COACHES
2025/2026
U16
Desi Staples
Desiree grew up in Bonners Ferry, where she played volleyball for Bonners Ferry High School, earning all-league honors for two years and advancing to the state tournament. She continued her athletic career in Oregon, competing in both volleyball and basketball. She then went on to play basketball at Chaminade University, where she also earned her degree. After returning to the area, Desi began coaching at the high school level and later transitioned into club volleyball, where she has coached teams at the U14, U16, and U18 levels. She has served as the Director of the North Idaho Volleyball Club (NIVBC) Board for the past two years and was previously a board member when the organization operated as Sandpoint Volleyball. Desi is passionate about developing athletes both on and off the court and sharing her love for the game with the next generation of players.
Becky Revak
U15
Becky grew up in eastern Oregon and began playing volleyball in 4th grade. She started coaching Portland, Oregon men's adult league teams while she was in college and helped form and coach adult women's leagues around the Portland area for six years. While working in southern California, Becky was Assistant Coach for the boys volleyball team at Hollywood High School.
When she moved to Sandpoint in 1992, she found a home in the Sandpoint volleyball world. Becky held Sandpoint High School's Freshman and JV coach positions for nine years. She was head coach of the Sandpoint Middle School teams for twelve years, focusing on fundamentals, conditioning and winning, so the athletes filtered up into the high school with great skills.
Becky Ran the Relentless Volleyball Summer camp for the Middle School for five years. She has been director of three volleyball clubs in north Idaho, and has coached club teams from U12-U18.
Courtney Klein
U15
I played club volleyball for five years in Southern California, where I also coached for six years. I played two years of college, but due to medical reasons, I was unable to continue.
I have six years of experience as an assistant coach for 16U and 18U club teams, as well as one year of experience coaching U12 at North Idaho Volleyball.
My coaching philosophy centers on practicing with a purpose and mastering the fundamentals, proper form and footwork. I emphasize goal-setting for both players and myself
As a defense-oriented coach, every play begins with a strong pass. I am a very enthusiastic coach. I bring positivity to every session, striving to help athletes build confidence, skill, and a love for the game.
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Sara Short
U14
A former high school and college volleyball player from Montana, Sara began playing in middle school and was a four-year varsity outside hitter in high school. Recognized at the Montana State Games by a community college coach from Glendive, she went on to play two seasons at the collegiate level—serving as a defensive specialist in 2011 and an outside hitter in 2012. During the summers of 2012 and 2013, Sara coached preteen and teen girls at NBC Camps in Billings. Since then, she has continued to play in co-ed tournaments and women’s city leagues in Sandpoint. Sara’s love for the game continues to grow, and she’s excited to share her passion with the next generation of players.
I’ve been passionate about volleyball since 5th grade, starting with NIVBC and continuing through six years at Sandpoint Middle and High School, including a state finals appearance my junior year. I also played for clubs like NIVBC and T3, gaining diverse competitive experience. This season marks my third year coaching club volleyball. I’ve spent several years assisting teams and working alongside experienced coaches at clinics and training sessions. These experiences have shaped my coaching style, focused on fundamentals, high-level strategy, and building strong, confident athletes on and off the court.
I'm passionate about developing players’ skills, fostering a positive team culture, and helping athletes reach their full potential. I’m excited to continue growing in this role and to bring energy, knowledge, and dedication to every practice and match.
U14 - BF
Shaina Gustafson
Coming Soon!
Olivia Langs
U14 - BF
Coming Soon!
U14
Katie Korn
U12
Luke Jensen
I attended Western Washington University, where I played for the men's club volleyball program from 2009 to 2011 as a right-side and middle hitter. During both seasons, our team qualified for nationals through the PIVA conference, achieving a 5th-place finish in Division 2 during my second year.
While at Western, I began my coaching journey as an assistant coach at Fairhaven Middle School. After my first season there, I was offered the opportunity to take over the Sehome High School C team while also serving as an assistant varsity coach—roles I held for two years. During this time, I also coached a U12 team for Whatcom Volleyball Club.
After graduating, I moved to Seattle for a few years before returning to the area in 2014. That fall, I joined Sandpoint Volleyball Club as an assistant coach for their U16 team for one season. For the past two years, I have been the head coach for the U18 Boys team.
U12 - Bonners
Cynthia Cummings
Coach Cynthia began playing volleyball in Texas in MS and then in HS. Went on to play at the collegiate level in Virginia.
Spent 20 years raising kids before she began coaching to give back to the community of Bonners Ferry. Has coached at the HS for 6 years now and is excited to come along and coach the game to U12 for NIVBC!
Clinic / Skills Coach
Through out the year NIVBC is able to offer skill specific clinics to help players train between seasons!
DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM
Savanna Scott
Info coming soon!
Jaclyn Eckersley
Jaclyn Eckerlsey grew up in Mead, WA where she played varsity volleyball for Mt. Spokane HS for three years. Her team placed in the state tournament each of the three years, and placed 2nd her senior year. During this time she also played for Splash VBC and played in Junior Olympics 2009. She coached for Performance Point VBC in West Lafayette, IN, running the Little Spikers 8-11 year old program and as an assistant coach for U-14. Most recently she was the assistant coach for NIVBC developmental league. Jaclyn holds an MA in archaeology from BYU and splits her time between raising her daughter, coaching, and working as an artist.