FAQ's and Coaching Staff

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at WA[email protected]

Who are we?

We are a volleyball club open to all girls in Whatcom County. Our goal is to improve the individual athlete, assist in educating on all things volleyball, while creating competitive teams in Whatcom County.

Who are the Directors?

Sara Bernardy - Sara is the Administrative Director, in charge of scheduling, logistics, communication, verifying USAV/PSR compliance, and working with our Treasurer on budget and other deliverables.

Brette Boesel- Brette is our technical director and is oversees coaching and curriculum.

Shannon Claeys- Shannon is in charge of equipment and uniform purchase.

How many teams do we have?

We typically have 2 teams at each age level U12 through U14.

Will playing time be equal?

We will not guarantee playing time for anyone, however, our goal is to be competitive with as many girls playing as possible. We do guarantee that all girls who have been at practice will play in the tournaments. 

How many tournaments are we doing? How long is the season?

Our plan for the younger teams is to have them in 5 - 6 tournaments depending on availability.

Our U14 teams will be 6 - 8 tournaments depending on availability. Tournament schedules will be posted in late November.

All teams will compete in the two-day regional championship in the Seattle or South Puget Sound areas at the end of the season.

We will be deciding about power league based on teams. If we have an age group that can compete at the power league tournaments we will enter them. Otherwise, we will do other tournaments in the area. For more information about power league, you may visit

https://www.psrvb.org/power-league

The WAVE season begins the first of January and concludes at the end of April/beginning of May.

Where and when will we practice?

We will practice twice a week- at MHS on Sunday afternoons (unless tournament that weekend) and also one weeknight after high school athletics are over.

**2020 practice schedule to be determined

How much will WAVE cost and what is included?

Included in your club fee are your jerseys, practice shirt, backpack, your coaches fees, gym rental fees, equipment costs, insurance, and tournament entry fees.

U14- $900

U13- $800

U12- $700

We will have scholarship and payment plan opportunities available.

Coaching Staff:

U12 Coaches:

Kylie Honrud

Gabby Kepley

Kate Wick

Calley Heilborn

U13 Coaches:

Gabby Gunterman

Olivia Fairchild

Anna Maracich

Kasey Woodruff

U14 Coaches:

Malia Aleaga

Ali Davenport

Tupu Lologo

Janae Payne

Fundamental Coaching Staff:

Kristina Tribley

Rachel Roeder