Coaches

Brian Kim – Founder & Coach, Unified Volleyball . Head Coach – Bloomfield Hills High School .  Brian is one of the founding members of Unified Volleyball and enters his 11th season with the club in 2026. With 17 years of coaching experience at the AAU and USAV levels, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership,…

Club Director 15-1 Assistant Coach   Coach Jason Gambone . Head Varsity Coach – Stoney Creek High School . Unified Volleyball Co-Founder .  Jason is one of the founders of Unified Volleyball and brings over two decades of experience to the program. A former collegiate club athlete, Jason has dedicated the past 24 years to coaching club…

Coach Sam Aliah Kim . Unified Volleyball – 11th Season .  By day, Sam works full-time as a Scent Detection Dog Handler Supervisor, tracking down bed bugs alongside her loyal canine partner, Vernor. By night, she is a passionate and experienced volleyball coach, having coached AAU/USAV club teams for over 12 years. Sam is currently the…

Coach Heather GamboneUnified Volleyball – 11th Season  Heather Gambone serves as Unified Volleyball’s Youth Development Coordinator, along with coaching 10-Blue and 11-Blue teams. Heather’s coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of hard work, discipline, and teamwork. She is known for her ability to motivate players to reach their full potential and for her innovative approach to…

Coach Danielle PartykaUnified Volleyball – 11th SeasonNational & National Select Coach Danielle has been with Unified Volleyball since its inception, contributing her expertise across both the National and National Select levels. Most recently, she has led teams at the 15s and 16s age groups, helping athletes grow and compete at the highest levels of club…

Coach Laura WoodmoreUnified Volleyball – 9th Season Laura Woodmore brings a dynamic mix of athletic experience, coaching passion, and joyful energy to Unified Volleyball as she enters her 9th season with the program in 2025. As a student-athlete at Seaholm High School, Laura was a three-year varsity volleyball player and four-year varsity basketball standout, helping…

Coach Amanda SwannUnified Volleyball – 8th Season Amanda is entering her 8th season with Unified Volleyball in 2024, bringing a strong playing background and a passion for athlete wellness to the program. A four-year varsity starter at Rochester High School, Amanda also competed at the AAU level throughout her youth. Her talent and dedication earned…

18-1 Head Coach Coach Lawrence PattonUnified Volleyball – 6th Season Lawrence began his volleyball journey as a sophomore at Oakland Community College, where he quickly developed a passion for the sport. His skills on the sand courts at On The Dunes led him to join the inaugural men’s volleyball team at Lawrence Technological University. At…

Kelly is a Grand Valley State University alumna currently working as a digital marketing specialist in Troy. She played volleyball competitively for 9 years, primarily as a setter but for club volleyball she played everything from a middle to libero. Kelly played high school ball for Notre Dame Prep and coached volleyball for 3 years…

Nestor AddahCoach – Unified Volleyball Nestor Addah, originally from Ghana, brings over 15 years of playing experience to the court and a decorated collegiate and international volleyball background. He played as an outside hitter for Ottawa University in Arizona, where he earned numerous honors, including: 3× NAIA Men’s Volleyball National Championship appearances 2023–2024 AVCA First…

Hemant Jagtap joined Unified Volleyball in 2025 and led 16 Sky, guiding the team to gold bracket finishes in each of their last three tournaments. Hemant brought a unique blend of coaching experience, operational insight, and creative media skills to the Unified program. Outside of Unified, Hemant serves as the Media and Branding Coordinator for…

16-2 Head Coach   Josh joined the Unified Volleyball family in the 2023 season, and he is excited to continue this season!  Josh first found a passion for volleyball in 2018, and he currently plays at a semi-pro level as an outside attacker in his free time when he isn’t busy coaching.   A fun fact…

Abby graduated from Grosse Pointe North HS in 2018 after 3 years on the varsity team.  She played D1 volleyball at Northern Kentucky University and received All-Horizon League Team for 2 years, as well as All-Horizon League Tournament Team for 4 years.  During her collegiate career, she broke the school record for block assists and…

Anika Prisby graduated from Armada High School in 2022 where she was a 3 year varsity starter as a middle blocker. In high school, she earned all-state honors, three time all-county, and three time all-conference honors. Anika played club volleyball at Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy for four years, playing on their national level team for…

13-1 Head Coach   Prior to joining Unified Volleyball, Matt attended Eastern Michigan University obtaining a bachelors degree in neuroscience. While at Eastern Matt joined the club team as a middle blocker/outside and worked up the ranks to become the President/Coach of the club in his final year. Matt currently plays at the semi-pro level…

