Through dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic coaching, our goal at ENVY is to inspire self-confidence, promote sportsmanship and inclusion, and provide the opportunity for all young athletes to excel through a mutual love of volleyball.

Coach and Club Director Mike Picard has been an Omaha school and club coach for several years.

A Navy and NATO Special Operations Intelligence veteran and triathlete, Mike has always enjoyed the healthy challenge of athletic competition but playing volleyball has always been his passion.  After Mike and his family returned to the U.S. after 13 years overseas, he was excited to be in Nebraska, where volleyball is such a popular sport.  His daughter Kathryn began playing in 4th grade and as a volunteer parent-coach, he quickly renewed his love for the game, sharing his knowledge with future generations. 

Continually learning, pursuing new coaching methods, and following the lessons of those who have developed successful programs over their careers, Mike believes that having a diverse skill set is essential for coaches and players alike.  And while teams certainly benefit from guidance and strategy, coaches should also focus on the individual players who all have different needs.

After leading two teams to regional championships in 2021, he was awarded the USA Volleyball National Youth Coach of the Year in 2022.  He is a volunteer coach for several local teams, and with support from community leaders, has decided to start ENVY Volleyball Club, a non-profit athletic organization that will offer scholarships to underprivileged youth in the Omaha area. 

Head Coach Darion is an independent business owner and a coach. He brings 15 years of coaching experience to ENVY as well as 15 years of playing experience includes club teams, adult and traveling teams around the country. Having worked with athletes at various levels, from youth development programs to elite adult teams, Darion has a deep understanding of the nuances of the game. His coaching style combines technical expertise with a profound knowledge of strategy, ensuring that each player reaches their full potential.

Darion’s coaching philosophy revolves around fostering a positive, high energy, motivating environment, where players can grow both as individuals and as part of a team. He believes that success in volleyball goes beyond the court, emphasizing character development, sportsmanship, and leadership skills.

Darion believes that volleyball is not just a game; it's a source of inspiration and a medium for personal growth. He is excited about the future, looking forward to continuing his coaching journey, and helping young athletes realize their potential while instilling the values and life lessons that volleyball has taught him.

-Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up-

Head Coach Krechele has played volleyball for 18 years, including playing at the collegiate-level as a Libero. Of those 18 years, she has coached for 6 years. Krechele moved to Florida to continue her education. While in Florida she coached and played many indoor & sand leagues. Moving back home closer to family, she continues to play in adult leagues and coach for local clubs.

Krechele works with a hands on approach and embraces communication. Her strategy for coaching is based off of her own experience as being a player. She teaches with an open mind and is always willing to learn and grow as a coach. She joins ENVY, bringing her positive and outgoing personality. The ultimate goal for her team is to make the game fun, while learning in different ways.

Head Coach Mack has been playing volleyball competitively for 12 years and played club for 6 years. She is currently playing college volleyball at Midland University and loving it! Mack has been coaching for a few years now, which has deepened her love of sharing her passion for volleyball with others. Her goal as a coach is to build her players skill level and create a positive learning environment to be able to develop her athletes skills. 

Volleyball has played a pivotal role in shaping Mack’s character and providing her with valuable life lessons. Mack believes each player should feel supported, valued, and empowered to overcome challenges both on and off the court, and she wants to encourage those beliefs this upcoming season. Through playing volleyball she’s developed a strong connection to it, and coaching club has provide a way for her to stay involved during her favorite season and hopefully impact a few athletes along the way.

Head Coach Bryce is originally from Lake Park, IA which is in the North part of the state near Okoboji. He played club volleyball in high school for Kairos, based in Sioux Falls, SD. Today, he plays in various leagues and adult tournaments. he is currently a Physical Education teacher for Omaha Public Schools at an Elementary in North Omaha.

He has primarily worked with younger athletes but is excited for the opportunity to work with older age groups. He emphasizes improving the whole athlete when it comes to his style of coaching. Focusing on skill development of the game is important, but he also incorporates other characteristic qualities such as goal setting, accountability, and confidence. He has such a love for the game and he tries to exemplify that through his coaching but also has a goal to instill that into every athlete that walks into the door at ENVY.

