Kandice Gregorak is a native from Roundup, Montana where she was the Volleyball Montana Gatorade Player of the Year in 2003 and was All-State volleyball and Academic All-State all 4 years and the MVP of the State Tournament 3 of the 4 years Roundup won the state championship. Also a three time All-State basketball player. After high school, she attended Montana State University on a volleyball scholarship. Kandice Gregorak was a standout four-year starter for Montana State University’s volleyball program from 2003-2006 where she holds single season, single game, and career school record in digs which is 2nd in Big Sky Conference history. She was awarded Big Sky All- Conference Honorable Mention 2006 and was the team captain from 2004-2006. After graduation, Gregorak received a Master’s in Business Administration(MBA) at the University of Montana where she also took her first collegiate coaching job as an assistant volleyball coach right after graduating from MSU. Gregorak coached for the Griz volleyball team from 2007-2010 & 2013-2015. Gregorak then became the head coach at North Idaho College in 2011 and ‘12. She led the Cardinals to a Scenic West Athletic Conference title in her first season and accumulated the best two back-to- back seasons in school history. She was also named the NJCAA Region XVIII coach of the year twice. Overall Gregorak led North Idaho to a two-year record of 51-18. In 2011, she was named Coach of the Year and the team was named Idaho Team of the Year, North Idaho Team of the Year, Scenic West Champions and placed 9th in the Nation in the NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship. In 2012, she again was named coach of the year and the team placed 8th in the nation and finished the season with a 26-8 record. Gregorak got married to Ty Gregorak who was the Defensive Coordinator for the Griz and returned to Missoula to coach for the Griz again from 2013-2015 until she had her second child. Kandice, her husband Ty Gregorak, moved to Bozeman where Ty was the Defensive Coordinator for the Bobcatswith their 2 children Gabby (9) & Jax (7). Kandice is in her 6th season running the Big Sky Volleyball Club.

Having coached indoor and beach volleyball in a High School setting, Middle School setting, Club setting, I am excited to bring my skills to Big Sky Volleyball Club. I grew up in Missoula, Montana, graduated from Hellgate High School and went on to play volleyball at Rocky Mountain College in Billings Montana. Since then I have had the privilege of working with and coaching hundreds of volleyball players in Montana, Idaho and Washington. Currently I am raising my two children Brody and Cady with their father Mark in Missoula. Outside of coaching, I have the privilege of teaching outdoor education and managing Camp Paxson in Seeley Lake, MT, what I consider to be the most beautiful place on earth.

Hi! I am currently a senior at Rocky Mountain College studying elementary education. I was born and raised in Bozeman, where I have been playing volleyball since I can remember. I played volleyball all through highschool and played two years at Rocky Mountain college in Billings, Montana. In highschool I was awarded first team all state and conference and college I was awarded a champion of character award. I have three sisters that also have or are still playing volleyball. I have been coaching for around seven years in various camps for Big Sky and other programs in Montana! This will be my third year coaching a club team and I am so excited to work with a bunch of awesome athletes! When I am not coaching I am either with family, outside,or with a good book! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, and go Big Sky!!

Originally from Colorado Springs, CO, I landed in Bozeman in 2016 to study at Montana State University. I have been playing and loving the sport of volleyball since 6th grade in local club and school teams. While I primarily played libero/ds and setter, volleyball allowed me to not only develop as an athlete, but as a leader and teammate. Previously, I have had the amazing opportunity to coach 12’s at Big Sky and assistant coach at Bozeman High School. During my undergrad years at MSU I majored in Business-Marketing and then received my Master’s in Adult and Higher Education. Professionally, I work with Leadership Montana as their Member Experience Director. When I am not busy with work or coaching, I volunteer for my sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi, with four different chapters, attend spin class, hang out with my dogs Willie & Reba, fulfill my main love language of quality time with my friends and loved ones, or try to be an outdoorsy person.

Originally from Louisiana, I recently moved to Bozeman this summer with my son and husband! I have over 25 years of volleyball experience, 7 which include coaching from 5th grade littles to varsity seniors. I've had the opportunity to play high-level beach volleyball for several years where I have adapted a strong mindset and leadership style of coaching that I can't wait to bring to my team! When I'm not trying to find some sand, I enjoy exploring and hiking the beautiful state of Montana and everything it has to offer!

My name is Britney May and I am so excited to be coaching after taking a few years off! I started playing volleyball when I was 12 and was taught by some of the best coaches in the state. I’ve coached with Big Sky and I also coach for Sacagawea Middle School in the fall. While I love the fast pace of high school volleyball, I will always have a soft spot for my Littles. My favorite part of coaching is helping kiddos build a strong foundation in fundamentals. Our motto this year is “fundamentals are our friends!” My personal life is pretty busy. I work at Bozeman Health on our Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit which is attached to the ER. I’m also in grad school at University of Montana (online) for Clinical Social Work. In my free time I do the normal Bozeman activities but finding new hikes is my favorite.

