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
Linnea Anderson
15 Regional Piranhas HC
2nd year coaching with Munciana. Previously coached 2 years for Sports Performance in Chicago
Coached this past season at Northside Middle School
Playing experience: 4 years with Sports Performance and won a national championship in 2018
Student at Ball State University majoring in Elementary Education, with concentrations in Gifted and Talented Education and Psychology and Counseling
Dan Bergren
18 Open Quora HC
14 years with Munciana
Camps Director
Two of his Quora teams have played in the national championship match
As an assistant he has been part of three Final 4 teams and one National Championship
Three years as assistant coach at Indiana Wesleyan University, 2019-2021
Former coach at Muncie Central HS, Cowan HS, and Delta Middle School
Ran Bergren Stables for 33 years, training and showing Arabian Horses
Married to Shelly Bergren for 32 years.
Their two daughters are Munciana alumni. Morgan played at the University of Kentucky and Madison at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Trey Butz
14 Open Chipmunks AC
14 years with Munciana
Assistant coach with the 14 Chipmunks. Won the 2021 AAU 14 Open national championship
In 2014 his 14 Jaguar team won the 14 Premier AAU national championship
Enjoys playing the game, both indoors and sand
Josh Collins
14 National Yukons HC
11th season with Munciana
Assistant coach at Delta high school. Former assistant coach at New Castle for 2018 & 2019 state championship
Zoe Conway
15 Open R.I.S.E. AC
First year coach with Munciana
Playing experience
Played Munciana for 10 years (2010-2020). Two national runner-up medals in 12 Open & 16 Open
3 time state champion with New Castle high school (2017, 2018, 2019). 2 time academic all state
Libero/Defensive specialists her entire career
Plays college volleyball at Ball State where her team has won 2 MAC championships and made 2 NCAA appearances
Attends Ball State University where she is in elementary education with a minor in coaching
Jawon Craig
17 National Aztecs 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
Jon Dicken
16 National Banana Slugs HC
7th year coaching with Munciana
Has coached a total of 10 years at the JV and Varsity level at Tri and New Castle. In 2022 coached NC 8th grade
5th year teaching high school English and Social Studies
His hobby is spending time with his son, 7 year old Jackson
Mike Dodrill
12 Open Peppers HC
21th 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 & 2 at Muncie Burris)
Attended Ball State & played Club Volleyball at Ball State
Currently teaches at Yorktown
Carey Fisher
10 Open Kunoichis AC
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
Married to Munciana Coach Kyle Garrett and they have a son and daughter
Kyle Garrett
17 Open Pandas HC
13th year coaching with Munciana
Former coach at Monroe Central, Winchester & Union High School.
Attended Calumet College of St. Joseph
He loves coaching and playing as well
He is married to Crystal Garrett and has a son and daughter
Emilee Gates
12 National Crocodiles HC
5th year coaching Munciana. She first coached with our Indy club
Playing experience
Played Munciana for 10 years
Won the 2011 Indiana Class A state championship with Wes-Del high school
Played setter, DS, and right side
Development Manager for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, where she raises money to help veterans and their families
Hobbies include coaching, concerts, and spending time with family and friends
Volleyball is passion. She loves the opportunity to watch players develop a love of the game
Havyn Gates
13 National Falcons HC
4th 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
Thanh Harnish
10 Open Kunoichis HC
19th year coaching with Munciana
In 2013 her 13 Open Kunoichis team won a bronze medal at the AAU National Championships.
Led Muncie Burris to a state championship in 2010 and was named the 2A Coach of the Year.
Thanh also has worked camps at IU, Purdue, and Ball State.
Married to Randy, and their two daughters, Taylor and Courtney, both played for Munciana.
Works as an Administrative Coordinator at Ball State University.
