Coach Spider

• Former professional volleyball player for over 20 years - having played in 9 different countries - 2 time winner of the French Championship - French Cup winner - winning the triple crown in Belgium (Championship, Cup and Super Cup) - Lebanese Champion and 2 time bronze medalist in the European competition (CEV)
• Coach since 2020 - qualifying 4 years in a row for the USAV 18s nationals
• Former JV coach at Whitefield Academy
• Current community coach at Campbell High school.
• Current Coaches Director - Development team & Head Coach.
• Current assistant coach for Atlanta Vibe
• Coach Spider's full name is Thiago Aranha Duarte - Aranha means "spider" which is where the nickname originates from!
• Born in Brazil - Speaks 5 languages

Eder Kock

• Accomplished former professional volleyball player with over a decade of international experience across Brazil, Europe, and national teams.
• Proven winner with multiple national and international titles, including Club World Championships and continental cups.
• Recognized for leadership, high performance, and a deep understanding of elite volleyball competition.

Club Career:

• 2× Club World Champion (Sada Cruzeiro)
• Multiple-time national and state champion in Brazil, Portugal, and Estonia
• Competed in top leagues including Superliga (Brazil), Liga Una Seguros (Portugal), and Czech Extraleague

National Teams:

• Gold Medalist – Military World Championship (2014)
• U-23 and U-21 Brazilian National Team: Champions in South American and Pan American tournaments; 2nd place in U-21 World Championship

Andressa Erickson - Lyra

• Has over 20 years of playing experience at the club and professional levels, having played in 3 different countries.
• Played for the Brazilian National Team between 1992 and 1995
• Played D1 Volleyball at Middle Tennessee State University and voted All-American on her junior year
• Participated in 4 USAV Open National Championships from 2007 to 2010, voted MVP of the tournament in 2010
• Has 19 years of Coaching experience, having coached at the high school, club, and college levels

Jeff McClellan

• 25 year veteran coach of Tsunami Volleyball
• USA Volleyball Adult Nationals Bronze Medalist
• Serves as Club Director and Board Member
• 15X Qualifier for USA Volleyball Nationals, including several teams that have finished as top 100 teams in the country
• AAU National Runner up at 12 Premier in 2022
• Cap 1 certified with USA Volleyball
• Has a love for serving athletes

Shota Katagiri

• 8+ years coaching experience across the US, Japan, and Kenya.
• Helped Kenya Women's National Team win African Championship and qualify for Tokyo Olympics.
• Led coach development and training programs at Atlanta Performance Volleyball.
• Coached Japan U17 National Team and organized training in 50+ Japanese schools.
• Facilitated U.S. volleyball opportunities for Japanese athletes through Ohca Global Support.

Bri Schunzel

Bri Schunzel has been providing volleyball instruction for ages 5 and up for the past 17 years. She is also the Director of Marketing and Education for the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), and volunteer assistant coach for Kennesaw State Women's Volleyball.

Bri began playing volleyball in the 7th grade and never looked back. While setting and attacking for Division I Solon High School in Cleveland, Ohio, she guided her team to the program's first State Final-Four appearance in school history and was named All-Area Player of the Year, as well as First Team All-State at the Division I level.

Bri was a four-year starting setter at Ohio University from 2001 to 2004. In October 2015 she was inducted into the Ohio University Athletics Hall of Fame. During her career, she garnered AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, National Setter of the Year and Mid-American Conference Player of the Year honors. She also led the Ohio Bobcats to two consecutive Mid-American Conference Championships and NCAA appearances. She currently holds various records at Ohio University including career assists and assists per set. Bri graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration with double majors in finance and management.

Following her collegiate career, Bri played a year of professional volleyball for RC Villebon 91 in Paris, France from 2005-06 and led her team to a French National title. While overseas, she coached a regional women's team, which helped her realize her passion for coaching.

