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414 ELITE COACHING STAFF

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CARLOS CRUZ

Club President

Carlos’ coaching background includes:

  • Former head coach of Puerto Rico Women's National Team

  • 18 years Vaqueros Club Director, currently Vaqueros Club President

  • 21 years coaching boys and girls club teams, 5 national championships

Carlos played for the Puerto Rico professional league 97-99, played in college for Central University (PR) and is a two time All American.

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PHIL LAMBE

Club Director & 15 Elite Coach

Phil's coaching background includes:

  • Current Franklin High School Girl's Varsity Volleyball Head Coach, total of 11 years Varsity coaching experience with various schools.

  • 15 years coaching boys and girls club teams, two bronze finishes at Nationals in the Open division – two National team players

  • Coached with collegiate and professional programs

Phil played for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Men’s team for four years, on a national qualifying club team for four years, and was a 4 year Varsity starter in High School, graduating from Franklin High School.

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Phil has a Bachelor of Science in Education with licenses in K-12 Physical Education, Health Education, Adaptive Physical Education and Coaching. He is currently the Health and Physical Education department head and teacher at Golda Meir High School.

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KATY MATOLA

12 Blue Head Coach

Katy's coaching background includes:

  • Katy was named the Badger Region 12s Coach of the Year in 2023!

  • 3 years coaching Elmbrook Boys 6th or 7th grade teams

  • 3 years coaching Jr. Spartan girls volleyball

  • She is CAP 1 certified.

  • 4th year coaching with 414!

Katy played volleyball, basketball and softball all four years in high school.  She played two years in college and continues to play competitive sand and indoor volleyball.

 

Katy has a Bachelor in Sociology from UW-Madison. She is the Operations Director for Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin.  

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ANNE FREI

12 Blue Coach

Anne's coaching background includes:

  • Anne was named the Badger Region 12s Coach of the Year in 2024!

  • 18 years coaching club at various age groups including youth/instructional.

  • 4th season coaching with 414!

Anne played volleyball for UW-Lacrosse as well as Ripon High School including a State Championship and Runner Up. She also played 2 years of club volleyball. 

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Anne has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Physiology with a Chemistry minor from the University of Minnesota. She runs the radiation oncology research lab at the Medical College of Wisconsin studying the effects of radiation treatment on normal and cancerous tissues and has been doing this for 18 years.

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ERIC SULLIVAN

13 Elite Head Coach

Eric's coaching background includes:

  • 22 years coaching volleyball

  • Former Marquette University High School Boys Volleyball Head Coach - 2007-2020

    • ​12x Greater Metro Champs,14x Sectional Champs, 3x State Runner-Up and 6x State Champs

  • Former 18-1’s Boys Coach for North Shore Milwaukee Volleyball Club - 2002 - 2006

    • Finished top 5 in the Open Division from 2003-2006 (2003 - 2nd, 2004 - 2nd, 2005 - 3rd, 2006 - 5th)

  • Junior Spartans Girls 6th Grade Coach (Badger Region Youth Volleyball League) 2020-current

  • 4th season coaching with 414!

Eric was voted the Most Valuable Player in the State of Wisconsin in 1991.  He played 4 years as a middle blocker at Ball State University, a NCAA DI school in Muncie, Indiana (1993-1996).  Eric appeared in three D1 Final Fours in 1993, 1994 and 1996.  He played with North Shore Milwaukee Volleyball Club in 1992 and was coached by Jim Plaisted and Mike Fried.
 

Eric is married, with two children and lives in Elm Grove, WI.  He is currently the principal of Fairview Elementary School in Milwaukee.

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MARISSA KAZIK

13 Blue Co-Head Coach

Marissa's coaching background includes:

  • 4 years coaching volleyball at Franklin High School at the JV level (current).

  • 2 years JV Coach at Saint Thomas More High School.

  • 4 years of club coaching experience at the 13s level. 

  • 1st season coaching with 414!

Marissa played volleyball throughout high school, club volleyball for three years, and I played 2 seasons at Alverno College while working towards my undergraduate degree in Sociology.

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Marissa has her Masters of Science in Educational Psychology and is currently working towards my Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology and will graduate in May 2025. She is starting her first year as a School Psychologist in the Cedarburg School District! 

