Coach Phil Griffith

This is his tenth year of coaching club volleyball. Phil has coached girls from 12s through 18s. Several of Phil's players have gone on to play at the collegiate level, such as, Meramec Community College and Fontbonne University. Phil is passionate about the sport of volleyball and is constantly increasing his knowledge of the sport by attending clinics and symposiums throughout the year. It is Phil’s intent in his coaching to transfer that knowledge and passion for the game to his players.

Phil is insistent that all players be able to properly execute the fundamental skills of volleyball. He takes a walk before you run approach so that the foundation of success is laid at the beginning of each season. Building on the foundation of fundamental skills Phil's objectives for the season are to increase the level of competitiveness of his team. He also wants to give his players the best chance he can to play competitive high school and college volleyball. To achieve both of these ends his team will enter the qualifiers and other tournaments that offer a high level of competition.

Phil is CAP 1 certified.

Coach Dave Schauwecker

Dave has been coaching girls volleyball for the past thirteen years starting as an assistant. In 2002, Dave completed CAP II training and in June, 2006, completed VCAP (Volleyball Conditioning Accredation Program) training. Dave has coached jr. high volleyball at Green Park Lutheran School for the past ten years and currently coaches the freshman team at Nerinx Hall High School. Many of the players Dave has coached have gone on to play varsity volleyball at the high school of their choice and several have gone on to play at the collegiate level. These players have represented Lutheran High School South, Lindbergh High School, Oakville High School, Mater Dei High School, Mascoutah High School, Rockwood, Notre Dame High School, Fontbonne University, Missouri Baptist, Missouri S&T, Webster University, Barton College, and the University of Northern Iowa to name a few.

Dave believes club volleyball should be used to ready the player to play competitive high school volleyball through the developement of fundamental skills and learning how to interact with players, opponents, and coaches. After making the high school team the club player should use club ball to hone her skills to compete on the varsity level and then to ready herself for collegiate play if she so desires. Above all, Dave believes that academics should come first. Players should be encourage to set academic goals as well as set athletic goals.

Dave is also a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) certified referee.

Coach Trisha Kamphuis

My name is Trisha Kamphuis. I graduated cum laude in 2008 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. I majored in the Administration of Justice and currently work at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as a Police Officer. I played volleyball from 2000-2004 at LaSalle Peru Township High School. During my high school years, I played as a setter and a defensive specialist. I attended a setter's camp at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL and also played 2 years of club volleyball for a satellite team of Fusion Volleyball. After graduating from high school, I went on to play 2 years as a DS/Libero for the volleyball team at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, IL for which I was given a full athletic scholarship. During my 2 years at IVCC, I received 2 awards for maintaining a 3.5 or better grade point average while playing volleyball. After graduating from IVCC in December of 2006 with my Associate of Arts degree, I attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale where I played volleyball as a walk-on. During my playing time at SIUC, our volleyball team made it to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, something the SIUC volleyball teams in the past hadn't accomplished in 8 years. I have truly missed volleyball over the past couple years during my transition from college to beginning a career. Due to my playing volleyball at all different levels, I feel I definitely have something to teach young girls as far as improving their volleyball skills and preparing them as players to compete at a higher level. I am excited to be around volleyball again (this time as a coach) and look forward to the upcoming season!

This will be Trisha's second year coaching volleyball with STL Fusion.

Coach Tom Dooling

I first became interested in volleyball more than 25 years ago when I played on an intramural team in college. After college, I began playing recreationally and attended local clinics and camps to improve my skills and knowledge of the game. As my skills improved, I became a player/coach on my teams and began to play at a more competitive level. Fourteen years ago, I began coaching youth volleyball at the CYC level. I was not blessed with above average athletic ability, so I had to work very hard to improve my skills and I think that gives me an appreciation for the amount of work it takes to improve and hone your skills. I no longer play competitively, and have decided to focus on coaching youth volleyball at a higher level and where there is more dedication from the players. As a coach, I strongly emphasize fundamentals and challenge players to push themselves to improve. The CYC level teams I have coached have shown steady improvement with my coaching and training. I am positive in my practices and instruction and treat my players with respect. I have never been carded in a match as a player or coach, and have twice been recognized with sportsmanship awards. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you this season.

This will be Tom's second year coaching with STL Fusion.

Coach Kim O'Leary

This is Kim's second year coaching for STL Fusion. Kim currently coaches Jr. High volleyball for King Of Glory in St. Louis and has several years experience.

Coach Anna Jorgenson

This will be my second years of coaching for St. Louis Fuison. I was the Assistant coach for the 15's team last year. I have also coached for LAA ( Lindbergh Athletic Association) volleyball for the past 4 years. I love coaching, playing and sharing this game with others. I have been playing for the past 11 years. I have learned a great deal from playing under some amazing coaches. I know some great drills that are fun but also educational. Outside of volleyball, I graduated from Lindbergh High School in 2008. I attend St. Louis Community College- Meramec, and I also played the past 2 seasons there.

I believe grades are very important. Being a student myself, studying and getting good grades are top priority. My number one goal for this year is to improve every ones skills. Winning is always a plus, but losing is the biggest teacher. You have to learn from your mistakes and grow from there. I want to share my love for the game with everyone. If I did not love the game I would not be coaching. I am excited for this upcoming season!

Coach Brooke Boyer

This will be my second year with Fusion. I started as an assistant to Phil Griffith and his 16's team. I have been playing volleyball for 12 years now. It is my heart and soul! I played in high school for Herculaneum. I went on to play two years at Jefferson College where I completed my Associates of Arts degree. I then transferred to Missouri Baptist where I am finishing my last year of ball as well as my Bachelors in Exercise Science. I hope to instill my passion for volleyball in these athletes at a young age. I hope to use my knowledge to teach these girls the fundamentals of volleyball that they can build on throughout their life. I like to be competitive but have fun while doing so. I really look forward to coaching this year. Let the games begin!

Jeff Gamayo

This will be my second year with St. Louis Fusion. Last season, I observed, as well as assisted, many practices held by Dave Schauwecker and now I feel I am ready to start my own adventure and coach my own team.

I am also the head coach of the sixth grade volleyball team at Green Park Lutheran School so working with this age group is starting to become second nature. I am IMPACT certified and have attended several clinics during my two years with Fusion. I plan to attend more clinics as they become available. Through these clinics and the guidance of the several, experienced head coaches with Fusion, I am constantly trying to improve and create practices that are fun yet competitive for these young women. I am confident that I can make this season fun, I can keep my team interested, and I can keep my team motivated.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” -Aristotle