Kaden has been with The Volleyball Institute in a number of roles since the spring of 2023. He is currently serving as the Scheduling Coordinator for TVI Chicago.

After seven years of playing, including one year as a libero/defensive specialist at North Central College, Kaden transitioned into coaching to fulfill his passion for developing players both on and off the court.

Kaden’s coaching career began in the spring of 2021 at 630 Volleyball Club in Lisle, IL. Starting as an assistant for the club’s 16-1s team, he helped lead the team to a 2nd-place finish in the 16 Open division of the USAV Boys Junior National Championship. Over the next three years, he served as the head coach for several teams, including the club’s 14-1s and 15-1s. Notably, in the summer of 2023, his 14-1s team secured a 1st-place finish in the 14 Open division at the ASICS Junior National Championship. Additionally, he held leadership roles as the Middle School Age Group Leader and the 15s Age Group Leader.

In addition to his role at TVI, Kaden is currently in his second season as an assistant coach for Lewis University’s Men’s Volleyball team (DI/DII). This past season, he helped lead the Flyers to an overall record of 22-9, a conference record of 11-5, while facing ten Top 10 matchups. In the final AVCA Coach's Poll, the Flyers were ranked 15th nationally, finishing both the regular and post season tied for 3rd in the MIVA.

Kaden earned a Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics and Secondary Education (as well as his Illinois teaching certification) from North Central College in December of 2024. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Lewis University.

Kaden is highly-qualified to teach any athlete play any position. Kaden has experience coaching all ages varying from middle school to collegiate volleyball. His favorite skills to teach include serve receive, defense, and serving.

Skills: All
Positions: All
Ages: All
Genders: All
Club-Affiliations: None

My goal in life is to leave a positive impact on as many people as I can throughout my lifetime. Volleyball is one of my biggest avenues to do so. As a coach, I not only teach my athletes the skills to be the best volleyball players they can be, but I try to provide them with the tools to become the best people they can be. Through volleyball, we can learn the importance of patience, communication, perseverance, self-confidence, and so many more key life-values that may lead to a successful life. I hope that whenever an athlete walks away from my training, they walk away with confidence, feeling that they improved in some way.