
AVC Coaching Team
Who We Are
We are always looking for future AVC coaches to assist in the growth of our program and players. If you're interested in becoming an AVC coach, click the button below!

Club Director and 18U State Coach
Kandys Graham
At the age of 26, Kandys already has close to 10 years of coaching experience at varying levels ranging from middle school to the collegiate level. Kandys played club volleyball from the age of 10 and continued to play on a national level until she graduated high school. After high school, Kandys had multiple collegiate offers and ultimately decided to continue her education at Ferris State University.

Tournament Director and 14U Coach
Kyle Crandell
Kyle was an integral part of the creation of Avalanche Volleyball Club. He has dedicated years of his life to the growth of some of Northern Michigan's best volleyball athletes. Kyle has experience working with athletes from every age group and has always worked incredibly hard to improve and grow the club to accommodate more athletes and strengthen their experience!

12U Developmental
Coach Katie
Bio coming soon...

14U Regional
Coach Kelsey
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16U Regional
Coach Marlene
With an impressive travel volleyball coaching tenure spanning over 14 years including Petoskey, Onaway, and Boyne City, Coach Marlene brings a wealth of experience to the volleyball court. Serving as the Junior Varsity coach for Petoskey for has only deepened her passion for guiding young athletes. Her joy lies in not just refining their game skills, but also in creating opportunities for off-season play. Coach Marlene's mission goes beyond the court – she aspires to instill a profound love and respect for the game of volleyball, fostering a team spirit that transcends the boundaries of the sport.

16U State
Coach Molly
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18U Regional
Coach Daryl
Daryl has enjoyed six years of coaching women's volleyball at varying levels ranging from middle school to high school. His coaching strategies are influenced by two decades of competitions outdoors in men's and coed volleyball tournaments including beach 2's, grass 2's, beach 4's, and grass 6's as well as indoors through Calvin University's men's intercollegiate 6's and intramural coed 6's.

17U State
Coach Casie
Bio coming soon...