• M.V.I.-Coaches Certification. (Minnesota Volleyball Instructors.)

• N.F.H.S.-(National Federation High School Sports) Multiple Sport, Coach Certifications

• John C. Maxwell-Leadership Training - How to Win Friends and Influence People

• First Aid and CPR certified

• Degree in Communication and Sports Management

Patrick Bieser works as the full-time operational director of MVP. He previously worked as the Marketing Director at Milwaukee Montessori School. He went to Nicolet High School and graduated from UW-Madison with BA's in History and Economics, and a certificate in European Studies. While at UW-Madison Patrick ran and started for the UW-Madison Men's Club Volleyball Team. He took his team to a 3rd place finish in a D1AAA National Tournament in Reno in 2014. He stays active in the Volleyball community regularly playing in leagues around the city and traveling to various tournaments across the state. This upcoming season he is playing on a PVL team and looks forward to competing at adult USA Nationals.

Patrick approaches volleyball with a simple idea that if you do the little things right, good things will happen. He takes pride in high attention to detail when it comes to volleyball while allowing for creativity to thrive.

Coaching Experience:

• 2012-2014 - UW-Madison Club Program - Coached and started
• 2015-2016 - Adversity Coach 17's - 5th Place National Finish
• 2016-2017 - Adversity Coach - 18's
• 2017-2018- MVP 17's - 10th at Nationals
• 2018-2019 - MVP 18's - 3rd at JVA World Jamboree
• 2019-2020 - MVP 17's
• 2020-2021 - MVP 17's

Two x AAU 18-Elite Champion and 1 x 18 Elite World Champion

2019 (R-Jr.): Played 15 sets in eight matches while posting 12 kills and 16 blocks ... Tallied six total blocks against Saint Louis (Sept. 21) ... Recorded four total blocks against Seton Hall (Sept. 27).

2017 (R-So.): Made her debut in a Marquette uniform against No. 20 Hawaii (Aug. 25) ... Recorded a kill against Miami of Ohio (Sept. 1) ... Collected a kill against No. 13 Kentucky (Sept. 10) ... Chipped in three kills and an assisted block versus Providence (Oct. 6) ... Made a pair of kills against Xavier (Oct. 20) ... Added a kill and two assisted blocks against Georgetown (Nov. 10)

Prior to Marquette: Played NAIA volleyball at Evangel, where she averaged 2.24 kills per set at a .257 clip during one season ... Also chipped in 0.93 blocks per set ... Played volleyball at Muskego High School and in 2016, was a PrepVolleyball.com No. 37 Senior Ace ... Helped her club team to a first place finish at the AAU 18s Open National Championships ... Also an elite level figure skater.

Personal: Born in Milwaukee ... Daughter of Debbie and Gregg ... Has two brothers, Jon and Mike ... Plans to major in communications.

For us, volleyball is our way of life. We truly devote our time and passion into the game, and believe that when you are this committed to something, the dedication shows.

As coaches we want to see all of our players master the things they can control, their effort, attitude and confidence, and strive to develop the skills with the goal of reaching their full potential.  We believe that is accomplished by working hard and pushing the players to expect success from themselves.  We preach playing aggressively and with confidence. Playing with confidence and eliminating fear allow players to reach new heights that they have been unable to reach before.

As coaches we want to see the girls improve their skills but most of all grow as a person. We believe that being a member of a team builds lifelong skills that translate off the court.

Lastly, we want everyone to enjoy themselves and have a great time.

Bryon - Girls Club Coach (2009-2013, 2015-Present):

• Motion Volleyball Program  (2017 – Present)
• 2015, 2016 — Southwest Milwaukee VBC - Head Coach 13-1’s
• 2011, 2013 — Southwest Milwaukee VBC - Head Coach 15-1’s
• 2010, 2012 — Southwest Milwaukee VBC - Head Coach 14-1’s
• 2009  — Southwest Milwaukee VBC - Head Coach 14-2’s
  • Finished in the top 20 in the National Division at USAV Nationals
  • Multiple top 10 finishes in National Division at USAV National Qualifiers
  • 3 Top 3 Finishes at Badger Region Championships

Bryon - High School Coaching:

• 2010 - 2013 — New Berlin West High School - Girls Varsity Assistant Coach
• 2008, 2009  — Brookfield East High School - Boys JV Coach

Bryon – Player

• Finished in top 20 at USAV Nationals as a player in Open Division
• Former All-State Setter/ Outside Hitter
• 3 year Varsity Captain at Greenfield High School
• Player at Southwest Milwaukee VBC for 6 years
• Actively playing adult leagues and tournaments at AA/A level

Certifications: IMPACT and CAP 1

Private Lesson Coaches:

We actively run private lessons year round for athletes ages 10-18.

