Ray Hedden - Club Director – 16 Adidas Coach -

Entering his 27th year as a volleyball coach, Ray is widely regarded by his colleagues as one of the best trainers in Houston. Ray has qualified teams for USAV Jr Nationals in every age group 13s-18s many of which were in Open. Ray has experience in training players of all ages in all skill sets. Ray also brings over 10+ years experience as a recruiting coordinator as well as 20+ years as training coordinator.  rhedden@tavhouston.com

Branden Smeltzer, Recruiting Director - 17 Adidas Coach

Entering his 26th year as a volleyball coach, tenth with TAV Houston. Throughout his coaching career, Branden has successfully coached teams that have earned an Open Gold Medal and also an Open Bronze medal at the USAV Jr National Championships. In addition, he has been named coach of the year twice, and coached three separate high school teams that finished 3rd in the State Championships. Branden has qualified 22 club teams for the USAV Jr National Championships over his tenure.  He also brings 20+ years of operational management experience to the table. bsmeltzer@tavhouston.com

Adrien Wohlschlaeger, Camps & Clinics Coordinator – 18 Adidas Coach

Adrien has coached with us for seven years, and is now a part of our leadership team at TAV Houston. Since joining our coaching staff, she has qualified seven teams for USAV GJNC. Adrien has proven herself as an extremely knowledgeable coach, and gives credit to her time as a Division I setter at the University of Arkansas.  Awohlschlaeger@tavhouston.com

Micah Naone, Training Coordinator – Micah brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge, having been the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Brigham Young University (BYU), and a current Lead Trainer within Gold Medal Squared (GMS). Micah has coached teams in the NCAA I finals on multiple occasions, been asked to coach semi-pro teams and will participate in the gym of Team USA this summer. mnaone@tavhouston.com

Bill Reynolds, Developmental Director - 15 Molten/13 Royal Coach 

Bill brings over 20 years of volleyball coaching experience coaching at all levels: 11s through 18s, junior high school through varsity head coach. Aside from coaching his teams, he has extensive coach training through Gold Medal Squared, Art of Coaching Volleyball, and coaching clinics through Texas Girls’ Coaches Association.  281-292-7574 breynolds@tavhouston.com

LACIE SMITH, PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR - 15 Adidas Coach 

DII All-American indoor volleyball player and has also played professional beach volleyball following her collegiate career.  In addition to her role as Performance Director, Lacie will serve as the head coach for our 15U Adidas Open National volleyball team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and training experience, particularly in developing athletes to maximize their performance on the volleyball court. ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Bodybuilding Specialist, and ISSA Sports Nutrition Certified. With her expertise in weight lifting and VertiMax training. lsmith@tavhouston.com