One Team, One Family

Coach Caitlin played volleyball at Solon High School and also played JO for 6 years at Eastside and Buckeye fire. She then went on to play college Volleyball beginning at Lakeland Community College. After that she transferred to University of Pitt-Bradford to continue playing for 2 more years. She is committed to creating a positive, inclusive environment that encourages players to reach their full potential. She is also a 1st Grade Teacher in Youngstown.

Proud graduate of Austintown Fitch in 2007, Karla distinguished herself as a formidable player on the Thunder Volleyball team from 2004 to 2007. She was blessed with opportunity to travel abroad to Australia in 2004, where she represented her country as part of the prestigious "Who's Who Among Americans" team.
As a junior high volleyball coach for Mineral Ridge, she dedicates herself to mentoring young athletes,she is committed to fostering a positive and encouraging atmosphere for her players. 

A 2021 graduate of Austintown Fitch, Coach Alex has many years of experience both as a player and a coach. She has been with Thunder for 10 years, playing all years of JO and now entering her 4th year as a coach. She has previously coached at McDonald MS, and is entering her 3rd year as the freshman coach/varsity assistant at Fitch. Coach Alex has collegiate playing experience, as she played at Hiram College. Her favorite part of coaching is creating a welcoming environment for the athletes, so

Coach Chris has 28 years of coaching experience; including 6 years as an assistant coach at Youngstown State University. Also having multiple years as a head coach for both JR High and High School Programs, Coach Chris attended many Division 1 practices at programs such as Penn State, Kent State, Akron, and Pitt. Coach Chris also played adult USA men's club volleyball.

Coach Tim brings a plethora of experience to the team; having coached club for 4 years and high school for 3 years. Also coming from the collegiate volleyball setting, Tim's favorite part of coaching volleyball is coaching game IQ. 

Coach Laurie brings over 3 decades of volleyball experience to the Thunder team, having played volleyball for 35 years and officiated for 33 years. Coach Laurie has been helping Thunder VBC in some capacity since its inception, and always brings a fun and quirky attitude to her team.

Coach Jackie played High School VB for Fitch and made the all-tournament team her Junior and Senior years. She then moved to Florida where she played sand volleyball for a few years. After having children, coach Jackie coached baseball, softball, cheer, and now volleyball. Coach Jackie has been with Thunder for 4 years now, and looks forward to continuing developing our area's athletes.

Coach Mike is a well-seasoned coach with an expertise in attention to detail. As the Head Coach of McDonald High School's Varsity Volleyball team, Coach Mike focuses on perfecting fundamentals and maintaining a mental toughness on the court at all times.

Coach Zuza played High School volleyball at Fairborn High School and also played 4 years of Club Volleyball (SOJO & Dayton Jrs). Going into her 6th year of coaching at Thunder VBC, Coach Zuza brings the regulatory expertise to the table as a 5-year OHSAA Volleyball Official.

Coach Mohr is currently a Science Teacher at Jackson-Milton High School.. He brings nearly 11 years of coaching experience to the Thunder team.along with having multiple years as a head coach and assistant coach for high school programs. Coach Mohr loves to work on fundamentals of the volleyball game, while stressing the importance of game IQ partnered with a strong passion for the game, using the various knowledge gained from attending camps and practices at YSU, KSU, and Pitt.

Coach Joy has been playing volleyball for 5 years. This is her first year coaching volleyball.She is going to learn the ropes of coaching and use this to start er coaching career. Joy has attended numerous volleyball camps including Pitt, Kent, and Dusquene.

Coach Erin played 4 years varsity at columbiana high school & has been inducted into Columbiana’s Hall of Fame. She played college volleyball for Walsh University as an Outside hitter.  Erin has also coached middle school volleyball in previous years. 

Coach Madie played high school volleyball for 4 years at South Range highscool and also played at Thunder VBC for 3 years. She currently is playing collegiate volleyball at Kent state Tuscarawas.

Coach Sierra is a current Science Teacher at East Middle School. With 3 years of coaching experience, Coach Sierra played several sports over the past decade and brings her energetic personality to the Thunder Team.

Coach Jacey has been a lifetime athlete of volleyball. She has volunteered to help coach volleyball for Catholic Youth Organizations (CYO) and is excited to help further the love and growth of volleyball through this club. Jacey is also the Junior Varsity Coach at McDonald high school. 

Coach Delaney is a dedicated volleyball coach with 10 years of playingand coaching experience. She currently coaches at Mineral Ridge, where she helps athletes develope their sills, teamwork, and passion for the game. As an alumna of Thunder VBC, Delaney brings a strong foundation in competitive volleyball and a deep understanding of the sport. She is committed to fostering a positive and hardworking environment for her players, helping them grow both on and off the court. 

Coach Emily graduated from Geneva High School, where she played Club for Spire and then Eastside VBC. As a 4-year member of the Thiel College Women's Volleyball Team, Coach Emily brings her collegiate experience as a DS/Libero to Thunder VBC.

Coach Abby brings years of volleyball knowledge to the Thunder team; as she is a 4-year decorated player for the Thiel College Women's Volleyball Team. An expert in defense and court coverage, Coach Abby provides valuable training to all athletes on the court.

Coach Rob is a long-time volleyball fan and coach of the game with several clubs/age groups over the years. Coach Rob loves to work on athletes' fundamentals while stressing the importance of game IQ partnered with a love of the game!