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Coach Spotlight

Makenna Luba

Assistant Coach

How did you get into volleyball?

    I started playing volleyball in middle school when my friend moved to the area. She played volleyball and wanted someone to pepper with one day. Once we started playing I fell in love with it!

How long have you been playing volleyball?

    I’ve been playing volleyball since I was 14.


How did you find VAVA? 

    I found vava through coach Brooke!


How did you get into coaching?

     I started coaching after I graduated college. I moved back to the DMV area and knew I wanted to be involved in volleyball again in any way I could. 


What do you enjoy most about coaching?

    My favorite thing about coaching is getting to know our players! They are all so talented, funny, and kind and I love spending time with them. 


What’s your coaching style? 

    Supportive! 

What’s one piece of advice you always give players?

     I always remind them that change doesn’t come overnight. Progress comes with steadfast effort!

​Favorite food?

    Chips and queso


Favorite movie/Tv show?

    Ratatouille 


Dogs or Cats? 

    Cats


Favorite color?

    Blue


Morning person or night owl? 

    Night Owl  


Favorite holiday destination? 

   Beach, preferably one I’ve never been to before. 


Hobbies besides volleyball? 

    I love research (I do it for work!) and also I like learning about geology. I like doing puzzles and creating new playlists on Spotify. 

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