Leadership
OUR COACHES
Our coaching staff brings elite collegiate experience and a deep commitment to developing athletes on and off the court.
Matt Lantz
Matt Lantz
Matt brings a wealth of coaching experience and a Christ-centered philosophy to Impact Volleyball Club. His approach prioritizes player development, team cohesion, and a competitive mindset built on discipline and faith. Under Matt's leadership, athletes learn not just the game of volleyball, but the habits and values that make them successful in all areas of life.
Keri Sippel
Keri Sippel
Keri Sippel is an elite-level volleyball coach with a remarkable playing career at Long Beach State University, where she was part of an NCAA National Championship team. She earned multiple Big West Player of the Week awards and was named an ACVA All-American. Keri brings that championship experience directly to IVC athletes, providing guidance at the highest technical and competitive levels.
Matt Aalseth
Matt Aalseth
Matt Aalseth joined West Coast Impact in 2022 and stepped into coaching at the encouragement of his youngest daughter. A husband and father of three, he has been involved in youth ministry since 2001 and serves as a Youth Pastor and Scoutmaster. Matt played high school and club volleyball in the 1990s and continued competing recreationally in college. He brings a heart for mentorship to every practice: "I love helping young people develop their passions and lean into their God-given abilities."
Apryl Hebert
Apryl Hebert
I believe volleyball is more than developing athletes — it's a holistic ministry that allows me to invest in players physically, mentally, and spiritually while helping them discover their potential through Christ both off and on the court. One of the greatest joys as a coach is watching growth unfold at every level. I love helping a player develop a new skill or master a fundamental technique, but I equally love taking a group of individuals and guiding them into a successful team who encourage one another, persevere through adversity, celebrate victories with humility, and handle losses with grace. My goal is to shepherd, encourage, and train each athlete in a way that helps them grow not only as volleyball players, but as leaders, teammates, and young women of God.
Sports Experience
- •Volleyball — High School JV & Varsity
- •Basketball — High School JV & Varsity
- •Swimming — High School JV
- •Diving — High School Varsity & College
Coaching
- •Joined WCI in 2024 as a first-time family — and was hooked!
- •2025 — Forge Assistant Coach, Inferno Team Mom
- •2026 — Forge Assistant Coach, 16 Nationals Head Coach, 16U Club
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1
Nicole
Nicole
Coaching is more than teaching skills; it is a calling to pour into young athletes, helping them grow in confidence, character, and their relationship with Christ. My desire is to create a team culture rooted in encouragement, humility, accountability, and love, where each player understands her identity is found in Him first, not in performance. I strive to lead with grace and truth, reminding my athletes that how they treat others, respond to challenges, and represent their team reflects their faith. My prayer is that each girl leaves the program not only a stronger player, but stronger in her walk with the Lord.
Playing Experience
- •4 years High School Volleyball — JV & Varsity
- •1 year Club Power Team
Coaching
- •1 year High School Freshman
- •2 years High School JV
- •2 years Club Premier team
- •Came to WCI in 2024 — and was hooked!
- •Coached Forge for the 2025 season
Our Approach
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Skill-First
We focus on technical mastery — serve, pass, set, attack, defend. Every player leaves a better athlete.
Team-First
Individual talent wins games, but team chemistry wins championships. We build culture intentionally.
Character-First
We coach the whole person. Values, integrity, and faith are woven into every practice and competition.
TRAIN WITH THE BEST
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