Meet the 2026-27 Coaches

Jailynn Hunt is the head volleyball coach at Shaw University, entering her second season leading the Bears. A Shaw alum herself, Jailynn starred at outside hitter on the Bears' 2018 CIAA Championship team, piling up 345 kills and 364 digs across her two seasons in Raleigh. She's been coaching with the Carolina Advantage family since 2019, and in 2024 she took her first college head coaching job at Louisburg College - before Shaw called her home a year later. We're beyond excited to have her leading 18 Teal this season!

Maggie Gibbons grew up in this program - she played her club ball for Coach Emma before a setter career at Holly Springs High School, where she captained the varsity squad, and went on to play at Meredith College. Maggie has been coaching with CAV since [year] and led 13 Teal as head coach last season. Now she brings that experience to our oldest group - we're thrilled to have her on the 18 Teal staff this season!

Kayla Riley joins the Carolina Advantage staff this season as an assistant coach for 18 Teal. Kayla [background - playing career, college, coaching experience]. We're excited to welcome her to the CAV family!

Jada Foster is an alumni of Carolina Advantage Volleyball, she went on to play 2 seasons at Belmont Abbey before finishing her career at Virginia Wesleyan, now Batten. Jada has moved back to the area and is endeavoring her first season as Louisburg College's head coach. We're so excited to have her back as our head coach for 18 White this season.

Morgan Wingo is a middle blocker at North Carolina Central University, where she'll take the floor for the Eagles this fall after transferring from Bethune-Cookman. A Marietta, Georgia native, Morgan won a USAV 18-USA national championship in her own club days - and she's back for another season on the 18 White bench!

Emma Celentano is a Director of Training for Carolina Advantage and coaches at the college level. [Emma keeps her existing CAV bio - full version on the club site.]

Jordyn Chinigo is a middle blocker at William Peace University, where she led the Pacers with 72 blocks last fall and ranked among the USA South's top five in blocks per set. A Goldsboro native, Jordyn returns to the CAV staff after a season on the 18 Teal bench. We're excited to have her joining Coach Emma with 17 Teal!

Talia Emmen is an outside hitter at North Carolina Central University. Before joining Coach JP in Durham, Talia starred at Shaw University, where she earned All-CIAA honors and led the entire conference in kills per set as a freshman. After a season assisting this group, she's taking the reins - we can't wait to watch her lead 17 White!

Hailey Gibbons is a defensive specialist at North Carolina Central University. A Pinehurst native, Hailey earned AVCA All-America honors at Pinecrest High School before taking her talents to Durham. She's back for another season with CAV, joining the 17 White staff!

Anna Smith is a Carolina Advantage alum who went on to play middle blocker at William Peace University. A Holly Springs High School product, Anna spent last season on our 17 Black staff and takes over as head coach of 17 Gold this year - while also co-leading 14 Teal. We're excited to see her step into the lead role!

Katie Arens is a setter and defensive specialist at William Peace University, entering her junior season with the Pacers. After a year on the 14 Teal staff, Katie moves up to work with our 17s - we're excited to have her on the 17 Gold bench!

Omar Landeros returns to the CAV bench after serving as head coach of 15 Black last season. Omar [background - playing/coaching history: ____]. We're excited to have him at the helm of 17 Black this season!

Shane Fuller is back for another season with CAV, teaming up with Coach Omar again after the two shared the 15 Black bench last year. Shane [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to have him with 17 Black this season!

Jonathan Paulk (JP) is a Director of Training for Carolina Advantage and coaches at North Carolina Central University. [JP keeps his existing CAV bio - full version on the club site.]

Shalyn Bell is an outside hitter at North Carolina Central University. A two-time all-state selection who racked up more than 1,500 career kills at North Stanly High School, Shalyn returns to the 16 Teal bench alongside Coach JP for another season!

Kamille Patrick is an assistant volleyball coach at North Carolina Central University, entering her second season on Coach JP's Division I staff. One of the most decorated middles in recent Shaw University history, Kamille earned First Team All-CIAA honors in back-to-back years and helped power the Bears to consecutive CIAA championships, adding All-Tournament honors as Shaw claimed the 2024 title. A Conway, South Carolina native, Kamille knows exactly what it takes to compete at the next level - and our athletes get to learn from her every week. We're so excited to have her back leading 16 White for another season!

Aniah Bass is a 5'11" outside hitter [and incoming freshman at North Carolina Central University - confirm] who led her region in kills as a senior at Oxon Hill High School in Maryland. We're excited to welcome Aniah to the CAV family as she joins the 16 White staff this season!

Kristen Overby returns to the CAV bench after leading 17 Gold last season. [Kristen played collegiately at Catawba College - confirm.] [Anything else: ____.] We're excited to have her leading 16 Black this season!

Layla Farmer is one of our own - a Carolina Advantage alum who ran the offense for our 18 Teal squad this past season and is headed to William Peace University this fall. We're so excited to have Layla back on the bench for her first season as a coach, assisting 16 Black!

Caroline Bradford was a standout outside hitter at Sandhills Community College, earning NJCAA Region 10 First Team All-Region honors as a freshman and piling up 380 kills as a sophomore. A Pinecrest High School grad from Pinehurst, Caroline [current - now playing at ____ / now in the area doing ____]. We're excited to welcome her to CAV as head coach of 16 Gold!

Justus Alexander is a setter at Shaw University, entering her sophomore season with the Bears. A Douglasville, Georgia native, Justus returns to the 16 Gold bench for another season - we're excited to have her back with this group!

