Cody Hanson - Owner / Club Director
e-mail Cody: www.fortworthfirevolleyball@gmail.com
Cody was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. He has been married to his wife and high school girl friend Christi for over 20 years. Together they have two daughters, Celeste and Courtney. Cody played baseball at Angelo State University and then finished his degree up at UTA. He has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a Masters Degree in Educational Technology. He was a teacher for 15 years.
Cody played all sports growing up. He has been coaching since 1999 (baseball, football, basketball, track, swimming, and of course, volleyball). He has been a club coach for over 10 years. This will be Cody’s fourth year with FW Fire. In addition to his club and HS coaching experiences, Cody has coached teams that traveled and played in Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Florence and all over Australia.
Cody is Impact and Safe Sport certified. In addition, he has his Gold Medal Squared and CAP 1 certifications.
Favorite quotes:
“To be really good, failure is not only okay...it is necessary. Only then can we learn and move forward.”
e-mail Cody: www.fortworthfirevolleyball@gmail.com
Cody was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. He has been married to his wife and high school girl friend Christi for over 20 years. Together they have two daughters, Celeste and Courtney. Cody played baseball at Angelo State University and then finished his degree up at UTA. He has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a Masters Degree in Educational Technology. He was a teacher for 15 years.
Cody played all sports growing up. He has been coaching since 1999 (baseball, football, basketball, track, swimming, and of course, volleyball). He has been a club coach for over 10 years. This will be Cody’s fourth year with FW Fire. In addition to his club and HS coaching experiences, Cody has coached teams that traveled and played in Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Florence and all over Australia.
Cody is Impact and Safe Sport certified. In addition, he has his Gold Medal Squared and CAP 1 certifications.
Favorite quotes:
“To be really good, failure is not only okay...it is necessary. Only then can we learn and move forward.”
11 Coaches
Stephanie Kalbfleisch - 11 Purple Head Coach
e-mail Stephanie: fortworthfirevolleyball@yahoo.com
This will be Stephanie's seventh year with Fort Worth Fire. She was Fire's founding owner. Stephanie was a volleyball/basketball coach and an art teacher for over 16 years at Southwest Christian School and served part of that time as an athletic director. She also was a volunteer volleyball/basketball coach for the Benbrook YMCA for 3 years. Currently she has over 23 years of coaching experience. She is IMPACT/CAP I certified. Gold Medal Squared certified. Stephanie played college volleyball and basketball at Texas Wesleyan University all four years where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management. Stephanie was a two-year All-American volleyball player and was selected on the 1st Team All-Tournament Nationals Team in volleyball and All-Conference and All-District teams in basketball. She has been married for 26 years, has two children, loves outdoor activities and teaching private art lessons(p0ttery) and maintaining physical fitness doing Crossfit and APEC at Game On. Stephanie is also an active member at Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park and serving at Beautiful Feet Ministries and supporting Grace House Ministries in Weatherford, Texas and serves on the board of directors at Rehema Home in Nairobi Africa.
e-mail Stephanie: fortworthfirevolleyball@yahoo.com
This will be Stephanie's seventh year with Fort Worth Fire. She was Fire's founding owner. Stephanie was a volleyball/basketball coach and an art teacher for over 16 years at Southwest Christian School and served part of that time as an athletic director. She also was a volunteer volleyball/basketball coach for the Benbrook YMCA for 3 years. Currently she has over 23 years of coaching experience. She is IMPACT/CAP I certified. Gold Medal Squared certified. Stephanie played college volleyball and basketball at Texas Wesleyan University all four years where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management. Stephanie was a two-year All-American volleyball player and was selected on the 1st Team All-Tournament Nationals Team in volleyball and All-Conference and All-District teams in basketball. She has been married for 26 years, has two children, loves outdoor activities and teaching private art lessons(p0ttery) and maintaining physical fitness doing Crossfit and APEC at Game On. Stephanie is also an active member at Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park and serving at Beautiful Feet Ministries and supporting Grace House Ministries in Weatherford, Texas and serves on the board of directors at Rehema Home in Nairobi Africa.
Morgan Hinkle: 11P / 11W Asst. Coach
Morgan was raised in Granbury, Texas. She grew up playing volleyball for The Boys and Girls Club of Hood County league, Granbury ISD and for club teams. After high school she helped coach and referee volleyball for Texas Image Volleyball Club and Boys and Girls Club of Hood County. Morgan is currently a kindergarten inclusion teacher for F.W.I.S.D. She is so excited to get back into volleyball- her first passion! Her goals include facilitating a successful season for the teams, instilling a passion for volleyball through teamwork and determination, and making positive and lasting impacts on the players
Morgan was raised in Granbury, Texas. She grew up playing volleyball for The Boys and Girls Club of Hood County league, Granbury ISD and for club teams. After high school she helped coach and referee volleyball for Texas Image Volleyball Club and Boys and Girls Club of Hood County. Morgan is currently a kindergarten inclusion teacher for F.W.I.S.D. She is so excited to get back into volleyball- her first passion! Her goals include facilitating a successful season for the teams, instilling a passion for volleyball through teamwork and determination, and making positive and lasting impacts on the players
12 Coaches
Ariane Durham: 12 Purple Asst. Coach
Email Coach Ari : arianedurham@live.com
Coach Ari has played volleyball since the age of 10 in her home town, Belo Horizonte-MG, in Brazil. In Brazil, volleyball options were through clubs and with her club team they were State Champions for 3 years in a row. Ari started pursuing professional teams in Brazil after graduating from high school. She played semi-professionally for two years before she was recruited to play for Northwestern State University of Louisiana, a Division I school in the USA. With no English, the school sent her to play her first two years of college at NEO, in Miami-OK, where she earned All-American in her Freshman year. She graduated at NEO as a sophomore and transferred to NSU in 2006. At NSU, she lead the team in blocks, kills and service aces. Ari graduated in 2009 and moved to Fort Worth.
