2018-2019 Teams
U17 Orange
Head Coach: Burgess Hoff
Burgess hoff
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I was introduced to volleyball at age 10 and about the same time as basketball. I quickly started to find ways to improve my skills and get ahead. My love for volleyball grew faster than I expected, I was 12 when I first played for my school team. It was then that I knew volleyball was going to be my sport. I got drafted at the age of 15 to play for an adult club team in Ghana, and the following year, I played for their National Team. At age 17, I got an offer to play professional in Spain for Voleibol Almería Club. After that I came to America and I am presently playing USA volleyball AA.
Position played: Outside hitter, Middle hitter, and Right side hitter Specialties: Hitting with power and precision, Jump serving; floater and top spin, court sense,molding players into athletics, and most of all the oneness of being a team. Certification: IMPACT, SAFE SPORT & HEADS UP Certified Experience: USA Volleyball AA. 2001 to present, Ghana National Volleyball Team (GVA) 1998 Member of Confederation Africaine De Volleyball (CAVB), Ghana Airforce Volleyball Club, 1998-2000 Club Voleibol Almería, ( Superliga League) Spain.1999-2000 I was a coach -player for my high school. I acted as an assistant coach and my specialties were to train the outside hitters how to hit with power and effectiveness and to improve the team’s vertical jump. I also run a sand volleyball coaching clinic for junior girls during the summer. We work on speed, vertical jump, court sense, passing, hitting, etc. My wife and I love the sport of volleyball and most of all; we share the passion of coaching the sport we love best together. |
rob mullin
Rob has coached volleyball for three years at the Brandywine Youth Club. He coached club volleyball last year with Philly Storm as the head coach of a 14's team. He will be coaching this club season with Royal Legends. He has played volleyball since the age of 15 and still plays weekly. He believes in leading by example and being a good teammate.
Positions played: Outside Hitter, Defense Specialist
Positions played: Outside Hitter, Defense Specialist
U18 Orange
Head Coach: Joe Do
Joe Do
Joe has been with the Royal Legends family since 2012. He has coached players from ages 14-18. He is also an assistant coach at Villa Maria Academy. Joe picked up a volleyball for the firs time during his sophomore year at Berks Catholic High School (formerly known as Holy Name). He held the position of a back row defensive player and setter/right side attacker and continued his volleyball career as a defensive specialist at Penn State University Berks Campus. He is currently active with both indoor and outdoor tournaments year-round.
Joe enjoys coaching and seeing each player’s progress and skill development, both as an individual and as a team.
Positions played: Libero, setter, Right Side and Outside Attacker
Specialties: defensive, agility & vertical training
Joe enjoys coaching and seeing each player’s progress and skill development, both as an individual and as a team.
Positions played: Libero, setter, Right Side and Outside Attacker
Specialties: defensive, agility & vertical training
U16 Orange
Head Coach: Megan Hoff
Assistant Coach:
Alex Goode
I have been around volleyball since I was about 7 years old, starting when my dad started playing outdoor doubles tournaments. I quickly grew to love the sport and started playing outdoor tournaments as well. Once I was able to join my school teams I played 4 years of Varsity as well as 4 years of club volleyball.
After high school I attended University of South Carolina and started coaching for Lake Murray Volleyball Club in South Carolina. I remained with the club for 4 years before my husband and I moved to PA for work. I currently play beach and grass doubles tournaments, as well as 6's leagues.
Positions played: Libero, Setter
Specialties: defense, strength/vertical training
After high school I attended University of South Carolina and started coaching for Lake Murray Volleyball Club in South Carolina. I remained with the club for 4 years before my husband and I moved to PA for work. I currently play beach and grass doubles tournaments, as well as 6's leagues.
Positions played: Libero, Setter
Specialties: defense, strength/vertical training
U16 White
Head Coach: Gwen Houtmann
Assistant Coach: Jen Costa
Gwen Houtmann
Coach
Playing
Participated and placed in Japanese Volleyball tournaments (Okinawa) for both 6-man indoor (coed) and Women’s Beach Volleyball.