Head Coach James has been playing volleyball for 13 years, since his freshman year of high school where he learned that Middle is in fact the hardest and best position to play, regardless of what any setter says.   :)

Volleyball is a huge part of his life, from various leagues he plays in, to previously coaching a team for adults wanting to learn the sport. This is his first year of coaching younger athletes, and he is excited to help instill a further love of the game within them and try to pass on ideals from his coach growing up who made him the athlete he is today.

Assistant Coach Kaeleigh has been playing intermediate/competitive volleyball for 16 years. She fills her time playing in various competitive indoor and sand leagues. I am a huge Nebraska volleyball fan and what their program does for the state. 

Volleyball has always had a special place in her heart, and she am ready to share that love. Her coaching philosophy comes from Ted Lasso’s quote “Be a goldfish”. You might mess up, but that past 3 seconds are gone, and now it’s time to focus on the next point, the next pass, set or hit. She brings a positive attitude and wanting to create a fun, can’t wait to come to that next practice to learn more experience. 

Assistant Coach Madi is a sophomore accounting student at The University of Nebraska-Omaha. She has coached and taught lessons for about 2 years. Volleyball has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember, from watching her older sister play to playing the sport herself. 

Madi played libero for Riverside High School and was a part of their first-ever state-run team in 2022. She found her love for volleyball through the club. She loved playing with girls who were there to get better and work hard, and coaches that pushed them. She wants to help girls like her find their love and passion for volleyball. 

Madi has a strong passion for a growth mindset and pushing yourself every time you step on the court. She will be your biggest fan, but she will also push you to be the best you can be.

Head Coach Laurel is a professional civil engineer, wife and mother of two, a native plant enthusiast, and assistant coach at ENVY. While her collegiate experience has been in soccer, Laurel has been playing volleyball for 35 years, including both club and recreational leagues. She has been an assistant coach for her children's past soccer and volleyball teams. Her coaching philosophy revolves around ensuring that hard work is made fun. By instilling life skills including teamwork, discipline, accepting disappointment, and succeeding humbly, our youth will develop confidence that carries onto the court, field, and classroom. Youth coaching, just like prairie land management, takes dedication and patience, and there is joy in watching the incremental growth as our athletes bloom

Head Coach Tricia has played volleyball for 20 years, throughout elementary-Present as an all around player. Of those 20 years she has coached for 5 years. Tricia participates in competitive sand and indoor leagues. Tricia graduated from Iowa Western Community College in 2015 with an associate degree in Arts. Tricia is hugely impacted by helping young adults. She found her passion right after high school when she was teaching a preschool class. After graduating college, Tricia worked at the University of Nebraska Medicine as a preschool teacher for 3 years. She then had an opportunity to become a nanny for a few doctors. This is where Tricia found her passion for coaching. Tricia started coaching as an assistant in 2018 and then she never looked back. Tricia then strived to open her own business and run an in-home day care and currently still running 4 years later.

Tricia is very driven to help coach volleyball. She is ready to help spread her knowledge that she has learned to make other kids be successful in the sport of volleyball. Tricia is a hands-on coach that loves to get in the game and play with the kids. She believes that when a kid sees a coach have heart and passion for the game it makes the kids have a heart and passion for the game. Tricia believes the game of volleyball should be fun but at the same time very educational. Tricia is a coach that is excited to learn new technique and coaches with an open mind. 

Assistant Coach Mikey has been in the volleyball community for about 5 years now. He started playing in adult leagues in 2019 and became a volleyball coach in 2020. He started coaching at the YMCA and have continued throughout the years. He began coaching club teams while living in Florida and after moving back to Iowa, got into indoor and sand adult leagues which made him want to continue his coaching career.

There are many things that contribute to a good volleyball player and a good volleyball team, but his main goal while coaching is to keep good communication and team work. He believes sports are a great way to teach kids more life skills in a way they can understand. To him, team work and communication are skills used all around the spectrum. These skills are helpful for school, work, every day life, and of course on the court in volleyball. Volleyball is an important part of his life and I want to continue to spread the love for the sport!

Assistant Coach Skylar has been coaching volleyball for 4 years. She has been around the volleyball community for many years. Skylar is currently in college at Bellevue university working towards an education degree. She has worked at Boys Town for 3 years and has a diverse knowledge about mental health and helping youth through problems.