Each lesson is directed towards athlete growth in any aspect of the game. The lessons are constructed based upon goals set by the athlete, parents, and/or suggestions given by coaches. Lessons are used as a time for one-on-one instruction and development of the player. All-skills lessons and positional lessons are both available.

Volleyball is a team sport that provides real character building opportunities for all that partake. My goal is to provide teaching and guidance to all my players and assign them with responsibilities for their personal development and the development of the team.  Personal accountability of these responsibilities is what allows for the most growth of my players both on and off the court. How each girl represents themselves, her team, her club and her family, are the most important factors of a successful player. Character leads to team chemistry, which leads to a successful team both on and off the court. My style is to provide instruction to each player regarding both individual skills and team concepts that are of equal importance.  

Girls Club Volleyball (2005 - Present):  

• Southwest Milwaukee VBC  (2005 – 2016)
  • Qualified 6 times for the USAVB National tournament with teams at the 14 & 15 age division.
  • 2015 Chicago-Windy City National Qualifier Champions – 15 American Division

• Motion Volleyball Program (2017 – Present)
  • 2017 – 15 Blue Team
    • 6^th place overall finish at GLPL in 16’s Division (180 teams)
    • 1^st Silver(Premier Division) JVA World Championships – Louisville, KY
    • 19^th Overall (Premier Division) AAU Nationals – Orlando FL
  • 2018 – 15 Blue Team
    • 29^th place overall finish at GLPL in 16’s Division (152 teams)
    • 1^st Silver(Premier Division) JVA World Championships – Louisville, KY
    • 33rd Overall (Premier Division) AAU Nationals – Orlando FL
  • 2019 – 15 Blue Team
    • 1^st Place – Nike President’s Day Challenge in St. Louis – Premier Division
    • 9^th place in AAU Nationals

High School Volleyball (2009 - 2017): 

• New Berlin West High School
  • 2009-2012 Varsity Coach (2017 Asst. Coach)
  • Overall Record: 105 – 29
  • 3 straight Woodland Conference Division Titles
• Greendale High School (2015 – 2016)
  • 2015 & 2016  Varsity Assistant
  • 2015 Season Record: 44-4
  • Qualified for State Tournament two consecutive years after 35-year school absence.

For us, volleyball is our way of life. We truly devote our time and passion into the game, and believe that when you are this committed to something, the dedication shows.

As coaches we want to see all of our players master the things they can control, their effort, attitude and confidence, and strive to develop the skills with the goal of reaching their full potential.  We believe that is accomplished by working hard and pushing the players to expect success from themselves.  We preach playing aggressively and with confidence. Playing with confidence and eliminating fear allow players to reach new heights that they have been unable to reach before.

As coaches we want to see the girls improve their skills but most of all grow as a person. We believe that being a member of a team builds lifelong skills that translate off the court.

Lastly, we want everyone to enjoy themselves and have a great time.

Sam - Girls Club Coach (2015 - 2016):

• 2016 — Southwest Milwaukee VBC - Assistant Coach 13-1’s
• 2015 — Southwest Milwaukee VBC - Summer camps instructor; Hitting Camp, All-Skills Camp
• 2015 — Southwest Milwaukee VBC - Assistant Coach 13-1’s

Sam - High School Coaching:

• 2009 - 2015 — Whitnall High School - Summer camp instructor

Sam - Player

• Outside Hitter
• 4 year starter at Whitnall High School
• 2 year Varsity Captain at Whitnall High School
• Club Volleyball at UW-Madison
• Actively plays triples tournaments throughout the midwest
• Competes in Adult leagues at A level

Certifications: IMPACT and CAP 1

Private Lesson Coaches:

We actively run private lessons year round for athletes ages 10-18.

Each lesson is directed towards athlete growth in any aspect of the game. The lessons are constructed based upon goals set by the athlete, parents, and/or suggestions given by coaches. Lessons are used as a time for one-on-one instruction and development of the player. All-skills lessons and positional lessons are both available.

From early on we are taught that making mistakes are a bad thing. My goal is to teach that making mistakes are ok as long as we learn from them. With that knowledge, combined with hard work and repetitions, the volleyball players confidence can grow.

Communication is also a very important part of a successful team. I will help them understand that talking on the court will build team energy and trust between each other and talking off the court will build strong bonds between the players. Both of these are a must in order to build good team chemistry.

