I am entering in my 15 year of coaching club volleyball and I love every second of training and developing our young athletes! My passion for the game is shown in my coaching. Training these young athletes to be their best is a joy that keeps me coaching. I grew up in Edmond, Ok and attended University of Central Oklahoma (go Chos!) where I was a dual athlete playing both volleyball and basketball. I still hold records at my college, was named All-American and just recently in 2021 I was inducted into the Hall of Fame! I have coached every age group, but 14s are my favorite and where I have had my most success! Excited to be a part of Summit Volleyball and continuing pouring into these young athletes!

I am married to my husband of 14 years and we have 1 son who is 13.

Summit Volleyball Club 23-Present
Assistant coach 12.1
Assistant coach 13.1
Director of Development
Academy and clinic director

LoneStar Volleyball, 2012 – 20
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Club Director, Director-Business Operations (2016-present)
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Recruiting Coordinator (2016-present)
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Head Coach, 18 Red (2018-19)
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Assistant Coach, 17 Red (2017-18)

LoneStar Volleyball Club, Assistant Coach, 16 Red (2016-17)
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Head Coach, 14 Elite Endless Pursuit (2015-16)
GJNC - 3rd place, Gold bracket, National Division
NTR Regionals - 2nd place and double qualified, earning a National bid to GJNC
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Assistant Coach, 15 Endless Pursuit (2015-16)
GNJC -earns 3rd place of Gold bracket, Open Division
Lone Star Classic - wins championship and double qualified earning an Open bid to GJNC
Kansas City Qualifier - places 2nd and earned an Open bid
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Head Coach, 14 Elite (2014-15)
Finished 9th at Colorado Crossroads (USA division)
Finished 5th at Lonestar Classic (USA Division)
Finished 1st at Northern Lights (USA Division) Champions
Finished 5th at USAV Nationals
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Assistant Coach 13EP (2014-15)
Won NTR regionals earning national bid
Finished 9th at Nationals
LoneStar Volleyball Club, Head Coach, 14 National 2013-2014; Qualified for nationals 2014
13 Regional 2012-2014
Frisco Youth Volleyball League - LoneStar Select Division
LoneStar Volleyball Academy
LoneStar Volleyball Skill Circuit
Oklahoma Peak Volleyball Club 2010-2012
Co-head for 15 Nationals
University of Central Oklahoma, 2004-2008
Double Athlete for Volleyball and Basketball, started as Freshman under Coach Jeff Boyland. Broke Record for most digs in a match with 57. 27-time Defensive Player of the Week in Lone Star Conference. Currently hold record for most digs in Collegiate level at UCO and was named All-American senior year.
USA Volleyball High Performance Teams 2007-2008
Named to High Performance Team during Qualifier in Austin, TX
Oklahoma Elite Volleyball Club
17-1 Nationals
Placed in top 5 in every tournament, including winning Mid-East Qualifier, Crossroads Qualifier, and Lone Star Qualifier. Finishing 5 in Atlanta Nationals in 2003.
Oklahoma Wind Volleyball Club
15-1 Nationals
16-1 Nationals
Placed in top 10 in every tournament




Certifications:
IMPACT certified
Gold Medal Square certified (2014)
Degree:
University of Central Oklahoma, Bachelor in Organizational Communication, Sports Broadcasting and a Minor in Spanish, Spring 2008

Bio to come

My name is Jack Dinsmore and I have been coaching volleyball for ten years. The first five years in Rec, and the last five at the Club level.



I am a U.S. Navy veteran that spent time on a Destroyer and at the Pentagon. While serving our country I learned the importance of attention to detail, and, the significance of strategy and tactical adjustments.



I am grateful for the opportunity at Summit and am looking forward to the upcoming season.

Bio to come

I’m a working mom of three daughters and volleyball has always been one of my favorite sports. I grew up playing volleyball, basketball, and softball. I played volleyball at Barton County Community College in Kansas for two years as an outside hitter and then went on to join the rowing team at the University of Kansas. I coached my middle daughter’s club volleyball team for 3 years and am starting again with my youngest after a little break. I love sports and can’t wait to be on the court again.