After College she coached for KSA volleyball Club for 4 years as a 15's-16's head coach, She was also JV/Varsity assistant coach at Calvary Christian Academy for the same 4 years.
She is married to Tyler Durham, and mother of Rachel, Emily, and the new addition Isabella. She has been coaching for Fort Worth Fire for this past 3 years as a white and purple team coach. While she is not coaching she is a homeschool mom, a pastors wife, and a ministries volunteer. Coach Ari has the passion for coaching and a passion for the Lord. Her coaching approach comes from teaching a solid and consistent fundamental skill of volleyball while developing the athlete's passion for the sport and for the ways of the Lord. Coach Ari is IMPACT and SAFE SPORT certified.
Email Coach Ari : arianedurham@live.com
Coach Ari has played volleyball since the age of 10 in her home town, Belo Horizonte-MG, in Brazil. In Brazil, volleyball options were through clubs and with her club team they were State Champions for 3 years in a row. Ari started pursuing professional teams in Brazil after graduating from high school. She played semi-professionally for two years before she was recruited to play for Northwestern State University of Louisiana, a Division I school in the USA. With no English, the school sent her to play her first two years of college at NEO, in Miami-OK, where she earned All-American in her Freshman year. She graduated at NEO as a sophomore and transferred to NSU in 2006. At NSU, she lead the team in blocks, kills and service aces. Ari graduated in 2009 and moved to Fort Worth.
After College she coached for KSA volleyball Club for 4 years as a 15's-16's head coach, She was also JV/Varsity assistant coach at Calvary Christian Academy for the same 4 years.
She is married to Tyler Durham, and mother of Rachel, Emily, and the new addition Isabella. She has been coaching for Fort Worth Fire for this past 3 years as a white and purple team coach. While she is not coaching she is a homeschool mom, a pastors wife, and a ministries volunteer. Coach Ari has the passion for coaching and a passion for the Lord. Her coaching approach comes from teaching a solid and consistent fundamental skill of volleyball while developing the athlete's passion for the sport and for the ways of the Lord. Coach Ari is IMPACT and SAFE SPORT certified.
13 Coaches
Kenley Buckholt: 13 Purple Coach
e-mail Kenley: kenleyelam@gmail.com
Kenley has been with FW Fire since the beginning and has worked with multiple teams throughout her time here in the 13’s-14’s age divisions. She also enjoys being active in the summer programming that Fire offers.
Kenley grew up playing volleyball in the DFW area at multiple clubs. She also played on the 2009 Sisters Cities USA junior olympic team that participated in the Tricolore Olympiade in Reggio Emilio, Italy. Kenley graduated from Western Hills HS where she was a 3x All District First Team selection, 2x MVP, and scholar athlete. Kenley attended Southern Nazarene University, NCAA DII school in Bethany, Oklahoma to play volleyball where her team made four post conference tournament appearances during her time there. In 2016, they became the first team in school history to receive a Great American Conference Championship title and went on to the NCAA National Tournament. Kenley graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from SNU and also holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Woman’s University. Kenley is currently a physical education/health teacher and volleyball/softball coach at Azle High School.
Aside from sports, Kenley also has a passion for mission service and has lead teams in Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, and Australia teaching English classes, doing children/youth outreach, and sports ministry.
1st Corinthians 9:24-25 “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”
e-mail Kenley: kenleyelam@gmail.com
Kenley has been with FW Fire since the beginning and has worked with multiple teams throughout her time here in the 13’s-14’s age divisions. She also enjoys being active in the summer programming that Fire offers.
Kenley grew up playing volleyball in the DFW area at multiple clubs. She also played on the 2009 Sisters Cities USA junior olympic team that participated in the Tricolore Olympiade in Reggio Emilio, Italy. Kenley graduated from Western Hills HS where she was a 3x All District First Team selection, 2x MVP, and scholar athlete. Kenley attended Southern Nazarene University, NCAA DII school in Bethany, Oklahoma to play volleyball where her team made four post conference tournament appearances during her time there. In 2016, they became the first team in school history to receive a Great American Conference Championship title and went on to the NCAA National Tournament. Kenley graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from SNU and also holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Woman’s University. Kenley is currently a physical education/health teacher and volleyball/softball coach at Azle High School.
Aside from sports, Kenley also has a passion for mission service and has lead teams in Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, and Australia teaching English classes, doing children/youth outreach, and sports ministry.