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MOLLY SAWICKY

13 Blue Co-Head Coach

Molly's coaching background includes:

  • 4 years coaching volleyball at Franklin High School at the Freshmen level (current)

  • 5 years coaching 8th grade volleyball at Forest Park Middle School (current)

  • 2 years of club coaching experience. 

  • 1st season coaching with 414!

Molly played volleyball throughout high school and also played club volleyball for three years. Instead of playing in college, she jumped into coaching at the middle school level. 

 

Molly graduated from UW Stevens Point with a degree in Natural Science Education with a Biology minor. She currently teaches Biomedical Science and Medical Terminology at Franklin High School. 

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ALIINA KLATT

14 Elite Coach

Aliina's coaching background includes:​

  • 11 years of coaching experience (club, high school and college)

  • Former Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach at MATC 

  • 7th season coaching with 414!

Aliina played for 4 years on Bradley University's club volleyball team and Oak Creek High School's Varsity team (Second Team All-Conference). She also played club for 7 years.


Aliina works for her family's business in the wealth management department. 

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BRIAN KILLORAN

14 Blue Head Coach

Brian's coaching background includes:

  • Over a dozen seasons coaching youth sports including volleyball, basketball and softball.

  • Current director of Franklin Junior Sabers Volleyball

  • Middle School Volleyball coach at St. Alphonsus school (4 years).

  • 6th season coaching with 414!

Brian was a multi-sport athlete with over 20 years playing in competitive basketball leagues, over 5 years playing in competitive volleyball leagues, over 15 years of competing in triathlons. He was a football, basketball and track athlete in High School.

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He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Marquette University with a Teaching Certification from UWM. He is certified to teach Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science.

 

He is currently a Pre-AP and AP Biology teacher at Franklin High School.

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KEVIN PERHACH

15 Elite Assistant Coach

Kevin’s coaching background includes:

  • 18 years coaching volleyball

  • Former Wauwatosa East Boys Volleyball Varsity Assistant Coach. Also coached with this program from 2006-2012, with a WIAA State Title in 2006

  • Former Boys Coach for North Shore Milwaukee Volleyball Club

  • Junior Raiders Girls 5-7th Grade Coach (Badger Region Youth Volleyball League) 2017-2021

  • 6th year coaching with 414!

Kevin played 4 years as a setter at Clarke College, a NCAA DIII school at the time (1998-2001).  Appeared in two DIII Final Four tournaments.  3 year varsity player for Wauwatosa East High School as a setter (’94-’96), with a State Title in ‘96.  Earned two first team all conference and two first team all state selections ’95-’96.  Played 5 years with North Shore Milwaukee Volleyball Club (’93-’97)

 

Kevin is married, with three children and lives in Wauwatosa, WI.  He is currently the Pharmacy Business Manager for Froedtert Health, Inc.

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ERIC HABERMEHL

15 Blue Head Coach

Eric's coaching background includes:

  • 10 years volleyball coaching experience. Currently coaching with Brookfield East Junior Spartans (8 years).

  • Has coached various other sports including softball, martial arts and more.

  • Has been part of the 414 family for over 4 years but 1st year coaching with 414!

Eric has been running a local machine shop for over 30 years!

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Eric is married with two kids including a daughter who played at 414 for four years and went on to play at Concordia.

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STASIA KONSOER

16 Elite Head Coach

Stasia's coaching background includes:

  • 4th season coaching club volleyball and with 414!

Stasia played as an Outside/Right side hitter at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and Plainfield North High School. She played club volleyball for 6 years. She currently plays in multiple competitive adult volleyball leagues near Milwaukee.

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Stasia recently graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) with a master's degree in Civil Engineering. She works at Lakeside Engineers.

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KRIS OLSON

16 Blue Head Coach

Kris's coaching background includes:

  • Coached the 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball team at Star of Bethlehem during 2015 and 2016 seasons including a 2nd place finish at State.

  • 4th season coaching with 414!

Kris played competitive sand and indoor volleyball around Milwaukee and was on the golf and track teams in high school.

