About Us

Franklin County United Volleyball Club was founded in 2013, by the merging of two local clubs in the area. The former 4 Rivers VBC (2001-2013) and the former Club Washington VBC (2009-2013) decided it was time to create one united, but competitive environment for our area’s volleyball players. In 2019 Owensville Elite VCB joined FC United. The merging of these clubs has provided the best level of coaching, player development, and ability to be a stronger, more productive club. The resources of the combined clubs provided us more opportunities for players, shared responsibilities with club administrators, and better access to gym facilities in the region. Our shared vision for the volleyball club has given us the focus, determination, and values to transform our vision into reaching our goals.

FC United Club Year Founded: 2013
Number of Practices per Week: 1-2
Number of Tournaments per Month: Minimum of 6 per season plus Regionals or Bid Event
Number of out of Town Tournaments: If you are on a traveling team you may have tournaments outside of the St.Louis Regional area
Age & Gender of Teams: Girls 11U thru 17U
Locations Used for Practices: Various facilities in the Franklin County Area, Primarily The Competitive Edge located between Washington, Union, and Owensville.

Chris has experience coaching on many different levels from 4th grade up to high school. She played on both club and school teams through high school and still plays on a recreational competitive women’s league. With a lifetime love of volleyball, Chris brings both fun and fundamentals to the court. This is her second year coaching with FC Volleyball club.
Email: caverycarrico@gmail.com or call 314-412-3223.

Missy played 4 years of high school volleyball. She coached volleyball for three years at Union High School as the junior varsity coach and coached at the youth level for six years. Missy helped initiate and develop the youth volleyball program at Union. This will be her fifth year coaching club volleyball with FC United.
Email: melissa12mbrown@gmail.com or call 636-221-1309.

Kim has prior experience coaching at the grade school and junior level. She is a former volleyball player herself from grade school through high school. She will be coming back for her fourth season with FC United.
Email Klong1029@att.net or call 314-560-7054.

Kevin has been playing volleyball for 25 plus years. He plays in a Co-Ed indoor Sullivan league and a Union sand volleyball league. Kevin has coached one season for 4 Rivers VB and one season for Rockwood Thunder. He has helped coach Union HS Volleyball for 4 plus years. With in the 4 years he has coached the Freshmen team. This is Kevin’s first year with FC United.
Email: kevin.morris1114@gmail.com or call 314-607-6557.

Erin played Volleyball for Tri County Volleyball club team and Union High School. Her Senior year UHS finished 2nd in State. She continued her playing career at East Central College with All- American Honors two years in a row. After ECC she moved on to Columbia College and played for the present Mizzou coaches Wayne and Susan Kreklow. Upon graduation, Erin continued her career in collegiate volleyball by coaching Missouri Baptist College and East Central College. After getting married Erin retired until her children were old enough to compete. She then started a league team for their district and coached both her girls for three years. Erin has been involved in playing or coaching competitive volleyball for over 30 years and is a Hall of Fame inductee at East Central College.
Email: erin.tesar@gmail.com or call 314-402-0207.

Heidi played high school volleyball, club volleyball and recreational league in college. She coached Marthasville Junior Jays teams for two years. Heidi will be returning for her fifth year with FC United. She enjoys running half marathons, volleyball, basketball, horseback riding, swimming and spending time with her family.
Email: heidielizabethridder@yahoo.com or call 636-358-4020.

Jennifer has been actively involved with club volleyball for eight years. This is her fourth year directing and third year coaching with FC United. She coached her daughter’s YMCA and Junior Jays volleyball and basketball teams for several years. She looks forward to coaching club volleyball again this year. She is enthusiastic about bringing this team to a new level of play.
Email: jenny@fundraisingbrick.com or call 573-694-1127.

Stacey played Varsity Volleyball 4 years in High School and 2 years in college. She has coached 4th grade up to Junior Varsity High School Volleyball and has been coaching for 8 years. Stacey has continued her love for volleyball by playing competitive and recreational court and sand volleyball.
Email: stacey_lynn8@live.com.

Joe has coached junior volleyball for 3 years and played all through Middle School. He has coached softball, baseball, and football as well. Joe continues to play both competitive and recreational volleyball. This is his first year with FC United and he is excited to work with the girls this year.
Email: joe.baxter45@yahoo.com or call 636-232-6326.

Baylee played high school volleyball, 6 years of club ball. She helped coach club volleyball last year. She has helped the younger girls with summer volleyball camps. She is excited to assist and teach the younger girls for FC United this season.

As a former volleyball player Krista competed in the USVBA Jr Olympics. She has been coaching volleyball for nearly 25 years. Before joining the FC United family she coached for St. Louis Metro in South St. Louis. She has taken teams to multiple qualifiers and the Jr Olympics as well as several tournaments around the Midwest. Krista is Impact and Cap II certified.
Krista is passionate about the game. She believes in teaching the game at a competitive level as well as instilling excellent work ethic which the athlete will take with them throughout their life.
Email: kdvandewiele@gmail.com or call 314-749-3732.

Brooke played high school volleyball and 7 years of club volleyball. She has helped the younger girls with summer volleyball camps. She is excited to assist and teach the younger girls for FC United this season.

