BIO:

Coach Julie was born and raised in Findlay, Ohio, where she began her volleyball career.  As a Junior in high school she moved to Hilliard, Ohio and played at Hilliard Darby HS, where her team advanced to the elite 8 and Julie earned All-Ohio honors.  She continued her career as a two sport athlete at Columbus State Community College, playing Volleyball and Basketball.  She earned NJCAA All-American Honors in volleyball.  She then accepted a Division 1 NCAA volleyball scholarship to play at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she started all three years ending her career as a top ten all time career leader in hitting, blocking and serving percentages. She also earned All Southern Conference academic honors as well.  After her playing career she began her career in coaching as the Head Girls varsity volleyball coach at West Jefferson HS and later Central Crossing HS.  She also has extensive experience as a Club Volleyball coach.  As a head coach she has won conference titles and been named the conference coach of the year.   She has also led numerous volleyball programs around central Ohio.  Julie started EXCEL Volleyball to provide young athletes an opportunity to learn and experience the game of Volleyball, and give back to the game that has given her so much joy throughout her life.  Julie lives in central Ohio where she is raising her three children with her husband Jason.