Our History:

Gulf Coast Juniors Volleyball Club has been serving athletes in Pinellas County since 199o. Ken Deterding, founder and director, is passionate about the game and has a desire to teach. He has been playing and coaching for more than 30 years at every level. His former coaching positions include Head Coach at Manatee Community College, Assistant Coach at University of Illinois, Assistant Coach at Idaho State University, Head Coach at Twin City Volleyball Club, and Head Coach at Second City Volleyball Club. He is the former Director of Bloomington/Normal Volleyball Club. Ken’s contributes his experience and knowledge at every practice, allowing each athlete the opportunity to a unique learning environment.

Gulf Coast Juniors consistently produces top players and college recruits each year. Here is list of our success stories:
2011 - Cassie Foster - Trinity College of Florida (Keswick Christian)
2011 - Alexa Dietz - Indian River State College (Keswick Christian)
2010 - Staci Cundiff - St. Petersburg College (Seminole High)
2010 - Carmen Kubes - St. Petersburg College (Largo High)
2009 - J'Beria Davis - University of South Florida (Clearwater High)
2009 - Hannah Deterding -Eastern Illinois University
2008 - Megan Aguirre - Pasco Hernando Community College (Clearwater High)
2007 - Kristin Fisher, University of Central Florida (Clearwater High)
2006 - Hillary Mitchell, Naval Prep Academy & Coast Guard Academy (Boca Ciega High)
2006 - Ashley Chase, St. Petersburg College (Seminole High)
2006 - Kristina Reeves, Manatee Community College (Largo High)
2006 - Melissa Perkins, Manatee Community College (Gibbs High)
2006 - Kelsey Salava - Furman University (Clearwater High)
2005 - Ashley Martin, Florida Southern University (Seminole High)
2005 - Brittany Pierpont, Boston College (Tampa Prep)
2005 - Kelley Flowers, Trinity International University (Largo High)
2004 -Jennifer King - Florida Southern University(Largo High)
2004 - Carlie Kearney - University of Tennessee (Palm Harbor University)
Lauren Stahoski - Manatee Jr. College and Florida International University (Seminole High)
Lindsey Crosby - Manatee Jr. College and Rollins College (Keswick)
Farrah Nolan - St. Petersburg College (Largo High)
Rachelle Konzcal - Florida Southern (Northeast High)
Jessie Flowers - St. Petersburg Jr. College (Largo High)
Carly Zillig - Roanoke College (Virginia)(Shorecrest)
Peggy Heim - Palm Beach Atlantic (Northside)
Catherine DuPont - Rice University - Texas (St. Pete Catholic)
Melanie Custer - Gardner Webb University - North Carolina (Clearwater High)
Michelle Bailey - Trinity College - Texas (Shorecrest)
Melissa Mathews - Taylor University ( Indiana)(Northside Christian)
Jennifer Shipman - St. John’s Community College (St. Pete High)
Alyssa Haigh - University of Central Florida (Keswick Christian)
Jamie Martin - St. Petersburg Jr. College (Jefferson High - Tampa)
Melissa Monce - St. Petersburg Jr. College (Sickles High - Tampa)
Amparo Elejalde - St. Petersburg Jr. College (Countryside High)
Amy Wilson - St. Petersburg College and Warner Southern (Largo High)
Jessica Bosacki - University of North Florida (Pinellas Park)
Samantha Hawk - Eckerd College (Clearwater High)
Kristen Chenderlin - Troy State University (East Lake High)
Kellie Haire - Presbyterian College (Clearwater High)
Brooke Benton - Manatee Community College (Northeast High)
Sara Rambeau - Manatee Community College & Eckerd College (Gaither High)
Erin Carr - St. Petersburg Junior College (Largo High)
Heather Lanning - Millican College (Keswick Christian)
Alison Mathews - Taylor University (Northside Christian)
Abby Miner - Samford University (Pinellas Park High)
Deana Ross - Manatee Community College (Boca Ciega High)
Bethany Trouville - Gardner Webb University (Clearwater High)
Sohni Epp - Hillsborough Junior College (Pinellas Park)
Erin Gornes - University of Georgia (Northside Christian)
Lindsey Iwanoff - Pasco Hernando Community College (Pinellas Park High)
Cassie Kerner - University of Central Florida (Pinellas Park High)
Danyielle Smith - Florida Atlantic University (Seminole High)
Trisha Beatty - Gardner Webb University (Pinellas Park High)
Sara Chapman - Manatee Community College & Univ. of Utah (Dunedin High)
Julie Bekker - University of North Florida (East Lake High)
Katie Clifford-Indian River Comm.College/Pasco Hernando Comm.College (Tarpon High)
Jenni Gildersleeve - Campbell University (Clearwater High)
Jamie Higinbotham - Manatee Community College (Clearwater High)
Stacie Haire - Carson Newman University (Clearwater High)
Carla Imperatore - Morehead State University (River Ridge High)
Beth Young - St. Petersburg Junior College (Pinellas Park High)
Kristy Beatty - Pasco Hernando Community College (Pinellas Park High)
Heather Bradley - Georgia Tech. (Shorecrest)
Amy Hahn - Lenoir Rhyne University (Clearwater High)
Mary Harper - Manatee Community College (Osceola High)
Tracey Schroeder - Gardner Webb University (Pinellas Park High)
Lori Wisler - Manatee Community College (Hudson High)
Stacey Roberts - Pasco Hernando Community College (Pinellas Park High)
Jamie Bielinda - University of North Carolina-Charlotte (Tarpon High)
Carrie Wisler - University of Central Florida (Hudson High)
Denise Seidelman - Pasco Hernando Community College
Nicole Smith - St. Petersburg Jr. College
Marnie Will - Mercer University
Tammy Hall - La Grange University
Rachel Sanchez - South Florida Community College
Nicki Vaporis - Manatee Community College
Tammy Buckles - La Grange University
Angela Fisk - Manatee Community College
Jennifer Ball - La Grange University
Kelcey McCullough - Florida Institute of Technology
Mary Kruse - Presbyterian College
Tanya Roe - Stetson University
Regan Hensley - Gardner-Webb University

Why Gulf Coast Juniors?

• Longest running club in Pinellas county.
• Produced more college-bound athletes than any other Club.
• Most experienced Club Director in the Tampa Bay area.



• We offer girls between the ages of 10 and 18 years old the opportunity to:
• Develop necessary skills to compete at any level.
• Build self-confidence.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Learn and practice principles of teamwork, goal-setting, and dedication.
• Gain national exposure to college recruiters.

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We are a member club of the Florida Region of USA Volleyball. As a player, you may stop any unwanted contact from a club representative simply by asking (either verbally or in writing) that all contact cease. Any player believing a club representative of any Florida Region Volleyball club has been intimidating, harassing, or acted inappropriately in any manner of contact or recruiting should contact the Florida Region office at (352) 742-0080.

Before joining any Club, parents are required to read the Parent Information Guide, which can be found at www.floridavolleyball.org.

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Next Tournament:
February 25 - 26, 2012
Tampa United Kick-off Classic
Tampa, FL