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Kris works for Watson Health Imaging as a System Engineer on a Hemodynamics monitoring and charting medical system. He is a Veteran of the US Navy where he trained as an Electronics Technician.  His primary duties were maintenance and repair of communications and air navigation systems on two air craft carriers.
 

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CULLEN LIBERSKI

17 Elite Head Coach

​Cullen's coaching background includes:

  • 9 years of coaching experience

  • 5 years as Varsity Assistant Coach at Germantown High School.

  • Marian University Women’s Assistant head coach in 2019.

  • Lakeland University Men’s
    Assistant head coach 2020.

  • Current Assistant Coach for Concordia University women’s volleyball team. 4th year with the program.

  • 5th season coaching with 414!

Cullen played on Marian University's Men's team. 4-time varsity starting Libero. 2-time Conference Defensive Player of the Year. 3x All-Conference Player. 2019 All-American. All-Time NCAA Career Digs and Digs per Set record holder. He played club at MVC and High School Germantown HS 3 – Year Varsity Player. 2-time 1st Team All Conference Libero

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Cullen is a Commercial Lines Underwriter at Acuity Insurance.

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CHRIS ROMINE

17/18 Hybrid Coach

​Chris's coaching background includes:​

  • Coached the men's team and was President of the UW-Madison Volleyball Club during his tenure at the school.

  • Assistant coach at Cardinal Stritch while in Grad School.

  • Coached 5th and 6th Grade girls for two years at St. Leonards and two years of club volleyball.

  • 4th season in the 414 family but 1st season here as a coach!

Chris played 4 years at Greenfield High School and 3 years at UW-Madison.

 

Chris has a BA Psychology and BA Social Welfare from UW-Madison and a Masters Degree in Special Education from Cardinal Stritch University. He is a 31 year Special Education Teacher currently at Tosa East. Previously 26 years at Hales Corners Elementary and 3 years in MPS. Chris is married with three kids.

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KRISTIN THOMPSON

17/18 Hybrid Assistant Coach

Kristin's coaching background includes:

  • 4 years coaching experience

  • 2nd season coaching with 414!

Kristin played for the UW Eau Claire Women’s Club team for 3 years. She earned a National Championship title in 2022 along with First Team All American, two time First Team All State and Rookie of the year. She has been playing for 12 years.

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Kristin graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a major in Marketing with an emphasis in professional sales and a Minor in Econ.

 

She currently works as a Client Success Manager at 2W Technologies in Pewaukee. She balances her priorities between family, work and her love for volleyball. (Ask to see her 2 Bernese Mountain Dog nephews!)

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WHITNEY HEIDEN

18 Elite Coach

Whitney's coaching background includes:

  • 8 years Varsity Assistant Coach with Brookfield East Boys Volleyball. 3 years to state with 2 of them ending in Semi Final matches!

  • 11 years of coaching Club

  • 4 years Head 7th & 8th Grade Coach for KM Youth Program

  • 6 Years Varsity Assistant Coach for Watertown High School Girls Soccer

  • CAP 1 Certified

  • 4th season coaching with 414!

Whitney played 5 years of club volleyball for River City and played volleyball and soccer in high school. She also continued to play in multiple co-ed and women’s volleyball leagues over the years.

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Whitney graduated from UW-Whitewater with a minor in Coaching and major in Special Education. She currently works at Rogers Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Specialist.

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KATIE MAKINA

12 White Coach

Katie's coaching background includes:

  • Current JV Volleyball Coach at South Milwaukee High School.

  • 3 years Junior Varsity Head Coach at West Allis Central High School.

  • 4th season coaching with 414!

Katie played volleyball all four years of high school and played club volleyball. She also plays in sand volleyball leagues all over Milwaukee. 

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Katie went to Marquette University and has a Bachelor of Science in Education & Broad Field Science degree. She works as a high school science teacher at West Allis Central High School.

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JENNA SUDA

12 Green Assistant Coach

Jenna's coaching background includes:

  • Jenna has assisted with youth volleyball clinics and camps.

  • 2nd season coaching with 414!

Jenna played club for 7 years and all throughout high school. She played at Capital University before transferrinng to UW-Whitewater where she played on the Women's Club Volleyball team.

