Julee Briscoe: Head Coach 13 RoShamBo

Philosophy: I believe in training athletes to be successful on and off the court. I strive to coach athletes to compete to the best of their ability every time they step on the court, and to create a great sense of team pride and loyalty. I strive to promote an environment where the athletes are enjoying their time on the court while training at a high caliber. My goal is to positively impact the career of the athlete and to see them achieve the goals they set out to attain.

Bio: Julee grew up in California and played for Ichiban Volleyball Club leading into high school. Julee attended St. Paul High School where she was a four-year varsity letter winner. During high school she played for Club Long Beach. She then went on to play at the University of the Incarnate Word. Julee was a head coach for Club Kaboom from 2005 - 2011 and she also served as an assistant director. Before Kaboom, Julee was the assistant varsity coach at Spring Woods High School for two years, and also coached with Texas Juniors. Julee's skill set will be a great asset for Skyline this season!

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Kristen "Schevi" Grimes: Setters Coach, Head Coach 15 RoShamBo

Philosophy: I believe in technique and discipline. I believe that if you can master the basics of any skill you will be much more successful down the road. I believe in team unity, if you are not strong as a whole you will find it harder to be successful. As a coach I try to help my players grow both as a player and as a person, teaching them how to work hard, stay motivated, and to learn from mistakes and build on their successes. I try to teach my players not only the skills of the game, but the tactical and strategic aspects of the game, making them a more knowledgeable and high level athlete.

Bio:Kristen played varsity all four years at Eaglecrest High School in Colorado. She was voted an All-State player from her sophomore through senior years and voted All-Colorado her senior year. Kristen played club for Front Range Volleyball Club where she qualified for nationals in the Open division every year. During her 18's season, Kristen lead her team to a 1st place finish at AAU's, was named the tournament MVP, and her team finished 5th at Nationals while making the all tournament team. Kristen started her college career at the University of Northern Colorado where she played her freshman year as the starting setter. She was named the Female Athlete of the Year at UNC. She finished the rest of her eligibility at Texas A&M where she was named the Co-MVP of the team in 2007. She led the Aggies to the Sweet Sixteen her senior year and posted the most assists per game in the Big 12. Kristen has coached club for NORCO Volleyball Club and Amarillo Juniors. She also coached at Texas A&M Volleyball camps. Kristen has a strong passion for transferring her knowledge to her players, and we are thrilled to have her as our lead setter coach in addition to being Head Coach for 15 RoShamBo.

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Todd Kolkhorst: Head Coach 16 Molten

Philosophy: I strongly believe that team sports build character and teach valuable life lessons. I like to push my players to be the hardest working, most knowledgeable and highest skilled players they can be. I want to instill in them the power of teamwork and what it means to be a good teammate and person on and off the court.

Bio: Todd played for the Houston Volleyball Academy while still in high school. Todd went on to play as a setter for the Texas A&M Men's Club Volleyball team for four years. Todd led the Aggies to three conference championships. While playing, he received All-Conference honors including Conference MVP in 2005 and a Hoosier Illini All-Star Team selection in 2006. Todd is currently coaching at Cy Woods High School. He serves as the Freshman A Team Coach and also the Varsity Assistant. Todd is entering his second year with Houston Skyline Juniors. Previously, he coached at the Volleyball Academy of Texas and as a Texas State University Men's Club Volleyball coach for the 2009-2010 season. Additionally, Todd served as the Volunteer Assistant for the Women's Varsity team at Texas State University for two years and he worked Texas A&M and Texas State volleyball camps.

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Chad Peter: Assistant Director, Head Coach 14 RoShamBo

Philosophy: It is my goal to grow my players' love for the game and to develop their skills in a positive and constructive way. Team is a concept that is very important and will help all players succeed beyond what they can do on their own. I strive to have my players ready to compete at a high level through disciplined training and hard work.