1st Corinthians 9:24-25 “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”
Shelly Elam: 13 White Head Coach
e-mail Shelly: s.r.e@sbcglobal.net
Shelly played volleyball at Everman High School, where her team went to the state tournament her senior year. Attending Bethany Nazarene College (currently Southern Nazarene University) on a volleyball scholarship, she earned Academic All-American honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.
After graduation and marriage, Shelly attended TCU on a graduate assistant scholarship, receiving a Master of Science degree in Kinesiological Studies. Shelly coached volleyball and taught PE at Crowley High School and coached and directed the original Cowtown Junior Volleyball Association, which was run out of CHS. After starting a family, Shelly taught part-time at TCC in the PE department.
Since 2000, Shelly has been a Physical Educator at Waverly Park Elementary School, in FWISD. At
Western Hills High School, she was a freshman and varsity assistant volleyball coach for four years.
Shelly has been with Fort Worth Fire since the beginning, coaching 12’s, 13’s and 14’s, managing uniforms
and equipment and filling in where ever needed. She considers it a blessing to be a part of FWFIRE!
Shelly is a FWISD Teaching Chair of Excellence award winner, a NASPE certified Director of Physical
Activity and was named Campus Teacher of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year.
Shelly is USA Volleyball IMPACT and CAP l certified and has attended the Art of Coaching and Gold
Medal Squared clinics. Shelly attends LifeChurch.FW and is active in the Waverly Park PTA, serving as
the Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator.
Shelly spends free time with her husband, Kenny, owner of Ken’s Automotive and son, Kasey, who works
full-time at Fresherize Foods. Her daughter Kenley also coaches at FWFIRE and is a teacher/coach at
Azle High School. Son-in-law, Victor and step granddaughter, Aida, complete the family. Shelly enjoys
drinking coffee on the back porch and working in the yard, is an avid reader and loves to shop and hang
out with family and friends.
Proverbs 5:12 The Message
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for
God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t
assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Your body will glow with health, your very bones
will vibrate with life!
e-mail Shelly: s.r.e@sbcglobal.net
Shelly played volleyball at Everman High School, where her team went to the state tournament her senior year. Attending Bethany Nazarene College (currently Southern Nazarene University) on a volleyball scholarship, she earned Academic All-American honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.
After graduation and marriage, Shelly attended TCU on a graduate assistant scholarship, receiving a Master of Science degree in Kinesiological Studies. Shelly coached volleyball and taught PE at Crowley High School and coached and directed the original Cowtown Junior Volleyball Association, which was run out of CHS. After starting a family, Shelly taught part-time at TCC in the PE department.
Since 2000, Shelly has been a Physical Educator at Waverly Park Elementary School, in FWISD. At
Western Hills High School, she was a freshman and varsity assistant volleyball coach for four years.
Shelly has been with Fort Worth Fire since the beginning, coaching 12’s, 13’s and 14’s, managing uniforms
and equipment and filling in where ever needed. She considers it a blessing to be a part of FWFIRE!
Shelly is a FWISD Teaching Chair of Excellence award winner, a NASPE certified Director of Physical
Activity and was named Campus Teacher of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year.
Shelly is USA Volleyball IMPACT and CAP l certified and has attended the Art of Coaching and Gold
Medal Squared clinics. Shelly attends LifeChurch.FW and is active in the Waverly Park PTA, serving as
the Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator.
Shelly spends free time with her husband, Kenny, owner of Ken’s Automotive and son, Kasey, who works
full-time at Fresherize Foods. Her daughter Kenley also coaches at FWFIRE and is a teacher/coach at
Azle High School. Son-in-law, Victor and step granddaughter, Aida, complete the family. Shelly enjoys
drinking coffee on the back porch and working in the yard, is an avid reader and loves to shop and hang
out with family and friends.
Proverbs 5:12 The Message
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for
God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t
assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Your body will glow with health, your very bones
will vibrate with life!
Maddi Utley: 13 White Asst. Coach
Email Maddi: madilynutley@yahoo.com
I am from Fort Worth, Texas. I started playing volleyball in the 3rd grade and continued all the way through my sophomore year of college. A four-time varsity letter at Chisholm Trail High School as a DS/L. I continued my career playing at Clarendon College my freshman year and Vernon College my sophomore year. During high school I received numerous All-District honors, as well as the NJCAA All-Academic First Team my two years of college. I graduated from Vernon College with Honors and received an Associate of Science degree. I currently reside in Weatherford, Texas and am attending Weatherford College to get my Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology. I will be graduating from the program in 2020 and will become a licensed x-ray tech. This will be my 3rd year coaching and I am really looking forward to it.
Email Maddi: madilynutley@yahoo.com
I am from Fort Worth, Texas. I started playing volleyball in the 3rd grade and continued all the way through my sophomore year of college. A four-time varsity letter at Chisholm Trail High School as a DS/L. I continued my career playing at Clarendon College my freshman year and Vernon College my sophomore year. During high school I received numerous All-District honors, as well as the NJCAA All-Academic First Team my two years of college. I graduated from Vernon College with Honors and received an Associate of Science degree. I currently reside in Weatherford, Texas and am attending Weatherford College to get my Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology. I will be graduating from the program in 2020 and will become a licensed x-ray tech. This will be my 3rd year coaching and I am really looking forward to it.
