Dayron Arias – Coach
Ex-Pro Volleyball Player
Hitter/Defensive Specialist / Setter
Dayron Arias Romero is a former professional volleyball player from Cuba who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a hitting coach at The Volleyball School. He played as an Outside Hitter (OH) all around during his career, giving him a well-rounded set of skills. Dayron has a passion for mentoring young volleyball players with a particular focus on teaching the fundamentals of hitting and passing. His goal is to help players become more effective and explosive on the court and to share his love for the game with the next generation of volleyball athletes. At The Volleyball School, she will be working with our Intermediate, and Advanced level students on hitting, defense, and setting.
• Selected for Cuba National team at age 17
• 2019 Hitter of the Year
• Played Professionally in the Middle East (as Hitter / Setter)
Kabreshia Orange – Coach
Ex-College Plager | OH / All-around
Kabreshia brings extensive experience as a hitter and defensive player to The Volleyball School team. She loves helping kids and is big on the fundamentals. She graduated from University St. Thomas and some of her honors include:
• 3 Times hitter of the week in 2018
• 2018 Hitter of the Year
• The Summit League – MVP in 2018
• 2018 All-American
• 2015 Athlete of the Year
Natalya Chatham
Ex- D1 College Volleyball Player
OH / M/ RH
Ex-college player with years of experience as a setter and defensive player. Some of her honors include:
• Finished 11th in Nationals (2016)
• Defender of the week (2019)
• 1st team All-Conference (2018, 2019)
• Conference Champions (2019)
Thaynara Godoi
Ex-College Volleyball Player
OH / Defensive Player
Ex-college player with years of experience as a setter and defensive player. Some of her honors include:
• Finished 11th in Nationals (2016)
• Defender of the week (2019)
• 1st team All-Conference (2018, 2019)
• Conference Champions (2019)
Alexandria Bailey – Coach
Ex-D1 College Player | OH / Defensive Player
Alexandria attended Tennessee State University and brings extensive experience as a hitter, defensive player, and coach. Some of her honors include:
• 1st-team All conference in 2012, 2013
• Defender of the week
Sunny Scruggs
Ex-College Player
Setter/Defensive Specialist
Sunny brings extensive coaching experience at the club level. She loves laying the groundwork for children to learn volleyball while also having fun. At The Volleyball School, she will be working with our Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level students on defense, setting, and the mental part of the game.
Melissa Bento – Coach
Ex-D1 Volleyball Player
Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Melissa was born in Brazil and volleyball has always been a big part of her life since an early age. She came to the states with a D1 Scholarship and holds a degree in kinesiology. She enjoys working with kids and sharing her extensive volleyball knowledge to help them succeed and play at a competitive level.
Luigi Iannone – Coach
Regional team – Turin, Italy
Libero / Setter
Brings over 20 yrs of experience playing for the Italian Federation both as a setter and hitter. He adds extensive volleyball training experience working with youth groups and helping them develop the proper technique required to play volleyball in middle school, high school or at the club level.