Bio to come

My name is Richard Mendez and I have been coaching volleyball for the last 15 years, 8 years of recreation and 7 years combined of competitive and club. My philosophy in coaching is focusing on team unity. You cannot have a successful team without working together as a unit. I believe in enhancing the skills in the game of volleyball and then translate the work into team oriented skills.

Certifications:

Safesport

Art Of Coaching

Impact training

Gold Medal Squared

I grew up in Texas but moved to Washington where my love and passion for volleyball began. Some of my favorite memories were made as a club volleyball player. After suffering a season ending injury, I began my journey in coaching and I love helping create those memories for my athletes. I coached at Cedarcrest High School for 2 years, and started a small feeder club where I coached two years in Duvall, Washington.



I then decided to take some time away from coaching where I got married, moved back to Texas, and graduated from the University of North Texas. I have been married for 20 years and have 3 kids (17,14,11). I have been coaching in NT region since 2012 and have experience coaching all ages.



As a coach I love the opportunity I am given to have a positive impact on each athlete on and off the court to be great athletes as well as respectful teammates. I strive to teach strong fundamentals and I love seeing them develop throughout the season. I believe in hard work, but it is also important to have fun while doing it.



Accolades



2023/2024

Phoenix Festival Championships/5th place



2021/2022

MEQ Qualifier/3rd place

Sunshine Classic qualifier/3rd place

Lone Star Classic qualifier/3rd place



2021/2022

AAU Nationals/3rd place



2018/2019

Qualified for GJNC in National division

Qualified for GJNC at MEQ/2nd Place National Division

Qualified for GJNC at PNQ/3rd Place National Division

Qualified for GJNC at North Texas Regionals/2nd Place American Division



2017/2018

GJNC/placed 11th in the National division

Qualified at NTR Regionals/1st in the National division

ShowMe Qualifier/3rd in the National division

Lone Star Classic/2nd in the National division



2015/2016

GJNC/ finishes 11th overall in National Division

Lone Star Classic /placed 2nd in the National division

Big South Qualifier/3rd

Mid East Qualifier /placed 1st and earned a National bid to GJNC

​Coach Amber has over 20 years of coaching experience, second only to 27 years of playing volleyball. To date, she has coached 56 teams of all skill levels from young beginners to seasoned players. A native Texan originally from Dallas, she found her way to Rockwall in 2016. Amber graduated from Hillcrest High School in Dallas where she was a multisport athlete. Recruited to play collegiate volleyball out of state, all the way to Iowa (she understands the value of good bacon and corn!). Initially, she took the role as a setter but eventually transitioned to the main defensive specialist role of middle back- now known as the libero. She also played for one season at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. After undergrad, Amber went on to complete two masters degrees at both SMU and UNT concurrently.
Amber's love of volleyball is apparent in her enthusiasm on the court. However, her love of the game is a close second to her passion for pouring into & developing young athletes, empowering girls both on and off the court. She believes in positive affirmation coupled with accountability & strong character development. This belief is echoed throughout all facets of her coaching.
Coaching Highlights:
2002-2004: Adult Competitive Play and Intramural Grad Student Coach
2004-2023: Coach youth recreation & league level teams (YMCA, OYL, DSYL & church
youth leagues)
2004- current: Private lessons - skills, clinics and mental toughness coach
2009-2014: Private school visiting coach (work with varsity teams and defense/setters for various parochial schools in DFW)
2015: iCrush Head Coach
2016-2018: DIG Head Coach
2019: Parish Episcopal School Middle School Coach
2018-2020: Tejas Thunder Club Director and Coach
2022-2023: Skyline Legends Coach
2023-2024: Skyline 15s National Head Coach
2023-current: Rival AAU Summer Coach
2023- current: AmeriSports League Coach
I am married to my husband of 14 years and we have 1 son who is 13.

Shawn Tempelmeyer, a former Dallas Summit player, is bringing over 20 years of playing and coaching experience at the club, high school and collegiate levels. She is dedicated to transforming athletes into the best versions of themselves both on and off the court. Shawn firmly believes discipline, dedication, determination, and confidence are key factors in what makes an athlete successful and strives to reinforce each of these aspects on a daily basis.

