GENERAL MANAGER

Kelsey brings over a decade of coaching and management experience to VIBE, paired with her own competitive playing career as a collegiate libero at the University of Great Falls (NAIA). With 8 years of playing experience and more than 10 years coaching at both the high school and club levels, she’s guided athletes of all ages through skill development, competition, and confidence-building on the court.

Her 6+ years in management roles, along with time spent supporting corporate leadership teams, give her a unique ability to balance operations, staff development, and client experience.

At VIBE, Kelsey is the heartbeat of the gym - the one who makes sure everything runs smoothly, and everyone feels like part of the family. She mentors front desk staff, supports trainers, keeps schedules flowing, and makes sure parents, athletes, and coaches always have what they need. Whether it’s solving problems before they even appear or creating a welcoming space for athletes to grow, Kelsey is the glue that holds it all together - and the reason VIBE feels like home.

DIRECTOR OF VOLLEYBALL

Jon is a seasoned volleyball coach, former NCAA athlete, and dedicated mentor who brings over two decades of experience in playing, coaching, and developing athletes at the club, high school, and collegiate levels. A standout libero and setter at IPFW, Jon has gone on to coach championship-winning teams - including CIF and State titles with Orange Lutheran High School, and a Gold Medal at the 2019 USA Nationals with SCVC's 17 Open Boys team.

In addition to his technical and tactical coaching, Jon specializes in mindful mental performance, using life coaching, emotional processing, and visualization techniques to help athletes build confidence, resilience, and mental clarity on and off the court.

As a former Director and College Recruiting Coordinator at Forza 1 West Volleyball Club, Jon combines his coaching expertise with a strong background in Public Relations and Media Communication to guide athletes through the complex college recruitment process - helping them find the right academic and athletic fit.

DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE

Emily Nader is a sports performance coach who specializes in helping volleyball athletes develop the strength, power, and movement efficiency needed to perform confidently on the court. Her coaching focuses on improving jumping ability, speed, agility, and overall durability, while also emphasizing proper mechanics and injury prevention for the demands of volleyball. Emily works closely with athletes to build not only physical strength, but also body awareness and confidence that translates directly to competition.

Emily studied at Penn State University, where her academic background includes Kinesiology, Movement Science, Biology, Sports Administration, and Biomechanics, providing a strong foundation in how the body moves and adapts to training. She holds credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT), and is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). This combination allows her to support volleyball athletes holistically—helping them train smarter, recover better, and build habits that support long-term performance and health both in and out of season.

VIBE MASCOT

For 7 years, Ripp has been running the show behind the scenes at VIBE (at least, if you ask him). He’s the first face athletes see when they walk through the door, ready to sniff-check backpacks for hidden snacks and supervise every water break to make sure no one slacks. His real specialty? Making athletes feel welcome and keeping the vibes fun.

Position: Chief Vibes Officer 🐾

Years Pro: 7

Favorite Drill: Stealing cones and handing out mid-session boops

Biggest Weakness: Peanut butter distractions

Signature Move: Rolling over mid-huddle for belly rubs

Game Day Motto: Snacks first, reps second.

TRAINER + FRONT DESK ASSISTANT

Sam brings over 15 years of volleyball experience to VIBE, with an accomplished career as a libero at both the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University. While at LMU, she earned honors as WCC Libero of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and was recognized four times as WCC Defensive Player of the Week. Her years competing at the highest levels of indoor and beach volleyball give her the knowledge and perspective to help athletes grow their defensive game and confidence on the court.

At VIBE, Sam wears two hats: on the court, she’s a trainer specializing in defense and libero-specific skills; at the desk, she’s often the first friendly face (or voice) athletes and families connect with. Whether she’s running drills or managing check-ins, Sam brings the same focus, professionalism, and positive energy that make her a valued part of the VIBE community.

VIDEOGRAPHER & CONTENT MANAGER

Jameson knows his way around the court and the camera. A former USC men’s volleyball standout, he traded in digs and serves for drones and slow-mos — and now he’s the guy behind the lens capturing every spike, smile, and good vibe at VIBE. From practice clips to highlight reels, Jameson turns sweat into scroll-stopping content. And when he’s not making our athletes look like highlight-reel stars, he’s on the AVP tour with his brothers, filming the pros and keeping feeds fresh. Basically, if it’s on IG and looks good… odds are Jameson shot it.