Susan Patterson
Susan Patterson is coaching both the 12s and 17s teams this club season. She is a veteran coach of over 40 years, and has been involved in this game for over 53 years, either as a player, coach, or official. After playing throughout her school and college career and receiving numerous recognition (including being selected to the Academic Volleyball All American Team in college), Susan has spent much of her life promoting the game she loves.
“Coach P” has coached at all levels of the game from elementary through high school ages, including in both public school and club settings. In the public school setting, Susan has been involved in programs, either as the assistant or head coach, that have earned 13 district titles, with two final four appearances. At the club level, she has had the privilege of coaching all levels with a high level of success, having won the Mid-East Qualifier and placing 9th, 5th, and 3rd at JO Nationals. Susan is currently involved in the Missouri Youth Sports League (MYSL), which is a youth development program (grades 3-8) based out of the Fieldhouse in Springfield, MO, and she also leads volleyball camps in the summer. Susan officiates at both the high school level and club tournaments. She is on the Missouri State High School Association leadership team, she is the MSHSAA Mechanics Clinician for SW Missouri, and she is a regional level official in USAV. Her knowledge of the game and its rules and strategies are a key asset to her coaching, but her greatest strength is in her teaching of the game and its fundamentals to players. She has a great passion for the game and does much to develop the sport in our area. |