Layla Wood is a 6'2" opposite from Apex who spent last season playing at the University of Bridgeport [and is joining Shaw University this fall - confirm]. An Apex High School grad, Layla earned a spot on the AVCA's All-America Watchlist during her prep career. We're excited to welcome her to CAV as head coach of 16 Silver!

Kamaria Shaw joins the CAV staff this season as an assistant coach for 16 Silver. Kamaria [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to welcome her to the CAV family!

Maureen Celentano returns to the CAV bench after leading 14 Teal last season. [Maureen's background - coaching history, playing career, how long she's been around the game: ____.] [Optional: mention of the Celentano volleyball family connection, if she'd like it included.] We're so excited to have her leading 15 Teal this season!

Ally Rouse is a middle blocker at North Carolina Central University, where she earned MEAC All-Rookie Team honors after leading the Eagles in blocks as a freshman. A Fayetteville native out of Pine Forest High School, Ally returns to the CAV staff this season, joining Coach Maureen on the 15 Teal bench!

Makayla Brown recently wrapped up her college career as an outside hitter at Shaw University. After leading 17 White last season, Makayla takes the reins of 15 White this year - we're excited to have her back on the CAV bench!

Mary Barnes has spent the past two seasons running the offense as a setter at Wake Tech. A Clayton native, Mary left Cleveland High School as its career assists record-holder. She and Coach Madison - Wake Tech teammates - are back together on the CAV bench for another season, this time leading 15 Black!

Madison Fisher played middle blocker at Wake Tech, where she also starred on the sand - taking third at the NJCAA's first-ever beach pairs national event this spring. A Troy, NC native, Madison rejoins Coach Mary on the 15 Black staff this season!

Jasmine Roberson is a setter at Shaw University, entering her senior season with the Bears. A Wake Forest native who came to Shaw by way of Wake Tech, Jasmine returns to lead 15 Gold for another season - we're excited to have her back at the helm!

Nevaeh Ortiz spent the past two seasons as an outside hitter at Cape Fear Community College. A Jacksonville, NC native, Nevaeh [current - now playing at ____ / now in the Triangle for ____]. We're excited to welcome her to the CAV family on the 15 Gold staff!

Logan Scott joins CAV this season as head coach of 15 Silver. Logan [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to welcome [her/him] to the CAV family!

Allie Griffin returns to the CAV staff after assisting 14 Silver last season. Allie [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to have her back, this time with 15 Silver!

Anna Smith is a Carolina Advantage alum who went on to play middle blocker at William Peace University. A Holly Springs High School product, Anna spent last season on our 17 Black staff and steps into a co-head coaching role this year. We're excited to watch her and Coach Savannah lead 14 Teal this season!

Savannah Hairr is a defensive specialist at William Peace University, where she led the Pacers with 56 service aces last season. A Middle Creek High School grad, Savannah spent last year assisting 15 Teal and steps up to co-lead 14 Teal alongside Coach Anna - we can't wait to see what this duo does!

Makayla Harris returns to lead 14 White after guiding this group last season. Makayla [background - playing career: ____]. We're excited to have her back at the helm this season!

Emily Thompson joins the CAV staff this season as an assistant coach for 14 White. Emily [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to welcome her to the CAV family!

Laura Guzman [returns to the CAV staff / joins CAV] this season as head coach of 14 Black. Laura [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to have her leading this group!

Leana Gould is an outside hitter at Shaw University, entering her sophomore season with the Bears. An Annapolis, Maryland native, Leana joins the CAV staff this year - we're excited to welcome her to the family on the 14 Black bench!

Tessa Rogers is a Durham native who took her game to the sand, playing Division I beach volleyball at UNCW, San Jose State, and Stephen F. Austin. She tied a UNCW program record for wins by a pair as a freshman and graduated magna cum laude along the way. Tessa returns to lead 14 Gold for another season - we're excited to have her back!

Alexa Hernandez is back for another season with CAV after serving as head coach of 15 Silver last year. Alexa [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to have her experience on the 14 Gold bench alongside Coach Tessa!

Elena Gobena joins CAV this season as head coach of 14 Silver. Elena [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to welcome her to the CAV family!

Kate Flynn joins the 14 Silver staff this season. Kate [background - possibly a Carolina Edge connection? ____]. We're excited to welcome her to the CAV family!

Ellis Nani is a Raleigh native who played outside hitter at Leesville Road High School, graduating in 2025. [Now: playing at ____ / attending ____.] We're excited to welcome Ellis to the CAV family on the 14 Silver bench!

Ashley Burch returns to the CAV bench after leading 12 White last season. Ashley [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to have her taking the reins of 13 Teal this season!

Shannen Johnson is back on the 13 Teal bench for another season - and she's still an active player herself around the Triangle when she's not coaching. [Add background:____.] We' !important;re excited to have her continuity with this group!

Tarah Guntow is a Raleigh native and Leesville Road High School grad who went on to a college setting career at Southeastern Community College and the University of Mount Olive - where she played for none other than Coach Emma. Tarah returns to lead 13 White for another season, and we're excited to have her back!

Cambryn Scott is one of our own - a current CAV setter and rising senior at Apex Friendship High School. Cambryn will pull double duty this season, helping develop our next wave of talent as an assistant with 13 White. We love seeing our athletes step onto the bench!

Sarah Rossi returns to lead 12 Teal for another season. Sarah [background:____]. Our youngest athletes are in great hands - we' !important;re excited to have her back!

Maria Cortes-Cordoba is back with 12 Teal for another season alongside Coach Sarah. Maria [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to keep this duo together with our 12s!

Grace Augusta joins the CAV staff this season as head coach of 12 White. Grace [background:____]. We' !important;re excited to welcome her to the CAV family!