Hello! I am Sofia Kimmel and I’m a senior at Bozeman High School. I have lived in Bozeman my whole life and have been playing volleyball since I was 9. I started playing Big Sky when I was 14 and the friendships and skills I have made throughout the years have been so awesome. I just finished my last volleyball season for Bozeman High School and was honored first-team All-State and All-Conference! I am so excited to work with the girls and help improve their volleyball skills!! LETS GO BIG SKY!!

My name is Megan Espeland, I was born and raised in Southern California, where I developed a deep love for sports, both indoors and outdoors. I started my volleyball journey as a sophomore in high school as an outside hitter, and I fell in love. My commitment to the sport, coupled with intense training, led to a scholarship offer to play Division II volleyball at Dowling College in Long Island, NY. I earned the starting Libero spot my second season, helping lead the team to a Sweet 16 finish in 2009 and making school history getting to the Elite 8 in 2010. In the summer of 2011 I had the honor of getting to compete in USAV U-21 Beach Volleyball in Southern California. In 2012, I transferred to the University of Texas at Austin as a walk-on Libero/DS. There, I was apart of back-to-back Big 12 Titles, a National Title in 2012 and Final Four in 2013. I have continued to share my love for the game by coaching volleyball at the high school and club levels since 2013. Beyond the court, I have spent much of my career in animal care, training horses and working in veterinary medicine. Alongside my husband Alec, whom I married in 2015, I am also a proud mother to two girls. We live with our two cats, two dogs and have two horses. I grew up competing in rodeo and love getting to pass that on and share it with my family.

Melissa Melton grew up outside of Phoenix, AZ where she played high school and club volleyball. She then went on to play at Coastal Carolina University where she received a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Health Promotions and a Minor in Sports Medicine. After graduation she moved to Springfield, Massachusetts to pursue a graduate degree in Education with a Concentration in Athletic Administration. She worked in the Athletic Departments of Lamar University and Southern Methodist University before moving back to Phoenix to work at the Spring Training facility for the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres.

Coach Sue Dvork has over 35 years of coaching experience coaching high school and club volleyball in California and Montana. I also played collegiately at South Dakota State University in Brookings SD. Some of my coaching highlights include a California State Division 2 Championship in 2011, and a Bronze medal in the AAU championships in Orlando in the 17 Open division. I have coached in USAV tournaments finishing 5th place three times in the open divisions. Here in Montana, coaching at Senior High the team placed 2nd at the state tournament in 2016. Outside of volleyball I enjoy camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking with my family. I also enjoy traveling, cruising and Disney. I am looking forward to joining the Big Sky VBC team and working with girls to help them improve skills and reach their goals.

My name is Clara Fox, I am on the track and field team at Montana State University and majoring in pre-nursing! I have been playing volleyball since I could remember but I started club volleyball in 7th grade. I played all throughout middle school and throughout school at Bozeman High and in my time playing for BigSky I played 4 years of USAV. In addition to playing volleyball for BigSky, I have been helping coach camps, private lessons, practices, skills, and anything I can help with since high school. I also helped coach the 14-3 team this last spring and had an absolute blast helping the girls improve and enjoy the game of volleyball. Even though I didn’t continue playing volleyball in college, I love being in the gym playing and helping others improve their game. I am looking forward to coaching whenever I can this spring with my busy track schedule. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Meredith has been a volleyball player since she was 12 years old. It is not only something that she still loves to do to this day, preferably beach doubles, but it has been a passion of hers for years. With countless hours on the court herself, she molds her vast knowledge of high-level volleyball with her "attitude first" coaching style to not only make the game FUN but competitive. She has 5+ years of coaching experience and shows her love for the game in hopes that she can help foster the same love and passion in her young athletes.

