"Grit is the drive, the stamina, the fortitude to push through any obstacle until victory is achieved."
2024 TROJAN VOLLEYBALL TEAMS
VARSITY 2024
Neva Baker
Luna Castro Mojica
Maddie Dilles
Gianna Griffo
Grace Gutierrez
Jackie Hakeem
Mira Middelton
Mischa Pendleton
Emma Schwappach
Sloane Shoop
Alyssa Smith
Scarlett Spear
Lucille Walling
JV 2024
Zoë Berry
Kendel Cunha
Celia Davainis
Maddi Deaver
Lula Diego
Colette Dole
Leilani Markowitz
Harper Miles
Vivian Phan
Taylor Pellonari
Makena Sarno
Ava Shinzato
FROSH 2024
Lucy Baker
Audrey Evans
Olivia Garzoli
Lucia Gupta
Pennie Leestma
Adelle Loughran
Kate McKell
Amberly Meston
Luca Middelton
Aliyah Osborn
Melissa San German
Daniella Skye
Avery Williams
PHS Volleyball Coaching Staff
" It doesn't matter where you coach; it matters why you coach."
Meet Coach Amy
Varsity Head Coach
This is Amy's fifth year as the dedicated leader of Petaluma's volleyball program. Amy comes with a breadth of knowledge having coached youth athletics for the past 16 years. She is dedicated to creating a strong program and culture, with the objective of raising her athletes to the next level in volleyball and in life and building a competitive team.
Meet Coach Beth
JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
This is Beth's fourth season with PHS and her second year as the head JV coach and Assistant Varsity coach. Beth is insightful and brings a wealth of knowledge along with a positive attitude and coaching style. Beth played four years at James Wood High School at setter and right side. All State 2002. She played right side and middle hitter for four years at Shepherd University, Division 2. As a coach, Beth has broad experience. She coached for two years JV & Varsity: Asheville Trailblazers (part of the NCHEAC). During that time, her Varsity team won the state championship and were 4th at their national tourney.
Meet Coach Vanna
Freshman Head Coach
Coach Vanna is in her 3rd year of helping develop Petaluma High School volleyball. She is taking on the Freshman team, and I can guarantee that they will never be the same! She will develop an extraordinary group and is excited to get started. Vanna completed her college career at Dominican University in 2022. She ranked in the top 3 in serve/receive, serving aces and digs for her league. She has coached at Absolute Volleyball Club in Marin for the past three years in the 15s and 17s age groups in both boys and girls. Vanna has 14 years of volleyball experience. She was a four-year varsity player at Merrill West High School. She coached two years of boys' volleyball at West, leading them to a conference championship. She has a wonderful energy, and knows how to bring players to the next level. She is an extraordinary coach with immense passion and knowledge and it is truly a gift to have her in this vital role.
John Pendleton
Varsity Assistant Coach
John has lived in Petaluma for the past 18 years working as a family physician. As an avid beach and grass volleyball player through high school and college he enjoyed the chance to play against top players in Southern California while attending UCLA. He switched to indoor volleyball in his 20’s and 30’s playing middle blocker on club volleyball teams on the east coast. John is excited for the opportunity to help our students develop their skills and create balance between academics and athletics while spending less time on their phones! He has coached youth sports in a variety of settings including PYSL and Petaluma National Little League.
Stella Schwappach
Freshman Assistant Coach
This is Stella's third season assisting with the Freshman team . Stella is an alumni player of Petaluma High School who graudated in 2022 and now attends the University of Washington. They were an outside hitter during their time with PHS. Stella also coached the Petaluma Junior High School 8th grade team their senior year. Stella is a huge support to Coach Chrissy and is great at moving players to the next level.
Mission of Petaluma High School Volleyball:
To build a competitive program whose focus is on the fundamentals of the sport, creating a positive culture, and instilling a winning spirit both in volleyball and in life.
Culture:
Petaluma High School Volleyball is highly focused on its culture. Its culture is built on creating a positive environment that allows players to grow as individuals, teammates and as competitive volleyball players. Its focus is on the TEAM as a unit and supersedes the needs of one toward the growth of all. No player takes precedence over the other, and ALL players serve an important role in our program.
TROJAN TERRITORY
PETALUMA HIGH SCHOOL
201 Fair St Petaluma, CA 94952