Sara Maxey played volleyball in grade school and high school. She was an assistant coach for CYC volleyball last year. She is looking forward to helping coach her daughters 12U team and being a part of her volleyball club experience. This is her second year coaching with FC Volleyball club. Email: saramaxey@hotmail.com or call 636-399-5481

Barb played 4 years of high school volleyball and 2 years at East Central College. She played women’s competitive for 3 years and recreational sand volleyball for 17 years. She coached Jr Jay’s for 3 years and this is her 6th year coaching club.
Email: Vossbjx5@att.net or call 636-384-0107.

Kenny has coached club volleyball for the past 9 years for both Club Washington and Franklin County United. He has coached girls ages 13U up to 17U. He has also previously coached for 2 years at the grade school level for a catholic school. In his free time off from his job as a firefighter for the City of St Louis, he enjoys playing golf, bowling, and softball, and normally doesn’t miss a STL Cardinal baseball game on tv.
Email: stlfireboy@yahoo.com or call 314-791-0790.

Sharon has been involved in athletics all of her life. She was the assistant coach for the U-15 FC United team last year. Sharon has also coached volleyball for Immaculate Conception Union for 6 years and coached for the Union Jr. Lady Cats volleyball program for 5 years. Sharon holds multiple teaching degrees, is a 4-H Club leader, and wife of a farmer. She is excited to be coaching with FC United/H2 again this year to help girls focus on skills that will serve them in their future careers.
Email: shelling@stcmo.org or call 314-486-1320 .

Lauren played volleyball in high school and at East Central College, where she is currently the assistant coach. During her time at ECC she coached a 14U and 15U team for FC United. She graduated The University of Central Missouri with a bachelor’s in physical education. During her time at UCM she coached a 13U team for Central Elite Volleyball in Warrensburg, Missouri. Currently she works as a paraprofessional for the New Haven School District. In her free time away from school and volleyball she loves playing softball and watching baseball and hockey on TV.
Email: lauren.borgerding@yahoo.com or call 636-432-3804.

Email: gracestruttmann@icloud.com

Email: shelbys20@hotmail.com or call 573-344-9085.

Jessie played volleyball all 4 years of high school. She was the assistant coach at Bourbon High School for 2 years before taking the Varsity position for 3 years. She then moved to coach the Freshmen at Owensville High School one year. Jessie has also coached at the youth level for three years and is the Co-Director of the program. In addition to coaching, Jessie is a certified MSHSAA Official. This will be her first year coaching club volleyball with FC United.
Email: jc_love2teach@yahoo.com or call 573-644-4573.

Dana played volleyball through middle school and high school. She is entering her second year of playing in a women’s volleyball league based out of Sullivan, MO. She has coached youth volleyball for one year. This will be her first year coaching club volleyball with FC United.
Email: d_hampton_51@hotmail.com or call 636-388-9731.

Emily played volleyball all four years of high school, and continues to play in women and coed leagues today. She has coached club ball off and on for 15 years. This is her first year with FC United.
Email: ewoolsey14@live.com or call 573-263-9253.

Email: ekinman@live.com or call 573-205-0272.

Played VB from 8th grade all the way through HS, and helped teach at summer camps held by school. Played 4yrs with the Washington VB Club in Washington MO. I did recieve a scholarship to play VB at ECC. I have also assisted with coaching youth VB for the school in Owensville, grades 4th and 5th. I really enjoy coaching and introducing kids to the sport.
Email: whereisnoland@hotmail.com or call 573-308-6110.

Played middle school & high school volleyball ending her OHS career as a First Team All-District & First Team All-Conference player. She specialized in setting and outside hitting. She began the OEVC program in the Owensville area in 2015 as head coach and director, and the decision was made in 2019 to join with FCU. Her goal as a coach is to remind players why they love volleyball while instilling responsibility and a hard work ethic they can be proud of.
Email: jennifer_mcclurg@hotmail.com or call 573-291-8475.

Chastity Menz played volleyball throughout both her middle and high school years. Chastity is excited and looking forward to coaching. This will be her first year of club volleyball with FC United.
Email: chastity_n@hotmail.com or call 573-619-6350.

Dan has spent the last six years coaching volleyball for the Union Ladycats. He has a passion for teaching the game and building self esteem in our youth. Although competitive, he strives to make the game of volleyball fun! In 2015 he started a youth sand volleyball program that continues to grow attracting players from surrounding communities. He also spent time as a coach for TC Select and has built several teams to attend Show Me Games in Columbia. Dan currently serves a MSHSAA certified referee. He is excited to get started with FC United!
Email: hittson7@aol.com or call 636-744-3465.

Stacey played Varsity Volleyball 4 years in High School and 2 years in college. She has coached 4th grade up to Junior Varsity High School Volleyball and has been coaching for 8 years. Stacey has continued her love for volleyball by playing competitive and recreational court and sand volleyball.
Email: stacey_lynn8@live.com.

Katelyn has had 5 years experience in coaching club volleyball for the ages 13-17 years old. She played through middle school and high school along with club volleyball and continues to play competitive and recreational sand volleyball. Katelyn and Paige have co-coached for three years in the past and played together in high school. They are both very excited to coach for FC United this year.
Email: katelyn.sieve@rocketmail.com or call 636-577-6641.

Paige has had 3 years experience in coaching club volleyball for the ages 13-16 years old. She began playing volleyball at her local boys & girls club at age 5. She continued to play through high school, along with club & sand volleyball. Katelyn and Paige have co-coached for three years in the past and played together in high school. They are both very excited to coach for FC United this year.
Email: paigeniederholtmeyer@gmail.com or call 636-328-6701.

Email: call 314-605-6925.

Email: wengler12@yahoo.com or call (636) 303-6012.