CPA STAFF
CPA DIRECTOR
WADE BENSON wwbenson13@gmail.com
CPA CLUB CO DIRECTOR, RECRUITING DIRECTOR 509-559-9628
LEAD CLUB COACH, U15 AND U16 ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Clearwater, FL
- College: University of Oregon, Eastern Washington University
- U18 Junior Olympic Open top ten finishes, U18 Gold Medal AAU Nationals
- 2006 AAU 18 and under National Tournament Champions
- 7 Top 10 Finishes in National Tournaments - Volleyball Festival, AAU National Championships, and Junior National's
- 115 Club Alumni to play Collegiate Volleyball
- 20 plus years of collegiate coaching experience at Western Oregon University, Auburn University and Eastern Washington University
- 14 college seasons of 20 plus wins
- 3 NAIA Great Northwest Conference Championships
- 3 Big Sky Conference Championships
- 3 Big Sky Conference MVP Winners
- 29 SEC and Big Sky All- Conference Teams Award Winners
- Heads all recruiting for the club and brings a great wealth of knowledge and contacts for players to participate at the next level
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JILL BENSON cpajuniorsvb@hotmail.com
U15 AND U16 HEAD COACH 303-763-0713
CPA CLUB CO-DIRECTOR
- Hometown: Sacramento, CA
- College: UC Santa Barbara, Cal State Sacramento
- 9th year CPA Head Coach
- Currently Head Coach at Gonzaga Prep High School, since 2012
- Assistant Coach University of Rhode Island, 1998-2001
- Former Head Coach, Niceville High School, Niceville, Florida, 2009-2011
- Played both volleyball and softball at Cal State University Sacramento
- 1995 Division 1 Volleyball All-American, Big Sky Player of the year 1996
- NCAA Division 1 in Top 25 Career Kills and Attacks Leaders - 2273 kills, 5738 Attacks
- NCAA Division 1 7th All time Kills per season(1995) - 798 kills, 6.05 kills/set
- Member of USA Women's Baseball Team, 1999-2001
- Played Professional Women's Baseball, 1999, New Jersey
- Has coached club volleyball for 19 seasons
- Inducted into the CSUS Volleyball Hall of Fame and St. Francis High School Hall of Fame
- Brings a great level of playing and coaching experience across all ages, as well as knowledge of how to help players maximize their skills no matter what size they are
2023-2024 CPA
COACHING STAFF
MEREDITH COUPLAND
U13 COUPLAND HEAD COACH, U15 COUPLAND ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
- Has coached and been involved with Evergreen Region volleyball for over 25 years
- Most recently was the Club Director and Coach for VIP Juniors
- Played collegiately for Whitworth
- Played club volleyball for Midnight Sun Volleyball Club in Alaska
- Prides her coaching style on being attentive to player's skill development, team systems, and overall teamwork, within a growth mindset, in order to allow players to move up through volleyball path with confidence
- Brings a great passion for the growth of volleyball in the area, especially at the younger age groups
CHAD COUPLAND
U15 COUPLAND HEAD COACH, U13 COUPLAND ASSISTANT COACH
Hometown: Trail, BC, Canada
- Enters his 28th year in involvement in coaching in the Evergreen Region
- Most recently coached with VIP Juniors
- Played college basketball and volleyball at Selkirk College
- Played during high school for BC Provincial Teams
- Works to help players develop skills through training and team systems, allowing players to grow their maturity within the game
- Brings a great knowledge of skills and team atmosphere to his teams
HEDDER ILUSTRE-PASCUA hipascua@gmail.com
U14 HEDDER HEAD COACH 310.629.6951
- Hometown: Carson, CA
- College: Cal State Northridge, University of Hawaii
- 1st year CPA Coach
- Currently Assistant Coach at Gonzaga Prep High School, since 2020
- Played College Volleyball at CSU Northridge(1999-2001) and University of Hawaii(2001-2003)
- Big Sky Defensive Specialist of the Year 2000
- First Team All Western Athletic Conference 2001
- California State High School Player of the Year 1998
- USA National Team A2 - 2001
- AVP player 2005-2008, AAA California Beach Volleyball Player Rating
- Has coached college, high school, and club level since 1999, in California, Hawaii, and Idaho
- University of Hawaii Volleyball Manager - 2008-2011
- Imi Iki Volleyball Club - 2008-2011
