coaches

12 Baden - Lexi Mikkelsen

Lexi is excited to be joining the coaching staff this season! She has been playing volleyball for as long as she can remember and grew up competing in Eastern Washington, where she won a state championship alongside her younger sister and qualified for USAV Nationals multiple times with her club teams. She went on to play four years at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, earning All-American honors and All-Conference recognition all four seasons.

Lexi is excited to coach at the 12s level, where her goal is to help players build a lifelong love for volleyball. She believes the game should be fun, and that fun comes from developing strong fundamentals, competing with confidence, and celebrating success - both individually and as a team.

12 Baden - COMING SOON!

COMING SOON!

13 Baden - Leilani Nussman

Leilani is excited to be coaching for ITVC this year! She started her volleyball career in middle school, and played through club in high school. She started coaching in high school, with a 3rd & 4th grade league, and now with The Northwest School C team. She enjoys instilling younger players with the FUNdamentals of the game.

13 Baden - Leah Wilson

Leah is excited for her 2nd season at ITVC! She grew up playing for ITVC and really believes in it’s values and teachings. She is most excited to work with young athletes to help them develop and fine tune their fundamentals but most of all to share her passion and love for the sport that has brought her so much joy over the years! Outside of volleyball Leah enjoys being with family and friends outdoors, doing Pilates and traveling!

14 Baden - Josh Paige

Josh Paige started out following his mother, Sue, to practice early on in her 15-year coaching career. Playing against adults since he was 11, he played for two years at Missouri Valley College. Josh's coaching resume includes being at ITVC for 10 years, being the head coach at the Bear Creek School for 8 years and leading the University of Washington's women's club volleyball program to a silver medal at the NCVF D1 Championships. He is active in the adult volleyball community and plays indoor, beach, and grass tournaments year-round. This is Josh's eighth year with ITVC.

14 Baden - Michelle Taynton

Michelle is excited to be joining ITVC this season! Originally from Northern California, she began playing volleyball at the age of 12 following in her older sister's footsteps. After high school, she continued playing both indoor and beach volleyball at Seattle University and Sacramento State. 

Michelle has over 6 years of coaching experience across different levels and age groups. Previously, she was an assistant and head coach at NW Jrs and Dynamix VBC (CA), working with their U11-U14 age groups. During graduate school, she was also a volunteer assistant coach at Seattle Pacific University helping to support them to their first GNAC Conference Championship in over 10 years. She is excited to be working with the U12 team this year and is also currently the Freshman Team coach at Mount Si High School. Her favorite aspects of coaching are helping her players gain confidence in their abilities, fine tune their serve receive skills, and pushing them to get 1% better each day.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, snuggling with her cat, Wallie, and going to professional sporting events in the Seattle Area.

15 baden - Cody Burton

Cody Burton brings a dynamic blend of experience, passion, and player-centered development to ITVC. With a proven track record of transforming programs and helping athletes reach their full potential, Cody is dedicated to building confident, skilled, and mentally resilient volleyball players.

Cody currently serves as the head coach at Green River College and has led significant turnarounds at both collegiate and high school levels. At Todd Beamer High School, he helped elevate the volleyball program from a winless record to playoff contenders in just two seasons, focusing on culture, consistency, and competitive grit. He has also coached with other elite clubs in the PNW and Tennessee, leading teams to multiple podium finishes and tournament championships. Cody’s athletes are known for their versatility, volleyball IQ, and on-court presence - skills he develops through high-rep training, intentional feedback, and a strong emphasis on team identity.

Beyond the court, Cody holds degrees in biochemistry and mathematics education and teaches biomedical science - bringing a unique ability to connect with student-athletes both academically and athletically.

At ITVC, Cody is committed to fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and growth while pushing his teams to compete at the highest level.

15 baden - tanzy fox

Tanzy is originally from Laurel Montana and moved to Washington to attend Green River College to play volleyball. She has been playing volleyball for 10 years and just completed her second and final season of college volleyball. Tanzy has experience coaching volleyball camps for ages 12-16 in Montana and is excited to further her coaching experience by learning from her fellow coaches at ITVC. Tanzy hopes to teach athlete that the game is about forgetting mistakes and taking each play as it comes. She wants to create an inviting atmosphere where hard work and fun is what fuels the athletes.

16 baden - Danielle Harvey

Danielle (Dani) has been playing volleyball for almost 20 years and has been coaching for 11. The 2025 season will be her 7th with ITVC. As a player, Dani was a starting outside hitter throughout high school and club volleyball at Boise State University, where she was president of the program from 2013-2015. During her time as a junior player, her club team earned two bids to nationals her U14s year and one her U17s year. As an adult, Dani consistently plays at the open or AA level in grass and indoor formats and has been pursuing beach volleyball more seriously after winning the women's B division at the competitive Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament. After a decade of coaching club, high school, and college teams in the Pacific Northwest and southern Idaho, she has worked with a diverse range of athletes to achieve their goals and fulfill their potential. Dani believes that coaches have a huge impact on players' lives, so she's determined to make sure that volleyball is a positive outlet and that learning, teamwork, and developing skills that can be used on and off the court remain central to her coaching style. When she isn't coaching or playing the sport she loves, she's editing manuscripts as a professional book editor for a Seattle book-publishing company--or you'll find her with her nose in a novel.

16 baden - Maya Patton

This will be Maya's 2nd year coaching for ITVC. Her journey in volleyball began in middle school, leading her to play for 10 years through Issaquah High School and Seattle University. In college, Maya also spent time helping out with tryouts and practices at Issaquah. She is still very active in both indoor and outdoor volleyball all over the Seattle area. Maya can't wait to share her knowledge, energy, and passion for the game with all our athletes while helping the next generation fall in love with the sport!

17 baden - Eugene Wong

Eugene has been coaching with ITVC for 10+ years and has coached all age ranges! He likes to see players improve on a weekly bases through hard work and having a positive attitude. Eugene's passion for the game of volleyball is clear as he has played on men's USAV A and BB teams, in park leagues and reverse four leagues. He has also played in many sand and grass doubles tournaments outdoor as well as 4's at Seaside. Eugene has been playing volleyball for the past 40 years and it shows in how fluid he moves on the court! He has coached with AVE (Adult Volleyball Education) for 5 years, Sound Mind and Body Gym for 25 years and he has also coached beach clinics with NW Jrs. for 4 years and Thunder Beach. You can also find him doing private lessons as he enjoys not only helping groups improve, but he also likes seeing the progress that players can make during a private session. Eugene also officiates volleyball matches at Renton Community Center. He is IMPACT certified in both beach and indoor. Also completed a course with "The Art of Coaching Volleyball". Eugene is now retired from the Federal Reserve Bank after 37 years of service!

17 baden - Amanda Sewell

With more than 15 years of coaching experience, Amanda has worked with athletes at a variety of levels, including college, high school, and all levels of club volleyball. Her coaching journey began at 20 when she started coaching club, had 2 years at Bellevue College and a few years later she returned to her alma mater, Issaquah High School, where she coached the JV team for 3 years before being named Program Director and Head Coach. She led the varsity program for 6 seasons before taking a step back to spend more time with her family. She is currently entering her 4th year as Head Coach and Program Director at Tahoma High School.

Amanda is entering her 9th year as the Director of ITVC. She is passionate about building a team-first culture where athletes feel supported, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential. She believes the best teams are built on trust, discipline, and a genuine sense of family. Her goal is to create an environment that is safe, fun, and competitive while helping athletes develop both on and off the court. While winning is always a goal, Amanda believes true success is measured by an athlete's personal growth, the strength of the team, and the character they build throughout the season. She is looking forward to a great season!