CLUB IDAHO STAFF

JOYCE FAHNESTOCK

• 23 years as Club Director/Owner; 37th Anniversary year for Club Idaho
• 18Premier Girls Head Coach-14+ yrs; coaches all ages 5-18 year olds
• 18Boys Head Coach – 4+ yrs
• Handles all recruiting for Club Idaho players; Raised over $7.8 Million in scholarships
• Started AAU Volleyball in Idaho 14 years ago (2009) & runs the local league (IVL League & Idaho Classic Super Regional)
• Coached at Coeur d’Alene HS and started Club Idaho Northwest before moving back to Eagle 22 years ago
• Ran Rocky Mt Fitness clinics and camps – 8 years
• Cap I/Impact Certified Coach; High Performance Ntl Level Coach
• Cap training by top coaches – Hugh McCutcheon, Russ Rose, Bill Neville, Karch Kiraly
• GNAC College Officials Observer
• 5 children; 4 daughters – all played college volleyball; 1 son – college baseball
• Former College Athlete- 2 sports

"It has been my passion to help kids become better people and better athletes in an environment that is positive. I love teaching them the mindset of believing in themselves and seeing the rewards of their hard work. It has been fun to help get their college scholarships to further their skills and education!"

CHRIS LORE

• Director of Coaches - 4 years/Club Idaho Coach -2 years
• Head College Coach – Division II – CA State Stanislaus (2005-2015)
• Assistant College Coach – Sonoma State (1999-2005)
• Men’s College Coach (2000-2005)
• National Bid -Men's D2 Club Volleyball (2004&2005)
• 18's Club Coach at Impact Vball Club (2006-2013)
• Collegiate Player - Sonoma State (1995-1998)
• First All Region Selection for SSU (1997), Player of the Year (1997)
• Career kills and kills per set for 11 years (1998-2009) ranked #3 now
• Inducted in the Sonoma State Hall of Fame (2006)
• 1995-1998 Coached Junior High Volleyball and Club - CA
• AAU Certified Coach/Cap & Impact Certified USAV
• Married to Jason with one son ("He is the best thing we have ever done in our lives")

"I am so excited to be back for another club volleyball season! I believe that sports can teach valuable life lessons for our children as I have seen that for my son over the years. In my role as Director of Coaches, I have the opportunity to mentor our coaches throughout the season. In our coaching clinics we grow into better coaches by collaborating with each other. I also love meeting parents as the season goes..so if you see me during the season in practices or tournaments, please say Hello"

DAVE GANTT

• Former College coach - 8 different universities
• Assistant Coach - Univ. of Arkansas
• Volunteer Assistant Coach - Univ. of Providence
• Head Coach - Gonazaga University
• Head Coach - Montana State Univ
• Head Coach - Oregon State Univ
• Assistant Coach - USA Men's Volleyball Team
• Head Coach - Northern Montana College
• Volunteer Assistant Coach - Montana State Univ
• Cap Level 3 Certified Coach
• AAU & USAV Certified Coach

"Coaches have a tendency to coach the way we have been coached. That can be both productive and counterproductive.  To that end, I am very fortunate to have worked with some of the most productive coaches at both the collegiate and international levels over the previous 3 decades. I'm excited to bring those experiences to Club Idaho."  

JAINA PEARCE

• Club Idaho Coach - 2 years
• Former Club Idaho player
• AAU & USAV Certified Coach
• Collegiate Player

MIKAYLA NELSON

• Club Idaho Coach - 8 years (15E,15P,16P,17P)
• Former Club Idaho player
• USAV & AAU Certified Coach
• Former Collegiate Player at NNU
• 2A All Conference Player – 2012; 2A Honorable Mention Player in HS
• Cole Valley Varsity Head Coach – 2017, 2016
• Cole Valley Varsity Assistant – 2015, 2014
• Eagle HS – 9th Grade Head Coach - 2018

“I have a heart for not only developing youth as volleyball players, but as well rounded individuals. It is my desire that every kid leaves my team a better volleyball player, with growth in life skills, (communication, teamwork, responsibility, hard work, discipline, etc.) and knowing they are loved.” 