14s Coaches
Abby Zipoy 14 Purple Head Coach
e-mail Abby: abigailzipoy@hebisd.edu
Coach Abby is from Austin, Texas, where she played 4 years of Varsity volleyball at McNeil High School. She played club volleyball for Texas Eclipse Junior Volleyball and competed at the National Championships. She continued her collegiate career at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. At TWU she was named Libero of Week, Hitter of the Week, All-SAC Honorable Mention, All-SAC 2nd Team, All-SAC 1st Team, and AVCA All-South Central Regional Team. Coach Abby graduated from Texas Wesleyan in May of 2016 with a degree in Athletic Training. She is in her fifth year at L. D. Bell High School as the JV/Varsity Assistant and teaches English. This will be her fifth year coaching at Fort Worth Fire.
e-mail Abby: abigailzipoy@hebisd.edu
Coach Abby is from Austin, Texas, where she played 4 years of Varsity volleyball at McNeil High School. She played club volleyball for Texas Eclipse Junior Volleyball and competed at the National Championships. She continued her collegiate career at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. At TWU she was named Libero of Week, Hitter of the Week, All-SAC Honorable Mention, All-SAC 2nd Team, All-SAC 1st Team, and AVCA All-South Central Regional Team. Coach Abby graduated from Texas Wesleyan in May of 2016 with a degree in Athletic Training. She is in her fifth year at L. D. Bell High School as the JV/Varsity Assistant and teaches English. This will be her fifth year coaching at Fort Worth Fire.
Morgan Reese - 14 Purple Assistant Coach
e-mail Morgan: reese.morgan@hotmail.com
Morgan was born and raised in Denton, Texas. She started playing volleyball when she was in 4th grade all the way through 4 years of college volleyball. A three-time Team MVP at Denton High School.
First two years of playing college volleyball she attended North Central Texas College. Her sophomore year of college she ended up making a recorded of 865 assists helping NCTC win their conference. Finishing up her last two years of volleyball and school she moved to Fort Worth to go to Texas Wesleyan. This will be her third year of coaching. 2014 she coached 14s at Dallas Juniors, and then moved to Fort Worth Fire in 2015. She assisted for the 12 purple, and currently is the assistant for 14 purple along side Abby.
e-mail Morgan: reese.morgan@hotmail.com
Morgan was born and raised in Denton, Texas. She started playing volleyball when she was in 4th grade all the way through 4 years of college volleyball. A three-time Team MVP at Denton High School.
First two years of playing college volleyball she attended North Central Texas College. Her sophomore year of college she ended up making a recorded of 865 assists helping NCTC win their conference. Finishing up her last two years of volleyball and school she moved to Fort Worth to go to Texas Wesleyan. This will be her third year of coaching. 2014 she coached 14s at Dallas Juniors, and then moved to Fort Worth Fire in 2015. She assisted for the 12 purple, and currently is the assistant for 14 purple along side Abby.
Pete Houpt: 14 White Head Coach
Email Pete: ptrhoupt@gmail.com
Pete is from Mesquite, Texas where he played multiple sports. He has been married to his wife Heather for 17 years and they have three kids, Tori, Caitlyn, and Nate. He has a Bachelor's degree in History, a Masters of Art in Christian Education, and is about to return to school and get a degree in counseling. Pete has been a youth minister, pastor and teacher/coach.
Pete has always played sports at a high level and has enjoyed playing just about every sport out there such as; football, baseball, tennis, softball, soccer, basketball and of course volleyball. He has led little league baseball and softball teams to the World Series. He has coached football, basketball, baseball and track in large school districts and is currently the Varsity Volleyball, Junior High Basketball, Varsity Lacrosse, and Varsity Golf Coach at High Point Academy. In his first year at High Point, he coached 4 All-District players in volleyball and two All-State players in golf. Pete has also been a certified tennis coach through USPTR and is Gold Medal Squared certified for volleyball. He is really looking forward to coaching 13’s this year for FW Fire.
Favorite Quote:
To get the best from others, you must first give the best of yourself.
Email Pete: ptrhoupt@gmail.com
Pete is from Mesquite, Texas where he played multiple sports. He has been married to his wife Heather for 17 years and they have three kids, Tori, Caitlyn, and Nate. He has a Bachelor's degree in History, a Masters of Art in Christian Education, and is about to return to school and get a degree in counseling. Pete has been a youth minister, pastor and teacher/coach.
Pete has always played sports at a high level and has enjoyed playing just about every sport out there such as; football, baseball, tennis, softball, soccer, basketball and of course volleyball. He has led little league baseball and softball teams to the World Series. He has coached football, basketball, baseball and track in large school districts and is currently the Varsity Volleyball, Junior High Basketball, Varsity Lacrosse, and Varsity Golf Coach at High Point Academy. In his first year at High Point, he coached 4 All-District players in volleyball and two All-State players in golf. Pete has also been a certified tennis coach through USPTR and is Gold Medal Squared certified for volleyball. He is really looking forward to coaching 13’s this year for FW Fire.
Favorite Quote:
To get the best from others, you must first give the best of yourself.