Courtney Harnish
10 Open Kunoichis AC
Third year coaching with Munciana
Former Munciana athlete
Played volleyball at Indiana University as a defensive specialist
Currently a counselor at Muncie Burris high school
Addison Hill
17 Regional Bobcats HC
2nd year coaching at Munciana
Playing experience
Played in high school all 4 years
Played club ball for 3 years at Union and 1 year at Prodigy
Primarily an outside hitter but also have been in every other position over the years
Played Ball State Club volleyball Team for a year and a half
Graduated from Ball State University in May of 2022 with a degree in Telecommunications
Loves playing volleyball, being with her family, and traveling!
Keri Howell
12 Open Peppers AC
Fifth season coaching with Munciana
10 years coaching at Burris with the elementary and/or middle school programs
Played Munciana for 8 years including some of the classic names in Munciana lore; Chipmunks, ChipPunks (yes that is correct), Tykes, Gators, and Fighting Fifes. Two of her club teams finished runner-up at the USA Volleyball Championships
Played at Muncie Burris where she was a 2-time State Champion
Although she went to school to be a scientist, she choose to be a stay-at-home mom while supporting the family farm. At one time she had 4 kids playing Munciana, with the oldest, Lauren, now playing at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Keri and her husband Adam have a full calendar!
Makenzie Howell
14 Regional Raptors HC
2nd year with Munciana, with her first year being 2020
She has coached at Highland and Cowan middle schools
Playing experience
Played Munciana for 4 years
Outside hitter at Cowan high school and a Serving Expert
She is in her 3rd year as a Certified Surgical Technologist at Ball Memorial Hospital. She’s the Sterile Guru of the OR!
Kate Hughes
13 Open Stingrays HC
16th year coaching with Munciana
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
Kent Hughes
13 Open Stingrays AC
15 years coaching with Munciana
Highlights of his years with Munciana include:
Past two years an assistant coach with the 13 Open Stingrays, where his wife, Kate, is the head coach. The 2022 Stingrays finished in the gold.
Assistant coach with the 18 Samuari where two of those teams finished runner-up at AAU Nationals
14 National Mustangs finished in the Top 10 at AAUs
Former Wapahani High School JV head coach and varsity assistant coach. Part of Wapahani’s 2011/2012 back-to-back 2A State Championship Titles
Works at Boyce Systems
He is married to Kate and they have two children, Caroline and Gavin
Heidi Knuckles
11 Open Scrappers HC
5th year coaching with Munciana
Former Munciana athlete
Played at the University of Illinois from 1994-1997
Former assistant coach at Ball State, 1998-2007
Delta HS head coach 2008-2018. Won a state championship in 2008
Works for Delaware County Homeland Security Emergency Management for the past 2 years
Married to Craig Knuckles aand they have 3 children: Ashtyn (19), Brock (15) and Maximus (4)
Hobbies include spending time with family on our family owned ranch, Broken Knuckles Ranch
Leslie Lawson
18 Open Samurai AC
Sixth year with Munciana. Former Her first year was as a senior at BSU
Former assistant coach for Ironwood High Peoria, AZ & Fort Wayne Snider High School
Former assistant coach Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne Woman’s team for two years
Worked summer camps all over country with Arnie and Lloy Ball
Played at Eastern Kentucky and then transfer and played at Ball State.
Married to Brian who is a fire fighter in Fort Wayne and they have two daughters, Anna and Delaney
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
First Steps Therapist for handicap children and their families.
