Head Coach 12 Tsunami
Practice Coach 16 Tsunami:
Kassidy Valverde
Short Bio:
My name is Kassidy Valverde, I have a deep passion for volleyball and a wealth of experience. Over the past nine years, I have dedicated myself to mastering the sport, starting from my early days with Wave volleyball to their current role as a coach.
I have five years of extensive club volleyball experience, Along with six years of school ball, with an extra 2 years of playing at the collegiate level. I was on a 5x state winning volleyball team and had the amazing opportunity to get 4 state rings along with that.
I continued my volleyball journey at the collegiate level, playing for two years at Oklahoma Baptist, and then transferring to Rose State. I am currently attending Oral Roberts University (ORU), where I am aiming to do Dental Hygiene.
As a coach, I am committed to fostering a positive and encouraging environment for my players. I believe in the importance of hard work, dedication, and teamwork, and strive to instill these values in their athletes. With a focus on skill development, strategic thinking, and mental toughness, I aim to help each player reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Head Coach 12 Tsunami:
Marysia Frederick
Short Bio:
My name is Marysia Frederick, I grew up in the Tulsa area and work as a dental assistant at a pediatric dental office.
I played volleyball for 7 years with club as well as school ball. This will be my Fifth year coaching for Wave volleyball! As I coach I love that I get to be involved in the growth of the girls confidence, skills, knowledge, and relationships that all improve during a season.
I am so excited and thankful to have another opportunity to coach once again and witness a new team grow in so many areas!
Head Coach 14 Tsunami
Practice Coach 15 Tide:
Alicia Bloomer
Short Bio:
My volleyball career started the summer after my eighth-grade year as I attended clinics at our local high school. Though I would practice and run some drills with my mom as she coached her 9th grade team, this was my first true experience with the sport.
We lived in Colorado at the time and Colorado schools did not have competitive middle school sports. When I moved to Tulsa my freshman year, I was a tad bit behind. I decided right away that I was going to work hard and nonstop to learn and improve my game. Any chance I had, I went to open clinics, and practices with our school team, and learned one on one with any coach that would take the time to teach me.
I have now been playing for a little over 4 years and I continue to grow and learn and take in all I can of volleyball. My mom jokes that I eat, sleep, breathe volleyball.
I received a scholarship offer to play at the collegiate level and I am excited to see what God has instore for me with volleyball. God has blessed me in this sport, meeting many friends, and growing as a player and person.
This will be my second season with Wave. I will be the head coach for the 14 Tsunami. Last season I was a Head Coach for 13 Tsunami. I am so excited to be able to encourage and help these young ladies grow in the game that I love so much.
Head Coach 14 Tide:
Joy Adams
Short Bio:
Coach Adams is in her 25 year of teaching and her 9th year coaching at Bixby. In her time at Bixby she has taught Physical Education, Athletic Performance, Health, and coached both at the middle school and the 9th grade level.
She has been competing in sports (including soccer, volleyball, and dance - yes dance) at many levels starting in elementary; continuing through adulthood. She started coaching volleyball while teaching for Tulsa Public Schools and then onto coaching at Bixby. She has coached two years for a different local club. This will be her third year as a head coach for Wave; as well as one year as a practice coach.
When not coaching and teaching you can find her wandering her land and petting a cow or two.
Coach Adams is excited for an opportunity to help your player build their skills to help them succeed in volleyball.
Co-Club Director
Head Coach 15 Tsunami
Practice Coach 14 Tide:
Peter Velet
Short Bio:
Wave Volleyball Club has been my home since 2018, where the Lord has blessed me with an opportunity to share the love and passion for the game with others. At the start of 2023-2024 season, I have assumed a Co-Club Director role alongside Deanna Bloomer, who is handling many of the Administrative functions of the club, while I am performing numerous of the Operations functions at Wave.
Now a bit about myself. My name is Peter Velet, I'm a believer and a follower of Jesus Christ! I was born and raised in a Northern part of Russia, but found my home to be, here, in the United States of America. I have lived in Tulsa since 2001. The Lord has blessed me with a beautiful wife, Arina, and a son, Girson, who is now six.
How did I come about a sport like volleyball? Well... I came in contact with volleyball in my early teens. Right away, I fell in love with the sport. When I started playing volleyball, I had no guidance on how to develop my skills or how to improve my performance on the court, but that didn't stop me from playing.
In my early 20s I had the opportunity and the honor to work alongside of one of the best coaches in Tulsa area—Inna Felkins—who had a plethora of knowledge and experience in how to successfully guide and develop a player on and off the volleyball court. For the next several years, I have been absorbing her knowledge of the game like a sponge, as I coached alongside her, at Green County Volleyball Club and Tulsa Volleyball Academy. Over the years, the importance of proper technique and body mechanics of volleyball were embedded in me and are now a significant part of my coaching of the game.
I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experience, as well as to continue my own journey of learning. Because, if one is not learning, he/she is not improving!
