2025 Coaches

Indiana volleyball head coach Steve Aird brings decades of coaching experience at the club and collegiately level and will begin his eighth year in Bloomington at the start of the 2025 season.  

A two-time NCAA champion as an assistant coach at Penn State, Aird is an elite recruiter and has brought new energy into the Indiana volleyball program. He has revolutionized fan support for the program in his seven seasons and has turned the Hoosiers into one of the nation’s most fun teams to watch.  

Aird and his staff have made IU a destination for some of the nation’s top recruits. He signed a pair of consensus top-50 recruits in the 2025 class including the program’s highest-ever ranked recruit in outside hitter Charlotte Vinson. On top of the elite recruiting, Aird helped guide the Hoosiers to 52 wins – and 28 in the Big Ten – since the beginning of 2022. ​​​​​​

Kearns, known for his work in volleyball analytics and game preparation, comes to Bloomington after spending the 2023 season as the head coach at Louisiana-Monroe. Before his time with the Warhawks, Kearns spent six years at Northern Kentucky as a graduate assistant (2017-18) and an assistant coach (2019-22). 
  
In his time at Northern Kentucky, he helped lead the program to a combined 108-69 record with an overall season mark above .500 in the final five of six seasons on staff. The Norse won the 2019 Horizon League Championship and finished with an RPI in the top-50 in the nation before advancing to the NCAA Tournament to face top-25 foe Michigan. 
  
In addition to his responsibilities as a student assistant at Xavier, Kearns broke into the club scene in the Cincinnati area working as club volleyball coach with Elevation Volleyball Club and Tri-State Elite helping multiple teams end their seasons with top-10 finishes at Nationals.   
  
“Our goal is to extract the full potential out of every athlete in our club. There is immense satisfaction in achieving things you never thought possible for yourself, but it requires hard work and commitment. It means being willing to step out of your comfort zone, push through difficult moments, and remain dedicated to your growth. Through this process, our athletes will leave the club not only as better volleyball players but also as better individuals ready to tackle the world outside of sport.”  

Hallie played Division I NCAA Volleyball at Central Michigan University from 2011-2014 for the Chippewas.  Prior to her college career, Hallie was named to the AVCA UA All-American watch list entering her senior year of High School and tallied multiple all-conference honors. She played club volleyball for the top teams at Northern Lights and helped her team multiple top-5 finished at AAU Open Nationals.  

Hallie’s coaching career started at Beal City High School Varsity in 2015 where she served as the head coach. She then entered the club world as a head Coach for Krush Volleyball Club in Niles, Michigan from 2015-2019 for 14-1s, 15-1s, and 16-1s. She then moved to become a head Coach for NIVA 2020-2021 in South Bend, IN for 18-1s. Hallie won USAV National Championship with NIVA at the 18s Patriot Division in 2021.  

Currently, Hallie is the Director of Operations for Indiana Volleyball (2022-Present). Hallie has been a Co-Director and Head Coach for BTownVBC since 2021.  

“I think we are building something special here at BTownVBC. This is a great place to be with intelligent coaches who really care and players who work really hard. I’m so excited to get started!”  

Coach Emilee is thrilled to be back for my third season with BTownVBC, coaching the 18 Red team! As a coach, she works to foster a positive and supportive gym environment where athletes feel safe to grow and are challenged to achieve their best. Her passion for volleyball stems from my upbringing in Northwest Indiana, where the sport was an integral part of her life. Emilee is eager to share this passion and inspire the next generation of athletes. She's gained valuable coaching experience over the past three seasons, including leading the 17 Red team under Brett Agne and the 18 Red team under Grae Gosnell. 

"BTownVBC provides an elite club volleyball experience in Bloomington, and she can't wait for another successful season!"

Camryn is in her fourth-year coaching at BTownVBC this year. She recently finished her final season as a player for the IU team, where she led the Hoosiers in 125 games, setting the all-time aces record and set a new program record in assists in the rally-scoring era. Camryn incorporates her experience playing at the highest level in her coaching by sharing her strategic knowledge of the court with her players. She really enjoys connecting with her players to build their confidence on and off the court.  

Coach Zack is in his second year at BTownVBC, and is excited to be an assistant coach for the 16-Red team this season. Zack began his volleyball journey in high school and has since channeled his love for the sport into coaching. He now works as an assistant technical coordinator for the IU team. Last season, he gained coaching experience as an assistant coach for the 14-Red team. Zack has an analytical approach to the game and enjoys breaking down the technical and strategic aspects of volleyball to help his players grow and succeed both individually and as a team. 

“I am committed to fostering a positive and competitive environment where athletes can thrive and reach their full potential.” 

Coach Jill is in her first season with BTownVBC. Jill is a freshman here at Indiana University, and is excited to start her coaching journey. Jill’s love for volleyball extends back early into her childhood. She played four years of varsity volleyball and spent seven years playing club volleyball. She wants to help players build their skills, grow their confidence, and learn to be a good teammate.  