Amaya LeBlanc
16 National Tigers HC
4th year coaching with Munciana
JV head coach/varsity assistant the past two years. Before that one year at Muncie Central
Played club volleyball at Team Indiana for 6 years as an attacker
Currently a student at Ball State University
Alyssa Lingenfelter
18 Open Samurai AC
4th year with Munciana
Recruiting Coordinator and Youth Programming
12th year coaching club volleyball, formerly with K2 in Knoxville, TN
Graduate and former volleyball player for The University of Tennessee
Married to Mike and mother to five children: Kiley, twins Kody & Kory, Kaleb and Krew
Mike Lingenfelter
18 Open Samurai HC
Owner and Co-director of Munciana
Munciana Samurai Head Coach
7 national championships, including back-to-back in 2021 & 2022
Led Wapahani High School to three state championships
State coach of the year three times
Graduate of the University of Cincinnati and Ball State University
Married to Alyssa Lingenfelter and father to five children Kiley, twins Kody & Kory, Kaleb and Krew
Wes Lyon
14 Open Chipmunks HC
Owner and co-director of Munciana
14 Chipmunks Head Coach
Coached the 181 team for 19 years
4 national championships, 18 Open 2001, 14 Open 2004, 2015, 2021
Retired from teaching and coaching at Muncie Central in 2017
Won two state championships at Muncie Central and was in the final four 7 times
His wife is Debbie and they have three children
His daughter Heather is the head coach at Bishop Chatard and is the 14 Otter coach at Munciana Indy
John Matthews
16 Regional Knights HC
2nd Year with Munciana
Attends Ball State University
Michelle Mendoza-Murphy
15 National Celtics AC
1st year coaching with Munciana. Coached recreational teams for 5 years
Playing experience
Played in Chicago
DS/Libero in club for 2 years and school for 5 years
Junior at Ball State University studying journalism, with a minor in chemistry
BIG Chicago Cubs fan!
Alissa Mintner
TNT Open Minions HC
2nd Year with Munciana
Gayle Hicks
TNT Open Minions HC
First year coach with Munciana
Playing experience
Played volleyball at Cowan High School Elementary through high school in 2018
Played Munciana for 5 years
Played at Manchester University for two years
Has played every position during her playing career
Graduated from Manchester University in 2022 with a degree in studio arts and graphic design
Jerome Moore
15 National Gators HC
15 years with Munciana
15 National Gators head coach
3rd place finish in 2014 at AAU Nationals
Former assistant coach at Muncie Central HS and Bishop Chatard HS
Currently the 8th grade coach at Muncie North MS
Jonni Parker
16 Open Blaze HC
First year coaching with Munciana
Played for the Samurai for three years, 2016-2018. Her 2017 team won the AAU National Championship and she was named an all-american
Played high school ball at Miami East. Her 2016 team won the Division III State Championship
Started playing club volleyball with Dayton Jrs, where she played for Ernie Gilbert (a former Ball State men’s team player)
In 2017 she was selected to the Under Armour All-American 1st team
In 2018 she was the Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year
Played at Penn State University and was a 4-time All-American. At the end of her senior year she was awarded a Big Ten Medal of Honor, for excellence on and off the field at Penn State. This award has a 107 year tradition
While at Penn State, Jonnie started Chasing Greatness, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and generate funds for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community
Is in her first year as an elementary school teacher at Northwestern Elementary School in Ohio
Annie Poulson
18 Open Quora AC
4th season with Munciana. Her first three years were with Munciana Indy
Noblesville High School Varsity Volleyball Coach for 3 years, and JV before that
Playing experience
Played Munciana for 5 years
Position was outside hitter and defensive specialist
Played college volleyball at Trine University 2014-2017
3rd grade teacher for 5 years at Noblesville schools
Jared Richardson
18 National Giraffes HC
Tenth year with Munciana
Former head coach at Wapahani for six years, winning two state championships
Played volleyball 4 years at Wapahani High School and 3 Years at Calumet College of St. Joseph’s
Assistant coach at Monroe Central for 1 season and assistant at New Castle for 2 seasons
He and his wife Brookalyn have two wild boys, Leldon and Boyce
Angi Rodriguez
14 Regional Cougars HC
8th year as a Munciana coach. In addition, she has been coaching club for 15 years
High school coaching stopss at New Castle, Delta, Burris, and Blue River
Ball State graduate
She has been a Preschool Speech Pathologist with New Castle schools for 25 years
Her family includes 3 daughters, 1 cat, and 2 dogs. She is married to John Rodruguez, our Munciana Regional director
Angi & John started officiating volleyball and it has become a passion of theirs
In their spare time they work volleyball camps and enjoy cooking and traveling
John Rodriguez
Regional Director
11 total years coaching with Munciana. 35 years coaching overall in Central Indiana and Texas
Played High School Volleyball in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico as a setter
Other volleyball background: Camp Instructor, Clinician, Club Director, Volleyball Official, 12u AAU Nationals Seeding Committee Member
Played Baseball at Indiana Wesleyan University
Currently Teaching Spanish at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis
Hobbies: Traveling with Angi Rodríguez, playing golf, and officiating volleyball!
