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Cape Coast Staff

Cape Coast Board of Directors

President: Connie Denaburg

Connie, the former director of Space Coast Juniors, operated the club for 2 years in Brevard County. SCJVC had teams finish among the top five in the state of Florida during their second year. Connie has been coaching high school varsity volleyball at Merritt Island High School for seven years, having teams finish twice in the top eight in the state in class 5A. Prior to starting her coaching career, she participated in beach volleyball for eight years and USAV indoor volleyball for ten years. Connie graduated from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee with a B.S. in Accounting and a B.S. in Recreation while playing four years of volleyball and tennis for the Lady Eagles. She later earned an MBA from Nova University and spent ten years working as an accountant at Kennedy Space Center. Connie resides in Merritt Island with her husband Dan and their four children Karly, Mason, Lexy and Brady.

 

Vice President:

Secretary: Mindy Smith

Treasurer: Becky Smith

 

Media Guide:  Lori McCormick 

Web Designer / Travel Coordinator:  Mindy Smith

 

National Coaches

 

Travel Coaches 

 

League Coaches

 

18 National

Sarah Sykes

Joshua Sykes

18 Travel Gold

Tavia Muzzi

17 League

Herb Tokumoto

16 National

Hans Holtkamp

Tammy Holtkamp / 

Lindsay Foster

17 Travel Gold

Herb Tokumoto

16 League Dan

Dan Flickinger

15 National

Pete Klonowski

Megan Konopnicki

17 Travel Navy

Daniella Bragg 

15 League

Abe Romanos

14 National

Steve Heddlesten

Herb Tokumoto

16 Travel Gold

Abe Romanos 

14 League

Valerie Nolan

13 National

Angie Patrick

 

16 Regional

Robert Hansen

14 League

Mallory Hunt

12 National

Patrick Barrett

Candi Rosa

16 Travel South

Linda Gomez

14 League

Jim Guinn

10 National

Connie Denaburg

 

16 Travel Navy

Audrey Nelson

14 League

Courtney / Kelly

 

15 Travel Navy

Daren Bolton

Sherri Bolton

13 League

Becky Smith

15 Travel Gold

Cordelia Wood

12 League

Connie Denaburg

14 Travel Gold

Jeff Worcester

10 League

Connie Denaburg

13 Travel Gold

Peggy Callenburger

10 League

Connie Denaburg

10 Travel Gold

Connie Denaburg

Barrett, Patrick:  Patrick Barrett has been coaching volleyball locally since 1991. He has taken teams to the high school state tournament while coaching at Melbourne Central Catholic. Patrick also has seven years coaching experience at the collegiate level where his players have earned All Conference honors. He has been coaching club volleyball since 1992 with Harbor City Juniors, Brevard Elite, and Cape Coast. He assisted with the Cape Coast 18's team at USAV Nationals in 2000. Patrick is a USAV Cap Level II certified and is a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

Bolton, Daren: Daren has played volleyball for over 17 years.  Some of his experience comes from playing indoors, yet the majority of his time has been spent outdoors, playing 2-man beach volleyball. He plays weekly and has entered into many tournaments throughout Florida .  He coaches JV Volleyball and is Assistant Coach for Varsity at Rockledge High School .  This will be his 3rd year coaching at Cape Coast .   This summer, Daren had the opportunity to serve as the Director for CCVC’s first ever Beach Volleyball league.  The season was a great success, with 22 girls and 2 boys participating in practices and tournaments.  He's also a certified First Aid and CPR instructor.

Bolton, Sherri: This will be Sherri’s third year as an Assistant Coach at Cape Coast .  She serves as an assistant to the Coach of the team, her husband Daren.  Her past volleyball experience has mostly been from watching and supporting her daughter as she plays for the Varsity team at Edgewood Jr. /Sr. High, where she is a Team Mom.  Between Cape Coast , Cape Coast Beach and High school volleyball, she stay’s active in the sport and continues to learn. 

Bragg, Daniella: Daniella Bragg was a 4 year Varsity starter for Melbourne Central Catholic. My junior year, 1999, the team was the state-runner up. Graduated with the class of 2000. Did Harbour City Juniors Volleyball Club from 1992 - 1999 to where I then went to Cape Coast for my last club year, 2000. I was on the team to be the first ones to go to Nationals. I then went to Indian River CC and played 2 years (200 - 2002). Was mainly RH, also setter and OH. Achieving MVP my sophomore year. Then transferred to University of Alabama in Huntsville and finished up my last 2 years there. While up there I broke the record of having the most aces in a season. I am now currently the Varsity head coach for Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. Our team went to the state sweet 16 and lost to the defending state champions. I also help with the Satellite Recreation Department volleyball clinics. I am also now at UCF finishing my degrees. Majoring in Sociology and Accounting.

