Coach Andrea Huizar
Phone: 810-292-8515
Coaching: 16U
In 2018, coach Andrea began her coaching career as the assistant varsity volleyball coach for Port Huron Northern School. After three fantastic years of strong bonds and learning, she followed her daughter Brooke, to Port Huron High School where coach Andrea became the Freshman Volleyball coach and continued for the last three years.
3 years ago, she decided to give coaching club volleyball a try. The success and dedication of her travel volleyball teams has played a huge part in where she is today, as a coach.
Coach Andrea’s next challenge was organizing and starting a travel volleyball club. Having Hitters Elite be another branch on the Athletic Factory’s already pristine reputation, is going to be the best endeavor yet to come.
Coach Andrea said, “When I am not helping athletes grow in volleyball, I am spending all my time with my supportive and amazing significant other Shaun, and our 4 amazing children”.
Coach Jana Cheney
Phone: 810-292-9596
Coaching: 13U
jcheney1012@gmail.com
Growing up in Port Huron, Michigan, coach Jana played travel volleyball from the age of 9 to 19 years of age, where she honed her skills and developed a deep love for the game. After her playing career, coach Jana started a family but never stopped loving the sport.
When her daughter started showing interest in volleyball, coach Jana decided it was time to get back on the court. So, she started coaching her daughters’ travel team. Coach Jana is currently the freshman assistant coach at Port Huron High School.
Coach Jana said, “My coaching philosophy centers around teamwork, discipline, and continuous improvement”.
Coach Hannah Ash
Phone: 810-941-1174
Coaching: 15U & 17U
hannah.christine.ash@gmail.com
Coach Hannah began playing volleyball at age 9yrs old. She quickly fell in love with the sport, continuing to play through high school. After 3 years of varsity volleyball, coach Hannah retired her uniform and began coaching. Her love and knowledge for the game has only grown, and she’s looking forward to continuing that with Hitters Elite.
Coach Paige Knowlton
Phone: 810-434-8299
Coaching: 14U
Coach Paige started playing volleyball at the age of 10 and still plays regularly to this day. She started her coaching career in 2021 with a club, continued with PH as the assistant freshman coach, and is now excited to start coaching with Hitters Elite. Her coaching philosophy is that success is not measured by number of wins but by effort, improvement, and character.
Coach Ryan LaVere
Phone: 810-858-3530
rlavere03@gmail.com
Coaching: 12U
Coach Ryan is in his second-year coaching AAU volleyball and his sixth-year coaching youth sports overall. He serves as the Vice President of the Marysville Youth Soccer League, where he works to create a positive impact for all athletes and their families. Ryan emphasizes building self-esteem, fostering teamwork, and maintaining a positive attitude, while also focusing on developing and honing the skills necessary for success on the volleyball court. He is excited to join the competitive yet supportive environment at Hitter Elite, where he looks forward to contributing to the growth of his athletes.