Bio:Chad grew up in Huntsville, TX where he started learning about the game of volleyball. Chad attended college at Texas A&M where he played on the men's club volleyball team for four years. After college Chad went on to coach with Xtreme Volleyball as a training coach for all age groups. Chad and his wife Annie were directors at Camp Olympia for the past three years and we are thrilled that they have now joined the Skyline family. Chad's experience in running all facets of a youth sports camp, as well as his depth of volleyball playing and training experience make him a valuable addition to our staff.

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Clint Plihal: Head Coach 17 Molten

Philosophy: My philosophy is to help young athletes strive in a challenging environment. It requires the players and coaches to develop advanced communication and conflict - resolution skills. Players will learn to display strong interpersonal skills, and being an energy producer. The girls will become a giver, not a taker. I strive to help the players perform at the highest level they can.

Bio:Clint has been coaching volleyball since 1995, where he coached at Mid-Cities Volleyball in the North Texas Region. He has been a part of numerous clubs including, TAV, and One 10 Volleyball Club. Clint was the volleyball director at One 10 from 2008 to 2010. Clint spent last season as the Arlington Baptist College head coach. Clint has coached from 12s to 17s, and has a great skill set to teach all ages and skill levels.

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Candice Silberschatz: Head Coach 15 Molten

Philosophy: I believe volleyball is a path for learning life lessons. Volleyball teaches athletes life skills that can mold one into a better person thus creating a better society. Volleyball teaches teamwork, orderliness, passion, persistence, and problem solving amongst many other things. As a coach, I strive to lead by example and lead my players to make discoveries on their own with supportive communication. I feel it is important that everyone on a team knows the importance they play in creating and bettering that team. I attempt to live by the quote "excellence is in the details".

Bio: Candice was recognized as the Houston Area 4A Kill Leader her junior year and the team captain of the Crosby High School volleyball team her senior year. Candice played club volleyball for Club Texas, Hit-A-Way, and Texas Thunder. Attending Glenville State College in West Virginia, Candice was an outside hitter for three years and a setter for one year. She was named to several All-Tournament teams, team captain for two years, and received numerous scholar athlete awards. Candice coached Debbie Sokol Volleyball Camps for six years, is currently the Freshmen A Team Coach at Cypress Ranch High School, and is entering her second year with Houston Skyline Juniors.

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James Stahl: Head Coach 18 RoShamBo

Philosophy: My coaching philosophy is based on strong values, character development, and a commitment to excellence. I am fundamentally committed to providing quality volleyball instruction based on these values that will not only enhance the players' skills, but their character as well.

Bio: James played club volleyball during college. Currently, he still plays in USVBA tournaments. James coached the University of Texas Woman's Club team in 2003 when they won the National Championship. He was the volunteer assistant coach for Texas State University in 2001-2002. He has coached club for fifteen years including qualifying for nationals five times. James was the Head Coach for Hill Country Christian School from 1999-2001 and is currently the Head Coach for Alvin High School.

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Rheanna Stahl: Head Coach 17 RoShamBo

Philosophy: My philosophy is that your desire and internal drive for excellence is what can give you the edge over your opponent. But your willingness to outwork everyone everyday is what allows you to be successful consistently throughout your life. Volleyball is a tool we use to teach young women that character, hard work, and integrity are what truly help you reach your goals.

Bio: Rheanna started her playing experience at University High School in Spokane, Washington. While in high school she played for the Spokane Splash Volleyball Club. After high school, Rheanna started her college playing career at Treasure Valley Community College (1999-2000) and Panola Junior College (2000-2001). She finished her playing career at Texas State University (2001-2003). She has coached at various clubs for the past nine years including the San Marcos Aces, Austin Juniors (where she qualified for Junior Olympics in 2004), and AVA. She coached at North Shore High School from 2004-2007. She is currently the Head Coach at Manvel High School. Rheanna is entering her second year with Houston Skyline Juniors and last year she led her 15 RoShamBo team in qualifying for the USAV Junior National Championships.