Callenberger, Peggy: I started my volleyball career playing in San Diego, both high school and  Juniors, moved on to play at Northern Arizona University.  I began coaching in Michigan at Our Lady Star of the Sea- 3rd-8th grades.  I was Head Coach at Regina High School in Detroit Michigan and also coached Grosse Pointe AAU 13 and 14 under.  Upon moving to Florida , I was head Coach at New Smyrna Beach HS for two years and also coached 14u with Florida Elite for a season.  Overall I have 10 years of playing experience and 8 years of coaching. 

Foster, Lindsay: Played at Cape Coast 2003 - 2004. Earned a scholarship and is currently playing at Florida Tech. Working towards a BA in Forensic Psychology, career goal is to teach and coach.

Gomez Linda: Linda began her career a St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale where she was the Woman's JV Coach, Assistant Varsity Coach and the Men's Varsity Coach. After several district and regional titles and a trip to state playoffs, Linda went on to become a college coach at several colleges including Brevard Community College in Melbourne . Linda has a BS degree from Florida State University in Physical Education and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Physical Education and Elementary Education. She has taught in both public and private schools. Linda is currently teaching at Holy Trinity in Melbourne, and the Head Women's Volleyball Coach for Satellite High School ..  Linda has completed CAP I, Cap II and CAP III certification with USA Volleyball. She has just completed the IMPACT Instructor's Certification and will be teaching the IMPACT coaches clinic for the Florida Region. Linda has participated as a court coach at the High Performance tryouts in Orlando , attended the High Performance Coaches Clinic in Colorado . She has completed the Coaches Clinic for Gold Medal Square and have run many volleyball camps.

Guinn Jim: Jim is beginning his third year with Cape Coast Volleyball Club, the first two as a strength and conditioning coach and assistant coach for 14 travel.  Last fall he coached the Space Coast High School junior varsity team.  Prior to joining CCVC Jim was a strength and conditioning coach for several Div-I collegiate athletic departments as well as for the Washington Nationals rookie team in Viera.  Jim is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and received his Impact training in October 2006.

Hansen, Robert: Rob Hansen is in his 10th year as a coach in club volleyball. Rob has 8 years of Head Coaching experience with Cape Coast Volleyball and Space Coast Volleyball as well as 2 years as an assistant coach with Cape Coast Volleyball Club and Space Coast Juniors. Rob as been the head coach of Merritt Island ’s Junior Varsity Volleyball team for three years (16-3 record in 2006) and varsity assistant coach (2 time defending Cape Coast Conference champions). In 2003 and 2004, Rob led his 16-2 team to multiple tournament wins, including winning the AAU Regional Silver division. Rob’s CCVC travel teams have finished with better than a 60% match winning percentage. Rob received his Volleyball IMPACT training prior to the 1998 season, in 1999 received his Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP) level I certification, and completed his CAP level 2 training in 2005. While not on the volleyball court, Rob is kept busy by is lovely wife Karen and his volleyball playing daughters Lauren (a 2004 graduate from the University of Florida ) and Ali (a sophomore defense specialist at Marshall University , C-USA 2005 champion, CCVC coach). During the days you can find Rob at Lockheed Martin in Orlando .

Heddlesten, Steve: Steve has been involved with volleyball in Brevard County, either playing or coaching, for many years.  He is in his tenth season coaching club volleyball for Space Coast / Cape Coast Volleyball Club. During his years with the Cape Coast Volleyball Club, Steve has concentrated primarily on coaching the 14’s, 15’s and/or 16’s National Teams.  In the year 2006, his 14 National Team went to the Big South National Qualifier in Atlanta , and placed ninth in the Club Division.   Steve was an Assistant Coach for the Rockledge Raiders Girls Varsity Volleyball Team for the 2002 and 2003 seasons; and he is currently in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Florida Tech Panthers women’s volleyball team.  His responsibilities are on court coaching, scouting, and recruiting.  Steve is currently CAP Level II certified and a member of the AVCA.

