Coach VanderWeyst is a former collegiate libero and defensive specialist who played three seasons at Pacific University, where she was named 2017 Northwest Conference Libero of the Year and 2018 Female Senior Student-Athlete of the Year. She was a four-year varsity player in high school and brings experience coaching at both the club and high school levels. Her background includes roles with Pacific University JV, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy (OJVA)—including a trip to Nationals—and assistant coaching positions at Lake Oswego High School and Central Catholic High School in Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about building strong, confident athletes and contributing to team success.