ASHLEY LUTZ

Coach Ashley’s core philosophy is simple: create a positive, high-energy environment where young athletes develop both strong volleyball fundamentals and life skills that carry far beyond the court. She believes in teaching through encouragement, structured repetition, and game-like situations so every player builds competence, confidence, and a genuine love for the sport.

For younger athletes especially, Coach Ashley focuses on making practices active, fun, and filled with small successes. Whether it’s starting with a warm-up game that teaches movement patterns, working on dribbling, passing, and setting, or building into in-game scenarios, she ensures every player gets involved and understands the “why” behind the skill. Her practices emphasize communication, teamwork, and resilience, helping athletes feel empowered to dive, jump, call the ball, and go for it with confidence.

At the heart of her coaching, Ashley wants her players to leave the gym sweaty, smiling, and talking about what they learned. She celebrates effort just as much as results, teaching her athletes that mistakes are part of growth, that resilience matters more than perfection, and that supporting teammates makes the game even more rewarding.

Her ultimate goal is for each athlete to gain confidence in themselves, both as volleyball players and as young people. By fostering a love for the game, a belief in improvement, and a mindset of resilience, Coach Ashley helps her athletes grow not just in skill, but in character, joy, and self-belief.