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 Kara  is from St. Charles, MO, and played competitive soccer until she was 11. She developed a love for volleyball when she was 9 and played club volleyball from  U11-U18. This will be Kara's fourth year coaching with Team Momentum,  and she is excited to help others achieve their best on and off the court.

During her volleyball career, she played various positions, but libero/DS was her passion. Playing for Team Momentum for five years, U14-U18, she had the best club experiences and coaches. While attending Francis Howell Central, she played JV/Varsity her freshmen year as an all-around outside hitter/ds and played Varsity the next three years as libero/DS. She had the honor to attend the USAV HP Training Program three times in Colorado Springs, Co. Her first invite was in 2012 to the National A1 program as an outside hitter. She was invited again in 2013 and 2016 to the National A2 program as a libero. In 2016, her team won the National USAV HP Tournament, and it was a highlight of her volleyball career.
 

Deciding not to play collegiate volleyball, she attended the University of Missouri – Saint Louis on an academic scholarship. She currently works at Mercy Hospital St. Louis as a Pediatric/PICU nurse. She has always had a passion for helping others and is happy to help coach with Team Momentum to share her love for and knowledge of volleyball. 

Contact Information: kefihe75@gmail.com

McKenna  Androsky has played volleyball since she was 10 years old. Beginning at  the age of 14, she added Beach Volleyball in addition to Indoor  competing on the varsity level for both sports in high school.  McKenna  was an all around Outside Hitter where she achieved many accolades for  her efforts. She graduated high school in 2020, where she made the  decision in the midst of the unknown to attend South Mountain Community  College and continue her education while still playing both indoor and  beach. 

After  finishing her Associate's Degree, McKenna was recruited by Lindenwood  University in St. Charles, MO, to play Division One Beach Volleyball and  continue her education. She contributed to Lindenwood’s Inaugural Beach  Season in 2023 and again during the 2024 Season, where the Lions  compiled a record of 16-10 and finished runner-up in the OVC Tournament.  

McKenna graduated in May 2024 with her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise  Science with a minor in sports marketing and plans to find a career in  sports marketing and content creation while pursuing her lifelong dream  of coaching volleyball. While not in the gym, McKenna works at a Digital Media Agency and loves to be with her friends. She has a younger brother, Ryder, who attends Indiana University and is also an Athlete. McKenna is originally from Gilbert, Arizona, and travels home often to see her parents and extended family.

Contact Information:   mck.androsky@gmail.com 

Kristen, born and raised in St Charles MO has been playing volleyball since she was 10 years old and  joined a club team at 12. During her club years, she played for Momentum  and was known for her versatility, always ready to fill in any position  as needed. Kristen served as team captain throughout her six years in  club volleyball. She played in high school at Incarnate Word Academy,  graduating in 2016, and was a setter her entire volleyball career. In  college, she continued playing on the club team at SEMO, where she  earned her bachelor's degree in Healthcare Communication. Currently, she  is pursuing a master's degree in Healthcare Administration at  Lindenwood. Kristen remains active in the sport, playing sand volleyball  in the summer and indoor volleyball in the winter.

She has coaching experience and is passionate about both her job and  her family. Recently married to Ryan, they have two daughters. This is  Kristen's first year coaching at Momentum, and she is excited to begin  this new journey. 

Contact Information:   young.kristen2023@gmail.com  

 Ryan  was born in Chesterfield, MO, and was fortunate enough to move around  the world, living in China, Singapore, and Australia before graduating  high school. He has been involved in competitive sports since the age of  4, with a primary focus on baseball and hockey. Volleyball became part  of his life in high school. Ryan served as President of his Athletic  Department in high school, aiming to bring the school spirit, winning  culture, and school engagement he experienced at CBC to his overseas  high school. Throughout his athletic career, Ryan received numerous  awards, including a baseball scholarship.

As  an adult, volleyball has become a regular activity for him, playing  both sand and indoor throughout the year. 

Ryan brings several years of  coaching experience with a core focus on conditioning, game awareness,  and team unity. He has two beautiful girls with Kristen and is looking  forward to their first year of many coaching together.

Contact Information:  young.ryan1990@yahoo.com   

Born and Raised in Imperial, MO, Ahna played softball for 8 years as a pitcher and first baseman. One of the hardest decisions she  ever made was driving by those softball fields on that first day of high  school tryouts. She went to the volleyball gym instead and said it was  the best decision she ever made. “Volleyball is the best sport. And the  passion I have for the game shows in the way I coach,” Ahna says.

