Ellie started her volleyball career 15 years ago. Having been a former Division III Collegiate outside (Lakeland University), she has continued my progression as a player having played for the Jewish Women’s Open USA Team in 2019 where she traveled to Mexico City and took 2nd place. This wasn’t her last showing for the team. In 2022, she also had the opportunity to follow up and play in Israel where the team took 4th place.

Ellie has been coaching club volleyball for the last 2 years and she is excited to continue her progression as a coach. She is very excited to continue to learn more about the sport and improve on her knowledge as a coach. Her favorite part about volleyball are all the different people she gets to meet and the environment that surrounds the game. Ellie's endless passion for the sport continues to drive her to be the best in whatever role she holds.

Skills: Hitting, Serving, Passing, Setting
Positions: OH/RS/BACKROW
Ages:8TH and UP
Genders: All
Club-Affiliations: Club-Affiliations: Played for Chicago Elite, coaching for Rise up!

I am hoping to provide these athletes with passion, knowledge, love, excitement and competitiveness with an all around enjoyment of the game. The hour I am with my athletes is for THEM to grow and work on what THEY want! I want them to be able to trust me and also fall in love with the game. When an athlete feels heard and seen it changes the whole game for them in such a positive way! I want to see and help them accomplish THEIR dreams and goals!!!

Greg S.: 'We had a coaching session with Ellie. I have to say she is great. Mixed the drills up, made my daughter believe in herself, she is awesome coach and a great person. Thanks!"

"Ellie was great! Very supportive and great about mixing it up so she got in a lot of reps serving, passing and hitting!"

Julia L.: "My daughter loved working with Ellie!"