My name is Shannon Kemper Lundgren and I graduated from Bozeman High School and played for Montana State University. I have had the opportunity to have play every position on the volleyball court as a Setter/Right Side/Middle Blocker in high school followed by 2 years as a setter and 3 years as an outside hitter for Montana State. This diversity has helped me understand many aspects of the game from both the offensive & defensive side. I graduated from Montana State in 2000 with a double major in Business Marketing/Management. Immediately upon graduation, I co-founded a kitchen design company which I still run today. I also coached for 2 years at Bozeman High School and helped start the Mountain One Volleyball Club which I was the director of and coached for 2 years before taking time off from coaching to run my kitchen design business and raise a family. I have been a coach with Big Sky Volleyball for 6 years coaching girls ages 12U to 17 USAV. I believe in "playing with intention" and having a strong grasp of fundamentals at every level. Big Sky has secured it's place in the region as a strong successful club, our athletes are committed and come from all over the state to play together and compete! It is a program I am very proud to be a part of and have personally watched my own daughters excel as a result of being involved with Big Sky Volleyball. I have been married to my husband Randall for 22 years and we have 2 daughters Cadence (16) Regan (13)

Hi, my name is Katie Skasick. I was born and raised in Cascade, MT, and I am currently attending Montana State University. I am studying Kinesiology and coaching. I have played volleyball for over 10 years, including four years on varsity and one year for Montana State Club Volleyball. Throughout high school, I helped coach elementary students and coached several camps. I am so excited to keep on coaching and watching you girls grow into stronger players!!

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Speake I am a senior at gallatin high school. This will be my first year coaching big sky, however I have been playing with this club since my 12s years! BS4L🩵🩷 I am going to Central Washington to continue my volleyball career and just finished up my high-school season with first team all state and first team all conference awards! I can’t wait to help these girls and build connections this season!!

My name is Stephanie Dvorak, and this is my first season at Big Sky! I have been coaching volleyball on and off for the last ten years. I have coached for several clubs throughout the state including MVA, Montana Juniors, and Billings Avalanche. I also coached at Billings Senior as the JV Head Coach for 2 seasons. As a player, I played at Presentation High School in San Jose, CA and for City Beach Volleyball Club. Highlights for me as a player include finishing in the top 5 at Junior Nationals and winning Far Westerns. After high school, I attended the University of Montana and graduated in 2015.

I am coach Cas. I have been playing volleyball for 17 seasons with four of those being USAV. In my junior year of high school, I was able to attend AAU nationals in Orlando and compete with players from around the country. I have played a variety of positions throughout my career, but in my last few seasons I have been playing middle and outside. I graduated from Belgrade High School in 2019 where our school team placed second at state my junior and senior years. These experiences helped me to appreciate the sport for more than just a game. This will be my fifth season of coaching my own team and I am very much looking forward to it. I have assistant coached several teams as well and I gained a lot of experience in doing so. Currently, I am a senior at Montana State University and I am a double major in microbiology and community health. I am hoping to go into hospital and/or public health administration.

After moving from Missoula, Montana to San Luis Obispo, California, I began playing volleyball for the SLO JRS 14 USAV team (now the 805 Elite) in 4th grade. I was a four year Varsity starter and Team Captain, and played on Club teams that were ranked among the top 10 in the country. I went through the recruiting process with a few schools (D1 & NAIA), and ended up signing with the Master's University in Santa Clarita, California as a DS/Setter. Playing college ball provided opportunities for me to find my true passion, using the avenue of competitive volleyball to mentor young girls and help them realize their true potential both on and off the court. In 2003 I graduated with honors with Bachelor's of Science in both Accounting and Finance and a minor in Biblical Exposition. I then made my way back to Montana to begin my career in Accounting and I coached for various programs in Bozeman. In 2015 I enrolled my two remarkable children in Heritage Christian School and began assistant coaching in the volleyball program. I then became the head Varsity Volleyball Coach in 2017. Around then my career path took a turn and I am now a secondary teacher at HCS, teaching Accounting, Math, and Bible. I have also found a home at Big Sky Volleyball and am loving every minute. All in all, I have been coaching for the better part of 20 years. I love the game of volleyball, but coaching the girls is my passion. I am not only committed to developing these young women into elite volleyball players, I am committed to caring for their hearts as they maneuver the teen years.

Valerio Gama, known as "Parazinho," was born in Belém, Pará, Brazil. He started playing indoor volleyball at 14, and by the age of 16, he was recruited by top clubs, accumulating state and national titles. At 18, Valerio signed his first professional contract but soon discovered his passion for beach volleyball after being invited to a tournament during a vacation. Over the next seven years, he earned beach volleyball titles and played both nationally and internationally. He trained and competed alongside the world’s best, gaining invaluable experience with Brazil’s Olympic athletes and coaches. Andrea Gama grew up in Belt, Montana, where she developed a love for sports and played competitive basketball and volleyball. She graduated from the University of Montana and spent three years in Ecuador serving in the Peace Corps before moving to Brazil in 2004. In 2005, while living in Brazil, she met Valerio, and they were married in 2006. The couple moved with their two daughters, Isabella (15) and Victoria (13), from Brazil to Belt, Montana in 2019. Valerio works as an Engineering Technician, while Andrea is an Executive Team Partner for a non-profit. Together, they have built a strong volleyball presence in their community. They coach middle school volleyball in Belt, where they have won the championship for four consecutive years. In club volleyball, they’ve led their teams to a super-regional title in Las Vegas and multiple AAU titles in Montana. Now in their second year as coaches for Big Sky, they continue to inspire and mentor young athletes, excited to share their wealth of experience and love for the sport!