Bri has several years of experience coaching middle school and high school teams and camps in Dallas, Cleveland, Bloomington, Indiana, Athens, Ohio, Lexington and Atlanta. She was the Co-Director of Mean Green Juniors in Dallas, Texas and Head Coach for the 12-1s and 14-2s from 2010-2011. From 2009-2010 Bri was the Director of Hoosierland Juniors in Bloomington, Indiana while coaching the 14-1s. Bri helped grow the Juniors' program (ages 10-14) from 2 teams in 2008-09 to 6 teams in 2009-10. At the 2011 Adult National Championships in Dallas Bri set for her gold medal winning team and earned Most Valuable Player in the Women's AA Division.

Previously at Cobb Atlanta, Bri was the setting coach and Coordinator of the beginner programs for K-9th grade for 9 years.

Bri resides in Marietta with her husband, Kennesaw State Head Women's Volleyball Coach Keith Schunzel along with 10 year old son Griffin, 5 year old son Grady and expecting a third boy in July.

Alex Brown

• 14+ years of competitive playing and coaching experience at the club and collegiate level
• Played D1 volleyball at Winston Salem State University
• Head coached Clark Atlanta University Womans Volleyball program in 2017 and led them to their first eastern division championship with a 14-3 conference record (assisted 2013-2016)
• 4x qualified for USAV Nationals 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025
• Obtained a bachelors degree in justice studies and masters degree in social work (MSW)

Kim Fletcher

• Played at the University of Notre Dame
• Over 15 years of coaching experience at every level from beginners to D1
• Entering her third season with Tsunami after 10 years with Cobb Atlanta
• Served as an Assistant Coach at Kennesaw State and South Dakota State
• Loves players' "individual wins" just as much as team wins

Buddy Gallemore

• Coached at Georgia Highlands College
• Former Head Coach, Bluefield University (9+ years)
• High school volleyball and softball coach (13+ years)
• Volleyball official in Kentucky and Virginia
• Assistant Coach, Bluefield College
• Men's Club Volleyball athlete, Cumberland College
• Assistant Coach, Cumberland College Women's Club Volleyball
• M.S. in Coaching and Sports Administration
• B.S. in Education and Physical Education

Ish Esteves

• 20+ years of coaching and playing Volleyball and Baseball
• Experience at the club, high school and collegiate level in Puerto Rico and US
• Coach at Momentum Volleyball Club in Orlando FL - 11U, 12U and 14U elite teams from 2016 to 2020
• Pepper 24-7 volleyball club 16U elite coach (2023-2024)
• Current JV coach at North Cobb Christian School
• Earned two Bachelor's degrees from the INTER-AMERICAN University of Puerto Rico - One in business management and a second one in marketing

Jessica Rich

• Played at Oglethorpe University
• Played for the Minot AFB team in Japan
• 24-25 lead 18-1N to a USAV Bid
• KSU Club team coach for 3 years
• 8 former players currently playing in college
• 8th year coaching club
• 12th year coaching experience
• Coach at Etowah high school, assistant varsity coach

Sara Kuchinski

• 10+ years of coaching and playing experience at the club, high school, and collegiate level
• Head Coach at Trinity Christian School; 1 Final Four Appearance, 2 Elite Eight Appearances, 3 AVCA Phenom Athletes, 10 All Region Athletes
• North Cobb Christian Varsity Head Coach (2019-2022); Earned 1st & Only Region Title in school history, 2 Elite Eight Appearances, 1 AVCA Phenom Athlete
• 575 Volleyball Coach: 2019 - 2021; 18-2's & 18-1's
• Cobb Atlanta Volleyball Coach: 2021 - 2022; 16-1's
• Tsunami Cobb Volleyball Coach: 2023 - present; 16-1 Elite
• AVCA 30 Under 30 Award Recipient
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition; University of Central Arkansas

Jazzlyn Kenner

• Played at Lagrange College
• First Panther selected to the All-Conference and West Division first team in 2018
• Assisted 18 Elite and earned a bid to USAV Nationals 2025
• Assisted 18 Elite and earned a bid to USAV Nationals 2023
• Assisted 17 Elite and earned a bid to USAV Nationals 2022