I love learning and teaching myself how to figure things out
Sarah Roush
15 Open R.I.S.E. HC
12th year with Munciana
15 Open Lorax head coach
Her 15 Open Lorax won the 2016 and 2019 15 Open AAU National Championship.
Head Coach at New Castle HS where her team won the 2018 & 2019 state championships
2016 AVCA 15’s Coach of the Year
30 Under 30 AVCA Award for both the 2016 Club season and 2019 High School season
Previously an assistant coach at Wes-Del High School
Associate in General Studies and Technical Certificate in Business Administration
Sarah is married to Luke Roush and they have two sons, Ridge and Rowen and a daughter Ryn
Alex Szostak
15 National Gators AC
First year coaching with Munciana
Playing experience
Played at Sports Performance volleyball club
In high school was an outside hitter. Was all-conference and academic all-conference his junior and senior years
Played club volleyball at Ball State
Attends Ball State University where he is studying Marketing & Professional Sales with a minor in Entrepreneurship
Big fan of photography…with a real camera!
He and his family enjoy playing board games. In fact, they have over 400 different games to play!
Chelsea Waltermire
14 National Jaguars HC
First year coach with Munciana
Playing experience
Played volleyball at Cowan High School Elementary through high school in 2018
Played Munciana for 5 years
Played at Manchester University for two years
Has played every position during her playing career
Graduated from Manchester University in 2022 with a degree in studio arts and graphic design
Tennille Wash
12 Regional Tortugas HC
First year coaching with Munciana. Got her first taste of coaching in high school as an assistant coach at Fall Creek junior high in 2020
Playing experience
Played Munciana for 4 years. In 2022 her team placed 3rd at AAU Nationals
Defensive specialist
Attends Ball State University where she is a nursing major
In her spare time, she works at the Old Oakland Golf Club
Enjoys shopping, watching TV, and baking
Emalee Wyatt
17 Open Pandas AC
2nd Year with Munciana
Played at Alexandria High School. Head coach there in 2021
Graduated from Ball State University in 2018 where she also played club volleyball
Fourth year teaching at West View Elementary School
Enjoys playing indoor and sand volleyball as well as board games
Mara Perry
11 Open Scrappers AC
First year coaching Munciana. Previously coached at River Valley Juniors in Virginia
Played Munciana for 6 years as a setter and defensive specialist. 2 time AAU All-American in 2016 & 2018
Named the Rosenthall Inspiration Award recipient in 2016
Played three years at Virginia Tech, where she also excellled in the classroom, being named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
She is majoring in Criminology and Sociology
Whitney Powell
13 National Bulldogs HC
Avery Mayfield
14 National Panthers HC
Lauren LeGrand
15 National Warriors AC
Julianna Cramer
15 National Celtics HC
Sammy Adkisson
16 National Blaze AC
Antonio Dawkins
16 National Tigers AC
Adeline Bunner
13 Regional Bears HC
Kimberly Waltermire
14 Regional Zebras HC
First year coach with Munciana
Playing experience
Played volleyball at Cowan High School Elementary through high school in 2018
Played Munciana for 5 years
Played at Manchester University for two years
Has played every position during her playing career
Graduated from Manchester University in 2022 with a degree in studio arts and graphic design
