Meet Our TRAVEL Coaches

Heidi has coached for over 17 years in the Central Oregon area. Molding some of the top athletes and players of the year all over Central Oregon. Heidi has also helped guide many players interested in playing at the next level through the college recruiting and scholarship process.  As a club director Heidi oversees all teams at COVC and 

Heidi has coached for over 17 years in the Central Oregon area. Molding some of the top athletes and players of the year all over Central Oregon. Heidi has also helped guide many players interested in playing at the next level through the college recruiting and scholarship process.  As a club director Heidi oversees all teams at COVC and develops relationships with each of the athletes. COVC relationships become family!  Heidi teaches correct fundamentals, and prides herself in teaching Gold Medal Squared philosophy throughout her COVC club.

Mailee is ready to push her 18s Nationals this season harder than ever!  Mailee brings passion, commitment and experience!  Mailee played over a decade of competitive volleyball in Central Oregon as a setter. She has coached for COVC for six seasons now, and this is her fourth year at the travel level. Currently, she is the Head Varsity c

Mailee is ready to push her 18s Nationals this season harder than ever!  Mailee brings passion, commitment and experience!  Mailee played over a decade of competitive volleyball in Central Oregon as a setter. She has coached for COVC for six seasons now, and this is her fourth year at the travel level. Currently, she is the Head Varsity coach at Mountain View High School in Bend, Oregon, leading them to one of their most successful seasons in over a decade.

Mailee is a coach who works her athletes hard in practice, puts a good balance in being tough but also being fair with them.  She sets high expectations of her players and her team, with an emphasis on fundamentals, competitive drive, discipline, and most importantly, good teamwork.  Mailee brings so much to COVC and her athletes, and we are so excited to see how this team does under her and Coach Jeff Utu this season. 

Bella is someone we found through the grapevine when she moved to Central Oregon, and we are so grateful we did!

Originally coming from Idaho, Bella knows and loves the game of volleyball inside and out. She has played over a decade of volleyball at the national and collegiate level. Through her experience, it has guided her to coach girls

Bella is someone we found through the grapevine when she moved to Central Oregon, and we are so grateful we did!

Originally coming from Idaho, Bella knows and loves the game of volleyball inside and out. She has played over a decade of volleyball at the national and collegiate level. Through her experience, it has guided her to coach girls who want to compete at the next level in a strong, yet diligent manner, ultimately allowing them to grow to their fullest potential.

Bella has been the assistant Varsity coach for Redmond High School the last two years, and is also helping with the freshman program this season.

Bella sets high expectations of her players by instilling the values of teamwork, respect, and passion throughout the team. This will be Bella's second season coaching a travel team at COVC, and we cannot wait to see what this team is capable of under her leadership.

COVC welcomes one of the most decorated coaches in Central Oregon as one of our travel team's Head Coach, Rory Rush!  Rory has coached many years in Sisters and took that program to state multiple state appearances and championships.  Rory has also collected multiple Coach of the Year awards, and coaching accolades.  Rory brings passion, 

COVC welcomes one of the most decorated coaches in Central Oregon as one of our travel team's Head Coach, Rory Rush!  Rory has coached many years in Sisters and took that program to state multiple state appearances and championships.  Rory has also collected multiple Coach of the Year awards, and coaching accolades.  Rory brings passion, experience, and a proven record of developing a team into a winning team!  We are excited to have Rory join our COVC coaching team this year!

Ricci has been coaching for COVC for a few years now and we figured it's about time to bring this stud up to our travel teams! Ricci brings such an amazing energy to every team under her and she continues to create an atmosphere where girls can get better at their craft. She has a wealth of knowledge for this game and regularly participat

Ricci has been coaching for COVC for a few years now and we figured it's about time to bring this stud up to our travel teams! Ricci brings such an amazing energy to every team under her and she continues to create an atmosphere where girls can get better at their craft. She has a wealth of knowledge for this game and regularly participates in adult co ed leagues and sand tournaments.

We are so beyond excited to have Ricci coach our 15 Nationals team!

COVC hit the jackpot with this coach!  Faith has coached all levels beginner to high school and brings energy to our locals program!  Faith will be coaching one of our 16 CEVA Regionals travel teams for the 2025/26 season!  Faith brings a balance of passion and consistency to our program!  Faith is great at developing correct fundamentals

COVC hit the jackpot with this coach!  Faith has coached all levels beginner to high school and brings energy to our locals program!  Faith will be coaching one of our 16 CEVA Regionals travel teams for the 2025/26 season!  Faith brings a balance of passion and consistency to our program!  Faith is great at developing correct fundamentals, and builds a great team culture!  She was raised and played with the same core fundamentals that COVC implements!  Faith not only offers great coaching but she builds athletes passion and love for volleyball!