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Jacqui Vivanco: Head Coach 18 Molten

Philosophy: As a coach I like to dedicate myself to improving all of my players skills on the court, as well as enhancing their personality, confidence level, and traits off the court. Looking back on my years as a player, my club coach was always a major part of my life, helping me learn new skills on the court, or even just helping me study for an AP History test at a tournament. I feel as a coach that I always give the girls 100% on and off the court, so I expect the same from them, nothing less. The motto I follow I learned from one of my great coaches, "A great offense scores points, but a great defense WINS games." Over the years of playing and coaching I have found this to be proven true time and time again. Without a core defense, you will have no chance at a decent offense.

Bio:Jacqui started playing volleyball in the 5th grade and hasn't left the sport since. She played for Golden Eagle Volleyball Club for six years and finished her club career at Valley Forge Volleyball Club as their top team's libero. Jacqui went on to play at West Chester University where she was the starting libero all four years. Jacqui is WCU's record holder for most career digs in a single match and single season. She has coached for Valley Forge Juniors, Sparks Volleyball Club, Garnet Vally High School, and Academy of Notre Dame. Jacqui has coaching experience with all age groups and has been successful at the 13s through 18s levels.

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Jen Woods: Director, Head Coach 16 RoShamBo

Bio: Jen graduated from Allen High School where her team was district champs all four years (54-2). She was a four time All District player, three-time District Defender of the Year and team captain for two years. Her senior year, Jen was named to the Dallas Morning News All Area Team, Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State Team, Prepvolleyball.com Dream Team, and led the team to finish as the Texas 5A State Runner-up. The last four years of Jen's six years of club volleyball were with Dallas Skyline Juniors, where she received the teams' Defensive Player of the Year award each year and the Club Dig Leader her first year. Jen continued her volleyball career at Texas A&M. Her junior year she received the Defensive Player of the Year and Most Inspirational Player awards. Her senior year she was named team captain by the coaches and received the Most Inspirational Player award from her teammates. Jen was named to the Big Twelve Academic First Team each year and her senior year received the Texas A&M Bill Erwin Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. This award, which is based on the combination of athletic and academic achievement, is awarded to one female and one male athlete in the Texas A&M Athletic Department each year. Starting with the summer following her freshman year, Jen coached volleyball camps for Allen High School and Dallas Skyline Juniors. She coached Texas A&M Volleyball camps for seven years. Jen completed her Masters in Sport Management and continued as an Instructional Professor at A&M teaching Sport Marketing and Sport Finance. After coaching in the College Station area, Jen continued her coaching career when she moved to Houston, coaching club and conducting high school camps across the city.

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Amanda Carson: Coach 12 SPV

Philosophy: I believe volleyball is the ultimate team sport. To be successful as a team and as a player every person on the team needs to be committed to work hard every time they step on the court. I strive to create an environment that encourages the players to work hard and leave feeling accomplished.

Bio:Amanda played high school ball for Allen High School and was a varsity letter winner for three years. Her senior year, she led her school to the semi-finals of the Texas 5A State Tournament, and was named to the All-State team. She played club for Dallas Skyline Juniors from 2003-2007. She just finished her college career at University of Houston where she was the starting libero all four years. Amanda has coached for Blast Volleyball Club, has worked camps for both Dallas and Houston Skyline, and worked the University of Houston camps.

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Kacie Leland: Coach 11 SPV

Philosophy: I find that coaching is not only about teaching the sport-specific skills, but also teaching key values that will help my young athletes in the future. I believe in having a positive environment where the athletes are not afraid to make mistakes. I also believe that teaching the athletes how to work hard in practice and how to compete is just as important as the skills. I expect hard work, a positive attitude, and a willingness to improve from my athletes and will not settle for anything less.

Bio: Kacie played as a middle blocker for A&M Consolidated High School where she received 1st Team All-State for the 2002-2003 season. While in high school she played for Brazos Valley Juniors. She then went on to play for the Texas A&M Women's Club Volleyball team and trained with the varsity team. Kacie is currently the volleyball coach at Memorial Parkway Junior High. She has worked at several high school camps, as well as the Texas A&M Volleyball camps. Kacie previously coached at Brazos Valley Juniors, and she is entering her second year with Houston Skyline Juniors.

