2025-2026 146 Topaz Coaches
COACH CAMIE
2025-2026 146 Topaz Head Coach
Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Coach Camie’s first love was beach volleyball. Her dad introduced her to the sport at a young age, teaching her the ins and outs of playing on the sand. By the age of eight, she had also started playing indoor volleyball and was hooked for life. In high school, Camie competed on varsity all four years as an outside hitter and defensive specialist. She served as captain for two of those seasons and earned 1st Team All-District honors three years in a row. After moving to San Marcos, she attended Texas State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree while continuing to play beach volleyball extensively and club volleyball for several semesters.
Coach Camie has been coaching for about five years and is entering her second season coaching club. She loves everything about the game and enjoys watching athletes grow not only in skill, but also as individuals. She is passionate about instilling a strong work ethic and dedication in every athlete she works with and is excited for the journey ahead.
COACH NATALIE
2025-2026 146 Topaz Assistant Coach
Coach Natalie was born and raised in the Austin area and has been passionate about volleyball since the age of 12. She discovered her love for the game at Leander High School, where she played as a middle blocker, before continuing her career at Texas Lutheran University as a defensive specialist and outside/right-side hitter. After college, she remained active in the sport, playing recreationally and continuing to grow her knowledge of the game.
Currently, Coach Natalie leads the middle school girls’ volleyball program at Valor Leander. Before joining Valor’s coaching staff, she spent four years coaching at Founders Classical Academy, where she helped young athletes develop both on and off the court. Her coaching philosophy centers on building confidence, teamwork, volleyball IQ, and mental toughness while refining strong fundamentals. She strives to inspire a lifelong love for the game and instill qualities like work ethic, resilience, and self-belief—skills that empower players in volleyball and in life.