Name: Denny Knolhoff

Email: dennyknolhoff@gmail.com

Coaching Experience: 4 years at PLVC; 4 years at St. Joseph Manchester

USAV Certification Level: IMPACT Certified; SafeSport Certified

Occupation: Controller for Republic Services Recycling

Coaching Philosophy: Our objective is to provide a healthy, supportive atmosphere in which players can dedicate themselves to improving their volleyball skills, but still have fun while playing at a competitive level.  We will also focus on sportsmanship, discipline, goal achievement, self-confidence, and teamwork.  As a coaching staff, we will strive to create a team that focuses on good communication skills on the court, and understanding the emphasis of volleyball as a team sport.

Name: Katie Verseman 

Email: kverseman1@live.maryville.edu

Coaching Experience: 2 years PLVC Assistant Coach; 1 year with Perryville Volleyball Club. Several years coaching at Little Diggers Camp for 3rd and 4th grade girls. 

USAV Certification: IMPACT Certified; SafeSport Certified

Playing Experience: I started playing volleyball when I was in 2nd grade (Little Diggers.) Played 6 years for Perryville Volleyball Club, 1 year for TESL, and 1 year for NSSC. During high school I was a 4 year varsity starter. My Junior year, my team finished our season 2nd in the State Tournament. I am currently on the Maryville University Volleyball team completing my 3rd season. 

Occupation: Full-time student working towards my Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Name: Kayla Buxton

Email: kbuxton1@live.maryville.edu

Coaching Experience: Several years doing private lessons for younger volleyball players.

USAV Certification: IMPACT Certified; SafeSport Certified

Playing Experience: I’ve been playing volleyball since second grade, I played on a local USAV team in Perryville with Katie from 5th-8th grade, then moved to Team Elite St. Louis from 9th-12th grade. I am currently in my 3rd year at Maryville and am a setter for the team! 

Occupation: Full time student in the Exercise Science program. I also do work-study jobs on campus.