Girls Club Volleyball (2015-current):

• Motion Volleyball Program  (2017 – Present)
• 2015 coached at Southwest VCB 15-1's Assistant Coach

25 years of playing experience 

I’m excited to be returning to MVP for my second year coaching 16 Green. My philosophy is to have fun, learn about the game and yourself, and to make personal and team growth. My focus will be on creating a cohesive team and really pushing everyone to come ready to work hard and better themselves. I want to encourage mistakes and help each player learn from them and better their game. I’m looking forward to a strong season!

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference between athletic success and athletic failure”.

Player Experience

• Club Player since age 9 (WA Lightning, Southwest VBC, MVP)
• 4 year varsity starter
• Club Player at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Continues to play at a competitive adult level

Accomplishments

• All conference 4 years
• Conference player of the year
• Varsity team captain
• Club team captain

Coaching Experience 

• 7th grade Greenfield Middle School Girl’s Head Volleyball Coach
• 2019-20 16 Green Assistant Coach

Certifications

• Impact
• SafeSport

Growing up as the oldest of five kids, and the fourth oldest of twenty-five grandkids, teaching and coaching have always been an integral part of Nick Potts’s life. He grew up in the Milwaukee area and attended New Berlin Eisenhower HS. He then graduated from UW-Madison where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education. While attending UW, he served as Vice President and a four-year starter for the Men’s Club Volleyball Team. Upon graduating, he began teaching middle school art & design and coaching in the madison area, which he continued for eight years. After having an opportunity to live abroad in Helsinki, Finland for a year, Nick moved back to the Milwaukee area where he is currently substitute teaching and working as a freelance graphic designer and photographer with his business, Nick Potts Creative.

Nick’s energy and passion for the game motivate players to want to grow and become better for their teammates. Drawing from a vast knowledge base in different learning styles, he strives to assist his teams in cultivating a solid foundation of technique and strategy, and seeks to help each athlete grow into well-rounded players and passionate students of the game. Nick takes pride in helping athletes build confidence, develop into leaders, and strengthen mental fortitude through the game of volleyball.

Coaching Experience:

University of Wisconsin Volleyball Summer Camps: 2016-2019
Wisconsin Select Volleyball Club 15-1s: 2015-2017
Mount Horeb 8th grade Head Coach: 2015-2017
Mount Horeb JV Head Coach & Varsity Assistant: 2013-2014
Mount Horeb 8th grade Head Coach: 2012
Mount Horeb 7th grade Head Coach: 2011
Marshall HS JV Head Coach & Varsity Assistant: 2010
Wisconsin Performance 15s Head Coach: 2009
UW-Madison Men’s Club Volleyball Team- Vice President & Coach: 2006-2011
UW-Whitewater Women’s Club Volleyball Head Coach: 2005-2006

This is my 3^rd year coaching at MVP. I am focused on creating team chemistry, but also developing players individually. I like to keep goals in the forefront of every practice and tournament, both individually and as a team. I hope to emphasize the importance of hard work and drive every time you step on to the court.

Player Experience

• Club Player since 12s
• Varsity Player NB West- 4 years
• Marquette Gold Club Volleyball
• Continues to play at competitive adult level

Accomplishments

• Four Year HS All Conference Player
• 5th Place at Collegiate Nationals- 2015

Coaching Experience

• 2017-18 Head Coach 15-2s
• 2018-19 Head Coach 14-1s

Sami earned her Exercise Science Degree from Bemidji State University and is currently studying to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist as well as working towards her Master’s Degree in Kinesiology. Back in high school, she played three years of Varsity volleyball at DSHA and played 7 years of club volleyball as an opposite hitter and setter at Penguins, Sting and Southwest.

Sami earned 11 varsity letters while at DSHA and earned a volleyball and basketball scholarship to Bethel College (NAIA) in Indiana where she earned all-conference and all-region honors her freshman and sophomore year as well as Conference Setter of the Year as a sophomore. Sami then transferred to Bemidji State University (NCAA D2) and finished out her career as the starting setter/opposite hitter, leading the team in both assists and kills, and second in digs and hitting %.

Sami is the head coach for New Berlin Eisenhower Lions JV1 girl’s volleyball team and NBE varsity assistant, as well as a head coach for multiple 7th grade teams in the Eisenhower Jr Lions volleyball program! Sami is extremely excited to start her second season coaching club volleyball with MVP and cannot wait for the season to begin!

Olivia is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee working towards her bachelor degree in radiation therapy. She plans to enter the Airforce after college.

In high school, Olivia played two years of school volleyball while also on varsity cross country and track. She also played 8 years of club volleyball. She continues to play competitive sand volleyball.

Olivia has experience coaching 15’s club regional team in 2018 and a Franklin 5th grade jr. Sabers team in the fall. She also has experience coaching through non profits such as slam dunk for diabetes.