She played on the varsity at Seckman High School for three years (JV  freshman year). After high school she went on to play at Central  Methodist University. Ahna has played middle, right side and outside.   Ahna has coached for 9 years, including the freshman boys and girls  teams at Seckman and this will be her 8th year with Team Momentum.  Currently Ahna is a Volleyball Coach at Seckman.

Currently working as a TA in Earl Early Childhood, Ahna one day  plans to teach physically impaired children just like the amazing  children she works with now.

Coaching Philosophy:  “Your team is your family. They are the one’s  who will be picking you up during the game and when you are feeling down  on yourself. You must play with as much intensity, energy, and love for  the game as you feel for the game or you won’t have a successful  outcome. I love this sport and I hope to pass on a little bit of my  passion for it on to my players.”

Contact Information:  littlebaechle@gmail.com

Alex grew up in Wildwood, MO, and went to Lafayette High School. Alex describes himself:

“I played baseball for 8 years before ultimately switching to  volleyball. I instantly fell in love with the game and the fast-paced  action. After my first season, I joined the Missouri Thunder club team.  I’ve played numerous positions including middle, right side, and setter.  After high school, I went onto Mizzou and received my bachelors of  elementary education.  I decided I wanted to start coaching after  college and this is now 7th year as a coach for Team Momentum. Alex is also coaching at Fox High School. Teaching  has helped me to better motivate and get the most out of the players on  our team. I am the youngest of three with an older brother and an older  sister. I love watching the Cardinals, Blues, and NFL football.”

Alex’s Coaching Philosophy: “In order to help players grow you must start by building a strong relationship.”

Contact Information: alexmk1016@yahoo.com 

Genna is from Pacific, Missouri where she attended  Pacific High School. At Pacific, she earned many conference awards and  broke all of the records for digs in a match, season, and career as a 4  year varsity libero. Genna played club for Team Momentum starting at her  13s through her 18s season.

Genna  committed to play at Central Methodist University, where she spent 2  years before transferring to Stephens College  to finish her final 2  years of her career. At Stephens, she earned 2 years of 1st Team All  Conference, 2 Defender of the Week Awards, and a team MVP award. For the  past 2 years, she has coached for Missouri Juniors in Columbia, MO at  15s and 17s level.

In  May, she graduated with her Bachelors in Early Childhood and Elementary  Education and accepted a job in Washington School District as a 3rd  grade teacher.

Genna is so excited to be coaching a the club that she grew up through! 

Contact Information: nickelsongen@gmail.com 

 Alayna Metherd is from Lake Saint Louis and graduated from St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon. During her high school years, she was named to the first-team all-conference and first-team all-district. She also had the incredible experience of reaching the final four-state tournament twice with St. Dominic.

Alyana has been a dual athlete, passionately dedicating hertime to volleyball and soccer. Initially, her focus was solely on soccer, winning state championships three times. However, in high school, she discovered her love for volleyball and switched focus. Playing volleyball brought her the most joy, which is precisely what sports should be about.

Alayna played club volleyball with Team Momentum during her 16s and 17 seasons as an outside six-rotation player. For the past three years Alayna has continued her volleyball journey, playing both indoor and beach volleyball at Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida.

Recently she moved back home and started her first semester at Goldfarb School of Nursing in downtown St. Louis. She is beyond excited to begin her first year of coaching and to be back with Team Momentum!

Contact Information:  acmetherd@gmail.com 

Bron started his volleyball career in 1994 playing competitive two man sand volleyball, traveling the country playing in national qualifiers. He went on to play indoor at Missouri Baptist University where he competed as a setter, defensive specialist and hitter. By the time he completed his collegiate career, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters in Sports Administration. 

Bron began coaching in 2001 as an assistant coach for the women's volleyball team at Columbia College. He then went on to coach at Maryville University, Lindenwood University (Belleville) and ended his college coaching career at Lewis and Clark Community College. Along his 15+ year coaching journey he coached high school at Notre Dame and club at HP and Team Momentum. 

Bron has has much success with the 17s age group and getting those that want to play in college the exposure that they need in order to make those dreams come true. We are so excited to have him back!

Contact Information  bronwilkerson1@gmail.com

McKenna  Androsky has played volleyball since she was 10 years old. Beginning at  the age of 14, she added Beach Volleyball in addition to Indoor  competing on the varsity level for both sports in high school.  McKenna  was an all around Outside Hitter where she achieved many accolades for  her efforts. She graduated high school in 2020, where she made the  decision in the midst of the unknown to attend South Mountain Community  College and continue her education while still playing both indoor and  beach. 

After  finishing her Associate's Degree, McKenna was recruited by Lindenwood  University in St. Charles, MO, to play Division One Beach Volleyball and  continue her education. She contributed to Lindenwood’s Inaugural Beach  Season in 2023 and again during the 2024 Season, where the Lions  compiled a record of 16-10 and finished runner-up in the OVC Tournament.  