Fred Bandol: 14 Black Head Coach
e-mail Fred: meiel1626@yahoo.com
Fred was born in the Philippines. He was a Public School Math Teacher and Head Coach of 13U Volleyball Girls from 2004 - 2009 wherein, in 2008 his team ranked 6th place out of 17 Regions in the Philippines National Games. In the U.S., he is an active player in the NAGVA Tournaments, where he last played in Austin, TX back July of 2017. His team placed 5th Place out of 29 teams in the under B Division. He has coached club volleyball with Metro Heat VBC for the last 2 years at the 15U and 13U levels. This will be his 1st year with Fort Worth Fire. Fred is USAV IMPACT and Safe Sport Certified and is currently working towards his CAP I certifications. In addition, Coach Fred has attended GOLD MEDAL SQUARED Coaching Clinics and loves learning all there is to know about the game of Volleyball.
e-mail Fred: meiel1626@yahoo.com
Fred was born in the Philippines. He was a Public School Math Teacher and Head Coach of 13U Volleyball Girls from 2004 - 2009 wherein, in 2008 his team ranked 6th place out of 17 Regions in the Philippines National Games. In the U.S., he is an active player in the NAGVA Tournaments, where he last played in Austin, TX back July of 2017. His team placed 5th Place out of 29 teams in the under B Division. He has coached club volleyball with Metro Heat VBC for the last 2 years at the 15U and 13U levels. This will be his 1st year with Fort Worth Fire. Fred is USAV IMPACT and Safe Sport Certified and is currently working towards his CAP I certifications. In addition, Coach Fred has attended GOLD MEDAL SQUARED Coaching Clinics and loves learning all there is to know about the game of Volleyball.
Danny Campa: 14 Grey Head Coach
e-mail Danny: danny.campa@my.tccd.edu
Danny Campa was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Tx. He grew up playing sports year around, football, baseball, and basketball. He began coaching different sports 15 years ago with different youth organizations. It was 11 years ago where he found his passion and began his volleyball coaching journey. The last 4 years Danny has been coaching club starting in Wichita Falls with (ZIVA) Zone In Volleyball Academy. In January of 2019 he moved to Burleson, Tx with the love of his life, Laura Campa. Together, they have 4 amazing boys: Angel, Timothy, Shawn, and Gabriel. Danny spent 2 seasons with Metro Heat. This will be his first year with Fort Worth Fire. Danny is looking forward to a successful season and many more. Other than being with his family, and coaching Danny also attends TCCD in pursue of a teaching degree.
His favorite quote is: "To expect the best from others you must be willing to give your best at all times."
e-mail Danny: danny.campa@my.tccd.edu
Danny Campa was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Tx. He grew up playing sports year around, football, baseball, and basketball. He began coaching different sports 15 years ago with different youth organizations. It was 11 years ago where he found his passion and began his volleyball coaching journey. The last 4 years Danny has been coaching club starting in Wichita Falls with (ZIVA) Zone In Volleyball Academy. In January of 2019 he moved to Burleson, Tx with the love of his life, Laura Campa. Together, they have 4 amazing boys: Angel, Timothy, Shawn, and Gabriel. Danny spent 2 seasons with Metro Heat. This will be his first year with Fort Worth Fire. Danny is looking forward to a successful season and many more. Other than being with his family, and coaching Danny also attends TCCD in pursue of a teaching degree.
His favorite quote is: "To expect the best from others you must be willing to give your best at all times."
15s Coaches
Chyanne Perkins: FW Fire 15 Purple Head Coach
Email Chyanne: Chyanneperkins18@gmail.com
Chyanne Perkins is a former player and graduate of TCU. She is originally from Los Angeles, CA. This will be Chyanne's second year on the coaching staff at FW Fire and continues to add energy and experience to the young athletes. Providing them with advice for playing at the next level and how to achieve it if they so desire. Chyanne played both basketball and volleyball in high school earning a Div. 1 State Championship title her senior year with the volleyball team. She played 4 years with TCU volleyball as well as one year on the TCU Beach Volleyball team.
Email Chyanne: Chyanneperkins18@gmail.com
Chyanne Perkins is a former player and graduate of TCU. She is originally from Los Angeles, CA. This will be Chyanne's second year on the coaching staff at FW Fire and continues to add energy and experience to the young athletes. Providing them with advice for playing at the next level and how to achieve it if they so desire. Chyanne played both basketball and volleyball in high school earning a Div. 1 State Championship title her senior year with the volleyball team. She played 4 years with TCU volleyball as well as one year on the TCU Beach Volleyball team.
