Kansas City Surge Volleyball Club Coaches

Samantha Stahl

Samantha Stahl has over 12 years of volleyball experience as both a player and coach. Growing up in Dallas, Texas, she played club at TAV, Drive Nation, and Tejas before competing at the collegiate level — first at Hill College for two years, then at Ottawa University in both indoor and beach volleyball. She has coached players ages 8–16 and focuses on developing strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game. Her goal is to create a fun, high-energy environment while teaching athletes how to compete at a high level.

Bailee Nickel

Originally from San Diego, California, Bailee is currently a junior at Ottawa University where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She is also competing as an indoor and beach volleyball player for the University as an outside hitter. She started playing volleyball in middle school and continued playing for the last 7 years. She played club volleyball for 3 years in high school developing her skills.

Brenna Diller

Originally from Hiawatha, KS, Brenna earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science in May 2024. She is currently pursuing her graduate degree at Ottawa University while continuing to play both indoor and beach volleyball as a defensive specialist. Brenna's passion for the sport goes beyond playing; she has also committed herself to coaching, serving as a head coach for Club Volleyball over the past three seasons, with a focus on athletes at the 12-year-old age level.

Maddie Holcomb

Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Maddie is currently a Senior at Ottawa University, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology while also competing as a volleyball player for the university. Before transferring to Ottawa University, she played as a setter for Dallas College Mountain View. Maddie has experience coaching young volleyball players, having worked in a club based in Texas to develop the skills of players ages 8 to 13. With a passion for both sport and mentoring the next generation of athletes, she is dedicated to fostering growth and teamwork both on and off the court.

Aubree Dutton

Originally from Lansing, KS, Aubree earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology at Ottawa University in May 2025. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Psychology with a focus on adolescent and child psychology. During her undergraduate studies she played indoor and beach volleyball at Ottawa, and has experience working with and training young athletes from camps and coaching at club over the last two years.

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Kayci Weimer

With several years of experience coaching youth volleyball and over 15 years working in the youth development field, Kayci is committed to helping athletes grow both in their skills and their confidence. She focuses on developing strong fundamentals for all players while fostering a competitive, team-oriented culture. Creating a supportive environment is a priority, ensuring that athletes feel valued, challenged, and motivated to improve. Through positive coaching and intentional communication, Kayci helps players build resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the game.

Dyson Bockholt

Dyson Bockholt, originally from Overland Park, Kansas, grew up playing soccer and basketball from age five and throughout high school. It wasn't until his senior year that he discovered his passion for volleyball, joining the Mavs Boys club team shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic and playing as an opposite hitter. Dyson went on to compete in the inaugural full season of volleyball for the Blue Valley Northwest team. Following high school, he transitioned into coaching as an assistant for a local club, where he worked with a 15’s team. Currently, Dyson is pursuing a degree in Computer Support Specialist with an emphasis on cybersecurity at Johnson County Community College (JCCC). His experience of starting a new sport later in life has fueled his passion for volleyball, proving that it’s never too late to pick up a new sport and share the passion with others.

Angela Bockholt