Holtkamp, Hans:  Hans Holtkamp, USAV Power 16-1 Coach - Hans played indoor USAV volleyball from 1987-1990 and then moved his game to the beach for eight years playing beach doubles tournaments around the state of Florida. He began his coaching career as an assistant varsity coach at Titusville , then moved to Astronaut High School for 3 years as a varsity assistant coach and JV volleyball coach. Hans makes his home in Titusville and this is his sixth year as a club volleyball coach, the past 3 years with CCVC. He is CAP I certified through USAV

Klein Donna: Donna has spent many years watching her daughters play volleyball and fell in love with the sport. She decided to further her knowledge by taking the Coaches Impact Training Program and is now in her first season as an Assistant Coach.

Klonowski, Pete:  Pete was a member of the University of Evansville Volleyball Club from 1983 - 1987 where they won the USAV Great Lakes Regional Championship. He has won 12 open beach volleyball tournaments. Pete also coached at Merritt Island High School from 1997 - 1998 and again from 2000 - 2003. He was assistant head coach when the Lady Mustangs were the 2001 Class 4A State Finalists. Pete holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Evansville. He and his wife Lisa have three children, Hannah age 8,  Jack age 6 and Ava 1½ years old.

Konopnicki, Megan: Megan, who comes from Texas , is in her first year of coaching at Cape Coast . Her 14 years of playing experience includes 7 years at the club level. She recently completed her fourth year of scholarship volleyball at Florida Tech – the last two as captain. She also captained her high school team to two Texas state playoff berths and went to club Nationals twice with the North Dallas Juniors Volleyball Club (16’s and 18’s). Her coaching experience includes numerous camps in Texas and Florida , and taking a Plano city summer league 12’s team to the city championship.

Nelson Audrey: I started playing volleyball locally at Johnson Jr. High.  Moved to Colorado Springs , and played at Rampart High School .  I played club volleyball for Colorado Springs 17 Gold and 18 Gold.  My 17's year, we won in Arizona , Minneapolis , Indianapolis , and Denver (Crossroads 18-club division).  We also took 3rd at Nationals.  We also won several tournaments my 18's year.  I then played 2 years at Murray State University (Div I) and 2 years at the Univeristy of Colorado-Colorado Springs (Div II).  I received All-Conference honors 3 out of my four years in college and won MVP at CU both years I played there.  I coached at Florida Air Academy in the fall of 2007.

Nolan, Valerie: This is my second year as a Cape Coast coach.  I also coach at Space Coast High School .  My volleyball career began early.  I started learning the game when I was seven and playing competitively by age nine.  I played high school ball in North Ft. Myers, Florida.  I also played four years of club volleyball for Palm Coast Juniors.  I enjoy playing in recreational indoor and sometimes beach volleyball leagues.  

Patrick, Angie:  Angie Patrick grew up in Wisconsin where her family still lives. Her high school team won a state championship her senior year. She attended college at Florida Tech, receiving a BS in Science Education/Biology. Angie was a 4- year starter for the Florida Tech Panthers and in 1996 was named Female Scholar-Athlete of the year. Her senior year she named to the Sunshine State All-Conference team. She has coached for the Harbor City Juniors (4 years), Daytona Beach Juniors (3 years), Embry-Riddle University assistant coach (2 years), and is has been the head coach at Merritt Island High School for 5 years. Merritt Island volleyball had a three-peat season this year winning district and conference undefeated for three years in a row. Angie was names the Cape Coast and All-Space Coast coach of the year for 2005 & 2006. Angie and her husband Ron have a 4 year old daughter Jordyn, 1 year old son Shane, and two dogs Swish and Hunter. She enjoys playing volleyball and tennis.

Romanos, Abe:   Abe played mostly indoor club volleyball, overseas from 1966-1978 and the USA from 1978-1987 in the Heart of America USVBA Region on the Wichita Volleyball Club.  The club competed & practiced year around and adopted the 6-2 formation where Abe played outside hitter and a setter.  Abe also competed in sand volleyball where he made it twice to the semi-final.  In 1985 the Wichita Volleyball Club moved up to “AA”, where Abe kept his position as on outside hitter and a setter.  In 1987 and after a knee injury Abe coached the women’s “A” and men’s “AA” club team for two years.  Abe kept up the game by teaching his daughters Christina and Karine the basics of the volleyball game.

