Coaches & Staff
Nathan Blankenship
6 Years NW Elite Head Coach - 18 National
5 Years Clackamas High School - Varsity Head Coach (Current)
4 Years Wilsonville High School – Varsity Head Coach
NW Oregon Conference Coach Of The Year (x 2)
NW Oregon Conference Champion (x 3)
2014-2016 Coach Training – University of Washington
14 years Coaching high School 6A/5A & Club 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U.
19 Years playing, collegiate and international Volleyball, Europe, Australia - National level New Zealand. Open and Masters Beach
Scott Sanders
3 Years NW Elite Head / Asst Coach - National 17-18 Teams
9 years High School - 3A 4A 6A
Kennedy High School – Varsity Coach (4 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 Coaching Experience: 6+ years Volleyball and 20+ years coaching Football, Basketball and Baseball. 30+ Years playing experience in both Indoor and Beach.
Kennedy High School – Varsity Coach (4 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 Coaching Experience: 6+ years Volleyball and 20+ years coaching Football, Basketball and Baseball. 30+ Years playing experience in both Indoor and Beach.
Jordan Johnson
3 Years NW Elite Head Coach 16U National -17U National - 18-National
Estacada High School Head Coach
Clackamas High School (2 Years) JV. - Asst. Varsity Collegiate Volleyball Starter (Clark College).
High School, Varsity starter (Clackamas / Lakeridge).
Clackamas High School (2 Years) JV. - Asst. Varsity Collegiate Volleyball Starter (Clark College).
High School, Varsity starter (Clackamas / Lakeridge).
Lisa Piper
6 Years NW Elite Head Coach 12U-14U
7 Years Club / Rec Coaching 3 Years Collegiate Player: 1997-2000 Varsity High School (Oregon City Varsity Alumni)
7 Years Club / Rec Coaching 3 Years Collegiate Player: 1997-2000 Varsity High School (Oregon City Varsity Alumni)
Julene Koenig
5 Years NW Elite Head Coach 14U-15U-16U
Canby High School - Junior Varsity Head Coach (4 Years) Canby High School - Assistant Varsity 3 Years NW Elite Beach - Sand Coach and Tournament Director 12 Years competitive Volleyball - High School, Beach, Adult Indoor
Canby High School - Junior Varsity Head Coach (4 Years) Canby High School - Assistant Varsity 3 Years NW Elite Beach - Sand Coach and Tournament Director 12 Years competitive Volleyball - High School, Beach, Adult Indoor
Jen Tate
3 Years NW Elite Head Coach -12U
7 Years Club Coaching 5 years - 12U Head Coach 7 Years Rainier Middle School (Head Coach and Assistant Coach ) 2x Oregon State Champion 1992, 1993 6 Years - Club Volleyball
7 Years Club Coaching 5 years - 12U Head Coach 7 Years Rainier Middle School (Head Coach and Assistant Coach ) 2x Oregon State Champion 1992, 1993 6 Years - Club Volleyball
Sara Wilcox
5 Years NW Elite Head Coach 14U-15U-16U
3 Years Oregon City High School - Asst Varsity & JV Head Coach 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.
3 Years Oregon City High School - Asst Varsity & JV Head Coach 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.
Tammy McCoy
5 Years NW Elite Head Coach - 14U
College Volleyball Athlete
6 Years Club Player
4 Years High School Athlete (Oregon City High School)
6 year Middle School Head Coach
Chris Lewis
6 Years NW Elite Head Coach 14U - Assist 17U National
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 Varsity Oregon City High School Athlete
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 Varsity Oregon City High School Athlete
Sirena Welton
2 Years NW Elite Head Coach - 12U
6 Years - Volleyball Head Coach Dedicated to the growth and experience of these young athletes
6 Years - Volleyball Head Coach Dedicated to the growth and experience of these young athletes
Dee Dee Kelley
7 Years - NW Elite Head Coach - 14s and 16s
2 years - Colton High School - Asst Varsity
9 Years - Head Volleyball Coach - Youth Sports (Colton Area)
22 Years Collegiate and High School Referee (Volleyball - Greater Portland Volleyball Officials Association)
Ed Weber
4 Years NW Elite Head Coach - 18U-14U
Clackamas High School (Current) JV - Asst. Varsity
5 Years High School Coach
6 Years Club Coaching
Bryanna Weber
3 Years NW Elite Head Coach - 12U - Asst Coach 18 Black
2 Year - Clackamas High School - Asst Varsity
College. Athlete - Volleyball 6 years Club
College. Athlete - Volleyball 6 years Club
Roslyn McFarland
3 Years NW Elite Head Coach - 14U
1 Year Asst, Coach - 18 Gold National
3 Years High School Coach 2 Years Asst Club Coach (NW Elite)
3 Years High School Coach 2 Years Asst Club Coach (NW Elite)
Shelby Matson
4 Years Club Head Coach
College Volleyball Athlete
Alexa Perez
1 Year NW Elite Head Coach
Becky Gross
2 Years NW Elite Head Coach
3 Year Rec Coach
Taylor Nicole Warren
1 year NW Elite Head Coach
10 years club
6 years Beach
1 year College volleyball
Operations
Operations and Admin
Please contact Jordan at nwelite.ops@gmail.com
Coaching
Please contact Lisa at nwelite.coaches@gmail.com
Travel and Tournaments
Please contact Kelly Dransfeldt at kellyd.nwe@Gmail.com
Any other questions
Please contact Nathan at NWElite.Nathan@gmail.com
Coach Assignments(2023-2024) WIP
| Team | Team Type | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Gold | National | TBD |
| 12 Black | Regional | Taylor Nicole Warren |
| 12 Red | Regional | TBD |
| 12 White | Local | Isabella Flores |
| 14 Gold | National | Bryanna Weber |
| 14 Black | Regional | Ed Weber |
| 14 Red | Regional | Roslyn McFarland |
| 14 White | Local | Becky Gross |
| 14 Blue | Local | Taylor Nicole Warren |
| 14 Green | Local | TBD |
| 14 Navy | Local | TBD |
| 15 Gold | National | TBD |
| 16 Gold | National | Lisa Piper |
| 16 Black | Regional | Dee Dee Kelly |
| 16 Red | Regional | Shelby Matson |
| 16 White | Local | TBD |
| 16 Blue | Local | Alexa Perez |
| 16 Navy | Local | Chris Lewis |
| 16 Green | Local | TBD |
| 17 Gold | National | TBD |
| 18 Gold | National | Nathan Blankenship |
| 18 Black | Regional | Julene Koenig |
| 18 Boys | National | John Schupp |
| 14 Boys | Regional | Joni Glenn |