PAUL NELSON

• Club Idaho Coach – 12+ yrs
• Coached 12-17 years old
• Former player
• Married with 2 daughters -both played club and college volleyball - one daughter coaches for Club Idaho
• Coaches all age groups
• Academy coach
• Fall Ball coach
• AAU Certified

"Love to work with kids and help improve their volleyball skills, while helping them to have a love for the game so they can play it at any level in the future!"

ALEX FITZGERALD

• Club Idaho Coach - 2 years
• Capital HS JV Assistant Coach
• AAU Certified Coach
• Coached at East Jr High
• Played HS and Club volleyball in Cypress, TX
• Graduated from Boise State
• High School Teacher

"I love that as a coach I can continue to share my passion for volleyball and create an atmosphere where athletes can work hard while supporting their teammates. I am enthusiastic about helping athletes and teams reach and exceed goals and cherish being a part of the journey."

TAYLOR NIELSON

• Club Idaho Coach
• AAU Certified Coach
• Coaching Experience - 3 years

"Empowering athletes to discover their potential, one practice at a time. Coaching is not just about the game; it's about building character, resilience, and a passion for excellence."

KATIE SIMIS

• Club Idaho Coach - 7 years
• Head Varsity Coach - Capital HS - 3 years
• Former College player - University of Montana
• Coaching Experience – 8+ yrs
• Coached HS and Club teams right after college
• High School Teacher
• USAV & AAU Certified Coach
• Married, one daughter

"My goal for coaching is to focus on building the confidence of my players. I believe self-confidence is the base to begin improving skills and finding success. Self-confidence is a super power. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts to happen. I have a true passion for coaching and hope to continue to help future athletes reach their potential!"

MICHAL LITTLE

• Club Idaho Coach – 7 yrs
• Former Club Idaho player
• Borah HS Varsity Coach – 2019
• College athlete -3 sports - Iowa Western
• College Volleyball - Northwest University - OH
• Graduated from BSU
• Teacher in the Boise School District
• USAV & AAU Certified Coach
• Married

"I grew up playing as many sports as possible. I had parents that coached. The desire to coach got solidified when I started helping coach at camps in high school. I loved helping the kids learn the fundamental skills while having fun. I loved bringing a positive energy to the world of sports for them, and that is still what I aspire to do now while I coach. I hope I get the opportunity to continue teaching the game of volleyball to our youth while helping them become better people."

16Black Head Coach

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• Club Idaho Coach - 17 years
• AAU Certified Coach
• USAV Impact Certified

JESSICA WATTS

• Club Idaho Coach - 3 years
• Former Club Idaho Player
• Former College Player - Wenatchee Valley College
• College team finished 8th in NWAC
• Graduated from Arizona State Univ - Bachelors in Sports Broadcast Journalism
• JV Coach - Sandra Day O'Connor HS - Phoenix, AZ
• HS Rodeo Team
• Loves to barrel race and team rope with her horse Warthog
• AAU Certified Coach

"I found my way back to the Treasure Valley and love coaching for the club that has given me so much! Volleyball can bring lifelong friendships and I love this sport. I have played competitively from a very young age. I love giving back!"

SYDNEY PATRICK

• Club Idaho Coach - 2 years
• Academy Coach
• AAU Certified
• Boise State Club Volleyball player
• Winner of Pride Vball tourney - 2018
• Capital HS Alumni
• Boise State Student

"I will always remember the coaches I had and the impact they had on me as a player. Volleyball is the best sport in the world. The friends you make turn into family and at the end of the day you don't remember the bruises, only the memories you shared together."

REILLY RENFRO

• Club Idaho Coach - 1 year
• Graduated College
• Former College Player
• AAU Certified Coach

"Dedicating your time to a club is more than learning about the sport. Club teaches you discipline and life lessons that will prepare you for your course through college and future careers. You make friendships that will last you a lifetime, competitive sports develop your self-confidence and leadership abilities, all skills you will want going forward.. and getting to play the sport you love is a great perk."

15Blue Head Coach

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• Club Idaho Coach - 3 years
• Former Club Idaho Player
• College Player
• USAV & AAU Certified Coach

"Champions are made in practice!"

