“It’s not about us. We have too much passion for the game and we want this sport in our community.
It’s for the kids”
Coach KERRI Klister (SCHUH)
In 2015 Kerri fully committed herself to the outdoor game. During the 2015 beach season, she traveled the AVP Beach Tour while living and training in Milwaukee, WI. She played her way into 5 professional events with 4 top 10 finishes! In 2016 she made the career decision to move to southern California and once again, placing a few more top 10 finishes 5th being her best in 2018 and 2019. Moving to California to be closer to the beach and surround herself with the heart of the beach volleyball community was the best decision she could have made! But the tables have turned and she now made the move back to WI to share her knowledge, experience and expertise to grow the beach game in the Midwest
“I’m tough around the edges and very dedicated to always learning more. If you don’t understand what I’m trying to teach, i will work hard to find another way until you understand. When that Bulb lights up, there’s no better reward.”
-coach kerri
Coach Tim matelski
Tim has coached and directed local Impact beach volleyball program from 2017-2020. Tim is an AVP Academy, Fox Valley registered beach coach. In 2018, he had the opportunity to attend Art of Coaching clinic ran by the legendary Karch Kiraly and Terry Lyscovech.
“I try not to trap myself into a ‘go to’ commentary and try to be raw and always in the moment. ”
-coach tim
Coach GRACE MANS
Grace started coaching with The SandBox in 2018 using her knowledge from USA Beach Volleyball Spending most of her childhood at Bradford beach, she learned how to approach the game mentally and physically. As far as credentials, Grace is Beach Coach certified from the Art of Coaching.
Coach Sarah Hobler
She received a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where she played right side her freshman year before moving to the middle. She still holds several school records for attack percentage and blocking. In addition to earning an AVCA All Region honorable mention in 2005, she was selected for the 2006 All-Conference and Academic All Conference Team. Sarah was also named the Conference Tournament MVP that same year. She finished her career at UWM having won four Horizon League regular season titles while also claiming a league tournament crown and NCAA berth.
Coach Clay Martinson
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COACH ALLIE MLEZIVA
After College, she stayed around the area to help kids understand the game. She’s been coaching for Fox Valley Performance for 6 years now and 4 years at Denmark high school. Allie had the opportunity to direct the beach program for FVP in 2020.
COACH Nathan Higgins
This is Nate’s first year coaching with the SandBox however, has been a player for the program for over 5 years. He has worked with coach Kerri in both the physical side of the game as well as growing a stronger mentality. He’s eager to begin his coaching career!
COACH RyliE VAUGHn
Back in 2014, she brought home a national championship for USA Junior beach nationals and a bronze in 2016. When she was 18, she won the Waupaca Boatride tournament. Coach Vaughn recently went to South Asia to teach the kids there about beach volleyball! Rylie has been helping coach Kerri since 2018 and can’t wait to start another great season!
Junior Coaches
“It’s not about us. We have too much passion for the game and we want this sport in our community.
It’s for the kids”
Coach Breanna Griesbach
Breana has been playing indoor volleyball for 6 years and plays club volleyball as a setter for Fox Valley Performance. She has been playing beach volleyball with the SandBox for 4 years and coaching for 2. During that time she earned a bid to the east coast Championships for 2 years. She is planning to attend college for nursing, and to play club volleyball wherever she goes.
Bre claims ‘sand has immensely leveled up my ball control for the indoor game, and as a setter, it has also helped develop my defensive plays’
Coach Sophie Romenesko
Sophie has been playing indoor for 6 years, and club volleyball for 3. She started playing beach volleyball in 2021. She loves coaching because she wants to share the sport she loves with the next generation. Nothing beats the feeling of coaching a player and then seeing them use those skills in a game.
Sophie states ‘ beach volleyball has helped with my speed of my approach and passing became a lot easier. Everything I did in the sand made me faster on the court.
Coach Stella Virlee
She is currently a sophomore at St. Mary Catholic high school and plays indoor volleyball at FC Elite as a setter. Stella started playing indoor volleyball in 4th grade and playing beach volleyball in 2021. Stella has helped Kerri coach many different camps for both indoor and beach.
Stella believes ‘sand volleyball has helped to improve her indoor game by making her a more balanced and agile player. On top of making me a well rounded player physically, Kerri has improved my mental game immensely.’
Coach Julia Gross
Julia has been playing sand volleyball for 5 years and indoor for 6. She really enjoys coaching beginners because she knows exactly what it felt like to start playing volleyball. Although she is only a sophomore, she would like to attend college and become a physician Assistant.
Julia believes ‘sand has helped her learn ow to react faster to balls and move he feet much faster which she was able to transfer back to when I play indoor.
Coach Olivia Noel
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Coach Ali Tylinki
Ali has been playing indoor volleyball for 6 years and started playing sand volleyball with the SandBox in 2022. Playing sand volleyball has give her a new love of the game and has increased her indoor performance. She LOVES coaching and sharing her love for volleyball with others along with relaying all of the great coaching tips she has received as a player to help others that are new to the sport.