She is a 2006 graduate of Seton Hall University where she played three seasons of BIG EAST volleyball for the Pirates. As a middle blocker, she played in 158 career games and totaled 334 kills for an average of 2.40 kills per game. She registered 111 total blocks, ranking ninth in the Big East with 1.08 blocks per game.

Originally from Allen, Texas, Coach Tempelmeyer was a member of the Allen High School volleyball team where she garnered two undefeated district titles (2000, 2001), District Outstanding Blocker of the Year (2000), and District Most Valuable Player (2001), First Team All-District (2000, 2001), State Regional Semi-Finalist (2000, 2001), and was named to the East-Texas All-Star team (2001).

I believe once a volleyball player, always a volleyball player. I was born and raised in Dallas, Fort Worth, with a volleyball in my hand ever since I could hold one. I played volleyball in high school, throughout college, and adult leagues after graduating.

I took some time away from volleyball to go to nursing school. While away I knew my heart was missing playing. I then began coaching while also working in the medical field. After a decade and a half in the medical field I walked away to devote all my time to coaching young athletes to love the game that I fell in love with so many years ago. I’ve been coaching within the region for well over a decade. I’ve had the privilege of developing and coaching many young athletes who have gone on to further their career playing ball in college. It’s been so amazing to me to help kids grow and achieve a level of vball that they didn’t even know they could achieve. Being a female, I am able to not only coach these young girls, but help guide them, and help them build a rock solid foundation for their future. So many athletes just need a coach that will believe in them and that is why I left nursing. I believe in every kid that steps onto my court and gives their all. If a coach believes in a kid, the sky is the limit for that athlete.

I'm originally from New Mexico, but came to college in Texas to be a dual athlete in volleyball and basketball. In my nineteen years of coaching experience as a head coach and assistant, my teams have gone to the playoffs thirteen times, won district seven times, twice reached the state semi-finals, reached the conference championship (NCAA), and won state twice (TAPPS).

I have coached all levels of club and am currently the head volleyball coach at Denton Braswell High School. I have been married for 18 years and have a 13 year old daughter and 11 year old son.

Accolades
2019 USAV Girls Junior National Champions
2018 USAV Girls Junior National Championship 3rd Place
1st Place finish - Colorado Crossroads 2019
1st Place Finish - Mizuno Lone Star Classic 2019
5th Place Finish - Mizuno Lone Star Classic 10 Reg Playing up at 11’s
Coaching Accomplishments


2022 (National Qualifier)
Finished 17th at Nationals
12 APX – Finished 6th in NTR


2021 ( National Qualifier)
Finished 9th at Nationals
11 APX – Finished Second in NTR
3rd Place finish Northern Lights
3rd Place finish Adidas Windy City
11 Rox – Ranked top 3 in NTR


2020
11 Rox - Ranked top 3 in NTR
10 Nat - Ranked top 3 in NTR
10M- Finished 13th in NTR


2019
**11 Rox - NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! USAV Girls Junior National Championships**
11 Rox - 1st place - Colorado Crossroads National Qualifier
11 Rox - 1st place - Lonestar National Qualifier
10 N – 3rd Place NTR


2018
**11 Rox – 3rd Place Nationals Detroit, Michigan**
11 Rox – 2nd Place NTR Rankings (National Qualifier)
10 Reg - 2nd place - NTR rankings
10 Reg - 5th place - Lonestar National Qualifier
10 Reg - Double qualified for the North Texas Regional Bid Championships
13 Rox – Ranked 50th in North Texas

John graduated with a degree in Business Administration and earned a MBA from Dallas Baptist University. He coached high school volleyball for 3 years and AD his last year in a small private school. He has 4 daughters (and a son) that all love and played volleyball from a young age, being active in coaching each of them since they were little. John has coached at different clubs over the years including Bandits, Ellis County Juniors where he was also the Club Director.

Nia Young is an emerging coach eager to make her mark in the world of youth volleyball. With a background in competitive volleyball and a recent coaching certification, Nia brings fresh energy and innovative techniques to the team. Her approach combines technical expertise with a focus on building strong relationships with her players, prioritizing their growth and development above all else. Nia's enthusiasm and dedication inspire her players to reach their full potential while fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture. As a new coach, she is excited to embark on this journey with the girls youth volleyball team and help them achieve success both on and off the court.