Olivia is Impact and Safe Sport certified.

1. Tell me a little about yourself? I call Geneseo, New York my hometown. Growing up I played soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball in high school. Some cheerleading in grade school and junior high and swam for a JO swim club for six years. My father was a standardbred racehorse trainer and I grew up on a huge horse farm. My mother and step-father worked for an agency that provided services and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. I dedicated many summer and weekend service hours working with the individuals within the agency. My mom and step-dad moved to Illinois when I was a senior in high school and my father passed away right after I graduated. I attended junior college and played softball and volleyball. I then moved to Vermont and attend Castleton State College majoring in education, skiing, and mountain biking. I spent everyday possible on the ski slopes of Killington Mountain in the winter and summers mountain biking Mount Snow. This is actually where I began my love for coaching and teaching. After graduating Castleton, I moved to Illinois and began coaching my little sister’s softball and volleyball teams. Once my sister grew out of sports, my own daughters starting playing sports and I either coached or officiated within their programs and eventually was recruited to coach and officiate at the high school level. I’ve never looked back. It has now been almost 30 years of coaching and I have enjoyed every minute and still talk to at least one of two athletes from every team I have coached. The day we put a purchase offer in for our new house in West Bend I applied for the volleyball coaching position at West Bend East, was hired the following week, and couldn’t be happier! It has now been almost 30 years of coaching and I have enjoyed every minute and still talk to at least one of two athletes from every team I have coached.

2. Why do you coach? Good question. I coach to encourage and build opportunities for the future. I coach to have fun and bring something that once gave me a sense of purpose, confidence, and joy to all that I possibly can. Sports allowed me an outlet to the everyday stresses of being a teen and I want to be sure that everyone has that opportunity for an outlet.

3. What are your hobbies? Reading, learning (you can never stop learning), collecting Pez and Lego, visiting my family in Wales, traveling with my daughters, and just keeping busy.

I graduated from Lawrence University in 2019 and majored in Biology with an emphasis in Aquatic Ecology. I played on the NCAA team and received All-Conference Honors all four years and helped the program make an appearance in the Midwest Conference Tournament for the first time in Lawrence history. I am one of few individuals to accomplish over 1,000 digs and kills during my collegiate career and am the top 5 in the record books for both. Continuing to play in leagues and tournaments help me to improve on my own skills and knowledge of the game.

Playing volleyball throughout high school and college has provided me with many opportunities to coach. I’ve previously coached at FC Elite for their 16’s National Team in the 2016-2017 season and Wisconsin Blaze 12’s in the 2018-2019 season and helped lead skill sessions during the offseason for Blaze. I am looking forward to starting my coaching career with MVP.

I’ve been coaching for 6 years and have led 3 teams to nationals. As a former player I try to emulate all the best qualities of coaches I’ve had. I value leading by example and holding all players accountable both on and off the court.

Coaching Career

FDL Fusion:

Head Coach 15-1, 2016-2019 (2018 season team competed at AAU Nationals)

Assistant Coach 17-1, 2019 (Team qualified and competed at USAV Nationals)

Head Coach 11-1, 2018

Head Coach 14-2, 2016

Capital City Juniors (Montgomery, AL):

Head Coach 14-1, 2015 (Team qualified and competed at USAV Nationals)

Head Coach 13-3, 2014

Playing Career

2011-2015 Troy University (NCAA DI):

Received a full scholarship and played 4 years as an outside hitter

2007-2010 Fond du Lac High School:

Varsity volleyball team all 4 years

Currently hold the single season and career kills records

Sophomore: 2nd Team All-Conference

Junior: 1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State, State Tournament quarterfinal appearance

Senior: 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-State, State Tournament semifinal appearance

 Also did Varsity Track & Field for 4 years and Varsity Basketball for 2 years

2003-2010 Club Player (11s-15s, 18s FDL Fusion & 16s-17s West Bend Power):

Qualified for and competed at USAV Nationals 15-18s years. 18s year we took 3rd place in the American division.

Summer 2008: Made the Badger Region High Performance team and went on to win the High Performance Championships.

I just graduated from UW-Madison in May 2020 with a degree in Economics and Math Emphasis. I played volleyball for four years at Slinger High School, a semester at UW-Madison for the club team, and intramurals all four years of college. I have coached a youth league team and helped with camps back in high school, so this will be my first experience as a club coach. I am most excited for the opportunity to be a positive influence and role model for young girls and to share my passion of volleyball with others!

Outside of volleyball, I love all things outdoors including hiking and camping. I also just adopted a kitten named Ollie!

Looking forward to the season and meeting all of the players!