Jeff Black

​Head Varsity Coach
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Jeff Black is entering his 2nd season with Marietta Volleyball. He is a San Diego native who started playing volleyball his freshman year of high school, instantly fell in love with the game and wanted to play 24/7. Jeff played in high school, played club, and 2 years of college ball. His high school team won state his senior year, Jeff was the MVP and receive the Sportsmanship award. At Epic Volleyball Club, his team finished 5th in open for 16U, 3rd in open for 17U, and 10th in open for 18U. At California Baptist University his freshman year the team finished 2nd in the NAIA championships.  When Jeff graduated college in 2012 with a Sport Management degree, he struggled finding a career he was passionate about and was fortunate to land a job with one of the best volleyball clubs in the country - A5. Jeff learned everything about running a successful club and has developed an even stronger passion through teaching/coaching. While at A5, Jeff founded the A5 Beach Program, which started with 14 year round players, then grew to 40+ and 70+ in just 3 years. With indoor at A5, he coached 15-3 his first season, the following year 6 players made 16-2. The next year he coached 13-4, they won 3 tournaments, the following year 1 player made the 1 team and another made the 2 team. After that, He spent a year at A5 South to help build and mentor the youth program, which grew to 70+ players in just one year.  He also coached the 17-1 team, which qualfied for USAV Nationals. After resigning  from A5, Jeff coached with Crossfire for 2 seasons. Their youth program saw tremendous growth in the first season, with over 100 players going through the ignite program and more than 50% played club the following year. 

For school season, Jeff lead the Cherokee Christian middle school program for 2 seasons, 2016-2017. In year 2 they won their region and finished 2nd place in state. In 2017, he master coached at Seqouyah for the jr. lady chiefs, both teams finished 1st in Cherokee County. In 2018, Jeff took a job as the Head Varsity Coach at Marietta High School and is excited to be a Blue Devil!
He has helped players sign to colleges across the country including: Florida State, Arizona, Georgia State, West Georgia, Mercer, Texas Christian University, Columbus State, Valdosta State, Life University, Shorter University, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Troy, North Carolina Greensboro and Morehead State. 
Jeff Black has a history of success growing programs throughout the Metro Atlanta Area, and has been mentored by some of the best in the business. He remains active in the volleyball community as a coach and player, and has established life long relationships with coaches and players across the country. 

Nancy Donnelly
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JV Head Coach

Coach Donnelly is entering her 4th year with Marietta Volleyball.  She enters her 20th year teaching health and physical education for Marietta City Schools.  She also has been coaching basketball for 18 years.  Coach Donnelly grew up playing volleyball as well as basketball and softball and attended college on a softball scholarship.  She graduated from Jacksonville State University with a degree in Health and Physical Education.  Coach Donnelly is passionate about helping athletes achieve and be the best they can be.  She is excited and looking forward to the upcoming season.  When she isn’t coaching, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband Kirby.

Nichole Spinks
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Middle School Director
​A Team Head Coach

Coach Spinks is in her 10th season as the head middle school volleyball coach, as well as a physical education teacher.  She enjoys developing young players and watching them grow to the next level of play.  Throughout her time at Marietta Middle, she has continuously had winning seasons, hosted successful tournaments, organized next level training sessions, and won 2 tournament play dates. 
She states her coaching philosophy as:  I am always open to explore new ideas that improves an athlete’s character and talent on and off the court. I strive to enhance a well-rounded individual; while developing their leadership skills, work ethic, and discipline.  

Kimberly Estes
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Middle School 
​B Team Head Coach

Kimberly Estes is entering her first year as the middle school B team coach.  Coach Estes has coached on the varsity and the junior varsity levels at Allatoona High School in Acworth, GA.  Originally from Missouri, she was a three sport athlete in high school participating in volleyball, basketball, and track and field.  Coach Estes attended Southeast Missouri State University and graduated with a degree in Sports Management/Athletic Training.  After college, Estes moved to Columbus, GA to pursue her Master's Degree in Physical Education from Columbus State University.  She also has her Specialist Degree in Curriculum & Instruction through Lincoln Memorial University.  
 
Coach Estes is married to Nick Estes who is a Special Education teacher at Marietta HS and is also an assistant coach for the Varsity Boys' Basketball Team.  Together they have two children, Kaleb (2 years old), Margaret (7 months old) and a German Shepherd named Zuri.