Rosa Candi: Graduated from Astronaut High School ; won State Championship senior year and State runner-up junior year.  Some Awards/Honors include:  Team Captain, Most Valuable Player, FACA Player of the Year, All Cape Coast Conference Team.  Went on to play collegiate volleyball for 4 years, 2 years at Brevard Community College and 2 years at University of Central Florida .  Team captain senior year at both colleges.  Played several years of Beach volleyball; went on to be the Head Varsity Volleyball Coach at Astronaut High School for 2 years.  Have been coaching for CCVC for 4 years.  Physical Education Teacher at Madison Middle School for 7 years. Coached the girls basketball team and track team there for 5 years; live in Titusville with husband, Jose and 2 children, Derek age 15 and Kiersten age 10, who has played CCVC volleyball for 4 years where her team (10 T Gold) won the Regional Championship and placed 3rd at the National Tournament!

Smith, Becky: Becky Smith graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Math Education. She has been teaching for St. Mary's Catholic School in Rockledge for 13 years. She was formerly the Asst. Coach for St. Mary's girls A team volleyball, but has been the Head Coach for the past 3 years. She has been at Cape Coast for 2 years and loves the organization.

Sykes Sarah:  Sarah Sykes grew up in Brevard County and went to Satellite High School where she played volleyball and tennis. She was the 2-time Cape Coast Volleyball Player of the Year and 4-time Tennis Player of the Year. Sarah then received a full volleyball scholarship to the University of Kentucky. At UK Sarah holds the record for most kills in a single match, is among the top three in Kentucky history in Kills, Attempts, Digs and Aces. Sarah decided to stay in Kentucky and receive her Masters in Education while coaching the Lexington Select 17's National Team. Sarah moved back to the county in May and was the Head Varsity Coach at Viera High School this past year. Sarah is married to Joshua Sykes, teacher and basketball coach at Palm Bay High School, they live in Satellite Beach with their dog Sammy.

Tokumoto, Herbert: Place of Birth: Honolulu Hi.  Age: 53 Male Height:5’7”
Played Volleyball from 1971- Current
Played in USAF (1976-1990) USAF Volleyball Team 1978-1979
Locations: California, Japan, Korea, Germany, Guam, Hawaii
Coaching Experience: 2000 – 2004  Rockledge Head Coach,   2005 - 2007 assistant coach at Merritt Island Christian School (MICS), 

2007 – Current assistant at Brevard Community College (BCC), 6th yr Cape Coast Volleyball Club
Started playing volleyball in 1971 when it was not a popular sport, played indoors and beach till I went into the Air Force. The type of job I had offered me the opportunity to travel all over the world. I was able to play with and learn from some of the best players and coaches in the world, I’ve lived here in Florida for the past 17yrs playing indoors and beach. Cap 1 and Impact certified 6th year coaching for cape coast.

Wood, Cordelia (Coco):  Coco is in her fifth year with the club.  Her former Cape Coast players continue to achieve success in their school programs and many continue to play with the club and progress to the next level.  In addition to coaching, she served as League Director for the club’s 2006 and 2007 fall leagues.  She has many years of experience as a coach and as a player of the game.  Since moving to Florida she has assisted at Florida Tech and Brevard Community College as well as coaching with the club.  A member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, she started her coaching career in Virginia , where she coached first at the high school level and then at the collegiate level.  Conference Coach of the Year her third season as a collegiate head coach, she had several players receive All-Conference and All-Tournament honors under her tutelage.  A member of the All-Region Selection Committee for her NCAA division’s South Region for three years she also coached the East Team at the Virginia State Games two years.  She founded and directed two separate youth volleyball clubs, directed numerous camps and clinics for youth and adults, and was recognized by The Women’s Sports Foundation for Outstanding Achievements in Women’s Sports in 1993.  She has attended several coaching clinics and is IMPACT, CAP Level I & II certified.  She is a former Director of the Tidewater Volleyball Association and has been a Tournament Director for indoor and outdoor events.  As a player, she participated in outdoor (beach and grass) volleyball and indoor USAV tournament play throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s with great success and was invited to tryout for the World University Games in 1983.

Worcester, Jeff: "This is my second year with Cape Coast ; sixth year coaching volleyball. I spent two years as an assistant and JV coach at Hawthorne High School outside of Gainesville , two years as a varsity coach at Hawthorne High School , one year as JV coach at Edgewood, and this year I coached Edgewood 's Varsity team. Last year, I coached a 15 League team that medaled in three of our four tournaments. I played volleyball in high school in Orlando when it was still rare; our teams were club teams and, though very competitive, had no state-sponsored playoffs to which we could aspire.  I teach English at Edgewood HS."

 

 

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