Jodi McMillan - Attack Volleyball Club Director

Jodi McMillan has been involved in volleyball for 20 plus years in many different facets. Jodi has been involved as a club director,official, coach, and mentor at various camps and clinics. As club director, she has formed a tremendous relationship with athletes from 20 plus schools, and was instrumental in the addition of Attack Volleyball at Court One. Her dream for this club is to remain focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game to all athletes that have the desire to grow in the sport, and as young people. She is determined to turn no kids away because of financial hardship, and has worked hard with families to make sure that everyone has Attack Volleyball Club to call their home.  Jodi is the backbone of the Attack Volleyball Club, and without her countless hours of dedication, we would surely not be the club we are today.

Jodi is married and has a 4 year old son. She enjoys Spartan football, basketball, and volleyball, playing sports with her husband and son, and spending as much time with her friends and family as possible.

“Sports do not build character, they reveal it….” John Wooden

Kevin McMillan - 18U/17U Coach

Kevin McMillan has been involved in volleyball for the past 15 years, as a player, official, and coach. Coach McMillan started his playing career at University of Toledo, where he played club volleyball for the Rockets as an outside hitter. In 1998, he began coaching in Michigan, and has been here ever since. Kevin is currently the Varsity volleyball coach at Lansing Christian High School, in Lansing, MI, and has been in that capacity since 2009. Kevin also coached the 17's and 18's club teams for the past 4 years, and will resume that role again in 2011. Coach McMillan was also named Lansing area Class D Coach of the Year for the 2nd straight season, and guided his Lansing Christian team to a 37-9-5 record, and 2nd straight District title before losing in the Regional Final.

Kevin has been married to his wife for 8 years, and has an amazing 4 year old son named Joey. He enjoys playing sports with his wife and son, Michigan football, attending MSU volleyball matches, and hanging out with family and friends.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure..."

Sarah Carpenter -

Sarah Carpenter started her playing career in the 7th grade, and continued playing through her 4 years of college. In middle and high school, Sarah played for Vicksburg High School, and also for USA Michigan in Kalamazoo. Sarah continued her career at Olivet College, where she graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Communication. Sarah is currently the coach at Maple Valley High School, and has been in that role since 2009. Sarah was also named Lansing Area Coach of the Year, and guided her Maple Valley team to a 29-14-4 record, and a spot in the Class C State Quarter Finals (2010).

Sarah resides in Vermontville, MI with her husband and their 7 year old daughter. Sarah has worked for Hewlett Packard in the IT department for 11 years.

"Somewhere behind the athlete you've become, the hours of practice, and the coaches who have pushed you, is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back."

Stephen Fitzpatrick - 16U Coach

Steve Fitzpatrick started his volleyball career at the United States Naval Academy, where he was the Head of Volunteer Youth Volleyball and Basketball clubs for 4 years. He also spent 1 year as head of the Bark River Harris Youth Program. Most recently, coach Fitzpatrick spent the 2010 season as the Lansing Christian head girls Freshman coach, and Lansing Christian Varsity assistant. Steve also spent the last 2 years coaching club ball for the Attack Volleyball Club, as a 15U and 16U coach.

Steve has been married for 7 1/2 years, and resides in Perry, MI with their 4 children. Steve is a veteran of the United States Navy, and is currently working on completing his Bachelor's degree in Business Management at Baker College.

"I am extemely passionate about coaching, because it allows me to teach young people not only about a sport that I love, but also valuable life lessons in general. I strive to instill a strong 'Can Do' attitude in my athletes along with a healthy understanding of what competition truly is. Possessing the motivation to be the best at whatever I do, while challenging those around me to do the same."

Jon Thelen –

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Julia Gomez -

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