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Perry Sontag: Coach 14 SPV

Philosophy: Respect is a two-way street that is earned in volleyball by both the coach and the player. This respect is earned by building positive relationships and getting every player to maximize their potential through a variety of approaches, dependent on each player's learning style. The outcome of this is to build a competitive, purposeful, cohesive, and organized team that will earn the respect of every team they play.

Bio: Perry grew up playing tennis for a top ten ranked high school team, qualifying for state the last two years with his USTA team, and then playing in the US Air Force England championships. He then played indoor and outdoor volleyball with various Houston teams for ten years. Perry worked as a certified USAV junior high and high school referee for three years prior to starting a volleyball club program at a Spring Branch Title 1 school and then coaching in the Cy Fair volleyball program. Perry's Red Hots Volleyball Club 13's team qualified for Junior Olympic Nationals. This is Perry's second year with Houston Skyline Juniors.

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Kelsey Amundson: Assistant Coach 16 Molten

Philosophy: I believe in molding a group of individuals to communicate, to be responsible, and to hold themselves accountable. I believe in nurturing hopes and dreams to help players be the best on and off the court.

Bio: Kelsey grew up in Bellaire playing volleyball at Bellaire High School. She was a three year letter winner, and was named the District 18-5A MVP her senior season. Kelsey played for Club Texas for two years, and finished her club career with Houston Juniors. Kelsey went on to play at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and was named to the All Conference Academic Team. Kelsey has worked Bellaire High School volleyball camps and multiple camps at UTC. Kelsey will be a great addition to Skyline this season!

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Lindsay Blacksher: Assistant Coach 18 Molten


Philosophy: As a coach my goal is to build the confidence and skill level of my players through motivation and instruction. I believe that each athlete is unique and can become their best when given encouragement and direction from their coach in a positive environment.

Bio:Lindsay grew up in Houston where she played high school volleyball for Stephen F. Austin High School. Lindsay played club ball for Club Texas for three years, and went on to play at McNeese State University from 2005 through 2008. Lindsay brings a great attitude and a wealth of knowledge to our club.

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Krysta Cannon: Assistant Coach 15 RoShambo

Philosophy: I am a very team oriented coach. We win as a team and lose as a team. My team becomes my family. I was a setter for most of my career, which taught me to lean on my teammates and together we get through any situation we encounter. Communication, respect for one another and teamwork are key ingredients to success.

Bio:Krysta grew up in Austin playing for Westwood High School where she led her team to the 5A State Championship in 1999. She played club ball for Austin Juniors and finished 3rd at Junior Nationals her 18s year. Krysta went on to play at James Madison University where she garnered Rookie of the Year honors in 2002, and first team All-Conference from 2003-2006. Krysta then played professionally in Austria and Germany. Krysta is now the head coach at Milby High School and has coached club for W.B.F Volleyball Club and Texas Select Volleyball Club. We are excited to have Krysta as a part of our team!

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Abby Farmer: Assistant Coach 14 RoShamBo

Philosophy: I believe that volleyball should be a building block for life. I strive to help every player to achieve to their highest ability and learn to love the game I love. I enjoy teaching strong fundamentals, good sportsmanship, respect, and leadership.

Bio:Abby grew up in Barbers Hill, where she led her high school team to a state runner-up finish in 2004. Abby was named District MVP, Region 3 MVP, and first team TGCA All State team. Abby played at Lee College from 2005-2007 where she was named all conference, and all region in 2006. Abby finished playing on the Texas A&M women's club team where she led her team to a runner-up finish in Division III at the NIRSA Championships. Abby has coached for Texas Eastside for four years, and is a great addition to the Skyline team.

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Amanda Glasshof: Assistant Coach 18 RoShamBo

Philosophy: I believe every volleyball player is part of a TEAM. If a player decides to play as an individual, they will not win as a team. Character is bigger than skill, and skill amplifies when a player builds character. Every individual is expected to exert themselves as a player, person, and teammate and to the best of their ability. I don't believe in quitting, and I don't believe in working below your ability. 100% all the time! Most of all, they should have fun playing the sport they love!

