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The BEST Coaching Staff in South Florida!

 

The USA Volleyball Organization has screened all coaches.

They serve as positive role models to young adults throughout the community.

 

  CFV Coaching Staff is trained in Gold Medal Squared

 (The MOST Advanced Coach’s Clinic offered)

RICK REYES- Club Director/ Head Coach- Pine Crest JV & Middle School

Developed, implemented, and directed the Club Florida girls’ volleyball program in 2003. Rick is USAV CAP 1 Certified and has been trained in Gold Medal Squared. He received his Masters in Sports Administration at St. Mary’s College of California and his Bachelors of Science in Sports & Recreation Administration at Fresno State University…His coaching experience includes: Girls’ JV & Middle School Coach- Pine Crest HS; Boys’ Head Coach- Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL. 2003- 2007; Men’s Head Coach- Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA. ‘98- ’00; Boys’ Head Coach- Diablo Valley Volleyball Club, Walnut Creek, CA. ‘98- ’00; Director/ Girls’ Head Coach- Contra Costa Volleyball Club, Walnut Creek, CA. 96- ’98; Girls’ Head Coach- Carondelet High School, Concord, CA. 96’- 98.

JODY BROWN- CFV Technical Trainer- Women’s Head Coach, Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University head coach Jody Brown embarked on a new journey in 2006 as he guided the Owls into the Sun Belt Conference. He will look to build on the team's accomplishments as he enters his third season in the Sun Belt and his 14th season at the helm of the Owls.

Brown brings an impressive list of coaching credentials to the program. He served as the Graceland women's volleyball assistant coach from 1986 to 1991 and the men's assistant from 1988 to 1991. In 1988-89, Brown coached the Graceland University JV men's club team in the off-season to the Collegiate Club Division II title. He is also a Level I and Level II United States Volleyball Association certified coach and was employed as assistant director of the USVBA camps for two years, after serving as a master coach for seven years.

Brown has been married to his wife, Michelle, for 13 years. Dr. Michelle Brown is the director of the Center for Academic Excellence within the athletic department at FAU. The couple has a son, Kaja.

 

AMANDA ANGERMEIER- CFV 18 Mizuno- VARSITY Head Coach, Boca High School

“2009 District Champions!”

 

CARLA NICHOLSON- CFV 17 Mizuno- Women’s Head Coach, Northwood University

A veteran of the South Florida volleyball circuit, is in her fourth season at the helm of the Seahawks women's volleyball program. Nicholson joined the Seahawks program from Sheridan Hills Christian School in Hollywood, Fla., where she served as the head coach of the varsity and junior varsity programs for three seasons. Under her guidance, the Sharks' varsity girl's squad posted three district runner-up finishes. A graduate of Westminster Academy, Nicholson was a four-year starter at middle blocker at Wingate University where she helped lead head coach James Mumford's Bulldogs to a conference championship in 1995. Nicholson started her coaching career in 1997 when she returned to Westminster to serve as the head coach of the Lions' middle school team and assistant coach of the varsity squad. In 1999, Nicholson left Westminster to serve as the head coach of the junior high squad at Pine Crest. She returned to Westminster in 2000 and became head coach of the school's junior varsity team. She also continued to serve as the assistant varsity coach under Tammy Campbell. While at Westminster, the Lions made three straight trips to the state final four in 1999, 2000, 2001, and posted back-to-back runner-up finishes in 1999 and 2000.

 

ALBERT STURGEON-CFV 16 Mizuno- Women’s Head Coach, Saint Thomas University (former)

Albert is the former coach at St. Thomas University for the past 3 years. He assisted at STU for 3 years prior to becoming the head women’s coach under Hector Martinez. He was also the Head Coach for the 16 Elite team at Miami VBC for the past (5) years.

 

MARCI BARBOZA- CFV 15 Mizuno- VARSITY Head Coach, CSCA.

“2007 Broward Co- Coach of the Year”.

She is a former Palm Beach Atlantic 96-98 standout as an Outside Hitter. During her collegiate career, she earned All-Conference and Academic All-American honors. She was PBA’s MVP in 1998.  Her coaching experience includes Palm Beach Juniors 15’s and 17’s and Club Bradford 16’s. She was the Varsity Head Coach for Hollywood Christian from 2000-2004. She is currently the Varsity Head Coach for Coral Springs Christian Academy. Marci has been at CSCA since 2005. She continues to play Beach Volleyball at a very high level. 

DEAN BARBOZA- CFV 15 Mizuno- VARSITY Co- Head Coach, Coral Springs Christian Academy.