16s Coaches
David Rainwater 16 Purple Head Coach:
e-mail David: txsagg12@gmail.com
David grew up playing Baseball, Football, and Volleyball. His volleyball journey began at about age 15 playing sand volleyball with his best friends. He later went to college to play Baseball and while there discovered indoor volleyball. This led him to practice and play with the men’s club team as a setter and defensive specialist. After college, he went to work for the North Richland Hills Fire Department where he is still employed as a firefighter and paramedic. David began his coaching career when his second oldest daughter, Kaity showed an interest in playing, and he began coaching beginner players in a developmental academy. 10 years ago he began coaching club volleyball and has coached almost every age group between 12U and 18U. He and his wife have five kids, are strong christians, and he continues to coach his two youngest daughters Daisy and Molly in the sport he loves. He is a USAV CAP II certified coach and he adamantly believes in teaching players the complete game of volleyball. This will be David's first year with FW Fire and we are exited to have him.
e-mail David: txsagg12@gmail.com
David grew up playing Baseball, Football, and Volleyball. His volleyball journey began at about age 15 playing sand volleyball with his best friends. He later went to college to play Baseball and while there discovered indoor volleyball. This led him to practice and play with the men’s club team as a setter and defensive specialist. After college, he went to work for the North Richland Hills Fire Department where he is still employed as a firefighter and paramedic. David began his coaching career when his second oldest daughter, Kaity showed an interest in playing, and he began coaching beginner players in a developmental academy. 10 years ago he began coaching club volleyball and has coached almost every age group between 12U and 18U. He and his wife have five kids, are strong christians, and he continues to coach his two youngest daughters Daisy and Molly in the sport he loves. He is a USAV CAP II certified coach and he adamantly believes in teaching players the complete game of volleyball. This will be David's first year with FW Fire and we are exited to have him.
Alex Oppenborn 162 Purple Head Coach
e-mail Alex: aoppenborn@gmail.com
Alex grew up in St. Louis, MO and began playing volleyball at an early age. She has played every position on the court but ultimately ended as a Middle Hitter/Defensive Specialist. Alex played 4 years of Varsity volleyball at Francis Howell North High School and played for multiple clubs in the St. Louis area including Rockwood Thunder. After receiving multiple awards in her District and Conference, she continued her volleyball career at Western Illinois University where she played defense. After transferring to Oklahoma State University, she developed competitive men and women's club teams that competed in tournaments nationwide. Alex graduated with a degree in Zoology and has traveled around the world working in the wildlife conservation field. Once Alex moved to Texas, she volunteered to coach for local recreational leagues before accepting a JV/Varsity Assistant coaching position at Trinity Valley School. Alex is Impact and Safe Sport Certified. This will be Alex's first year with Fort Worth Fire and she is looking forward to joining the club and continuing her coaching career and love for volleyball.
e-mail Alex: aoppenborn@gmail.com
Alex grew up in St. Louis, MO and began playing volleyball at an early age. She has played every position on the court but ultimately ended as a Middle Hitter/Defensive Specialist. Alex played 4 years of Varsity volleyball at Francis Howell North High School and played for multiple clubs in the St. Louis area including Rockwood Thunder. After receiving multiple awards in her District and Conference, she continued her volleyball career at Western Illinois University where she played defense. After transferring to Oklahoma State University, she developed competitive men and women's club teams that competed in tournaments nationwide. Alex graduated with a degree in Zoology and has traveled around the world working in the wildlife conservation field. Once Alex moved to Texas, she volunteered to coach for local recreational leagues before accepting a JV/Varsity Assistant coaching position at Trinity Valley School. Alex is Impact and Safe Sport Certified. This will be Alex's first year with Fort Worth Fire and she is looking forward to joining the club and continuing her coaching career and love for volleyball.
Brian Raczy: 16 White Head Coach
e-mail Brian: brian.raczy@gmail.com
Brian has over 15 years of experience coaching all ages of youth sports from recreational to select. Brian believe everyone has the ability to be a stellar athlete and it’s his job as a coach to help them believe in themselves. He believes in learning the correct techniques and forms, learning the many aspects of the game, and how to play each position to be a well rounded player. Together this provides a great foundation to a successful future in volleyball. Brian is married to his beautiful wife Nicole, they have 6 kids, and live in Keller. Brian says he is looking forward to a successful season with Fort Worth Fire.
e-mail Brian: brian.raczy@gmail.com
Brian has over 15 years of experience coaching all ages of youth sports from recreational to select. Brian believe everyone has the ability to be a stellar athlete and it’s his job as a coach to help them believe in themselves. He believes in learning the correct techniques and forms, learning the many aspects of the game, and how to play each position to be a well rounded player. Together this provides a great foundation to a successful future in volleyball. Brian is married to his beautiful wife Nicole, they have 6 kids, and live in Keller. Brian says he is looking forward to a successful season with Fort Worth Fire.
Calise Costello: 16 White Asst. Coach
Email Calise: calisecostello@gmail.com
Calise is new to the Fort Worth Fire volleyball community. She graduated from Penn State University and was a part of their competitive club team. Calise moved from California a year ago where she taught mathematics and coached volleyball for 5 years at the high school level. She also coached a 14s club team for two years at Vertical Extreme in Central California. Calise is excited to start her second season with Fort Worth Fire and looking forward to sharing her love for the game.
Email Calise: calisecostello@gmail.com
Calise is new to the Fort Worth Fire volleyball community. She graduated from Penn State University and was a part of their competitive club team. Calise moved from California a year ago where she taught mathematics and coached volleyball for 5 years at the high school level. She also coached a 14s club team for two years at Vertical Extreme in Central California. Calise is excited to start her second season with Fort Worth Fire and looking forward to sharing her love for the game.