Hi, I am Haley Reger. I am currently a Sophomore at Montana State University. I am studying Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Coaching. I moved from Wisconsin/Minnesota border to attend school at MSU. This is my second season coaching at Big Sky Volleyball Club. I am super excited for this upcoming season and to meet who I will be working with this year. Throughout 6 years of playing club, I played for multiple clubs in the Midwest: Kokoro, MN Juniors, and Sajo. As well as playing club ball, during school season I was a 4 year varsity player. I have attended tournaments many types or tournaments over the years (AAU, JVA, USAV). I have always strived to coach volleyball as an athlete myself. Coaching is a huge part of my life. I want to give every player the best opportunity to grow.

Coach Bri joined the Big Sky Volleyball Club family in 2024 from South Florida where she was born and raised. She has been a volleyball coach of various ages from U10 to high school varsity since 2011. Her coaching philosophy goes beyond the game—it's about building confidence, teamwork, and a love for a healthy, active lifestyle. She is also a Performance Coach at The Pitt Training Facility and holds a Certified Personal Training certification through National Academy of Sports Medicine with a focus in Youth Exercise Specialization. When she's not coaching she loves to travel to new places. You can find her somewhere outdoors with her husband and their pups whether it's camping, hiking, paddle boarding, or just soaking up the sun!

Hi! My name is Addison Steinke and I am a senior at Bozeman High School. I have been playing volleyball since 3rd grade and started Big Sky at 13. I also began playing for Big Sky Beach Volleyball at 14. I’ve been coaching for 3 years for both indoor and beach and it’s one of my favorite things to do! I love the community that volleyball brings and appreciate the opportunity to teach the next generation of players! When I’m not coaching I love playing on the sand, hanging with friends, and traveling! Excited for a great season- Go Big Sky!!

Hi! My name is Jorie Houk and I’m senior at Gallatin High School. I’ve been playing volleyball for as long as I can remember, and I’ve spent the last two seasons here in Bozeman. I previously lived and played volleyball in Minnesota where my dad was the associate head volleyball coach at the University of Minnesota. He is currently the head volleyball coach at MSU and that is what brought our family to Bozeman. I started club when I was 8 and high school when I was 12. I have always been a setter. This season I was awarded All Conference Honorable Mention as well as Academic All State all four years of high school. This will be my first year coaching at Big Sky and my second year playing. I am so excited to get the opportunity to teach your girls and I can’t wait to see where this season takes us!

Hi! My name is Kennedy Juranek and I recently just graduated from Montana State University- Billings and completed playing four years of college volleyball there. I have competed at high levels throughout my volleyball career and I have experience playing on top level stages. I was first team all state as a setter in Oregon and my club team was ranked 8th in the nation! My experience offers a wide range of outlook onto the game as it continues to grow. After I was done playing college… I knew I didn’t want my volleyball career to end so I decided to stay and coach in Montana! I bring passion, support, and knowledge to the game and I am so excited to continue this journey. GO BIG SKY!!

My name is Gretta Lawson and I am freshman at Montana State University. This is my very first season coaching for Big Sky Volleyball Club and I’m super excited to meet all of you and get on the court! I have played 6 years of club volleyball and 4 years varsity in High School. I played for Epic VBC and WAVE VBC in San Diego, CA (My dad was in the Navy and stationed in San Diego). Then my senior year my family moved to Spokane, WA where I played for Renovators VBC and graduated high school from Joel E Ferris. With all my club experience I have attended most national qualifiers (AAU, SCVA, Big South, PNQ) and Junior Nationals (GJNC). My last year of club (2022) my team took second place in open division at the Las Vegas Classic and played in the open division at Junior Nationals where we finished top 30. While playing at WAVE VBC I helped coach a 14’s team with my assistant coach. I was on track to play college volleyball and was committed to the University of Alaska, Anchorage. It was not the right decision for me at the time which is how I ended up at Montana State! With this all being said I have a lot of experience of different coaching styles, the recruiting process (I’m always around to help if you have questions!), and different club atmospheres. I love the game and I can’t wait to pass on my knowledge! Let’s have some fun!! In my free time I love to hang out with friends, ski, hike, camp, and explore Montana!