HANNAH STRUCK

• Club Idaho Coach - 3 years
• Former Club Idaho Player -4 years
• Started playing volleyball at age of 12
• College Player - North Idaho College
• Coached at Riverstone Charter School
• North Idaho Thunder Club Coach
• Graduated from BSU
• Loves her fur babies, music festivals, a good book or crafts
• AAU Certified Coach

"I love coaching because we have such a major role in helping these kids fall in love with the game, and I want to pass my passion for the sport onto my team! It's good to be back home at Club Idaho coaching!"

LES LITTLE

• Club Idaho Coach – 5 yrs
• Calvary Christian School Head Varsity Coach – 16 years
• Cole Valley JV assistant coach – 1 yr
• Played in CSAA League – 7 years won 4 championships
• Helped Cole Valley JV win 2018 JV District Championships
• Married for 37 years with 4 children
• 8 Grandchildren
• AAU Certified Coach

"I love coaching volleyball because it is a high energy, fast paced game! I love the challenge of helping my players with both their skills and the psychological part of the sport. Applying life lessons is an added bonus!"

KASSANDRA SPINNIE

• Club Idaho Coach - 4 years
• Cole Valley Coach - 2017-2019 (Freshman; JV coach)
• Nampa Christian Coach - 2021 to present (7/8th & JV)
• AAU Certified Coach

"I coach because I truly love feeding into young athletes and giving them the opportunity to grow in skill and life in an environment where they are encouraged to push themselves towards greatness!"

MARY MCCLURE

• Club Idaho Coach – 10 years (2015-2023)
• Collegiate player - Centre College (KY) - Setter
• Started playing volleyball in 6th grade in Michigan
• Played club for Huron Valley Volleyball
• Played HS volleyball for Pioneer HS
• Married, one daughter
• AAU Certified Coach

"My goal as a coach is to teach players the value of teamwork while improving each player's skill set individually. I believe we as people must work with each other and appreciate each other's differences to succeed in life. Volleyball is a team sport that forces us to value and utilize different players' skill sets - what a perfect way to learn! My favorite moments in coaching are when players celebrate each other's successes with such excitement as if it is their own. I also love when teams pull together to achieve a goal those chose to work towards!"

TALLEA SPEED

• Club Idaho Coach - 1 year
• Played College Volleyball in Iowa
• Former Club Idaho Player
• AAU Certified Coach

KATRINA FAST

• Club Idaho Coach - 1 year
• Played for Club Idaho
• Played College - 2 years Division 2
• Head Coach - YMCA
• Assistant Coach Athena Vball - 15Silver
• ICCAC All Conference Honorable Mention
• Level 2 swim instructor for 5 years
• AAU Certified Coach
• Youngest of 4 sisters with a superhero mom

"Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't" - Bill Nye

"I'm so excited to share my knowledge while continuing to learn more about the game I love!"

Charlie Lemieux

• Club Idaho Coach - 1yr
• Coach at Kuna MS
• Played for Laguna Beach Vball Club, Orange Coast Vball Club & Balboa Bay Vball Club - 7 years
• Played HS all 4 years - MB, OH and Libero
• Voted MVP on HS team
• Won a Bronze medal - 15's & 16's and a Gold medal -17's year at Junior Olympics
• Played indoor and beach
• Recruited to play college at Loras College in Iowa
• AAU Certified

"You either win or you learn, we never lose" - Kyron Gracie

HANNAH LAW

• Club Idaho Coach - 3 years
• HS Coach at Capital HS
• Former Freshman HS coach at Caldwell HS
• Played college volleyball at Blue Mountain CC.
• She is married to Logan.
• Earned her degree in Biology.
• AAU Certified

KERI ASCHERFELD

• Club Idaho Coach - 1 yr
• Volleyball player - HS 4 years
• Played BSU Women's Club Team
• Co-Ed Volleyball player
• Graduated from BSU - Bachelors of Social Work
• AAU Certified Coach

"I coach because of my love for the game and my passion to work with the youth. I have had many wonderful coaches in my experience as a player, some including family members, and they have all provided me with unconditional support and the necessary skills to succeed, as a player for my team and as a person in my community. They showed me how to believe in myself and reminded me that I was capable of great things. My goal as a coach is to bring these incredible lessons I've learned into my coaching and empower my players to be the best versions of themselves, both on and off the court."