McKenna graduated in May 2024 with her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise  Science with a minor in sports marketing and plans to find a career in  sports marketing and content creation while pursuing her lifelong dream  of coaching volleyball. While not in the gym, McKenna works at a Digital Media Agency and loves to be with her friends. She has a younger brother, Ryder, who attends Indiana University and is also an Athlete. McKenna is originally from Gilbert, Arizona, and travels home often to see her parents and extended family.

Contact Information:   mck.androsky@gmail.com 

Jillian  Reando is a senior at Fontbonne University studying Social Work with a  minor in Psychology. Jill played  for Team Momentum for her U16-18 seasons and was developed by this club  to be prepared for her athletic collegiate years after High School.  Jill has played all positions but has specialized as a 5’1 setter and as  a defensive specialist. 

Jill  received an athletic scholarship to play at Westminster College. Jill’s  freshman year she started as  a 5’1 setter and was named top setter in her conference. Sophomore year  Jill transferred to Fontbonne to seek more education and to be closer  to home. Jill played there her sophomore year and now has decided to  continue her volleyball career in coaching.

This  is Jill’s second year coaching with Team Momentum and is so happy to be working with our club! She  is looking forward to passing along her knowledge in volleyball and  getting back to leading a team. 

 Contact Information:  jillreando@gmail.com 

 Sydney, from St. Louis, MO, went to Parkway West High School.  She played four years as an outside hitter/right side hitter for the  Longhorns. She also played on the basketball team at Parkway West. While  at Parkway West, Sydney was named the All-Conference team three times.  She also was a two-time All-District pick and an All-Region player as a  senior. She was named a team captain in her final season. During her  sophomore year, she helped her team reach the state tournament. Sydney  played club volleyball for Team Saint Louis and Rockwood Thunder VBC.  After high school, Reale went on to play volleyball at Lindenwood  University as a pin hitter.

Sydney has been coaching club volleyball for the past 15 years.  This year will be her 13th year coaching for Team Momentum. Sydney has had much success coaching  here at Momentum with multiple trips to the National tournament. Sydney  is currently a Master Coach for the high school age groups with Team  Momentum as well as the lead for our college recruitment process.

Sydney has worked various camps and clinics around the St. Louis  area, including PlyoCity, All American Volleyball, Washington  University, Lindenwood and Parkway West Little Longhorn volleyball  camps. She has worked with hundreds of young volleyball players around  the area training and developing them.

Sydney’s passion for the game is contagious. She is very competitive  and strives for success. One of her biggest strengths as a coach is her  ability to strategize, see the court and find a way to win.

Atley is a graduate of Lindenwood University with a degree in Business marketing and an emphasis in Event Planning.

Contact Information:  sydreale@yahoo.com

 Emma  was raised in Florissant, MO. She attended Incarnate Word Academy,  where she was a Setter for four years for the Red Knights! She served as  a team captain her senior year. 

Emma  started playing volleyball when she was 10 years old. She played her  first club season at Team Momentum when she was on 11 Navy. She stayed  with Team Momentum all the way through her 18s season. 

Emma  graduated from Missouri State University, where she was President of  the club volleyball program for 2 years and Vice President for 1 year.  While on the club team, Emma won MVP of the Midwest Plains Volleyball  Conference as a freshman. 

After spending 8 seasons at Team Momentum as a player, Emma is excited to be back in the gym as a coach! 

Contact Information:  emmadunn0711@gmail.com 

Sam grew up in Florissant, MO, where she attended Incarnate Word  Academy. After graduating from Incarnate, she attended both Mizzou and  UMSL, earning her Bachelor's in Psychology. She is now finishing her  last class at Lindenwood to complete her Master's in Healthcare  Administration.

At Incarnate, Sam  played volleyball as an outside hitter and also played club volleyball  for seven years. She began her coaching career with Aces Volleyball Club  in 2020, coaching various age levels for four years. This is Sam's  first year with Team Momentum, and she cannot wait to begin this new  journey!

Contact Information:  slegrand218@gmail.com 

Tessa  is from the St. Louis area and went to Cor Jesu Academy. She played  four years as a Setter for the Chargers. She served as a team captain  her senior year. Tessa played club volleyball starting at the age of 8,  playing for Team Momentum 15s-18s winning bids to the national tournament every year. She went on to play collegiate volleyball at Rockhurst University her freshman year. 

This  will be Tessa’s second season coaching with Team Momentum. She is  passionate about helping players develop skills both on and off the  court. 
 

Contact Information: buchheitta@gmail.com