COACHES
 MCJ is proud to announce that Betsy Keller has joined our coaching staff. Betsy played both college and semi-professional volleyball in Puerto Rico and New York City. She was the JV head coach for Indian Rocks Christian High School in Largo, Florida, coached for the Pinellas Heat Volleyball Club in Clearwater, Florida, for 4 years, and coached for the Gainesville Juniors the last two 2 years. She has also coached summer team camps at the University of Florida, University of Tampa, and Clearwater Christian College. Betsy holds an associate degree in business management from LaGuardia College in New York. She is presently the head JV coach and varsity assistant coach at Forest High School. We are honored to have Coach Betsy at MCJ.
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Coaching Director |
Jesus Montalvo
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Jesus is a graduate of the University Catolica of Puerto Rico where he obtained a degree in Physical Education. Since 1988, Jesus has been involved as a player or coach for both volleyball and basketball. Highlights of his career include:
- Professional Basketball (BSN) Player Team Galliotos Isabela
- 4 year scholarship for volleyball to the University of Catolica
- All Star Volleyball Player ARSA inc. - Outside Hitter
- Coach Volleyball Team A.R.S.A – including a Team Select team
- Coach Volleyball School Inmaculada Concepeion
- Coach Volleyball Club Pequeñas Indias
- Coach Volleyball Club MCJ
- Current Trinity Catholic High School Head Coach JV
Jesus has completed USAV’s CAP 1 course for volleyball coaches. For Jesus’s complete biography click here. |
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10s Coach |
Vickie Miller |
Current North Marion High School Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach. More bio information coming soon. |
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12s Coach |
Jimmy Collins |
Jimmy is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and College of Accounting. He is a partner and shareholder of Ayres, Cluster, Curry, McCall, Collins & Fuller Law Firm. Jimmy is a Past President of the Marion County Bar Association.
Jimmy has been married to Beth for 24 years and has four daughters, Mary Grace, Emily, Caroline, and Anna Catherine.
Jimmy coached the MCJ USAV 12’s team this past season. His 12’s team posted a 34-10 season record, and finished the season as one of the top 15 12’s teams in the state of Florida. Jimmy completed USAV’s CAP 1 course for volleyball coaches. He has volunteered as a coach for girls sports teams in Marion County for the past 15 years.
Jimmy believes coaches must be positive role models. He is committed to building players confidence and self esteem while developing excellence in volleyball. |
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13s Coach |
Paula Batsel |
Current Forest High School Varsity Volleyball Coach. More bio information coming soon. |
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14s Coach |
Bill Miller |
Current North Marion High School Varsity Volleyball Coach. More bio information coming soon. |
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15s Coach |
Jesus Moltalvo |
see above |
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16s Coach |
Jesus Moltalvo
& Jimmy Collins |
see above |
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17s - 18s Coach |
Steve Hubner |
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1991-2007 played competitive beach volleyball throughout the state of FL.
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2004 Coached 14's team with Brick City Volleyball club.
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2005 Coached 15's team with Brick City Volleyball club & Assistant Coach at Forest High School
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2006 Coached 14's team with Brick City Volleyball club & Assistant Coach at Forest High School
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2007 Club Director Marion County Juniors, MCJ's 17's Elite coach & Freshman Coach at Forest High School.
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2008 Club Director Marion County Juniors, MCJ's 14's Elite coach & JV Coach at Forest High School.
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2009 Tournament Director for Marion County Juniors, coach of various teams and JV Coach at Lake Weir High School.
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| Assistant Coaching Staff |
Bart Blessing
Craig Cannon
Dina DeBolt
John Franz
Cindy McCambridge
Jeff Tomaszewski |
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All Marion County Juniors coaches have to be impact certified with USAV.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
MCJ’s coaching philosophy is that winning is a by-product of preparation, effort and accountability. MCJ coaches stress team over self. Every player is accountable to their teammates for their effort, attitude and teamwork. We push every player to reach their potential as a player, teammate and person.
MCJ’s coaches provide positive instruction and coaching. MCJ coaches are teachers who encourage players to learn and build confidence. The goal of winning is never detrimental to a player’s self esteem or confidence at MCJ.
MCJ coaches demand excellence from their players. Our coaches provide quality volleyball teaching and instruction. Our players are required to listen, learn and work hard. Our entire coaching staff works together to guarantee that every player and team is provided excellent coaching.
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