Our Team

Coach Nana began her volleyball career 13 years ago. She played at Douglas County High School and Club. After high school, she began assistant coaching for a club team while at Jacksonville State University and was the Head Coach at Douglas County High School for 3 years.

This is her 5th year at WGVA and she will be head coaching the 17 National and 11 Regional Team.

You can also find her running around taking pictures and videos for the club’s socials, organizing fun club outings, and heading up our community service initiatives!

Coach Desha is a setter for the West Georgia Volleyball team, originally from Zionsville, Indiana. She has played both volleyball and basketball since childhood, competing at Zionsville Community Schools and Park Tudor School. She also played for top clubs in Indiana, including Academy, Munciana, and Circle City.

Coach Desha has extensive coaching experience with athletes of all ages, from Little Spikers to high school teams. She has led camps and clinics and has coached club volleyball for two years. This will be her 2nd season at WGVA.

Desha is pursuing a degree in Business Marketing and Business Management, with a minor in Coaching. In her second year at WGVA, she looks forward to engaging with the community, inspiring players, and sharing her love for volleyball.

Coach Alli Bowser began playing volleyball at just 8 years old and quickly fell in love with the game. She was a six-rotation pin hitter on her high school varsity team for four years.

Coach Alli is no stranger to club volleyball—she played for 11 years, most notably competing at the national level with Tribe Volleyball in Pompano Beach, Florida. During her junior year of high school, she was recruited to play for the University of West Georgia, where she currently competes as a member of the UWG Wolves volleyball team.

In addition to indoor volleyball, Coach Alli spent four years playing beach volleyball. She also brings two years of club coaching experience, where she has enjoyed sharing her knowledge and helping young athletes grow both on and off the court.

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Coach Tayler recently relocated to Carrollton, Georgia from California, bringing with her a deep passion for empowering the next generation through volleyball. She believes coaching is a powerful way to inspire not only volleyball skills but also confidence, leadership, and dedication. Her coaching approach emphasizes developing strong fundamentals, consistency, and fostering a strong work ethic and commitment. Tayler loves guiding players to believe in themselves and their abilities, helping them grow both on and off the court.

Tayler began playing volleyball at age 8 and joined club volleyball at 12. She primarily played as a Middle Blocker and Outside Hitter and has maintained her passion for the sport through year-round indoor and sand volleyball. She competed in club volleyball until she was 18, then pursued both volleyball and education at Southwestern Oregon Community College. There, she earned Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2021. Tayler later transferred to The Evergreen State College to complete her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology while continuing her volleyball career. Toward the end of her senior year, she discovered a love for coaching club volleyball—so much so that her passion for coaching soon surpassed her love for playing.

Brittany Mount is entering her 10th year of coaching. She has been playing volleyball since the 9th grade. She played outside hitter at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California and for the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club. She later played at the collegiate level at California Lutheran University and soon after, went to play one year of volleyball in the Portuguese professional league with her husband, Cameron.

Britney transitioned into coaching after having her 4 children. She has coached various teams at the club and high school level. She is currently coaching at Central High School and is looking forward to her 5th season at WGVA.

Coach Maddie began playing volleyball 14 years ago. During high school, she competed at Alexander High School while also playing for WGVA. After graduation, she paused her volleyball career to attend the University of North Georgia. Now, she’s excited to return to WGVA, eager to share her knowledge and inspire her players and their families with the same love she has for the sport.

She has a deep appreciation for WGVA and the dedication of every member who has helped shape it into the club it is today. In Maddie’s own words: “I have seen tremendous growth in WGVA while away at college. I am so proud of this organization, and I cannot imagine coaching anywhere else!”

Ashlee played volleyball for 5 years at Central High School and 4 years WGVA. She played for a private college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This will be her 3rd year coaching. She is looking forward to sharing the love of the sport.

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Cassie Thayse recently graduated from the College of Charleston where she was a captain for the Division I beach volleyball program. She also is a former player of the team at Georgia State University. A two-time Sun Belt Conference champion and NCAA Championship competitor, Cassie has competed at the highest level of collegiate beach volleyball while facing nationally ranked programs across the country. In 2025, she led the Sandy Cougars in wins and built a reputation as a versatile, high-energy competitor known for her leadership, work ethic, and strong court communication. She will now be competing with the indoor team at the University of West Georgia while coaching for WGVA here in Villa Rica.

Originally from Rochester, New York, Cassie also competed on the AVP junior circuit and earned multiple athletic and academic honors throughout her career. As a coach, she brings high-level playing experience, technical knowledge, and a passion for helping athletes grow in confidence, game IQ, and competitive mindset both on and off the court.

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Olivia Dickson is an accomplished player with a strong background and deep knowledge of the sport. Before coaching, Olivia played club volleyball from ages 10 to 17 with top-tier programs including A5 South, WGVA, and Tsunami. Her competitive edge and love for the game carried into her high school career, where she earned numerous honors, including All-Region Player of the Year (2022) for 5A Volleyball, and helped her team secure three consecutive region championship titles.

She recorded over 2,000 assists in high school alone and was also named Georgia Tech Player of the Week, further highlighting her impact on the court. She currently serves as the 9th Grade Assistant Coach at Carrollton High School.

Olivia is dedicated to helping young athletes reach their full potential. She leads by example, instilling confidence, teamwork, and grit in every player she coaches. She is grounded in hard work, discipline, and character development.

Coach Karolina has over 15 years of volleyball experience, beginning her journey at age 5 in Puerto Rico and later competing for WGVA. During high school, she earned back-to-back First Team All-Region honors, was named Defensive MVP (2023) and Offensive MVP (2024), was a 2023 GVCA All-State Nominee, and ranked among the Top 5 in Georgia in kills in 2024. She also competed at the collegiate level for one year.

Coach Karolina is passionate about helping young athletes grow their skills, build confidence, and become the best players and people they can be.

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