Coaches & Staff
Nathan Blankenship
Wilsonville High School – Varsity Head Coach (3 Years)
2019 NW Oregon Conference Coach Of The Year.
2019 NW Oregon Conference Champion (Undefeated in League).
2018 NW Oregon Conference Coach Of The Year.
2018 NW Oregon Conference Champion (Undefeated in League).
2014-2016 Coach Training – University of Washington -11 years Coaching high school 6A/5A & Club 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U.
16 Years playing, collegiate and international Volleyball, Europe, Australia and National level New Zealand. Open and Masters Beach
Scott Sanders
Kennedy High School – Varsity Coach (3 Years) - 2019 State Champions
2019 Tri-River Conference Champion (Undefeated in League) (#1) at Districts and (#1) at State.
2018 Tri-River Conference Champion (Undefeated in League) 1st at Districts and 5th at State.
2017 Tri-River Conference tied for 2nd, 1st at Districts and 3rd at State Previously assisted Varsity for 2 years at Gervais High School and assisted with clinics at Canby High School for both Varsity and JV.
Coaching Experience: 6+ years Volleyball and 20+ years coaching Football, Basketball and Baseball.
30+ Years playing experience in both Indoor and Beach.
Julene Koenig
Canby High School - Junior Varsity Head Coach (3 Years)
Canby High School - Assistant Varsity
4 Years NW Elite 16U Indoor
2 Years NW Elite Beach - Sand Coach and Tournament Director
10 Years competitive Volleyball - High School, Beach, Adult Indoor
Emily McAlindin
3 years coaching 16U at NW Elite Volleyball Club
1 year coaching at Oregon City High School
4 years playing collegiate intramural & club at University of Oregon
6 years playing club in Southern California- 2012 AAU champions
Sara Wilcox
Oregon City High School - Asst Varsity & Junior Varsity Head Coach (3 Years)
9 Years Rec, Club. As her daughters advanced in skill, so did Coach Wilcox's passion for coaching. She has invested and continues to invest, countless hours to expand her knowledge and skill as a coach.
4 Years coaching 12's and 14's for NW Elite. She has also coached at OCHS for the past three years and is currently the head JV coach.
Chris Lewis
2 Years Collegiate Athlete – Clackamas Community College
4 Years - Asst College Coach - Clackamas Community College
8 years – Junior High School - Head Coach
2 Years - Oregon City High School – Junior Varsity Head Coach
5 years NW Elite Volleyball Club – Head Coach 14U Black
Varsity Oregon City High School Athlete
Ashley Waggoner
D1 College Athlete (University of North Texas)
4 Years Head Coach - 14s 16s Club Volleyball (Austin Region)
2 Years High School Coaching (Austin Texas)
1 Year NW Elite 16U Head Coach
Lisa Piper
5 Years Club / Rec Coaching
3 Years NW Elite 12U Head Coach
3 Years Collegiate Player: 1997-2000
Varsity High School (Oregon City Varsity Alumni)
Jen Tate
5 Years Club Coaching
3 years - 12U Head Coach
2 years - NWE 12 Assistant coach
6 Years Rainier Middle School (Head Coach and Assistant Coach )
2x Oregon State Champion 1992, 1993
6 Years - Club Volleyball
Nikki Bippes
2 Years Wilsonville High School - Junior Varsity Coach/Assist Varsity
2 Years LaSalle Prepatory College - Junior Varsity Coach/Assist Varsity
6 Years Club Coaching 12U, 14U, 16U
11 Year - High School , College Intramurals, Adult league
Dena Ayodeji
6 Years Coaching, 2 Years High School Junior varsity.
2nd Year NW Elite 14U Head Coach
Collegiate Volleyball. 2001-2002
Four year High School, Varsity starter. Continued play , Coaching open gyms. Head Coaches assistant. Married with 4 year old son (future volleyball player?)
Four year High School, Varsity starter. Continued play , Coaching open gyms. Head Coaches assistant. Married with 4 year old son (future volleyball player?)
Sirena Welton
6 Years - Volleyball Head Coach
2 Years NW Elite 12U Head Coach
Dedicated to the growth and experience of these young athletes
Mike Jensen
Oregon High School - Junior Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
3 Years Club coaching - NW Elite 14 Gold (Asst Coach),
20 Years Competitive Volleyball
3 Years Collegiate Volleyball (Oregon State University)
OSU Graduate 971 (Engineering). Married 51 Year (Barb)
Avid bicyclist, skier and golfer.
I’m a proud Vietnam veteran of the US Navy (Submarine Service).
Steve Young
2 Years Colligate Play - San Francisco State University
27 years Competitive Volleyball (Athlete) – A and AA
6 Years Club – Head Coach (14U, 18U) NW Elite 18U
2 Year High School Varsity - Head Coach
2 Years Middle School - Head Coach
Dee Dee Kelley
4 Years - NW Elite Volleyball – Head Coach 14s and 16s
2 years - Colton High School - Asst Varsity
8 Years - Head Volleyball Coach - Youth Sports (Colton Area)
22 Years Collegiate and High School Referee (Volleyball - Greater Portland Volleyball Officials Association)
Operations Director
Please contact Sabrina at NWElite.Sabrina@gmail.com for questions and operational support.
NW Elite VBC 2020-2021 Season Coaches and Staff (WIP)
| Coach | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Piper | 12U Gold Head Coach | NWElite.Lisa@gmail.com |
| Sirena Welton | 12U Red Head Coach | NWElite.Sirena@gmail.com |
| Jen Tate | 12U Black Head Coach | NWElite.Jen@gmail.com |
| Sara Wilcox / Julene | 14U National Head Coach | NWElite.Sara@gmail.com |
| Chris Lewis | 14U Black Head Coach | NWElite.Chris@gmail.com |
| Dena Ayodeji | 14U Red Head Coach | NWElite.Dena@gmail.com |
| Ashley Johnson | 14U Blue Head Coach | NWElite.AshleyJ@gmail.com |
| Starr Cooney | 14U White Head Coach | NWElite.Starr@gmail.com |
| Emily McAlinden | 16U National Head Coach | NWElite.EmilyM@gmail.com |
| Dee Dee Kelly | 16U Black Head Coach | NWElite.DeeDee@gmail.com |
| Jordan Sanders | 16U Red Head Coach | NWElite.ScottS@gmail.com |
| Steve Young | 16U Blue Head Coach | NWElite.Steve@gmail.com |
| Kenzie DeVries | 16U Navy Head Coach | NWElite.ScottS@gmail.com |
| Nathan Blankenship | 18U National Head Coach | NWElite.Nathan@gmail.com |
| Scott Sanders | 18U Black Head Coach | NWElite.ScottS@gmail.com |
| Boys 18 National | 18U Boys Head Coach | NWElite.Nathan@gmail.com |
| Boys 16 Black | TBD |