Coach Juliana Nash Head Coach – Rochester Christian University Women’s Volleyball Unified Volleyball – 2nd Season Juliana Nash is entering her second season as the Head Coach of the Rochester Christian University Women’s Volleyball program. This role marks her first head coaching position following several years of collegiate assistant coaching experience. Most recently, Juliana served…

Aubree graduated with the class of 2023 from Mount Pleasant High School, where she played on Varsity for three years. Throughout high school, Aubree was decorated with  team captain, most valuable offensive player, academic all-state, first team all-conference, and first team all region. Aubree also played club volleyball at a national level at both Attack…

Ashley graduated from Oxford High School in 2023 where she played on the Varsity volleyball team for 3 years as a DS/Lib and was named captain during her senior season! Ashley played for Unified for several seasons throughout my high school career and will be playing at Rochester University this upcoming season. Ashley has coached…

Molly graduated Oxford High School in 2021 where she was a 3 year varsity starter as an Outside Hitter. Throughout her senior season she was named captain along with MVP. During club, Molly competed at a high level being on a national team at Unified for 3 years. During high school and currently, Molly works…

Pablo SanchezHead Coach, Rochester Christian University Women’s Volleyball Originally from Argentina, I’ve been passionate about volleyball for as long as I can remember. Growing up with two sisters who also played, the sport quickly became a central part of my life. I began competing in club volleyball at an early age and went on to…

Mai Soto – Coaching Bio Mai Soto played Division I indoor and beach volleyball at Lindenwood University, where she served as a team captain and later worked as an assistant coach for the beach volleyball program. Before her collegiate career, Mai competed internationally with the Spanish National Team, earning multiple medals and gaining valuable experience…

Catherine graduated from Oxford High School in 2021, where she was a four-year varsity starter and served as team captain for three seasons. She continued her volleyball career at Trine University, earning a starting position for three years and captaining the team during her junior and senior seasons. She recently graduated from Trine University in…

Coach Christina Bohm is excited to join Unified Volleyball Club’s National Coach Roster, bringing a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the program. A proud alumna of St. Clair High School, Christina continued her athletic journey at St. Clair County Community College, where she was a standout in both volleyball and basketball. Her sophomore…

Coach Kaelyn – Head/Assistant Volleyball Coach Coach Kaelyn brings over 16 years of volleyball experience as both a player and coach. She first discovered her love for the game on the West Coast at the age of 11, where she developed a strong foundation in technique and form. After moving to Michigan, she continued her…

Erica currently coaches at Notre Dame Prep Middle School and the 4th/5th grade team at Notre Dame Prep. This will be her third year with the NDP program. Previously, she played Collegiate soccer and basketball at Cornerstone University where she graduated with her bachelors in teaching. In high school, as a Setter, she was named…

Allison Scott is a 2022 graduate of Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy, where she was a three-year varsity athlete and served as team captain during her senior season. A skilled Setter/Defensive Specialist, Allison brings over a decade of playing experience, including time on several competitive travel teams. She is currently a sophomore at Rochester University, where…

Karli graduated from Divine Child High School in 2022. She has played on various travel teams throughout her career as an OH/DS. She is now attending Rochester University where she plays volleyball as a DS and is majoring in psychology. 2024-2025 is her third season coaching and her second season at Unified!

Emma Hock is entering her third season coaching with Unified Volleyball for the 2025–2026 season. A dedicated and energetic coach, Emma brings both playing experience and leadership skills to her role on the court. She was a two-sport athlete at Manchester Jr./Sr. High School, where she lettered in volleyball for two years and soccer for…

Kajsa graduated from Brandon High School in 2018, where she played as a Middle Hitter and served as team captain during her senior year. She began playing club volleyball at age 12 and continued throughout her college years. At Oakland University, Kajsa was actively involved in the club volleyball program, contributing on the board for…

Aisha currently plays volleyball at Rochester Christian University and in her third season. She has been playing volleyball for 10 years now and played at Unified for her 18s season, which was her best club experience yet. This is her first season coaching and she is very passionate for the game and would like to share…

Maria has been with us since the first year Unified officially became a club. She started to play with us when she was 15 and continued to play for us for the rest of her club career. She graduated from Notre Dame Preparatory in 2019, where her team won the State Championship in 2017 and…

Chloe graduated from Romeo High School in 2021, where she played two years on the JV team—serving as captain—and two years on Varsity. Throughout her club career, she competed as an outside and right side hitter for Unified and other travel teams. Chloe currently attends Rochester Christian University, where she plays collegiate volleyball as a…

Coach Kenzie KeeferUnified Volleyball – 2nd Season Kenzie graduated from Freeland High School in 2022, where she was a three-year varsity setter. She played club volleyball with Five:1 for two years before continuing her athletic and academic career at Rochester Christian University. Kenzie is currently a senior studying Sports Management while playing on the university’s…

