Meet The Coaches: West Virginia
Keith Powers, Head Coach
12U WV Club
Coach Keith is entering his 7th year with Shenandoah Surge and he bring a wealth of knowledge! Just over the last 7 years he has had his team qualify for nationals for the last 5 years!!! They have done an outstanding job under his direction. Coach Keith has coach high school, middle school, lessons, and all ages! We are thrilled to have him for another year!
Andrea Stewart, Head Coach
13U WV Club
Coach Andrea started her volleyball journey in Virginia. She was a starter on the 1994 Virginia State Championship team and the 1995 Virginia State Runner-ups.
She was recruited and played for Division 1 Elon University in the middle / right side positions. After graduating she took a head coaching position at Southern-Alamance High School. Her team achieved a state playoff season. After several seasons she moved to Tennessee to coach volleyball at Cookeville High School. Several years ago she was the head coach for Washington High School for several seasons.
Jerry Wallace, Assistant Coach
13U WV Club
This will be Coach Jerry's 4th year with Shenandoah Surge.
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-Presently Assistant Coach for Special Olympics volleyball (Area 13 - VA) for 3 years
-Currently plays in adult volleyball tournaments, leagues, and local rec pick-up games for the past 10 years.
-Communications Engineer for 20 years
Paola Figueroa, Co- Head Coach
14U WV National
This is Coach Paola’s 4th year coaching with Surge. She started playing at the age of 6 in her home country of Puerto Rico. At the age of 13, she had relocated to United States. She continued playing competitively both in Middle School and High School. During her career she played as a libero, defensive specialist. As a coach she has achieved several fist place finishes as well as numerous top 5 finishes. She also still plays in adult leagues
Nina Castro, Co- Head Coach
14U WV National
Bio to come
Heather Niedermeier, Head Coach
15U WV National
Club Director
This will be Coach Heather's 8th year coaching for the Shenandoah Surge and 3rd year as Club Director
Heather Niedermeier of Chesapeake, VA is a former Jr. National Team Player in Chesapeake, VA and Shepherd University Player on Full Scholarship ('98-'01). Heather was ranked in the TOP 25 D2 players in the country & 1st Team All conference multi-year winner, while at Shepherd.
After Shepherd, Heather coached successful middle school teams in her hometown of Chesapeake, VA. She coached 2 years years at St. Maria Goretti High School as the varsity head coach. Heather coached her Surge 15u team to Nationals in Orlando, FL in 2021, 22 and 23. She continues to offer private lessons to young volleyball enthusiasts like herself!
Kory Borde, Assistant Coach
15U WV National
Bio to come
Erin Helman, Head Coach
16U WV National
Erin has multiple years of coaching experience at the club level! She has coached as our 17s assistant coach for Nationals in Orlando, FL in 2023. She played club volleyball for 6 years. She played libero and DS player in high school and is currently a school teacher in MD! She currently continues to play volleyball in adult leagues while training to run the JFK.
Lelyn Kegarise, Assistant Coach
16U WV National
Bio coming soon
Jack Barnes, Head Coach
18U WV Club
Jack is excited for his first year coaching with Surge!
He played volleyball for the WVU men's club from 2014- 2018. He was a first team all tournament player at the NCVF nations in 2018. He continues to play in local tournaments and leagues.
He previously coached for Mountain Rage in Clarksburg,WV, before he moved to the Eastern Panhandle.
He is a forester and dad to 2 cats!
Meet The Coaches: Maryland
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My name is Janelle Bealts. This is my first year coaching with Surge and I’m excited to get started. I am bringing 20 plus of experience coaching in different types of sports. I started teaching dance in 2007 and then transitioned into being a cheer coach in 2019. I am currently a Director/Head Coach of tackle cheer, a PTA president, and I am also an assistant coach for middle school volleyball. I love interacting with children and making a difference in their lives as it is a passion for me. I look forward to starting a new journey with my new team as we strive for excellence
I have played volleyball since 6th grade and began club in 7th grade. I have played at clubs all around Washington County including Liberty Elite VBC, Hub City VBC, Revolution VBC (PA) , and Potomac Storm VBC (WV). I attended and played volleyball all four years of high school at South Hagerstown High School. I then went on to be recruited as a D3 6-rotation outside at Saint Vincent College but due to my more-than-unstable knees, I was unable to play. I have coached volleyball since 8th grade with E. Russell Hicks, YMCA, HCC Recreational league as well as hosting volleyball lessons at Doubs Woods through the summer. This is my 5th year coaching volleyball but my first year coaching club volleyball and I am super excited to take these girls to the next level.
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Coach Stacie will be entering her 3rd season as a head coach for Surge! Stacie is the Assistant for St Maria Goretti High School. A soccer player in high school, Stacie has years of experience working with youth. She has lead her local Girls Scout troop and coaching volleyball and soccer. She has coached various programs in addition to Surge, including WaCo Park and Rec, and most recently E. Russell Hicks Middle School. Stacie also serves as coordinator for the Lady Junior Rebels volleyball program. She also assists with clinics/camps and looks forward to another great year!
Bryan Jenkins, Head Coach
16U MD Club
Bryan is entering his 3rd year coaching with Surge, but has coached for the previous WACO VBC. He continues to share his love of volleyball and has years of experience coaching on and off the court!
Cassie Nuzzolo, Head Coach
17U MD Club
Cassie started to love the game when she started was in middle school in the 2000s. she began playing in 9th grade then continued to play all the way through high school. She began coaching 4 year ago at the local middle school in Hagerstown, MD. Last year she enjoyed being the assistant coach and helping with the travel season with Surge. Cassie has been around the travel league for approx. 5 years, and a mom to one daughter.
Tanner Castle, Assistant Coach
17U MD Club
Tanner comes from a long history of athletics! He has been on all sides of sports, 18 years as a player, 13 years as an umpire and 5 as a coach in Washington county, MD. Tanner is looking forward to assisting Cassie this year with drills, support and so much more!