Co-Club Director
Head Coach 15 Tide
Practice Coach 14 Tsunami:
Deanna Bloomer
Short Bio:
My name is Deanna Bloomer. My coaching career started when my daughters were young and wanted to cheer for their older brother who played little league football. Though I did not know much about cheer, I wanted to be able to spend time with my daughters and see my boys on the field at the same time. I studied and learned as much as I could to help these little ones along in the sport. As much as I enjoyed coaching these young ladies in cheer, my dream was to coach volleyball. My volleyball coaching career started in Colorado as head coach of a 9th grade team and assistant of the JV and Varsity teams. I moved to Oklahoma in June 2019 and was offered a coaching position at Jenks Middle School where my 8-2’s team won 1st in the Nationals Frontier Conference finals my first year there. I continued to coach for Jenks for several more years after that.
This will be my 5th season with Wave Volleyball. My first year, I was the 15 White coach, and our team took 3rd place in the Club Division at Regionals. Last season I coached 15 Tide and Practice Coach for 13 Tsunami. In the 23-24 season, I became Co-director alongside Peter Velet. It has been an honor to work with him and seeing how God is working in our Club, coaches, and players that help make this club successful.
I was born and raised in San Diego where I played volleyball in high school. Also, I spent a lot of time playing beach volleyball and watching matches along the coastline of Southern California. After high school I moved on to play volleyball at Southwestern Baptist College in Arizona.
Just as I have love for volleyball, my daughters have found that same love for the game. In my spare time I also enjoy watching them play volleyball or playing with them any time I have the opportunity. When I am not doing volleyball, I enjoy teaching Awana’s at church and being involved in other various services with my church serving the Lord.
I am looking forward to a wonderful season. I am excited to get to know these young ladies. I am looking forward to watching each of these players grow in their own way and see how I can grow as there is always room for growth personally skillfully and spiritually.
Head Coach 16 Tsunami:
Brittany Christensen
Short Bio:
My name is Brittany Christensen. I was born and raised in Tulsa, OK, and am married to my husband Matt for 7 years. We have 2 daughters; Sloane (6) and Tallulah (4).
I have played volleyball since I was 9-10 years old, starting in the catholic school league. I immediately knew the volleyball court was my second home and jumped into Club playing for a few organizations throughout Tulsa, attending nationals multiple times. My senior year I had to make the hard decision to step away from volleyball after suffering multiple breaks in my foot. In college, intramurals gave me the opportunity to remain involved in the game.
I consider myself to be a whole body coach, focusing on the athletes in my care to advocate for themselves, navigating and regulating emotions, as well as teaching about sportsmanship while learning how to compete at a high level!
2014:6th grade head coach at Cascia Hall Middle School
2015: Head Coach for both 7th grade teams at Cascia Hall
2021: Head coach of Waves first 12 Smack team taking them to the top third in the state.
Current: Head coach at Carver Middle school for both our 7th and 8th grade programs.
I look forward to MAKING BIG WAVES this season with the 16 Tsunami team!
Head Coach 17 Tsunami:
Jalen Goins
Short Bio:
Hello. My name is Jalen Goins.
I recently graduated high school. I am very excited to get to be a part of the wave volleyball program this coming season. It is such a huge opportunity for me to share my knowledge of the game.
I have played 10 years of school and club volleyball. I have played most positions on the court. My main position was setter. I have always enjoyed getting to help girls grow in the sport. I am looking forward to getting to know each player.
Practice Coach 12 Tsunami
Practice Coach 15 Tsunami:
Jaedyn Roberts
Short Bio:
Hi, my name is Jaedyn Roberts . I’m a junior at TCC studying business and dental hygiene. With 6 years of school volleyball and 5 years of club experience, I’ve developed a deep love for the game and a passion for coaching young athletes.
I believe in the value of club volleyball as a crucial part of player development, and I'm excited to join Wave Volleyball Club as a new coach. My coaching philosophy centers on nurturing both technical skills and a positive mindset, helping players build resilience and a lifelong love for the sport.
My focus is on skill development, helping kids build a strong foundation in volleyball while fostering a fun and supportive environment. I’m committed to guiding each player to grow in confidence and ability, setting them up for success on and off the court.
Practice Coach 13 Tsunami:
Laura Hall
Short Bio:
My name is Laura Hall. I am originally from Kansas City and currently live in Tulsa. I graduated in May from Oral Roberts University! I am a Kindergarten Teacher at Tulsa Classical Academy!
I grew up playing volleyball from a young age shagging balls for my older sister's team until I was old enough to play. I played all of middle and high school as a setter!
Volleyball is a huge passion of mine and I loved getting to share my respect, excitement, and growing knowledge for the sport last year as a practice coach for wave. I am thrilled to be able to practice coach again this!
Some of my other hobbies include volunteering at church on the worship team, playing ukulele, grabbing my favorite matcha latte, and hanging with my family!
Practice Coach 17 Tsunami:
Jaci Brasher
Short Bio:
Hi everyone! I'm Jaci Brasher. I've played volleyball all throughout high school and several years of club!
My passion is team sports! This why I love volleyball so much! Come game time, when the team comes together with a common goal, only then we are able to achieve anything! After all of the years of playing volleyball in school and club, I still have the passion and the love for the sport, because when I play, whether it is indoors or outdoors, I can put everything else in the back of my mind and just enjoy being a teammate.
I'm excited to help the players grow in confidence and in their skills this season to achieve new highs!