Ashley Holland: 16 Black Head Coach
e-mail Ashley: hollandashley95@yahoo.com
Ashley is currently a full time Department Manager at McDonalds. She graduated from UTA in 2019 with a degree in History. She has been coaching volleyball for six years and for another 10. As a coach, her goal is to help athletes grow as volleyball players and to have fun while doing so.
Currently, Ashley coaches at Fort Worth Country Day School. Prior to FWCDS, she was coaching volleyball at Christian Life Prep in Fort Worth. This will be her 4th season with Fort Worth Fire and is excited to get back in the gym.
e-mail Ashley: hollandashley95@yahoo.com
Ashley is currently a full time Department Manager at McDonalds. She graduated from UTA in 2019 with a degree in History. She has been coaching volleyball for six years and for another 10. As a coach, her goal is to help athletes grow as volleyball players and to have fun while doing so.
Currently, Ashley coaches at Fort Worth Country Day School. Prior to FWCDS, she was coaching volleyball at Christian Life Prep in Fort Worth. This will be her 4th season with Fort Worth Fire and is excited to get back in the gym.
17s Coaches
Cody Hanson - 171 Purple Head Coach
e-mail Cody: coachh33@gmail.com
Cody was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. He has been married to his wife Christi for 21 years. Together they have two daughters, Celeste and Courtney. Cody played baseball at Angelo State University and then finished his degree up at UTA. He has a Masters Degree in Education as well as a Masters Degree in Educational Technology. He was a teacher for 15 years.
Cody played all sports growing up. He has been coaching since 1999 (baseball, football, basketball, track, swimming, and of course, volleyball). He has been a club coach going on 8 years. This is Cody’s fifth year with FW Fire. In addition to his club and HS coaching experiences, Cody has coached teams that traveled and played in Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Florence, and all over Australia. Cody is Impact and Safe Sport certified. In addition, he has his CAP 1 certification. He is also a member of the NTR Jr. Board.
Club Coaching Experience:
Cody has been coach club teams in the DFW area since 2010. He has been fortunate enough to have teams compete in both the AAU and USAV National Championships.
College Playing Experience:
“To be really good, failure is not only okay...it is necessary. Only then can we learn and move forward.”
e-mail Cody: coachh33@gmail.com
Cody was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. He has been married to his wife Christi for 21 years. Together they have two daughters, Celeste and Courtney. Cody played baseball at Angelo State University and then finished his degree up at UTA. He has a Masters Degree in Education as well as a Masters Degree in Educational Technology. He was a teacher for 15 years.
Cody played all sports growing up. He has been coaching since 1999 (baseball, football, basketball, track, swimming, and of course, volleyball). He has been a club coach going on 8 years. This is Cody’s fifth year with FW Fire. In addition to his club and HS coaching experiences, Cody has coached teams that traveled and played in Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Florence, and all over Australia. Cody is Impact and Safe Sport certified. In addition, he has his CAP 1 certification. He is also a member of the NTR Jr. Board.
Club Coaching Experience:
Cody has been coach club teams in the DFW area since 2010. He has been fortunate enough to have teams compete in both the AAU and USAV National Championships.
College Playing Experience:
- University of Texas @ Arlington Men’s Club Volleyball Team
- Angelo State University, Division II Baseball Player
- Invite tryout with the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998)
“To be really good, failure is not only okay...it is necessary. Only then can we learn and move forward.”
Vickie Utley - 171 Purple asst. Coach
e-mail Vickie: utleyv10@outlook.com
Vickie was born and raised in Arlington, Texas. She has been married for 8 years and has 2 boys Kayden and Charlie. Vickie attends Turning Point Church and does volunteer work for Alliance Children, Mission Arlington and Cooks Children. Vickie has a B.S. in Kinesiology from Dallas Baptist University and a Masters in Sports Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Vickie played volleyball as a setter at Arlington Martin High School, The University of Texas at San Antonio and Dallas Baptist University where she had many accomplishments including a 5A State Championship, NCCAA South Central 1st Team All Region, NCCAA Nationals 2nd place finish, NCCAA Nationals All Tournament Team and NCCAA Nationals First Team All American.
This will be Vickie’s 14th year coaching club volleyball, first year at Fort Worth Fire.
Vickie has qualified several teams for Nationals including double qualifying 2 teams and has a 5th place finish in Open Nationals. Vickie is impact and safe sport certified. Along with coaching Vickie has also sat on the Junior Board of Directors for the North Texas Region of USA Volleyball.
e-mail Vickie: utleyv10@outlook.com
Vickie was born and raised in Arlington, Texas. She has been married for 8 years and has 2 boys Kayden and Charlie. Vickie attends Turning Point Church and does volunteer work for Alliance Children, Mission Arlington and Cooks Children. Vickie has a B.S. in Kinesiology from Dallas Baptist University and a Masters in Sports Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Vickie played volleyball as a setter at Arlington Martin High School, The University of Texas at San Antonio and Dallas Baptist University where she had many accomplishments including a 5A State Championship, NCCAA South Central 1st Team All Region, NCCAA Nationals 2nd place finish, NCCAA Nationals All Tournament Team and NCCAA Nationals First Team All American.
