Aly MacDonell

Club Director

About Aly:

Hi there! My name is Aly, I have been with the Hurricanes since 2019, I typically coach the 17-18 State teams for our club. I am taking this year off from coaching to run extra support for our staff and players. Kara and I partnered to take over leadership at the club starting in 2022. We have been in development of reestablishing our club and image since then. 

I absolutely love the sport of volleyball, it's one of my greatest joys in life. I have been playing since I was about 14. I played at Pinckney High School and was captain of the Varsity team there my senior year. I played one year of club at Grand Valley State, where I received my bachelors in Biomedical Science. I played mostly recreationally after I left the club team there and never stopped playing. In 2016, I returned to Pinckney to coach the JV team there. I took a few years off to plan my wedding; my husband, John and I were married in 2018. After we moved to Canton that year, I found my coaching home at High Velocity and I have been an active member of the staff here since I started. When I'm not at High Velocity, I work full time in Ann Arbor at a Life Sciences company in the commercial group. My husband I and spend most of our free time outside with our dog, Honey. 

My goal for our club is to create a family-like environment where young girls can find the same love I have for the sport of volleyball. I want to make sure that girls are challenged to push outside the comfort zones and give them the skills and experience to help them in all facets of their lives going forward. We are dedicated to our players and are invested in their improvement as players on and off the court. 

Bronte Downing

Club Director

About Bronte:

Hello everyone, my name is Bronte and I have been working with Hurricanes since 2017. I have coached every age group from 12-18, and I am very excited to embrace this new role.

Volleyball has been my life since I was 12 years old, and was lucky to play colligate volleyball all 4 years at the University Of Michigan-Dearborn. I graduated with my M.S  in Criminology and Criminal justice in 2020, and have recently welcomed a baby boy with my husband early September 2023. I am happy to make Hurricanes my  home, and will assist anyway I can!

Amanda Rybak

18 Regional Coach

Hi, I’m Amanda Rybak, the 18U Regional Head Coach at High Velocity and the Varsity Volleyball Coach at Livonia Churchill. Volleyball has been part of my life since i was in second grade, and it continues to shape the way I coach, lead, and connect with athletes.

I played as a setter through high school and went on to compete for two years at the collegiate level. As a setter, I learned how to control tempo, read the game, and lead under pressure, skills I now emphasize with every athlete I coach, regardless of their position.

I’m currently in my 11th year of coaching and have experience developing athletes at both the club and high school levels. I focus on building strong fundamentals, high volleyball IQ, and confident decision making. My goal is to help athletes understand the “why” behind the game, not just the skills.

My coaching style is competitive, detail oriented, and supportive. I believe athletes thrive when they are challenged, pushed, and trusted. I push my players to hold themselves accountable, compete with purpose, and take pride in being great teammates.

I’m so passionate about this sport and about helping athletes grow not only as volleyball players, but as confident, resilient people ready for the next level.

Catherine Persad

16 State Head Coach

About Catherine:

Hi there! My name is Catherine Persad. This is my third year coaching with the Hurricanes, but my 8th year coaching overall! I've played volleyball most of my life and knew I wanted to coach the moment I finished high school. I started as a head JV coach, then assisted with a Varsity team in Arkansas, and got a head coaching job for a Varsity team at a small private school in Ann Arbor when I moved back to Michigan. Coaching is one of the most exciting parts of my day, but when I'm not coaching I have a full time job at the University of Michigan or I'm spending time with my dog, Dani!

Alyssa Melidosian

15 State Head Coach

About Alyssa:

Hey! I’m Coach Alyssa and I am super excited to be back this year! I previously coached in 2021 and I couldn’t be more excited to be coaching again. I have played volleyball for 13 years and although I was mainly a defensive specialist, I have played all positions on the court. Since I was a freshman in high school, I have played for the High Velocity Hurricanes Club teams. After high school, I went to Grand Valley State University to get my Bachelor of Science degree and plan to attend Medical School. I have loved the sport for as long as I can remember and being able to be the person to inspire other players is something I truly cherish. I'm looking forward to a fantastic season!

Batoul Fakih

 14 State Head Coach

About Batoul:

My name is Batoul Fakih otherwise known as Coach B! I've been playing volleyball since I was 12 years old, some of those years being with hurricanes! But now being a college student studying for my degree in behavioral and biological sciences, and soon going for my phd in psychology, I've made the switch to becoming a coach! Although I miss being on the court, This is my 4th year coaching now and I am absolutely overjoyed with being able to share my passion and wisdom from past coaches and experiences of volleyball with so many awesome kids and see them succeed. When I'm not coaching, I'm studying hard with my cat Milo beside me, working as a CMT at trinity health, as well as building my side business as a nail tech! 

Justin Slusher 

13 State Head Coach 

Kris Coville 

16 Red local Head Coach

Hello! My name is Kris Coville! I have played volleyball since age 13, with 6 years of club experience and a volleyball scholarship to Rochester College. I specialize in defense but I bring a strong understanding of all positions. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently pursuing my master’s degree in child psychology, which supports my focus on player development, confidence, and growth both on and off the court. I am excited to be back coaching after some time away and looks forward to helping athletes grow in confidence, skill, and love for the game.

Kaylyn O'Grady

15 Red Local Head Coach

About Kaylyn:

My name is Kaylyn O’Grady and this is my second year coaching with the Hurricanes! I have also coached at Lincoln High School. I’ve been playing volleyball for 8 years, 4 of them being at Lincoln High School. I knew I wanted to coach because I want to share all of the knowledge that my amazing coaches shared with me! A fun fact about me is I graduated from the SWWC Cosmetology School.

Stacy King

14 Red Local Head Coach

About Coach King:

I am Coach King, and this my 1st year with the Hurricanes. I have coached for 5 years with 2 years as Head Varsity Coach, and in club. I have experience working with middle and high school players. I enjoy educating, training, and challenging players as they develop skills to play the game confidently. I believe that practice makes it permanent, and encourage each player to work hard during practices, and during games. I look forward to an awesome season.

Ella Hubbard 

14 Blue local Head Coach 

Abby Dicarlo

14 Black local Head Coach 

Laura Perez

14 White Local Head Coach

Hello,
My name is Laura Perez and I am from Southwest Detroit, born and raised. I graduated from Michigan State University (Go Green !) with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management. This will be my first year coaching and I cannot be more eager and excited to start. I played volleyball for three years in High school winning 4 titles as captain with my team. I absolutely love the sport of volleyball and have a huge passion for it to inspire the younger generation. When I am not playing in an adult volleyball league or coaching I am working in the semi truck business with my dad’s company as an administrative assistant. I enjoy being active, jamming to music and living in the moment :)  

Teairah Anderson

13 Red local Co-Coach

Hello, my name is Coach Teairah! I have been playing volleyball since I was 9, where I have played competitively on the national and regional level. Now that I have gotten older, I have realized that my passion in volleyball can be used to inspire younger players. This is my first year coaching, but I am SO excited to share my passions and experiences. I am so overjoyed that I have the opportunity to watch the future generations succeed! When I am not playing volleyball or coaching, you can find me hanging out with friends or volunteering! Go 'Canes!

Gabby Bauer 

13 Red local- Co- Coach

Janelle Pangilinan

12 Red local Head Coach