2025-2026 131 Diamond Coaches
COACH SARA
2025-2026 131 Diamond Head Coach
Coach Sara is originally from La Vernia, Texas. She began playing volleyball in youth programs and continued competing through Middle School and High School before moving to Austin to attend Concordia University Texas, where she also played at the collegiate level.
Passionate about the sport, Coach Sara is dedicated to developing young athletes both on and off the court. She strives to instill confidence, discipline, and motivation in her players, helping them reach their full potential.
Prior to relocating to Austin in 2014, she coached with La Vernia Volleyball Club and has since become a valued member of the Austin Velocity coaching staff. In addition to her club responsibilities, Coach Sara assists with trainings and clinics and offers one-on-one training sessions during the off-season to provide athletes with additional opportunities for growth.
She holds the following certifications: IMPACT, Safe Sport, Positive Coaching Alliance, and Gold Medal Squared.
COACH LAUREN
2025-2026 131 Diamond Assistant Coach
Coach Lauren has grown up here in Austin, where she first started playing volleyball at Spikefrog at age 7. She went on to play on national club teams and at Vista Ridge High School, finishing with two years of varsity experience as a middle blocker. In addition to playing, she also has experience as a referee and as an assistant coach of a boys volleyball team, providing her with many different views of the sport. After graduating high school, Coach Lauren plans to study Biomedical Sciences and have a career in the medical field. This is her first year coaching with Austin Velocity, and she is so excited to work with the young athletes!