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MWP COACHES
JASON SMITH
DIRECTOR / RECRUITING COORDINATOR
16's PURPLE / 16's SILVER: HEAD COACH
Experience:
Head Volleyball Coach: Alexandria Technical College - Currently
Assistant Volleyball Coach: Alexandria Technical College - 2024
Head Volleyball Coach: NCR All-Stars U17 Red - 2024 - 2025
Why I Coach:
I coach because sport is a beautiful thing. I enjoy trying to get better at something and finally seeing that light bulb go off in my athletes when it clicks. I've had some amazing coaches in my career who have helped me become who I am, and I hope that I can inspire my athletes just as my coaches have done for me. ​
ERICA SMITH
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
18's GOLD: HEAD COACH | FLOAT
Experience:
Erica was once a standout player at Melrose High School. From there, she attended SCSU and was on the spring team. She later transferred to Central Lakes College and became an All-American OH. Erica graduated from MSUM with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science. Erica has coached all positions from 11u - 18u at the club/jo level and is a very sought-after coach for private lessons for the last 15+ years. Erica was also the Head Volleyball Coach at Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN, before COVID.
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REAGAN JOSEPH
18's PURPLE: HEAD COACH | 14's PURPLE: CO-COACH
Experience:
I started volleyball in 5th grade and went on to play at Hill Murray High School and White Bear Lake Volleyball Club primarily as a middle hitter. I started coaching in 2021 at White Bear Lake Volleyball Club as an assistant coach at the 15s level. I have coached for MWP at the 15s, 16s, and 18s levels, and this will be my third year. I was also the assistant varsity coach for Apollo in 2023 and was the JV head coach at Little Falls this past season. I am currently the Assistant Coach at Alexandria Technical College.
Why I Coach:​
Coaching is by far the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I love watching the girls’ transformations and growth from the beginning of the season to the end, not only as players but as people. Volleyball has also always been my safe space since I started playing, and I want to pass on my love for the sport onto the next generation of players.
SYDNEY ULRICH
18's PURPLE: ASSISTANT COACH
Experience:
Sydney Ulrich is a passionate volleyball coach coming to Midwest Power for her second season. She was a 5-year Varsity Letterwoman at Rogers High School in volleyball, golf, and power lifting, and played Club volleyball for 5 years. From Rogers, Sydney went on to earn her degree in both Marketing and Coaching at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a master’s in business administration at MidAmerica Nazarene University. At UW-Eau Claire, she was a 4-year Student Assistant for the Blugolds Football. Football would
take Sydney to both Kansas and New Jersey, where she was the Director of Football Operations at MidAmerica Nazarene University (NAIA) and Recruiting Operations Coordinator at Rutgers University (DI). Beyond three years of working in collegiate recruiting, academics, and team operations, Sydney also has a three-year background in coaching club volleyball, combined between Club Velocity, Club 43, and MWP.
Why I Coach:​
Sydney has a passion to serve once again for a sport that had such a positive impact on her life. Athletes part of her team will feel that they are so much more than volleyball. They are students, daughters, and members of this community. When it comes time to hang up their shoes, she hopes they can look back and be proud of where they started and where they are now. If she gets to be part of that growth, well then, she is one lucky
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COURTNEY LAMM
17's NATIONAL: HEAD COACH | 14's PURPLE: CO-COACH
Experience:
I started playing volleyball in 4th grade and continued to play through high school, primarily as an outside hitter. Before coaching at Midwest Power, I coached for Princeton JO volleyball in 2021 as the 16/17s level coach. I started coaching with MWP in 2022, and I have coached the 16s and 17s level. Courtney continues to expand her knowledge of the game; she's has worked and continues to work with the NCR High Performance program.
Why I Coach:
I coach because I strive to spread my passion for this game through the next generation. I love watching the girls grow as players, teammates, and individuals throughout the season. Coaching with Midwest Power has brought me lots of laughs, many memories, and lifelong friends, and I’m excited to grow as a coach for another season with some of the best coaches I know.
AMANDA AUSTIN
16's PURPLE: ASSISTANT COACH
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ALLIE THELEN
16's SILVER: ASSISTANT COACH
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BROOKLYN BLANCHARD
16's GOLD: HEAD COACH | 17's NATIONAL: ASSISTANT COACH
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MICHELLE SCHLUENDER
16's GOLD: ASSISTANT COACH
Experience:
Michelle has coached for two years with MWP and is so excited to return this year. She has coached volleyball at various levels, from 4th-6th graders, JV level, and 14s JO. Michelle played volleyball in high school and college and continues to play on a women's league in the winter months.
Why I Coach:
I love coaching the sport of volleyball, and I find great joy in developing fundamental skills in the girls while teaching them to love the game and feel good about their accomplishments.​
KATIE RANDOLPH
15's PURPLE: HEAD COACH
Experience:
Katie has coached at Stride Academy in St. Cloud. She's also coached at Cathedral Middle School, Sartell JO, and Foley JO. Katie has shown a passion for people and helping young people grow in the sport of volleyball.
Why I Coach:
As a special education teacher, mother and former Phy-ed teacher I have the ability to connect quickly with youth and adapt my approach and drills to meet the level of any player. Through experiences I have learned the importance of working together within a team to achieve success. One way to do that is by knowing how to identify and use the strengths of each player to obtain that success.​
TOREY BROBACK
15's GOLD: HEAD COACH
Experience:
Torey brings lots of playing as well as coaching experience to MWP. She's previously coached at M1 volleyball club - Head Coach 12u, Assistant Coach 14su, Head Coach 15-2s, Head Coach 18-2, Armstrong High School JV coach - Pequot Lakes JO 14s Head Coach.
In Addition, Torey played at the M1 volleyball club from 12u - 18u. She attended and played at Lakeville North High School, where she played in the state tournament 3 times. Following high school, Torey played collegiately at Providence College, which is D1.
Why I Coach:
Coaching is and always has been a passion of mine. Sharing a passion with younger players is more fun than work.
JODY BAKER
14's GOLD: CO-COACH | 15's PURPLE: ASSISTANT COACH
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Lillian Marberg
14's GOLD: CO-COACH | 15's GOLD: ASSISTANT COACH
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