Dean has extensive beach and indoor volleyball experience as a player. Coaching experience includes: Head Coach for Palm Beach Juniors 15’s and 17’s. Head Coach Club Bradford 16’s. Assisted Varsity Coach Marci Barboza at Hollywood Christian from 2000-2004. He is also currently is working with the JV and Varsity Girls volleyball programs at Coral Springs Christian Academy.

 

LORI BENJAMIN- CFV 14 Mizuno- VARSITY Head Coach, Stoneman Douglas HS (former)

“2003 and 2005 Broward Coach of the Year”. Lori went to the State Finals in 2003 and 2005 after placing 2nd against powerhouse Winter Springs HS. She is well respected amongst the elite coaches in the state. She brings a wealth of experience. She played for Jody Brown at FAU.

 

DENISE SILVESTER- CFV Technical Trainer- VARSITY Head Coach, Pine Crest HS.

“Sun Sentinel Broward Coach of the Year”

Her accomplishments are many. They include successful seasons at George Williams College in NY; 18 years at UM- St. Louis, where she achieved her 400th collegiate match win. She’s been recognized by the NCAA, as one of the top coaches in Div. 2 History. She’s coached the Elite St. Louis HP VBC. Her Pine Crest HS team qualified for the 2005 State Championships and she has coached the 2006 & 2007 Team Florida High Performance.

LUIS PICO- CFV 13 Mizuno- VARSITY Head Coach, South Plantation HS.

His 1st year at S. Plantation HS has been a memorable one for the program. For the 1st time in their school history they were able to reach REGIONALS. This was a goal he set with only (2) returning starters. His previous coaching experience includes: (3) years Head Coach, Girls & Boys Varsity at Bishop Moore HS in Orlando; Head Coach, Central Florida Volleyball Club; Head Coach, Jacksonville Juniors VBC; Head Coach, Borinquen VBC, Puerto Rico.

RODRIGO CANAVAL- CFV 14 Mizuno – Asst. Coach

Former Coach “Colombian National & Jr. Brazilian National Teams”.

Rodrigo’s accomplishments are many. He coached the Colombian Junior and Men’s National Teams from 1993- 2001. He coached the Brazilian Junior National Team from 2001- 2003. He assisted Coach Louise Crocco at Cardinal Gibbons High School for 3 seasons from 2003-2005. He is currently employed by the City of Fort Lauderdale as a Recreation Programmer. He assists with technical training for all teams at Club Florida Volleyball, Inc.

LEN VISSER- CFV 15 Travel- VARSITY Head Coach, Boca Christian HS.

Len was named “Coach of the Year” for 1A-3A schools by the Palm Beach Post and Boca News in 2005/06 Volleyball Season. His team qualified for states in the 2006 season where they placed in the top 4. Len played College volleyball for Concordia College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He coached Volleyball in Canada for (9) years and club volleyball for (3) years. He has been the Varsity Volleyball at Boca Christian for 5 years. Coached one year of Club Volleyball for Yahweh.

ILYSA KADUCE- LANZA- CFV 16 Travel- Girls’ JV Head Coach, St. Andrews School…Bio coming soon!

 

JENNIFER GILBERT- CFV 15 Molten- VARSITY Boys’ Head Coach, Coral Springs HS

Head Boys volleyball Coach – CSHS. 1995-present.(County Champions -1997. 4 District Championships, 2 Regional Titles, 2 State Tournament Appearances 2003, 2005.); 1997 Coach of the Year – Miami Herald. 2005 Coach of the Year – Sun-sentinel. CSHS Girls Volleyball – Head JV Coach and Varsity Assistant (1992-1995);Club Volleyball Coaching experience (1992-2006); West Broward VBC; Fort Lauderdale VBC; Club Florida VBC; Broward Performance VBC; Playing experience: Played at Coral Springs High School. Played at the Univ of North Carolina Charlotte.

ERIC KASEORG- Technical Trainer/ Setter’s Coach- Asst. VARSITY Head Coach, Pine Crest HS.

Eric’s bio includes successful seasons at George Williams College in NY; 18 years at UM- St. Louis, where he assisted coach Silvester where she achieved her 400th collegiate match win. He’s assisted in coaching the Elite St. Louis HP VBC and the Pine Crest HS team when the qualified for the 2005 State Championships.

CINDY CHRISTIE-  CFV 16 Molten- VARSITY Head Coach, Coconut Creek HS.
 