This will be Vickie’s 14th year coaching club volleyball, first year at Fort Worth Fire.
Vickie has qualified several teams for Nationals including double qualifying 2 teams and has a 5th place finish in Open Nationals. Vickie is impact and safe sport certified. Along with coaching Vickie has also sat on the Junior Board of Directors for the North Texas Region of USA Volleyball.
Jourdie: 172 Purple Head Coach
e-mail Jordie: jlaunius@harding.edu
Coach Jordie is from Austin, Texas, where she played 3 years of Varsity volleyball at Vista Ridge High School. At Vista Ridge she was named offensive MVP for 2 years, dazzling dozen all 3 years, all tournament team, 2nd team all district for 2 years and academic all district 3 years. She played club volleyball for Texas Eclipse Junior Volleyball and competed at the National Championships. She continued her collegiate career at Harding University in Searcy Arkansas. Due to injuries she became a Student Assistant; helping run practices, scout other teams and recruiting future players. Coach Jordie graduated in August 2017 with a degree in Chemistry. This is her 5th year coaching club and 2nd year with Fort Worth Fire.
e-mail Jordie: jlaunius@harding.edu
Coach Jordie is from Austin, Texas, where she played 3 years of Varsity volleyball at Vista Ridge High School. At Vista Ridge she was named offensive MVP for 2 years, dazzling dozen all 3 years, all tournament team, 2nd team all district for 2 years and academic all district 3 years. She played club volleyball for Texas Eclipse Junior Volleyball and competed at the National Championships. She continued her collegiate career at Harding University in Searcy Arkansas. Due to injuries she became a Student Assistant; helping run practices, scout other teams and recruiting future players. Coach Jordie graduated in August 2017 with a degree in Chemistry. This is her 5th year coaching club and 2nd year with Fort Worth Fire.
Jimmy Cessna: 172 Purple Asst. Coach
E-mail coach Jimmy: jimcessna@yahoo.com
Jimmy was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He has been married for 13
years. He and his wife Kirsten have two kids, Pruett (7) and Nolan (3). Jimmy
grew up playing all sports. He played college basketball at Missouri Baptist
University in St. Louis, MO and received a degree in Sports Management.
Jimmy has been in education for the last 10 years. He currently serves as a
College and Career Counselor at a local private school. During his time working
at the school, he has served as a coach and Athletic Director. He coached the
varsity volleyball program for 6 years. This will be his first year joining FW Fire.
E-mail coach Jimmy: jimcessna@yahoo.com
Jimmy was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He has been married for 13
years. He and his wife Kirsten have two kids, Pruett (7) and Nolan (3). Jimmy
grew up playing all sports. He played college basketball at Missouri Baptist
University in St. Louis, MO and received a degree in Sports Management.
Jimmy has been in education for the last 10 years. He currently serves as a
College and Career Counselor at a local private school. During his time working
at the school, he has served as a coach and Athletic Director. He coached the
varsity volleyball program for 6 years. This will be his first year joining FW Fire.
18s Coaches
Lesa Master: 18 Purple Head Coach
Email Lesa: lesa.master@yahoo.com
Lesa was born and raised in Haltom City, Texas. She graduated from Haltom High School in 1988 lettering in volleyball and basketball. From there, she attended Texas Wesleyan University on a volleyball scholarship as a setter. During her student teaching experience, she served as the Head Volleyball Coach and JV Basketball Coach at The Oakridge School in Arlington. After graduation, Lesa was hired by Birdville ISD as a teacher/coach at Richland High School. She spent 13 years there, 12 of which she served as the Head Volleyball Coach. Throughout her career, she has worked numerous camps and clinics throughout the DFW area. After leaving Richland, she served 1 year as assistant principal at North Richland Middle School. For the past 10 years, she has held the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Birdville ISD. Two years ago, Lesa got back into coaching club and coached a 15's travel team for TNT.
This will be Lesa’s 8th season with Fort Worth Fire as she continues her relationship with her former college teammate, Stephanie. Lesa is IMPACT certified and has one 22 year old son. Lesa is an active member of Glenview Church and joins in supporting Mercy Heart Ministries.
Email Lesa: lesa.master@yahoo.com
Lesa was born and raised in Haltom City, Texas. She graduated from Haltom High School in 1988 lettering in volleyball and basketball. From there, she attended Texas Wesleyan University on a volleyball scholarship as a setter. During her student teaching experience, she served as the Head Volleyball Coach and JV Basketball Coach at The Oakridge School in Arlington. After graduation, Lesa was hired by Birdville ISD as a teacher/coach at Richland High School. She spent 13 years there, 12 of which she served as the Head Volleyball Coach. Throughout her career, she has worked numerous camps and clinics throughout the DFW area. After leaving Richland, she served 1 year as assistant principal at North Richland Middle School. For the past 10 years, she has held the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Birdville ISD. Two years ago, Lesa got back into coaching club and coached a 15's travel team for TNT.
This will be Lesa’s 8th season with Fort Worth Fire as she continues her relationship with her former college teammate, Stephanie. Lesa is IMPACT certified and has one 22 year old son. Lesa is an active member of Glenview Church and joins in supporting Mercy Heart Ministries.