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Those who elect to serve as a coach for a boys volleyball team in the Houston area have almost always done so as volunteers. They have been the ones to form the leagues, pull together the teams, put in the long hours behind the scenes and in most cases financially underwrite individual players who couldn’t participate otherwise. Through the years the club coaches in Houston have been the driving force behind the success of our programs.

Sean Carter

Personal Info

Sean married his wife Jean in February 2000 and they have just had their first child, Jackson in July 02. They live in the Clear Lake area. Sean is works in youth and college ministry in the CL area.  Sean graduated with a degrees in Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering from UT Austin in 1990 and he works at a NASA contractor as a Director of Engineering. After graduating and moving to Houston Sean set out to establish boys volleyball in the area. He has been involved with players that went on to various levels of success in the collegiate, Olympic, and international arena. 

Philosophy

"I believe that team sports are a microcosm of life, and that players can learn critical life skills as well as the lessons about themselves that will equip them for the road ahead. Coaching is a lofty and influential role in the life of a youngster that I covet. In the end, our players go on to be adults in a pretty tough world. I Intend to help them prepare for just that." 

Coaching Experience

2004-05                   HVA 181 Asst Coach & Director
2003-04                   HVA 181 Boys Head Coach
2002-03                   HVA 181 Boys Head Coach
2001-02                   HVA 17s Boys Head Coach
2000-01                   HVA 18s Boys Head Coach
1999-2000               South Shore Boys 18s Asst. Coach
1998-99                   South Shore Boys 17s Head. Coach
1998                        Year off to get married ! :))))
1997                        South Shore Boys 18s Head Coach
1995-96                   Club Texas Jrs. Boys 18s Head Coach
1994                        Club Texas Boys 18s Asst.
1991-97                   Clear Lake High Boys Head Coach 

Other Certifications: 

USA Volleyball National Referee rating acquired in 2003.
Professional Association of Volleyball Officials (PAVO) state level rating acquired in 2000 for NCAA and NAIA events.
USA Volleyball accredited as a Level 2 (college level) coach in their Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP) in 1995.  
USA Volleyball IMPACT Certified (1994)
Robert L. Lindsay MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD received in 2003 for motivation and service to USA Volleyball.

Henry Hines

Personal Info

Henry coaches for a San Antonio private school and has been a long time coach for the boys in the San Antonio area. Last year Henry served as an assistant coach for the HVA 18s.  Henry is still an eligible bachelor.

Philosophy (Under Construction)

Coaching Experience

2004-05                   HVA 181 Asst Coach
2003-04                   SAVBA 18s Boys Head Coach
2002-03                   SAVBA 17s Boys Head Coach
2001-02                   SAVBA 16s Boys Head Coach
2000-01                   SAVBA 15s Boys Head Coach
1999-2000               SAVBA 14s Boys Head Coach

Other Certifications: 
USAV Regionally certified Referee
USAV Regionally certified Scorekeeper
Impact Certified Coach

Mike Sellen

Personal Info

Mike recently graduated from University of Houston with bachelor degrees in Marketing and Management with a focus in international business. He is now the director of operations for a medical company here in Houston. Over the course of his playing career Mike was a standout player for us during his high school days.  Although he had the option to play collegiate ball, he decided instead to pursue a music scholarship.  Mike currently assists with the Episcopal High School Volleyball program as a consultant for both the boys and girls teams.

Philosophy

‘The greatest good a coach can do is help a player reach his potential, not only as an athlete, but as a person.  I think that volleyball is a great vehicle for equipping players with the skills and processes that will enable them to be successful leaders both on and off the court..’  

Coaching Experience

2004-05                   HVA 181 Head Coach
2003-04                   HVA 171 Head Coach
Fall 2003                  Episcopal HS Volleyball Asst. Coach
2002-03                   HVA 182 Head Coach
Fall 2002                  Episcopal HS Volleyball Consultant
Summer 2002          Coach Willowbrook Skills Camp 

Cambron Smith

Personal Info

Cambron is attending college here in the Houston area this year. He is an HVA alumni setter of 5 years. He later attended Dallas Baptist University as a setter where the team claimed its first ever NCCAA National Championship. Cambron has a passion for the game of volleyball and can be found playing wherever the gym doors are unlocked. He currently lives League City. While playing for HVA, Cambron was a model of work ethic, leadership, consistency, and effort. He's been seen knocking over benches and taking on poles to get the a ball he's supposed to set and more than once ended up with stitches. He brings a solid knowledge of the game and the skillset of setting as well as a wealth of on court experience.  

Philosophy

" Volleyball is a team sport where you leave everything from off the court - off the court. There is no excuse not to give your best effort everyday. That lesson sure helps when you get pinto the world. Work ethic will get you a long way toward success in the real world."

Coaching Experience

2004-05   CLHS assistant coach
2003-04   Palm Beach Atlantic Assistant
2001        LaPorte HS Assistant Coach
 

Matt Storm

Personal Info 

Matt is single and living in Clear Lake. He has been dating his girlfriend for a some time now. He is the director at Vector Marketing in the Clear Lake Area. Matt recently graduated from the University of Houston with a business management degree. He is now pursuing a masters degree in Humanities and Human Performance.  Matt played volleyball for Coach Carter at Clear lake High through 1994. He was recognized as the most improved player and given the team leadership award. Later he was named to the all city JO team that went to nationals in 1995. He later played at the University of Illinois as a right side hitter.

Philosophy

"Any player has the capability to be great. Most of the time they don't realize how great they can be. I like the challenge to bring that out in them. My philosophy is to have new players break out of their shell and grow into a leader. Establish players need to test their limits. I want them to feel confident and feel like they are bulletproof. That confidence in themselves will take them to new limits!" 

Coaching Experience

2004-05   HVA 161 Head Coach
2003-04   HVA 15s Asst Coach
2002-03   HVA Strength and Conditioning Coach
2001        HVA 17s Boys Asst. Coach
1999        South Shore Boys 16s Asst. coach

Other Certifications 

USA Volleyball IMPACT Certified (2002 Houston)
USA Volleyball Provisional Referee and Scorekeeper.

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