College Coach Training Series

For more information about the Training Series, please visit our website at www.AllianceVBC.comAll training sessions will be hosted at A-Game Sportsplex, 215 Gothic Court, Franklin, TN

Alex WilharmAuburn Assistant CoachAn integral part of multiple winning programs, Alex has established himself as an elite recruiter and on court trainer. During his 6-year stint at Louisville, Alex coached 3 conference Players of the Year, 2 Freshman of the Year, Setter of the Year and 2 Defensive Players of the Year. This training experience and recruiting success earned the Cardinals ACC (2015) and AAC (2013) titles. Alex found success in the club realm guiding KIVA’s 16-1 team and Iowa High Performance Regional Teams.

COACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOLADES• Auburn (2016 – present).• Louisville (2011 – 2016).• AVCA “Thirty under 30” Award Winner.• 4 NCAA appearances, 2 “Sweet 16s”.

Alyssa D’ErricoDayton Assistant Coach

Arguably one of the nation’s winningest volleyball

players of all-time, Alyssa was a member of the 4-time

NCAA D1 National Champion Penn State Nittany Lions.

While at PSU, the 3-time captain was involved in a

109-consecutive match win streak. Upon graduation,

D’Errico played overseas in Spain, Croatia and France.

Returning to the states brought the standout to the

sidelines as assistant coach at Georgetown and then

later to University of Louisville. D’Errico is entering

into her first season with the Dayton Flyers.

COACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOLADES

• Dayton (2016 – present).

• Louisville (2015 – 2016).

• Georgetown (2012).

• Professional (Feel Volley Alcobendas,

ZOK Split 1700, Istres Ouest Provence).

Morris CephasAustin Peay Assistant CoachCoach Cephas joins the Govs coaching staff coming off the heels of the nation’s 5th most-improved turnaround (12 1/2 game improvement from 2015 season). The Conference Carolina Libero of the Year at King University exchanged his jersey for a tie to lead the Tornados. In his first 2 seasons, King made it to the conference finals just falling short of a championship. Morris guided multiple all conference and region athletes including Summer Kremer who led the NCAA DII in kills and was named All American.COACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOLADES• Austin Peay (2016 – present).• King University (2014 – 2016).• 54 collegiate head coaching wins.• Conference Carolina 2-time division champion.

Chuck CrawfordMTSU Head Coach

Chuck is a well-known coaching figure throughout

the South. Crawford’s game planning and

recruiting prowess was key to the resurgence of

the Auburn Tigers upsetting No. 10 Florida and

No. 21 Arkansas. His impact has been felt at the

national level as well as training Georgia Tech’s

Chanell Clark-Bibbs who eventually earned a spot

on USA’s Junior National Team in 2013.

COACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOLADES

• MTSU (2016 – present).

• Auburn (2014 – 2016).

• George Tech (2009, 2013).

• Miami- OH (2011 – 2012).

Steve McRobertsOle Miss Head CoachLeading the revival of Ole Miss Volleyball, Steve has strung together 3 winning seasons (2 of which were 20+ wins). Winning is nothing new to McRoberts. With an impressive career record of 535-198, he has won 10 conference titles, is a 10-time conference coach of the year and a 5-time region coach of the year. McRoberts’ coached teams have earned births to the NCAA national tournament in multiple seasons.

COACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOLADES• Ole Miss (2014 – present).• Tulsa (2011 – 2013).• Central Arkansas (2005 – 2010).• Lubbock Christian (1996 – 2003).

Nicki HolmesNC State Assistant CoachAn abundance of rich volleyball experience has brought an unparalleled depth to Nicki’s coaching abilities. Deeply rooted in the USA Volleyball program, Holmes has been exposed to some of our country’s top athletes and coaches. He has served as program manager for the Collegiate National Team, led National Team Open Tryouts and is a coach for Select/Youth National Teams. In addition, Coach Holmes has been instrumental in the success of many NCAA D1 programs.

COACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOLADES• NC State (2016 – present).• North Carolina Central University (2014 – 2015).• University of Central Florida (2012 – 2013).• University of Stetson (2011).

AJ BonettiUT Assistant Coach

AJ has established himself as a “defensive wizard!” This

can be seen in the emerging net play of the UT Volunteers.

While at UNCW, he helped to build the program into a

Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) force. His tutelage

led 2 middle blockers to be ranked in the nation’s top

10 in blocks during the same season! The Seahawks

recorded three 20-wins seasons and 10 players earned

All CAA honors with Bonetti on the sidelines. He has

rounded out his volleyball skill set gaining experience

with video coordination along with strength and

conditioning and various statistical programs.

COACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOLADES

• UT (2016 – present).

• UNC Wilmington (2009 – 2015).

• University of George Washington (2007 – 2008).

• USA Volleyball Men’s National Team (2008).

Travis Hudson

Western Kentucky Head Coach

19 winning seasons, 17 of which culminated in 20+

wins with 6 of those seasons amassing 30 wins. A

perennial top 25 NCAA power who has been ranked

as high as 16th in the country. WKU, is an established

“giant slayer”, knocking off national power Wisconsin

during the 2016 season. Hudson has been a finalist for

AVCA National Coach of the Year on 3 occasions.

COACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOLADES

• Western 1995 – present (530 career wins).

• 10 Sun Belt Championships,

3 Conference USA Championships.

• 5-time Conference Coach of the Year.

• 3-time AVCA All Region Coach of the Year.

Dates: June 1st, June 5th-8th • Ages: 13-18 • Costs: $40 per session