Grace Ropes graduated from Armada High School in 2025, where she was a three-year varsity player and team captain during her senior season. Playing as a DS/Libero, Grace brings over six years of competitive volleyball experience to the court. She competed for Unified’s Nationals 1s team for two consecutive seasons and is now continuing her…

Alexis is a 2023 graduate of Troy High School and brings over six years of club volleyball experience to Unified. She has competed as a versatile athlete, playing Setter, Defensive Specialist, and Right Side for both High Performance and Unified Volleyball Clubs. Alexis is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management through Oakland Community College…

Jess Anspach is thrilled to join the Unified Volleyball coaching staff as the head coach for the 11-1 team. With a lifelong love for volleyball, Jess brings an impressive background as both an athlete and coach, along with a contagious passion for the game. Her volleyball journey began at the age of 8, and her…

Emily Susitko – Volleyball Coach Emily Susitko brings over 12 years of volleyball experience as both a high-level player and dedicated coach. Her journey began in the club circuit, finishing her club career with Unified Volleyball before going on to play collegiately at Hillsdale College. While at Hillsdale, Emily was a key contributor to a…

Unified Volleyball is excited to welcome Anthony Le to the coaching staff for his first season with the club. Anthony brings a strong foundation of leadership and high-level playing experience, having earned two All-Conference honors as a setter with the Oakland University Men’s Club Volleyball Team. During his time at Oakland, he served as team…

Rachel CookRachel Cook is excited to join the Unified Volleyball coaching staff and bring her passion for the game to the next generation of athletes. A 2018 graduate of Ubly High School, Rachel played volleyball throughout high school and at a local club, continuing her club career through her undergraduate years as a right-side hitter.…

Jordan Look – Coach Jordan Look brings years of playing and coaching experience to the court, along with a deep passion for developing young athletes. A graduate of Bath High School, Jordan played varsity volleyball for two and a half years, taking on roles as both a defensive specialist and setter. She began playing volleyball…

Andrew Susitko – Coach BioAndrew Susitko is a passionate and competitive volleyball coach with over five years of experience in the sport. He was a key member of the Ferris State University men’s club volleyball team and also served as a practice player for the women’s varsity program, gaining valuable insight and experience at a…

Claudio graduated from Chippewa Valley High School in 2023 and began his collegiate studies at Macomb Community College. He recently accepted an offer to join the men’s volleyball team at Rochester Christian University, where he plans to major in Health Sciences. Claudio brings several years of experience competing in indoor, grass, and beach volleyball. Now…

Shaleene found her love for volleyball in 7th grade. She played for Marysville High School 1996-99) where she led the team to 3 undefeated state championships. She continued her volleyball career as a D1 setter for Central Michigan University (1999-2004) where she eventually got inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. Shaleene now lives…

Liz Franklin brings over two decades of experience as both a decorated player and dedicated coach. A standout at TriUnity Christian High School, Liz earned All-State honors in 2000 and 2001 before continuing her career at the collegiate level. She played at Lee University in 2001, Grand Rapids Community College in 2002 where she earned…

Sam brings over a decade of volleyball experience to the program, combining competitive playing and dedicated coaching. A graduate from Oxford Schools, Sam played as a setter from 4th grade to graduation. During club, Sam played at the State and National level as a setter, right-side hitter, and defensive specialist.   Since high school, Sam has…

Karly grew up in Ontario, Canada. She played highschool volleyball for 2 years. Karly also has played for 4 different volleyball clubs back in Canada for a total of 7 years. Karly is a first year freshman at Rochester Christian University where she is on the woman’s volleyball team as a OH. Karly has previously…

Kaitlyn brings a strong competitive background and a passion for developing young athletes. She played high school volleyball at Milford High School and competed in club volleyball for 10 years, beginning with MoJo Volleyball before continuing her training with L2 Volleyball (formerly Legends Volleyball). Last season, Kaitlyn served as a head coach with Huron Valley…

Scott Germansky is an experienced volleyball coach with a background that spans across multiple competitive levels. For the past five years, “Coach G” has served as the 7th grade coach for Baker Middle School, where he also teaches 8th-grade English. Scott is also a member of the coaching staff at Stoney Creek High School, leading…

With over 20 years of combined playing and coaching experience, Allie Visser brings exceptional knowledge, passion, and versatility to the volleyball court. A four-year varsity standout at Athens High School, Allie was recognized for her work ethic and love for the game. She continued her playing career at Michigan State University, competing for four years…

Megan Holas is a 2020 graduate of Romeo High School, where she played two years on the varsity volleyball team. During her time with the Bulldogs, she earned the Best Improved Player award her senior year and was recognized with the Bulldog Award—honoring outstanding attitude and team spirit—both seasons she played. Megan continued her volleyball…