- 7th grade volleyball at St. Thomas the Apostle school
- Assistant coach additional two years for grades 5-8 at St. Thomas
- Assistant coach Sparks 17s
- Assistant coach for Shisa high school volleyball club in Okinawa, Japan
Playing
- 5-8th grade St. Thomas
- 9th grade JV Cardinal O’Hara High School
- 10-12th Varsity Cardinal O’Hara High School
- Various clubs- Liberty Belles, Keystone, Synergy
- West Chester University Women’s club volleyball
- Primary- Libero/DS
- Secondary- Right side/setter
Participated and placed in Japanese Volleyball tournaments (Okinawa) for both 6-man indoor (coed) and Women’s Beach Volleyball.
Jen Costa
Positions played: Setter
U16 Orange
Head Coach: Megan Hoff
megan hoff
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I began playing volleyball in 5th grade at St. Mary’s in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. It was there that I was lucky enough to have great coaches to foster a love of the sport and provide a solid foundation of skills. I began playing club volleyball in 8th grade. From then on I continued to push myself to play better as well as teaching my younger sister to play. I played on Newman High School’s JV team as a freshman and started on the Varsity team as a sophomore while continuing to play club volleyball in the off season. My senior year in high school, I got a scholarship to play volleyball for the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia where I started for all four years. Currently I continue to find ways to play volleyball through Women and Coed competitive tournaments. I presently play in an A level league in Plymouth Meeting.
Position played: Outside hitter, Middle hitter, Right side hitter, Libero/Defensive Specialist Specialties: Hitting, Blocking, Jump serving and top spin, and Defense. Certification: IMPACT, SAFE SPORT & HEADS UP Certified Experience: NCAA University of the Sciences Varsity Volleyball Team Captain, 2005-2008 Club Volleyball Airborne, Wisconsin Extreme, Central Wisconsin-2000-2005 I coached a high school team for their summer league. 2005 I refereed summer leagues. I also help my husband run a sand volleyball coaching clinic for junior girls during the summer. We work on speed, vertical jump, court sense, passing, hitting, etc. I have met my best friends through the sport of volleyball, including my husband. It is a sport that brings people together and teaches the importance of team. My husband and I aim to foster a love of the sport and self-motivation to push one’s self to become the best they can be. |
U15 Orange
Head Coach: Jean Moran
Assistant Coach: Chuan Au
jean moran
Jean Moran has been working with the Royal Legends family for 6 years. She has served as Head Coach of 14U, 15U, and 16U club teams. She also assisted with the Royal Legends Beach Volleyball skills clinic for 3 years before the Royal Legends VBC.
Jean is originally from Darby, PA and played volleyball throughout middle, high school and college. Jean graduated from Neumann University where she developed and implemented an Intramural Sports Program that included soccer, flag football, basketball, and of course volleyball.
Positions played: Middle
Jean is originally from Darby, PA and played volleyball throughout middle, high school and college. Jean graduated from Neumann University where she developed and implemented an Intramural Sports Program that included soccer, flag football, basketball, and of course volleyball.
Positions played: Middle
Chuan Au
Chuan has over 25 years of volleyball experience, playing both indoor and beach volleyball. He started playing and learning volleyball from his dad and siblings, then played for his high school as a setter/rs hitter while also playing football. He continued to play club and intramural volleyball at The University of Pittsburgh. Now Chuan stays involved and active by playing in two adult volleyball leagues, and by coaching his son and two daughters.
Positions played: Setter/Right Side Attacker
Positions played: Setter/Right Side Attacker
Other Coaches:
Peggy evans
I started 4 years at Juniata College as a Setter/Hitter. NCAA regional all-star and 2 time All-MAC. MVP Juniata College women's volleyball team. I still hold the most aces record at Juniata college. 2 time all american in the Triple jump. NCAA National champion-DIII in Triple jump. This is my 10th year at coaching club previously with Liberty Belles and Sparks. CAP II certification for USA Volleyball. Last 4 years Assistant Head coach at Villa Maria Academy High School. Married to Jeff Ostrowski 28 years, 2 children. Real Estate Agent for Keller Williams.