Michaela Mulqueen

• 6th season coaching club, 3rd as 11 Elite co-head coach
• Current JV head coach at Mount Paran. Previously coached their middle school team to back-to-back undefeated seasons.
• Brought 11 Elite to 9 top 3 finishes in the past 2 years
• Assisted 13 Elite and earned a bid to USAV Nationals in 2023

Chris Burney

• Coaching 25+ years
• Previously coached at NAVC, 575 & multiple High schools
• Current Middle School Volleyball Director at Midway Covenant.
• My goal is to teach this great game & have it played at a high level.

Leann Alame

I played in middle school (Jr. Jackets), club, and high school (Sprayberry) - due to injuries/personal reasons I couldn't play anymore. I did some recreational vb at my local gym until it wasn't offered anymore. I went years without playing or touching a vb but it was always a love of mine since I was 11. For my birthday back in 2021, I wanted to get back into playing (after 8 years). It quickly turned into coaching (took a month and a half). I started coaching at another club, for majority of my first year and found Tsunami shortly after. I've been with TC since July of 2022 and have had the best experience ever at this club. My favorite part of coaching is to help kids improve their skills and provide a positive and healthy environment for the kids to play in. I love coaching and I love helping kids become the best versions of themselves. Our job is to teach and mentor these kids and be role models for them. It's an honor to help the younger generation grow.

Brian Jansma

I grew up in Western NY and played volleyball in high school and college. I have transferred several times with work and have coached youth volleyball in every state I have moved to. I have coached both boys and girls junior, JV and Varsity programs as well as church groups and club teams of various ages.

Since moving to GA, I have coached at Cobb Atlanta the last 4 years and this is my first season at Tsunami. I have also coached the juniors at the Kennesaw Mountain and Wheeler HS programs. Volleyball is a lifetime sport and you will always find great people around a volleyball court anywhere in the country.

Bibi Vladimirova

• Coached at amateur league in Bulgaria
• Coached at Phoenix Rising Volleyball Club
• Previously Kell High School Varsity Assistant (2 seasons)
• 2 State Tournament Appearances, Final 4 (2023) with Kell

Allison Flood

• Setter, North Carolina State University, 2006 – 2009
• 12 years of coaching experience for club teams in North Carolina and Florida, ages 12 through 18.
• Designed and led a "Locals Only" program for NC Elite Volleyball Club for athletes ages 14-18 who wanted to continue playing, but could not make the commitment for a full travel team.

Jade Russell

High School Coaching Experience

• Forest Park High School – Ferdinand, IN
  • Freshman Volleyball Head Coach (2010–2013)
  • Varsity Assistant Coach (2010–2013)

Club Coaching Experience

• Tsunami Volleyball Club – Atlanta, GA
  • Head Coach, 10-1 / 10-2 Teams (2024)
  • Head Coach, 12-1 National Team (2025 - current)

Middle School Coaching Experience

• Allatoona Middle School Volleyball
  • Head Coach (2025 – current)

Playing Experience

• University of South Alabama (2005)
• KIVA (Louisville, Kentucky)
  • AAU National Runner-Up (2004)
  • USAV Nationals (Open) 5th place (2004), 10th place (2005)
  • KIVA International Invitational – Moscow Russia Runner-Up (2005)
• Heritage Hills High School (Lincoln City, Indiana)
  • State Runner-Up (2004)
  • Student Athlete of the Year (2005)
  • 1st team All-State (2004, 2005)

Adult Volleyball Player – USAV Adult Nationals Appearances

• 2019 – Columbus, Ohio – USA Volleyball
• 2021 – Louisville, Kentucky – USA Volleyball
• 2022 – Orlando, Florida – USA Volleyball
• 2023 – Dallas, Texas – USA Volleyball
• 2024 – Columbus, Ohio – USA Volleyball
• 2025 – Denver, Colorado – USA Volleyball