- North Idaho Thunder Volleyball Club Director and Coach - 2014-2017
- 208 Volleyball Coach - 2017-2021
- Kōkua Sand Volleyball Coach - 2020- 2021
- Brings a great knowledge of the game, from many positions, especially defense - as well as brings great energy and passion to her team atmosphere
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LEA SANDBERG
U12 LEA HEAD COACH
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Former D1 VB Player - Eastern Washington University
AMY DEANDRE
U12 DEANDRE COACH
- Hometown:
CARI GALBREATH
U13 CHELSIE ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown:
- 3rd year CPA Coach
- Currently Head Coach at Ritzville High School
- 2023 WA Coach of the Year
CHELSIE DAY
U13 CHELSIE HEAD COACH
- Hometown:
DREW PASCUA d-pascua@hotmail.com
U14 DREW HEAD COACH, U17 DREW HEAD COACH 858.382.1877
Hometown: Grass Valley, CA
- Former Gonzaga Assistant Coach, 6 seasons
- Former North Idaho College Assistant Coach, 2 seasons, 11th place NJCAA finish
- Played volleyball at San Diego Mesa Junior College as an OH and RS
- Played volleyball at Warner University as a Setter and Middle Blocker
- Coached Men's Volleyball at Warner University, 10th place NAII finish
- Coached Sante Fe Christian High School girls to California State titles in 2003,2004, 2007
- Coached at Honolulu's Mid-Pacific Institute, `Imi `Ike VBC, and North Idaho Thunder
- Has an Exercise Science degree from Warner and a Masters in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga
- Brings high level and thoughtful training, specializes in middles and setters training
MARTA JANTZI
U17 DREW ASSISTANT COACH
- College: Whitworth University, Volleyball and Track,
- College: Hesston Junior College
- North Salem High School
- 3rd year CPA Coach
NICOLE RAYBORN Njrayborn@aol.com
U18 AND U17 NICOLE HEAD COACH 208-967-0748
- Hometown:
- College:
- Former Head Coach Lake City High School
- Former Coach with T3 Volleyball Club
- Brings a high level of drive and knowledge to help grow strong, well rounded female athletes.
KAELA STRAW Kaela.straw@gmail.com
U17 AND U18 ASSISTANT COACH 509-723-6445
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Former D1 VB Player - University of Idaho
- Head coach of Freeman High School
- 4 outside hitter at University of Idaho
- At Idaho she earned First team(2018) and Second Team(2017) Big Sky honors, tournament MVP honors, Big Sky Player of the Week honors.
- Brings a local connection and great ability to connect with the players
KYLIE NJOKU
U15 BENSON ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: CdA, ID
- Former D1 Volleyball player - Eastern Washington University
- Current CdA High School JV Head Coach, Varsity Assistant Coach
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LEXI GOROSKI
U16 BENSON AND U13 CHELSIE ASSISTANT COACH, FLOATER ASSISTANT
- Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
- Former D1 VB Player - Montana State University - Libero
- Former Professional Sand Player
EVA WINDLIN JANSEN
U16 JANSEN CO COACH
- Hometown:
- Former Gonzaga University Volleyball Head Coach, 1996-2001
- Former D1 VB Player
- Former Freeman HS Head Coach
MYA RODRIGUEZ
U14 HEDDER/DREW ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Anaheim, CA
- Current Whitworth Volleyball Player - Setter
ADDISON LATHAN
U12 LEA ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Spokane Valley
- Central Valley High School Senior
- Varsity Volleyball Athlete and former CPA player
KATIE SATO
U14 HEDDER/DREW ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Calabasas, CA
- Former D1 Libero at Cal State Northridge
- 2016 Big West Honorable Mention Libero
VINNY DEANDRE
U12 DEANDRE COACH
- Hometown:
- 2nd year CPA Coach
JESSICA STIRES
U17 AND U18 NICOLE ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Nine Mile Falls, WA
- Current North Idaho College player
- Former CPA and T3 Volleyball player
- Distinguished Athlete Award(2022), All State(2021), 1st All League(2021), Lakeside VB MVP(20,21)
RHEA JANSEN
U16 JANSEN CO COACH
- Hometown: Valleyford, WA
- Former D1 VB Player - Gonzaga University - DS/OH
- Freeman High School graduate
- All State team selection junior and senior high school seasons