Bio: Amanda played volleyball for eleven years. In high school, she was a two year letterman in volleyball as an outside hitter and defensive specialist at Stephen F Austin High school. Additionally, Amanda lettered in track and became a Regional Finalist for pole vault. She received District 5A Honorable Mention and the "Most Inspirational Player" Award her senior year. She also received the Houston's Channel 11 News Scholar Athlete of the week for pole vault. In college, she played for the Texas Tech Women's Club Volleyball team as a defensive specialist on the top team. Amanda is entering her second year with Houston Skyline Juniors and she is also currently the Junior Varsity coach at Stephen F. Austin High School.

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Kayla Riggs: Assistant Coach 17 Molten

Philosophy: I like to have fun and have the players WANT to be there, but on the court I expect hard work and 110%. I strive to create an environment that is both challenging and encouraging. It is important that the girls enjoy what they are doing, and work hard because they love the sport.

Bio:Kayla played high school volleyball at Santa Fe High School where she was named 1st team All District her junior and senior year. She played club at Absolute Volleyball Academy throughout high school as well. She began her college career at Hill Junior College and served as team captain. Kayla was 1st Team All Region, and was ranked #1 in digs in October of 2007. She finished her college athletics at University of Missouri Kansas City where she was the two time defensive player of the year. Kayla has helped with numerous camps and clinics for Santa Fe High School, and will be a great addition to Skyline!

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Amy Saxer: Assistant Coach 15 Molten

Philosophy: I believe the physical aspect of volleyball is secondary to the internal aspect.  Gaining a strong foundation allows players to stay positive in all situations, encourage teammates on off days, and know that there is more to life than just playing a sport.  As a teammate, one must act selflessly to unify the team as one body.  Having sound fundamentals allows for an increased development in specific skills.  Without a firm foundation, everything else falls short.  Players must come to practice focused and ready to play.  But through all drills and games, fun is essential as well.

Bio: After being Sub-State Champions of their region, Amy’s high school volleyball team placed 4th in Kansas her senior year.  Amy was co-captain of this team and received the Most Improved Award.  Through high school Amy played club volleyball with the Mid-America Volleyball Club in Kansas City.  While attending the University of Notre Dame, Amy participated in intermural volleyball leagues every year and coached summer high school youth volleyball camps at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School.  Since graduation, Amy has played in sand and indoor volleyball leagues, and coached volleyball at Fellowship of Christian Athlete sports camp. Amy is entering her second year with Houston Skyline Juniors.

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Mitch Woods: Director, Assistant Coach 16 RoShamBo

Bio: Mitch graduated from Allen High School where he was a three year starter for the varsity football and track teams. He attended the United States Air Force Academy on a football scholarship and sprinted on their track team prior to transferring to Texas A&M University. Mitch continued his interest in athletics through personal training and coaching at Texas A&M Volleyball camps throughout college. In recent years Mitch has served as Jen's assistant coach for various teams, and he has been around the Skyline organization for over six years. Mitch's career as a sales engineer has given him the experience relevant to running a business, such as budgeting, procurement, personnel management, project management and facilities management. As Director, Mitch handles the business operations of the club in addition to his responsibilities as an assistant coach.


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Ingrida Zauere: Roamer Coach

Philosophy: I like to place an emphasis on playing smart volleyball. In my opinion, players should be smart, creative, and flexible. I believe that junior players should be trained to be opportunistic in reacting to situations and taking advantage of them.

Bio:Ingrida comes to Skyline from Latvia, and has grown up playing volleyball. She represented her school in the Latvian Championships, as well as the Baltic league. Ingrida has participated in the FIVB World Championships in U-19 and U-21 in beach volleyball, and participated in the FIVB World Tour/ CEV European tour in beach volleyball. Ingrida is currently playing for the University of Houston and is a member of the Latvian National team. Ingrida has helped with the University of Houston volleyball camps, and looks forward to sharing her knowledge of the game with our players!

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Houston Directors
Mitch & Jen Woods