2026-2027 Coaches

15 Ultra Performance Assistant Coach

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15 Ultra Performance Head Coach 

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17 Elite Head Coach

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14 Elite Head Coach

Stephanie Bloom is a proud graduate of Yorktown High School and Ball State University. Coach Bloom started her coaching career in 2006. With two years of coaching experience at Wapahani and 19 years at Yorktown, Stephanie has built an impressive coaching career: 

• 16 conference championships
• 16 county championships
• 15 sectional championships
• 12 regional championships
• 9 semi-state championships
• 4 state championships.

For Stephanie, one of the most rewarding parts of coaching is the relationships built along the way. She loves watching teams come together, grow as a unit, and reach their maximum potential both individually and collectively.

Outside of coaching, Stephanie has been married to her husband, Patrick, for nearly 20 years. Together, they have a 13-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son.

11 Youth Head Coach 

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16 Ultra Performance Assistant Coach

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13 Elite Head Coach

Mike “Dodge” Dodrill began his coaching career in 1998 and has built an extensive coaching resume at both the high school and club levels. His experience includes Northwestern High School, Wabash High School, Burris Laboratory School, Wapahani High School, and Yorktown High School. At the club level, he has coached multiple age groups at Munciana, including 10U, 11U, 12U, and 13U Elite.

Throughout his coaching career, Dodge has been part of numerous championship teams, earning nine high school state championships, one National High School Championship, two high school state runner-up finishes, and two National High School runner-up finishes. He also played club volleyball at Ball State.

Dodge's volleyball journey began with recreational beach volleyball, where he quickly developed a passion for the game. Eight years after high school, he attended Ball State to pursue a career in teaching while continuing to play both indoor and beach volleyball. His playing experience eventually led to coaching opportunities, and he quickly discovered a love for coaching that has continued throughout his career.

Dodge takes pride in attention to detail and helping athletes improve the fundamental mechanics of the game. By combining his love of volleyball with his passion for physics, he brings a unique perspective to coaching through biomechanics, physics, and human performance.

His favorite part of coaching is watching athletes grow both physically and mentally. He strives to develop not only successful volleyball players but also well-rounded individuals who can achieve success in life both on and off the court.

17 National Blue Head Coach

Anthony Franklin is a Yorktown High School graduate and has built a diverse coaching background across multiple levels of volleyball. Anthony started his coaching career in 2008. His experience includes coaching with WAVE Volleyball Club, Union High School, Union City High School, Selma Middle School, Munciana Volleyball Club, and Wapahani High School. 

Throughout his coaching career, he has been part of teams that have earned MEC Conference Championships at both Selma Middle School, where he was part of two championship teams, and Wapahani High School.

Anthony was also part of the Wapahani High School volleyball program that finished as the 2005 State Runner-Up.

Anthony's favorite part of coaching is helping athletes improve their skills, learn the game, and develop a deeper understanding and love for volleyball by sharing his knowledge and passion for the sport.

Outside of volleyball, Anthony is a proud girl dad and enjoys helping his wife make and sell candles.

15 Elite Head Coach

Kevin Furnish began his coaching career in 1990 and has built an extensive background in volleyball at both the high school and collegiate levels. Throughout his career, he has coached at Shenandoah High School, Munciana, Reebok Vision, St. Joseph’s College women's volleyball, and Ball State University's men's volleyball program. He is a Ball State University alumnus and brings decades of experience and knowledge to the sport.

Originally from Central Indiana, Kevin is a proud father of four and works in home health care outside of volleyball.

Kevin's favorite part of coaching is the relationships built along the way. He values the connections formed with athletes, teammates, and fellow coaches and appreciates the lasting impact those relationships can have both on and off the court.

14 National Blue Head Coach

Crystal Garrett began her coaching career in 2015 and has gained valuable experience coaching at several high schools throughout the area. Her coaching background includes Winchester Community High School, Union High School, Monroe Central High School, Cowan High School, and Alexandria High School.

Throughout her career, Crystal has been part of numerous successful programs. At Winchester Community High School, she was part of five county championship teams, and at Union High School, she helped lead a team to a county championship. As an assistant coach at Monroe Central High School, she contributed to two county championships. During her time at Cowan High School, she was part of a championship season that included a state championship, along with a semi-state appearance, a regional championship, and two sectional championships. At Alexandria High School, she helped earn a conference championship and a sectional championship.

Crystal's favorite part of coaching is watching her athletes grow, develop their skills, and discover a love for the sport of volleyball. She enjoys being part of their journey and helping them build confidence both on and off the court.

