Meet the Coaches
Charlie Rosa
Varsity Head Coach
Coach Charlie Rosa has been coaching for over 20 years and currently coaches and is an admin at Athena Volleyball Academy. He has coached CYO, 3rd through 8th grade, Rose City Volleyball club 12’s, 14’s and 16’s and went to nationals with the 14’s team that placed 5th in the nation. For 4 years Charlie was the Co-Club Director at Live Aloha Volleyball Academy, he coached both 14’s and 18’s at LAVA. Charlie coached at Central Catholic High School one of the top programs in the state for 14 years.
Charlie loves the game and is fortunate to be surrounded by family that also loves the game. His Father-in-law Tom Becic was the founder and first commissioner of CEVA. His wife Anne-Marie won 2 state titles at St. Mary’s Academy High School and played at Carrol College in Montana as a setter. His oldest daughter Kealia won a state title at Central Catholic high school and played at Warner Pacific University, where she has the school record for assists. His youngest daughter Kealani was a 4 year starter at Central Catholic High School and is now playing at Western Oregon University.
"I love coaching because I am able to give back to a sport that has given my family so many opportunities over the years. I also enjoy helping athletes grow as people and as players."
Staci Conner
Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Conner is an elementary PE teacher and is passionate about being active. She lives in Vancouver with her husband and 2 boys. They love to play sports together and enjoy all things outside.
This is coach Conner’s 11th year coaching and she has been the Varsity assistant here at Union for the past 9 years. This program has been a huge part of her life and she really appreciates how it builds character along with great volleyball skills. She prides herself on building strong relationships with the athletes and loves seeing them grow as volleyball players as well as young women.
"I love coaching because I enjoy working with athletes and watching them grow. Seeing the athletes work together to achieve their goals is one of my favorite parts. Volleyball is a team sport and we are not able to accomplish these goals without each player buying into their role for the team!"
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Jessica Kell
Assistant Coach
Jessica Kell was born and raised in Vancouver, WA taking after her mother in going to Columbia River High School where she played on a true freshman team her first year. After that she found herself on Varsity the rest of her high school career, where the team went to state all 3 of those years. After high school she went to Clark College to continue, but quickly had to leave due to family health reasons. So she decided that coaching would be as close as she could get to playing again. She coached club for 4 years here in Vancouver and then wanted to start her family. She has two young boys and a husband of 3 years. Jessica has been playing/coaching volleyball since she was 10 and she can’t wait for this new chapter at Union to make more amazing memories with the athletes and coaching staff. Go Titans!“I love coaching, because I love watching athletes grow. I love watching them light up when a play comes together and I love watching them be joyous with their teammates. That is unmatched! I love coaching, because I love teaching the sport that I grew up playing. No better feeling than getting to share a passion with others who are likeminded!”
Beth Thomas
JV2 Head Coach
Bio Coming Soon
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