Hi! My name is Rylee Nickodemus. I played club volleyball at Norco Volleyball Club in Windsor, CO since I was 11 years old and played as Varsity Setter from Freshman to my Senior year at my High School. I then came to Montana to play at Montana Western. I played as a setter and DS for 4 years and was a student assistant for a year under Coach Katie Lovett. I earned NAIA the Champion of Character award while at Western and was a part of a great team that made a second round appearance at NAIA Nationals. I graduated with a degree in Business Administration as well as Kinesiology and am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). I have loved every aspect of playing volleyball from a very young age and am excited to start coaching at Big Sky Volleyball Club.

I’m Cassie Rosa. I was born and raised here in Bozeman, MT. I have been playing volleyball for 13 years. Other than my very first club season, I have always been a Setter. I played all through high school, of which, I played on the Bozeman Hawk Varsity team my Junior and Senior seasons. I have 3 younger sisters who have all played volleyball for different periods of time which really kick-started my coaching career. This will be my third season coaching a team as the head coach. I work as a full-time Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway licensed in both Montana and Utah. When I'm not working or playing/coaching volleyball I spend my winters on the mountain skiing Big Sky, and in the summer boating at Hauser Lake in Helena.

My name is Macey. I am a cell biology and neuroscience major at Montana State University. I am an EMT and a wildland firefighter with the US Forest Service, for some reason I force myself to sleep in a tent in the dirt and smoke all summer long! I have played volleyball pretty much my whole life. I grew up in Boise, Idaho and moved to Island Park, Idaho before moving here to Bozeman. I played club volleyball for Idaho Crush for many years. I ultimately decided to focus on academics in college rather than pursuing volleyball in college. However, I can’t stay away from volleyball so I decided to coach. I absolutely love coaching and truly believe a coach makes or breaks your love for your sport. I strive to make volleyball a positive experience for all of my players while still competing at a high level. I hope to pass my love for this sport to my girls!

John-Henry was born in Great Falls and is the product of a legendary long time coach and PE teacher. He played volleyball, football, basketball & soccer throughout his youth. He competed at the collegiate level in Football and at the AVP level in Beach Volleyball. John-Henry now has over 25 years of coaching experience from club 12s through 18s, high school level and college club. He is also the Founder and Director of the Big Sky Beach Volleyball Club program alongside coaching 14s AAU indoor. Jeni Anderson grew up in Northern California playing competitive basketball and volleyball from 6th grade on. She played NCAA volleyball at Cal State East Bay with finishes in the top 10 each year. Jeni served her team as an all around outside hitter and captain, garnering various awards with AVCA, NCAA, and All Tournaments. Jeni founded her 1st volleyball club at the age of 15 to bring competitive volleyball to the foothills of California and since then has gained over 25 years of experience coaching and administering from club 12s through 18s and at the high school level. Alongside coaching Indoor AAU 14s, she is also Lead Coach and Assistant Director of Big Sky Beach Volleyball Club. When they are not coaching, JH and Jeni continue to compete in indoor Coed and Men's/Women’s leagues and Tournaments as well as Beach Volleyball tournaments around the West and have finished as high as 3rd in Open Level Beach and 2nd in AA level in recent years.

Hi! My name is Cadence Lundgren. I have lived in Bozeman Montana my whole life and have been playing volleyball since I was 8. I have been playing for Big Sky since I was 10 and have had 4 seasons on the USAV teams. I just finished out my last volleyball season at Gallatin High school where I played on varsity for 4 years. I have coached tons of camps, practices, and skills sessions for Big Sky and enjoy every second of it! My love for the game stemmed from this club and I am so grateful to be part of such an awesome program! I am committed to play volleyball at the next level on the Kansas State volleyball team, and my plan is to study criminology in the fall. This year will be my first coaching a Big Sky team and I could not be more excited to work with the girls and improve their skills. Feel free to reach out with any questions at all, and as always Go Bigsky!!

Hi, my name is Lauren Greeny. I am a junior at Montana State. I am currently on the golf team at MSU. I am currently studying Kinesiology Health and Fitness with a minor in coaching. I’ve been around the game of volleyball all my life as my parents have been coaches all my life. They started out at LCSC and then took the job at Washington State University and were there for 13 years. They recently just took the job at West Virginia University. I played volleyball growing up along with many other sports. I tore my meniscus my freshman year of high school which cut my volleyball career shorter than I had wanted. I taught myself golf throughout covid and ended up getting a full ride to MSU. I have ran many camps with my parents at WSU and this summer I helped coach the MSU volleyball camp. Super excited for this opportunity to coach these amazing girls! Reach out with any questions!