16 Elite Head Coach

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13 National Blue Head Coach

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17 Ultra Performance Head Coach

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15 National White Head Coach

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18 Elite Assistant Coach 

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12 Elite Head Coach

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15 National Blue Coach 

Brayton Leswing began his coaching career in 2024 and has spent the past two years coaching at Boiler Juniors. During that time, he has coached the 15s age group and served as a volunteer assistant coach for 14 Open, helping the team earn a third-place finish at the 2026 USAV National Championships. He also serves as a volunteer assistant coach for Greenfield-Central High School Volleyball.

Although Brayton did not play volleyball competitively, he spent four years as a manager for Purdue Women's Volleyball, where he gained valuable experience and developed a deeper appreciation for the game.

Originally from Greenfield, Indiana, Brayton recently graduated from Purdue University with a degree in psychology. He enjoys all kinds of sports and loves meeting new people and building connections throughout the volleyball community.

Brayton's favorite part of coaching is teaching young athletes and helping them discover what they are capable of accomplishing. He loves inspiring players to grow their skills, build confidence, and develop a lasting love for volleyball. He also enjoys connecting with others in the volleyball community and learning from the people who make the sport so special.

18 Ultra Performance Head Coach 

Phil Leswing, a Yorktown graduate, began his coaching career in 1992 and has built an impressive resume at both the high school and club levels. In 1999, he served as an assistant coach for Downers Grove South in Illinois, helping lead the team to a State Championship. He later served as the head coach at New Castle High School from 2003–2005 and was named State Coach of the Year in 2004.
 

Throughout his club coaching career, Phil has coached with Munciana, Munciana Indy, and Sports Performance. His experience includes serving as both a head coach and assistant coach across multiple age groups, including Munciana 12-1, 13-1, 14-1, 15-1, 16-1, 18-1, and Munciana Indy 16-1. He also led Sports Performance 17-1 and 18-1 as head coach, guiding both teams to National Championships. Phil's volleyball accomplishments also include winning a State Championship as a player at Downers Grove North in Illinois in 1991.

Beyond the court, Phil has led teams on international travel experiences to China, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. He is a teacher at Greenfield-Central High School, where his wife, Kelly, also teaches. Together, they have two sons, Landon and Brayton.

Phil's passion for coaching comes from his love of teaching every aspect of the game, including skill development, strategy, competition, and the psychology of volleyball. He enjoys helping athletes grow their understanding of the game and develop the tools they need to compete at their highest level.

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18 Ultra Performance Assistant Coach 

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14 Elite Assistant Coach

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Nadia Paul is a Muncie native and graduate of Yorktown High School, where she was a four-year varsity volleyball player. She began her coaching career in 1997 with Heart Volleyball before coaching at Munciana and Muncie Central High School from 1998–2002. After time away from coaching, Nadia returned to Munciana in 2025 and continues to share her knowledge and passion for the game with the next generation of athletes.

Throughout her coaching career, Nadia has been part of several successful programs, including the 1999 IHSAA Class 4A State Championship team and the 2000 IHSAA Class 4A State Runner-Up team. Most recently, she helped lead the Munciana 12 Open team to a fifth-place finish at the 2026 AAU National Championships.

Outside of volleyball and her professional career, Nadia has been married to her husband, Jason, for 22 years, and they have two daughters who are both Munciana athletes. She enjoys spending time with her family, their two dogs and two cats, and relaxing at their lake home on Lake Webster in Northern Indiana.

Nadia's favorite part of coaching is watching athletes gain confidence and experience those moments when a concept finally clicks. She loves seeing players trust their preparation, make strong decisions independently, and learn to advocate for themselves. For Nadia, helping athletes grow both in their performance and in their character is the most rewarding part of coaching.

14 National Blue Assistant Coach 

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Haidan Gates began her coaching career in 2022 and has spent the past three years coaching at Munciana and two years at Daleville Junior High. She brings a passion for teaching, player development, and helping young athletes build a strong foundation and love for the game of volleyball.

Originally from the Muncie area, Haidan attended Wapahani High School, where her team won the 2015 IHSAA Class 2A State Championship. She later graduated from Ball State University with a master's degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education. Outside of volleyball, Haidan spends her days working with 2- and 3-year-olds. She also enjoys reading, traveling to sporting events, and helping children discover a love for the game.

Haidan's favorite part of coaching is watching athletes grow throughout the season. She loves seeing those lightbulb moments when a skill or concept finally clicks, along with the confidence, commitment, and determination each player brings to the court. Helping athletes recognize their progress and believe in their abilities is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching.

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