Intern Coach at Clemson University for Women's Basketball-recruiting, basketball operations, NCAA compliance,Varsity Coach at Coconut Creek University-present, Formerly Hallandale, Recruited in Softball, Volleyball, and Basketball in High School, verbally committed to FSU for softball. Brought down all my knowledge from competing and coaching in college to help train and prepare young student-athletes for Division I competition, both on and off the court/playing field

 

KATIE EVANYO- CFV 14 Travel

Currently a student at Florida Atlantic University and a member of the volleyball team under Coach Jody Brown. In 2002-2003 played under Scott Peluso on the 14-1 team at ASO, 2003-2004 played under Rob Reynard as the captain of the Colorado Performance 15-1 team, 2004-2006 played under Sherri Hawkins at Colorado Juniors on the 16-1 and 17-1 team earning 9th at Junior Olympics in the Open Division 16’s year and 11th at Junior Olympics in the Open Division 17’s year. 2006-2007 played under Tom Paszko at Juggernaut on the 18-1 team. Have coached teams with girls ages 10 to 13 for two years, and have also coached girls during multiple volleyball camps at Juggernaut and Florida Atlantic University. Player at Florida Atlantic University.

 

NICKI GERIG- CFV 14 Travel

Four years at Normal Community High School. She went to State my Sophomore and Junior years. She played 4 Years at Illini Elite Volleyball Club: Setter

Got picked up to play for Sports Performance 16-elite team during for Nationals: Placed 3rd in USAV nationals open division. 17 Cardinal team placed 3rd at AAU's- chosen for All-American team. 17 Cardinal team place 5th at USAV nationals- chosen for all-tournament team. 18 Cardinal team placed 15th at USAV nationals. Played for Auburn University freshman year. Player at Florida Atlantic University.

 

KRISTYNA MURANOVA- CFV 13 Travel

Coached for Sports Performance All-Skills, Setting, and Attacking Camps Summer of 2007 and 2008. Currently playing for Florida Atlantic University as outside hitter. Before she came to Florida in August 2008, she played volleyball in the Czech Republic since 1999. Untill 2006 she played Czech Juniors Extra-league as outside hitter and then in Czech's 1st League as middle blocker.  There she helped coach universal sport camps. Personal: Media and Cultural Studies major. Daughter of Lena Dzmuranova and Robert Dzmuran. Born in September 23, 1986 in Prague. Hobbies include cycling, skiing and traveling. Player at Florida Atlantic University.

 

KIMBERLY WRIGHT- CFV 14 Travel Head Co-Head Coach…Bio Coming Soon!

 

JENNIFER GRASSO- CFV 12 Molten
Played for Mount Pleasant High School under Coach Barlow– middle hitter (but played full rotation/captain senior year), Played for Salisbury University under Coach Margie Knight – Defensive Specialist, Played on the Worcester county Co-ed team,Played on numerous women county teams in Maryland

 

COLLEEN SHERK- CFV 18 Mizuno. Asst. Coach

After playing volleyball for 3 years on Varisty at Concord High School in Wilmington, Delaware, Colleen’s volleyball world really began when she received a partial scholarship to play middle for Clarion University’s Division 2 College. Clarion was part of the western Pennsylvania's  PSAC conference. In her four years, she received honorable mention All-American, 1st and 2nd teams all PSAC and 1st and 2nd teams all Region. She ranked in the top 10 for hitting percentage and blocking. During college she provided the community with several team and individual coaching clinics giving her the experience for coaching girls of all ages. After college, she moved to Florida and began playing beach volleyball where she managed to land a job as the assistant coach for the boys Varsity volleyball team at Wellington H.S. She helped bring the Varsity team to winning districts, Regionals and then getting to the first round of the state finals two years in a row. She was also the head coach of the JV Wellington girl’s team in 2006 and Assistant for the girl’s varsity team in 2007. In the summer of 2006, she assisted coaching junior beach volleyball teams for Sunset Juniors beach volleyball club. She is planning to assist the boys Varsity team at Atlantic H.S this spring and she will continue to play in beach volleyball tournaments at the AAA/Open level throughout the summer. 

  

EDWARD WINSLOW, MS, CSCS, USAW - (Director of Sports Performance)



Edward A. Winslow is the Founder of My Speed Trainer (MST). Edward formed MST with some of the top speed, strength and conditioning trainers in South Florida. At MST, the focus is on coaching to develop the skills of speed, acceleration, deceleration, explosive power, strength and sports specific movements to increase athleticism for competition.
Edward has excelled in the speed, strength and conditioning field for nearly a decade. During that time he has used his education and experience helping professional, collegiate, amateur and high school athletes excel in their sport.
He received his B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Hofstra University, Long Island, NY, and completed his Masters in Science with a degree in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention from the California University of Pennsylvania.