CAP 1, Concussion, IMPACT, and

SafeSport certified.

Tyler has been coaching at IGNITE since 2011, Co-Owner with his beautiful wife Brittney since 2020.

Tyler has coached all ages from 11's through 18's. Tyler spent 7 years as Varsity H.C. at Aurora H.S. and 1 year as Varsity H.C. at Woodridge H.S. and is the current Varsity Asst. Coach at Stow H.S.

Tyler is a Navy Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom 2010-2011.

CAP 1, Concussion, IMPACT, and

SafeSport certified.

Sharri has been with IGNITE since 2011, She has coached various boys and girls teams.

Sharri is currently the Asst. Dir. and Outside Programs Coordinator for Sparks, IGNITE Lite, and Summer Programs.  

Sharri spent 7 seasons at Aurora H.S. and 1 season at Woodridge as J.V. coach. Sharri is currently the boys and girls head J.V. coach at Stow H.S. 

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

Rachele has been with IGNITE since the 2019 season. She is the current head coach of the 17 Black team. Rachele played at Pittsburgh Elite, Edinboro University and Kent State University club volleyball teams.

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Rachele is one of the current Varsity assistants at Stow H.S.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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This is Valerie's 1st season at IGNITE. She is currently the Woodridge JV coach after running the CYO program at IHM in Cuyahoga Falls.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

Jessica has been a part of IGNITE volleyball for many seasons.

 

She has coached at a variety of ages and levels at IGNITE. Jessica has spent prior seasons as Junior Varsity coach for Chagrin Falls High School.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

Hallie is one of IGNITE's longest tenured coaches. Hallie previously coached 11's - 15's.

Hallie spent a couple seasons at Chagrin H.S. as freshman coach with Jessica Stevens.

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You can find Hallie working IGNITE youth programs throughout the year.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Brooke has been at IGNITE for many seasons.

She played volleyball at Walsh H.S. and collegiately at Hiram.

Brooke  is a former IGNITE player and summer intern.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Regina in entering her 2nd year coaching at IGNITE.

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She is a former multi year letter winner at Hudson HS, and IGNITE Alumni!

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Regina also coaches our year round youth programs.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Streetsboro Varsity HC - 2 yrs

Buckeyefire Head Coach - 13 yrs

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Holly's coaching philosophy is simple; "I believe a positive environment is crucial for players; mistakes happen but it’s how we move forward and figure out how to make it better the next time.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Amanda is entering her 1st season at IGNITE. 

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She is a former Twinsburg HS player with Coach Olivia, as well as a former IGNITE player.

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Amanda is also a certified OVR official.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Maggie is entering her 1st season at IGNITE. She is currently on the Hiram women's team.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.​

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Ashland University Club VB- 2 yrs

Freshman HC - Nordonia  - 1 yr

JV HC - Nordonia - 3 yrs

Buckeyefire Head Coach - 3 yrs

 

 Kayla works in makrketing and graphic design, coaches volleyball at Nordonia High School, and is a fitness coach at Orangetheory Fitness. She also has a BA and MS in Sports Administration.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Dak is the son of Ignite Head Coach Nicole Welsh,

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Dak played HS volleyball at 

Stow-Munroe Falls.

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Dak is one of the coaches who works our year round programs.

 

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Coming Soon...

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Asst. Coach Licking Heights HS

3 yrs.

Buckeye VBC Head Coach 4 yrs.

Stow  Munroe Falls  MS

7th Gr. Head Coach 2 yrs.

 

Urbanik is a 2016 graduate of Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio, where she played volleyball and basketball during her high school career.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Ohio University Club VB 2 yrs

Ohio University - Intermediate Volleyball Instructor - 2 yrs

Buckeyefire Head Coach - 2 yrs

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Annie's coaching journey began at Ohio University, spending 2 years as an assistant coach for the Club Volleyball team.

​Annie has a BA in sports mgmt. and a MD in Sports Science.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Katie is entering her 2nd season at IGNITE. Katie is the current women's head coach at Western Reserve Academy.

 

Katie previously coached at IMPACT 

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Coming Soon...

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Brittney is married to our fearless leader, Tyler. Brittney does a little bit of everything at IGNITE. She is also the Payroll Coordinator for the Akron Area YMCA.

Brittney and Tyler have a 5 year old daughter and toddler boy.

Dogs Pumpkin Pie Price, Zeno Maximus Price III and cat, Chalupa Batman Price.

​Brittney also teaches various dance classes in the area.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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The Ohio State University (2 yrs) 

Fr. HC Lakewood HS 4 yrs

HC Advancement Academy 3 yrs

Buckeyefire - Head Coach 4 yrs

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​When Alexis is not coaching volleyball she is managing an Athlete Training facility in Brunswick, OH.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

David is in his 4th season at IGNITE. He priviously coached American and National level teams at AVC and Maverick.

 

Currently the JV coach at Archbishop Hoban H.S.  David also spent time coaching JV girls at Walsh H.S. 

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Lucie is entering her 2nd season at IGNITE .

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Lucie is a fomer National player at AVC.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Bio coming soon!

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Catie is entering her 1st season at IGNITE.

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Catie graduated early and just wrapped up her first semester at KSU as a member of their team.

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Catie played at NOVA, and Southwest. Catie is also one of our Summer Interns

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Bella is entering her 4th year at IGNITE.

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She is a former IGNITE player, and spent time playing at Stow HS.

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Bella also assists the 17 Red team and coaches our year round youth programs.

Concussion, IMPACT, SafeSport & CAP 1 certification.

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Nordonia MS HC - 11 yrs

St. Barnabas CYO HC 9 yrs

​St. John Vianney CYO HC - 3 yrs

Buckeyefire Head Coach - 10 yrs

 

Connie and husband Tom, have three very successful daughters (Alexis, Andera and Aricka) all played for Nordonia and coach volleyball too!

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Olivia is entering her 3rd season at IGNITE.

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She is a former AVC and Twinsburg HS athlete.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

Nicole has been a part of IGNITE volleyball for many years. After becoming a parent Nicole decided to enter coaching. She was formely the head coach at Ursuline H.S. Nicole works many of our youth programs throughout the summer. 

​Nicole is also a certified OHSAA,

USAV, and NCAA official.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.​

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Bloomsburg U of Pa. VB - 2 yrs

HC Dalton Middle School - 1 yr

JO 12s HC and 11s AC - 1 Yr

 

Leslie's goal is to bring out the best in every player and help them develop confidence, resilience, and a love for the game.

Leslie also has a Bachelor's in Communication.

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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CVCA Varsity Head Coach - 11 years

Buckeyefire Head Coach - 9 yrs

2023 District Coach of the Year (D II)​

Brian is married with 3 daughters. When he is not coaching volleyball, he loves spending time with family and friends.

​Brian has a BA in business management. 

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Coming Soon...

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Coming Soon...

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Coming Soon...

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Buckeyefire Assistant Coach - 2 years

Hathaway Brown HS Head Freshman Coach - 1 year

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Head Varsity Coach Nordonia HS

Assistant Varsity Coach CVCA

Buckeyefire Head Coach

Concussion, IMPACT, & SafeSport certified.

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Coming Soon...