Former head coach at Muncie Central. Former assistant coach at New Castle & Muncie Central
Past highlights of her Munciana coaching career include finishing 25th at nationals in 2010 with the 14 Stingrays, and earning first place in the Munciana Classic, Lakeshore VolleyFest and Bluegrass.
Teaches at Muncie Central
Graduated from Ball State University
Married to Kent Hughes and they have two children, Caroline and Gavin
Mike Dodrill
12 Open Peppers HC
22nd year coaching with Munciana
Assistant coach with Yorktown who won the 2020 4A state championship
Former head coach at Muncie Burris
Former assistant at Wapahani & New Castle
Part of five state championships (1 at Yorktwon, 2 at Wapahani & 3 at Muncie Burris)
Attended Ball State & played Club Volleyball at Ball State
Currently teaches at Yorktown
Josh Collins
11 Open Yukons HC
12th season with Munciana
Former Assistant coach at Delta high school 2022
Former assistant coach at New Castle for 2018 & 2019
Back-to- Back State Championships 2018 & 2019
Courtney Harnish
10 Open Kunoichis AC
6th year coaching with Munciana
Former Munciana athlete
Played volleyball at Indiana University as a defensive specialist
Currently a counselor at Muncie Burris high school
Led his 2012 Cowan Blackhawks to a state championship
In 2013 and 2016 he led his 17 Open Aztecs to a bronze medal finish at AAU nationals
His coaching experience includes Lapel, Pendleton Heights, Wes Del, & Cowan
Ball State graduate
He has three grown children
Jared Richardson
16 National Giraffes HC
11th year with Munciana
Former head coach at Wapahani for six years, winning two state championships (2015 & 2016)
Indiana Coach of the Year (2015 & 2016)
Assistant coach at Monroe Central (2010)
Assistant coach at New Castle (2011 & 2012)
Played volleyball 4 years at Wapahani High School and 3 Years at Calumet College of St. Joseph’s
He and his wife Brookalyn have two wild boys, Leldon and Boyce
Jawon Craig
16 National Giraffes AC
Second year coaching with Munciana
Although he had no previous volleyball experience, he follows in the footsteps of a number of successful Munciana coaches who also had no previous experience
He coached high level youth football in Atlanta, GA for 4 years. He continues to train high school athletes in the Indianapolis area with his cousin
Attends Ball State University where he is majoring in Sports Administration and Aquatics
Amaya LeBlanc
16 National Tigers HC
5th year coaching with Munciana
JV Head Coach at New Castle (2 seasons)
JV Head Coach at Muncie Central (1 season)
Played club volleyball at Team Indiana for 6 years as an attacker
Currently in a masters program at Ball State University
Enjoys lifting, walking her dogs, and reading
Hayley Lacy
16 National Tigers AC
Anabella Ray
15 National Cobras HC
2nd year coaching at Munciana
Munciana Alumni
6th grade Daleville Coach
Graduate from Indiana Wesleyan
School Nurse for Anderson Community Schools
Crystal Garrett
15 National Warriors HC
Crystal is in her 12th Season at Munciana Volleyball Club
Former Head Coach at Monroe Central, Union High School and Winchester High School
Studied at Ball State University and works as a teacher
John Matthews
15 National Warriors AC
3rd Year with Munciana
Attends Ball State University
Whitney Powell
14 National Bulldogs HC
Whitney has 22 years of coaching experience, including 14 years with Munciana, and 9 years as a high school head coach at Cowan, Delta, and currently Southern Wells.
She played at Delta High School and went on to play one year at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne.
As a player Whitney has been a two time 3A State Runner-up and a two time USAV National Champion with Munciana (12’s and 16’s). She has also been a two time 3A State Champion as an assistant coach.
Her and her husband Blake have one daughter (Abbie), who also plays at Munciana.
Whitney is a Family and Consumer Science Teacher and enjoys showing horses, traveling, and relaxing in the country.
Melanie Buchanan
14 National Bulldogs AC
Megan Stevens
14 National Panthers HC
17’s Assistant coach in 2023 for Top Flight VBC in Athens, GA.
Vail VBC November 2018-May 2022. During that time served as a head coach the 13s, 14s,
8th grade head coach for two year. and 16s National Teams. I led the 8th-grade volleyball team at a local middle school for two years,
Husband, Harrison, is an assistant baseball coach at Ball State University.
Graduated from Mesa University in Colorado.
Played club for the Vail VBC in Colorado.
Native of Eagle, Colorado. Multi-sport athlete at Eagle Valley High School.
“I am passionate about helping young athletes develop not only as volleyball players but also as positive members of their communities.”
Havyn Gates
13 National Falcons HC
5th year coaching with Munciana
Former Munciana athlete
Played high school volleyball at Wapahani
Currently playing at Ball State University as a defensive specialist. Her team has won the MAC Championship the past two years and made the NCAA tournament both years as well
Emma Hines
13 National Gators HC
Emma has played at Boiler Juniors as a middle and pin attacker.
This is her first year coaching at Munciana.
Emma’s favorite hobby is rollerskating!
Haidan Gates
12 National Crocodiles HC
-2nd year coaching at Munciana
-Former Munciana athlete
-2015 State Championship at Wapahani as a DS
-Graduated from Ball State with a degree in Elementary Education
-3rd season as Jr High Volleyball Coach at Daleville