“My goal is to help my athletes challenge themselves, enjoy the game, and develop qualities that will help them both on and off the court. I am excited to grow as a coach and pass along my passion for volleyball!” 

Caprice has had a strong passion for volleyball since starting in the 6th grade. She played club volleyball from her 8th grade through senior year of high school. Caprice continued playing once in college by joining the IU Club Volleyball team. She has coached youth summer camps and loved getting to share her passion for the game with her players.  

“My coaching philosophy focuses on creating a supportive environment where players can grow and love the game. I'm looking forward to the coaching experience!”  

Kayla has been playing volleyball for about a decade, with her love for the game growing stronger every day. During high school, she played varsity volleyball throughout her time there and was honored to be named All-Around MVP in her senior year.   

Since graduating, she’s gained valuable coaching experience. She served as an assistant coach for Merrillville High School’s first men’s volleyball team and later coached the women’s summer program. Additionally, Kayla was a head coach at i9 Sports’ volleyball club in Northwest Indiana during breaks from school.   

“As a coach, my philosophy is to make volleyball both fun and impactful. I aim to create an environment where players can enjoy the game while learning life lessons, developing discipline, and building teamwork skills. Volleyball has been an important part of my life, and I am committed to continuing this journey by helping others develop their passion for the sport.” 

Coach Keegan is excited to join BTownVBC as the assistant coach for the 15-Red team. With years of competitive experience as a four-time captain of the IU Men’s Club Volleyball team and a practice player for the IU varsity women’s team, Keegan brings a deep understanding of the game to his coaching. His focus is on fostering teamwork, building technical skills, and helping players reach their full potential on and off the court. 

“I aim to create an environment where players can grow, compete, and develop a passion for the sport.”

Coach Emma has had volleyball in her life for as long as she can remember, she started playing in 3rd grade and played through her first year of college. Emma was a manager for IU’s volleyball team for three years. She is in her third year of coaching club, and is the current head coach for Bloomington South High School’s volleyball program. Her coaching philosophy centers on the fundamentals and consistency on the things players can control in the game.  

“I love developing players and watching them learn and grow in the game. Helping players learn volleyball and preparing them for things outside of volleyball are a few of my favorite things about coaching.” 

Coach Ben has over a decade of playing experience in every position at the highest levels of high school and club volleyball. He has trained under notable coaches, including the U21 National Team coach and several collegiate level coaches. He plans to combine firsthand knowledge of top-tier competition with a deep understanding of the game in his first year of coaching. Ben will foster teamwork skills, resilience, and hardwork for his players to help them reach the best versions of themselves on and off the court. 

“My philosophy focuses on empowering players to reach their full potential both on and off the court.”

Coach Zoe is in her seventh year of coaching. She got her start at Munciana, and went on to coach at Empowered before starting at BTownVBC three years ago. The growth of women’s sports and women in sport is incredibly important to her. She loves to not only be a role model for young female athletes, but also a confident coach to help guide the women of the future. ​

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Emily has been coaching for three years and is in her first year with BTownVBC! She grew up playing volleyball in Northern Indiana and has loved being able to share my love for the game on the coaching side now that she is no longer playing. Growing up in the sport, practice was always something she could look forward to and some of her favorite memories and friendships were formed on the court.  

“I am hoping to provide the same positive experience I had for all my athletes!”  

Coach Heather is in her 1st season with BTownVBC. Heather has played volleyball competitively since she was 9. She’s coached softball and volleyball for many years.   

“I think positive reinforcement combined with key skill knowledge is the best way to coach young girls. I am excited about coaching this season and cannot wait to see what our season will bring!”

Justin started playing volleyball in 8th grade and continued through high school at Zionsville High School. He also played three years of club volleyball and has worked as a practice player for IU volleyball since 2022. From 2020 to 2022, Justin served as an Assistant Coach for the Zionsville Varsity Volleyball team, where he took in-match statistics and in practice ran drills for middles and pins focusing on spiking mechanics and blocking positioning.  

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“My coaching philosophy is centered around individual development while creating an environment where players are challenged yet encouraged and empowered to reach their potential.” 

Calleigh brings over three years of coaching experience to her first year at BTownVBC. She coached at KiVA previously, leading their 10s, 11s, and 13s teams. Before coaching she had a successful playing career as a four-year varsity starter in high school, earning All-Conference and Academic All-State awards. Calleigh also played at KiVA for five years before an injury led her down the coaching path.  

“I look forward to taking my love of the game to BTownVBC!”  

Coach Kelstin began playing volleyball in 3rd grade and instantly fell in love with the sport. She played through her senior year of high school, including 6 years of club and three years of varsity volleyball. She coached several youth clinics through high school and always enjoyed teaching young players. In her second year at IU, she joined the Indiana Volleyball team as a student manager. Kelstin has learned a lot from being in the Indiana gym and works to apply it to her own coaching. She also believes strongly in the advancement of women in sport and strives to be a safe and supportive role model for her players.  

“My coaching philosophy centers on creating an environment that fosters the curiosity to learn and grow from the game.”