BVACOACHES
KAREN BROWARD
Club Director/Coach
Coach Broward was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She found the love of competitive volleyball in the 6th grade at Holy Cross Lutheran School. She went on to play 4 years of varsity volleyball at Wolfson High School where she played outside hitter, setter and defensive specialist. In addition to school ball, she played club ball at Jacksonville Junior Volleyball Association. She attended college in Virginia where she played beach volleyball in her free time. She moved back to Florida where she married the love of her life Phillip. Coach Broward has been blessed with 3 beautiful children. She has passed on her passion for volleyball to her girls Peyton and Kaylee.
Coach Broward has been playing volleyball for over 30 years and coached for over 15. Her love of volleyball, concern for a positive learning environment and affordable training were the driving forces behind starting Baymeadows Volleyball Academy alongside Coach Matt.
Coach Broward holds certifications in AAU (Double Goal Coach) and USAV (Impact and Safe Sport). She loves to help girls reach their full potential whether in the gym or in life. She enjoys encouraging girls to have more confidence in themselves and teaching them to work together for a common goal.
Coach Broward is thankful for Baymeadows Baptist Church, a loving church that willingly allows the use of their gym to a group of young ladies. Lastly, she is grateful for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philipians 4:13
Nestor Gomez
Coach
JORDAN GOMEZ
Coach
KRYSTA BISHOP
Coach
JESSICA MATT
Assistant Director
Coach Matt is a native of Upstate New York and an Alumni of Cazenovia College where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Professional Studies in Sport Management.
Coach Matt has been playing volleyball for over 20 years and coaching for over 10. Coach Matt started her coaching career in at Cayuga Community College where she was the Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach before moving to Jacksonville, FL. Coach Matt coached High School Varsity for three years before starting Baymeadows Volleyball Academy alongside Coach Broward.
Coach Matt believes athletes should pursue excellence both on and off the court. She ranks attitude as the most important asset of a volleyball player. Besides defense, recruiting is one of her favorite parts of the game.
Peyton Broward
Assistant Coach
DECONDA JOHNSON
Coach
RICCO MARTIN
Coach
Coach Martin is a native of West Palm Beach, FL and an Alumnus of Bethune Cookman University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Music Technology & Business with a minor in Psychology.
Coach Martin has been playing volleyball for over 20 years and coaching for over seven. He played Middle Blocker in High School where he helped to lead his team to a District Championship. He also played Basketball and participated in Track & Field.
Coach Martin started his coaching career at University Christian School and Christ Church Academy, where he was Head Coach of the Girl’s Middle School Volleyball Teams. He lead the UC Girls Team from a previous record of 2-11 to 9-7 with a 2nd round playoff finish. Simultaneously, he was the assistant coach for the 14's regional team at JJVA. Since then, he has coached various age levels ranging from 12U-18U at JJVA. Coach Martin's Club Teams have obtained medal finishes at various club tournaments throughout the state of Florida & Georgia. Coach Martin was promoted to Assistant Varsity Coach for Christ Church Academy & University Christian School. He helped the UC Girls Varsity Team reach their first District Championship appearance in school history and Christ Church Academy's team to secure another district title and a 2nd round regional playoff finish.
Coach Martin believes in the four keys to success: Sacrifice, Hard Work, Investment, and Resiliency. He believes that mental fortitude is the most important asset of a volleyball player.
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