JENNIFER MORRICAL

• Club Idaho Coach - 4 years
• Academy Head Coach - 4 years
• Fall Ball Coach - 3 years
• Aspire Vball Club Coach-3 years
• Freshman Head Coach-Vista Del Lago-2 yrs
• NBC Camps Master Coach - 3 years
• Played at Oak Ridge HS-3 yrs
• Gold Cal Vball Club - 4 yrs
• Sierra Vista Vball Club - 2yrs
• Student at BSU - Elementary Ed & K-12 Literacy
• AAU & PCA Certified Coach

"My coaching philosophy has always been to guide athletes in their discovery of the sport but also who they are as a person. I want to create an equitable environment for all athletes I coach. My goal is to support my players in the ways that fit them best and encourage them to break out of their comfort zone. The best way to inspire athletes is to share your passion in a meaningful way. My teams strive for progress over perfection."

BRE SHELDON

• Club Idaho Coach
• Coaches at North Star Charter School
• AAU Certified Coach

JULIE SINCLAIR

• Club Idaho Coach - 3 years
• JV head volleyball coach – 13 years at Calvary Christian School
• Assistant coach for 13 years – Calvary Christian
• Played in CSAA League
• Won 6 championships as Head JV Coach
• Married 18 years with 2 boys, 1 grandson
• AAU Certified Coach

"I coach volleyball because I want to help players be successful in volleyball and become equipped to handle challenges beyond the court!"

PAT SINCLAIR

• Club Idaho Coach - 3 years
• Former HS & Collegiate Official - 13+ years
• AAU Official - 10+ years
• Coaching Experience - 10+ years
• AAU Certified Coach

"I found that my passion is seeing the light bulb moments when a young person discovers they "can" do it, when they have believed they couldn't.

I believe that each and every player brings something to the game and love helping them find their fit."

JOCELYN EVANS

• Club Idaho Coach - 7 years
• Assistant Varsity Coach - Caldwell HS, Vallivue HS
• Assistant JV Coach - Bishop Kelly HS
• Collegiate Player - Northwest Nazarene Univ. - MB/OH
• Club Volleyball for Boise River
• Played at Caldwell HS
• Southern Conference 5A All-SIC Honorable Mention
• Senior All Star Game
• Southern Conference 4A All-SIC All Conference
• AAU Certified Coach

"My philosophy as a coach is to not only create athletes on the court, but to build up great qualities to take off the court and apply to the real world. I love sharing my knowledge of volleyball, whether it be successes or failures, to help educate and share my passion so that athletes may leave the season feeling they've had a positive experience and can someday impact other athletes in the future."

VICTORIA PEARSON

• Club Idaho Coach - 2 years
• Former Club Idaho Player
• Coach at Lowell Scott MS
• AAU Certified Coach - PCA
• Women's league player - Boise/Meridian
• Double-Goal Coach
• Graduated from BSU - Biology/Health Science
• Married - 3 dogs/1 bunny

"Be the energy you want to attract! The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there!!!"

MEISHA KURTZ

• Club Idaho Coach - 6 years
• Club Idaho Academy Coach
• Coached at Eagle MS
• Rolling Hills MS Coach - 3 years
• Impact Certified - USAV
• AAU Certified Coach
• Married with 3 boys

"My passion for the sport of volleyball is only surpassed by my passion to watch the growth and development of its athletes. I strive to be a coach that goes above and beyond to help young athletes see their own potential and have the critical thinking and problem solving skills to push themselves forward. I love watching the growth that can come from athletes taking responsibility for their progress and potential."