 

Jenna has a Bachelors of Science in Geography and a minor in Environmental Studies from UW-Whitewater. She is.a Data Reporting Analyst for ESG & EHS.

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BEN SCHROER

13 Elite Assistant Coach

Ben's coaching background includes:

  • 4 years coaching club teams.

  • 2 years coaching boy's high school teams

  • 2nd season coaching with 414!

Ben played for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Men's team for 3 years. He continues to play in multiple co-ed and men's volleyball leagues and tournaments during the year.

Ben graduated from UW-Whitewater with a major in Economics and a Minor in Data Analyst. He currently works as an Inventory Coordinator for WILO USA.

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VANESSA EISENMANN

14 Elite Assistant Coach

Vanessa's coaching background includes:

  • 3 years coaching Jr. Trojans girls volleyball

  • 8 years coaching youth soccer and softball

  • 3rd season part of the 414 family but 1st season coaching here!

Vanessa played three years of varsity volleyball, as well as basketball and softball, in high school.  She also played intramural volleyball in college and law school.

Vanessa got her bachelor's degree from UW-Madison and her law degree from UVA.  She is an attorney practicing federal criminal law and also moonlights as a substitute teacher.

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JESSICA PEDERSEN

16 Blue Assistant Coach

Jessica's coaching background includes:​

  • 2nd season coaching with 414!

  • She brings a deep understanding of the game and a commitment to fostering a love for volleyball within each player. She is dedicated to helping players develop their skills, build confidence, and foster a strong team spirit.

Jessica played 5+ years of volleyball throughout middle school and high school.

 

Jessica has a degree in Applied Health Science and a degree in Spanish. She has worked in a variety of different fields of science and health services. 

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MACKENZIE DAHLIN

17 Elite Assistant Coach

Mackenzie's coaching background includes:​

  • 7 years of coaching experience

  • Assistant Coach at University of Wisconsin Superior - 4 years volleyball, 1 year soccer

  • Assistant Coach for St. Scholastica Volleyball - 1 year

Mackenzie played volleyball and soccer in high school. She played 4 years of collegiate volleyball and one year of soccer at UW-Superior.

 

Mackenzie has a degree in Community Health & Exercise Science with a minor in Sports Management and a focus in coaching from UW-Superior. Mackenzie has been a Health Coach for 9 years. She opened Herbalife Nutrition Club and sold it 3 years later. She is currently the General Manager of HOTWORX and a part time Health Coach.

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ALEC LANNIGAN

Coach

Alec's coaching background includes:

  • 9 years coaching club volleyball

  • 3 years Brookfield East High School Varsity Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

  • 3 years Head Varsity Coach Whitefish Bay Boys Volleyball (3 Sectional Runner-Ups, 1 Conference Championship), 3 years coaching Whitefish Bay Middle School girls volleyball​

  • He is CAP II certified.

  • 7th season coaching with 414!

Alec was a 4 year Varsity middle at Manheim Central High School in Pennsylvania and played three years of club volleyball.

 

Alec previously attended West Chester University to begin a degree in Secondary Education and is currently a restaurant/bar manager in Mequon. He's happily married and enjoys cooking and watching Philly sports in his spare time!

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MATT SCHULTZ

Coach

Matt’s coaching background includes:

  • 10 years coaching club volleyball

  • 7 years assistant varsity coach for Germantown boys volleyball (one state championship)

  • 7th season coaching with 414!

Matt was a 4 year varsity starter at Germantown High School and played club volleyball for four years with North Shore/MVC. 

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Matt is an Events Coordinator for his company.

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MARISSA LAMBE

Club Director / Vice President

Marissa's background includes:​

  • Started 414 Milwaukee Elite, Club Director 8 years.

  • 5 years of coaching club and recreation sports

Marissa was a multi-sport athlete in high school and did club gymnastics for over 10 years. Her and her husband play in competitive adult volleyball leagues around Milwaukee.

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Marissa graduated from Franklin High School. She has a Master of Business degree from Alverno and a Bachelor of Business, HR Management from UW-Milwaukee. Marissa currently works as an Assistant Director, HR Business Partner at Northwestern Mutual.

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