RACHEL REYNOLDS-ZAHN

• Club Idaho Coach - 1 year
• AAU Certified Coach

BRI YOUNGSTROM

• Club Idaho Coach - 3 years
• Former Club Idaho Player
• College Volleyball player - Setter
• Competitive Body Builder
• USAV & AAU Certified Coach

KAYLEE KIRST

• Club Idaho Coach
• AAU Certified

AMANDA RYAN

• Club Idaho Coach - 4 years
• Former Division 2 Setter, Ran Track - Cal State Dominguez Hills
• Coached first club team in 2000
• Has coached many years of club, high school and private teams; girls and boys volleyball in OR, CA, NY and ID
• Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis on cognition and instruction
• USAV Certified Coach
• Cap-1 Certified Coach
• AAU Certified Coach
• Married, one daughter, one dog

"As a coach, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where players can learn, grow, and love volleyball. I focus on building strong relationships and transformative experiences, both on and off the court. I coach because I am passionate about the sport and I hope to pass on the same love of the game to the next generation."

NOHEMI PARKE

• Club Idaho Coach
• Coach for Strike Boys 14/16-5 years
• USAV Certified Coach
• Art of Coaching Certification
• Love coaching kids - 2 oldest of 8
• Aunt to 4 nieces & 3 nephews
• AAU Certified Coach
• Coach for boys and girls

"I love working with kids and seeing how excited they get when they finally connect and start understanding the different aspects of the game. I believe in always striving for excellence, not perfection, and not only in volleyball, but in our friendships, academics, work, and personal relationships."

LARISSA WILSON

• Club Idaho Coach - 8 years
• AAU Certified Coach
• Coach for over 8 years
• Former College Player- BMCC
• Married with 1 daughter

"It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen." John Wooden.

This applies both on and off the court. Make sure you have the "little things" like fundamentals and values in place. Once you have that foundation established, big things can happen. My goal as a coach is to help build and reinforce that foundation."

OLIVIA HARDEE

• Club Idaho Coach - 1 year
• Played club volleyball - 7 years
• Varsity Volleyball - HS
• AAU Certified Coach
• Has 7 siblings - she is a triplet!

"As a coach my goal is to assist, guide and encourage players to the path of accomplishing their aspirations!"

TAYLOR MURPHY

• Club Idaho Coach
• Head Coach - Lowell Scott MS
• Former Club Idaho Player - 3 years
• College Player
• Played for Eagle HS - 3 years
• AAU Certified Coach

SOPHIA KARTOL

• Club Idaho Coach
• Played for Evolve Club in Napa, CA
• HS - Vintage HS - captain
• Played 3 years AAU Beach Volleyball
• Hosted Sand volleyball clinics
• AAU Certified Coach

"My coaching philosophy centers around fostering holistic development in young athletes. I believe in creating a positive, inclusive, and disciplined environment where players not only learn the fundamental skills of volleyball, but also develop essential life skills, such as teamwork, communication, and resilience. It is crucial to install a strong work ethic and sportsmanship, emphasizing the value of both individual growth and collective success. Through structured practices, constructive feedback, and tailored guidance. I aim to empower each player to reach their full potential. Ultimately, my goal is to inspire a lifelong love for the sport and equip these young athletes with the tools they need to excel both on and off the volleyball court."

MATT TURRENTINE

CLUB IDAHO ROVING COACH

• Club Idaho Coach - 2+ years
• Coached at Force Performance-CA- 6 years
• Played HS Baseball
• Played beach vball in Santa Cruz, CA- 5yrs.
• Ranked in the top 30 beach players with travel beach league
• Married, 3 kids
• USAV Impacted Coach
• AAU Certified Coach

"Failure is not the opposite of success, it is part of success. I look forward to working on the building blocks to create success, as success isn't just about what a player accomplished in a season. It is about what inspired the player to look past the failures and dare to attempt. I enjoy every opportunity to grow in the sport and with the players that I have the opportunity to coach."

PERFORMANCE TRAINER

• Performance Trainer - 6 years
• Club Idaho former player - 1st CID Boys team
• Former College Baseball Player - Arizona
• Club Volleyball player- 5 years
• Certified Physical & Performance Trainer
• AAU Certified

ABBY SLUSSER

• Club Idaho Academy Coach
• District 3 champs - Declo HS
• Played club at University of Alabama
• AAU Certified Coach
• 3rd of 4 kids

JENNIFER LITZENBERGER

CLUB IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

• Club Idaho Staff - 2 years
• Tryout Manager
• Tournament Official Scorekeeper

SHARON HUBER

CLUB IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

• Club Idaho Staff - 14 years
• Tryout Specialist
• Tournament TSD