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Pascal "coach Pasky" founder, sole owner and Head of the Academy

Registered as club director and coach with the Junior Volleyball Association "JVA" with the American Volleyball Coaches Association "AVCA" and the American Athletic Union "AAU, Pascal is “Positive Coach Alliance” (PCA) Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 certified, he holds a National “Heads Up - Concussion” certification and he is also CPR/AED certified from The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI). Pascal speaks fluently 3 languages, sometimes on the courts to the total confusion but also to the delight of the players. He has a fun, fair, honest and no-nonsense approach to coaching. The "on the record" testimonials from parents and players alike on this website are a true reflection of who "coach Pasky" really is.   

Pascal had a 30+ years career in the financial industry, specifically in the world of highly leveraged exotic derivatives, holding executive positions in different firms in Switzerland, Germany the UK and US. He holds a BA in finance as well as numerous financial regulatory registrations and certifications.

2023/24 Season - Spikes U14 Z  and Spikes U16 Black teams Head coach. Club Director and sole owner.

Coach Pasky

Phone: 303-888-2109

Coach Blase

Blase started his Volleyball career on the beaches of Southern California in the mid 1970’s. He played his first indoor Volleyball at LA Pierce College and fell in love with the game. After moving to Colorado in 1978 he started his coaching career, coaching city of Boulder recreation players of all ages. This then lead to a series of summers 1979-1985 where Blase coached young athletes and adults in the Mid America Volleyball Development camps  where he acted both as a Head Coach of the camps and the ACEP level 1 and 2 coaching instructor.   In 1985 he joined the University of New Mexico coaching staff as an assistant and then became the Head Coach for the program in the 1987-89 seasons. He was awarded the HCAC Coach of the year award in 1988 as well as inducted into the Albuquerque Hall of Fame for his performance for that year. In 1989 he moved to Australia to take up the position of Western Australian Volleyball Coaching Director and then became the Australian National Women’s Coach in 1992. In 1996, Blase became the Course Coordinator of the only Sport Coaching program in Australia through the TAFE education system. Blase and his family moved back to Colorado in the summer of 2008 where he founded and co-owned the White Tiger Volleyball Club from 2012 to 2016. Blase continues to help young athletes develop volleyball skills and tactics in his new position with JumpStart Volleyball Academy. Blase has worked with many of the best coaches and coach educators from around the world.

Along the way, Blase gained a Graduate Degree in Wildlife Biology (CSU) and many Diplomas and certificates related to “Leadership Development” and “Business Consulting”. He currently owns and operates OneMe Consulting Services LLC that provides independent leadership development to business teams and individuals throughout the world.

2023/24 Season  - Spikes U12 Head Coach. Club Director. 

coach Blase

Phone: 303-888-2109

Coach Andy

Coach Andy has played competitive and recreational volleyball for more than 30 years in both 6-player indoor and 2-player outdoor formats. The 2022-2023 season marked his first season as a full-time coach for girl’s junior volleyball, and his U13’s team earned four Top-3 finishes in five tournaments in the competitive 12-14 age division. Coach Andy strives to help everyone he coaches to reach their potential through hard work and positive attitude and enjoys developing the skills and teamwork that allows each player to have success into the future.

2023/24 Season - Spikes U14-2 team Head coach

Coach Andy

Phone: 303-888-2109

Coach Bic

Coach Bic has played competitive and recreational volleyball for more than 20 years in 6-player and 4-player indoor formats.  A big volleyball fan, he has helped coach both of his daughters from a young age at the Highlands Ranch Recreation League.  He coached the Platte River Academy girls’ volleyball 8th grade team during this past 2022-23 season and brought them to their first league final championship. Coach Bic always preaches to players the importance of hard work, positive attitude, mental toughness, and the absolute need of supporting one another taking their success and achievements beyond their expectations.

2023/24 Season - Spikes U14 Z team assistant coach

Coach Bic

Phone: 303-888-2109

Coach Jose

Jose grew up in Puerto Rico playing competitive volleyball throughout his school years and into college at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey as an outside hitter. He was invited to join the Puerto Rico Juniors National Team in 1988.  While playing professional baseball Jose suffered a career-ending injury in 1991.  After his injury, he went on to coach volleyball at his high school and coach baseball with multiple clubs around the island. 

Most recently Jose has served as the Baseball JV Head Coach at Bear Creek High School (2014-2015), Varsity Baseball Head Coach at Castle View High School (2016-2019), and has been working at Gameday Baseball in Parker since 2019 as the 18U travel team Head Coach and Lead Instructor

2023/24 Season - Spikes U16 Black team assistant coach

Coach Jose

Phone: 303-888-2109

Coach James

Coach James, PTA, CWMS, has spent the last 25 years in Physical Therapy and specifically within the field of Sports Medicine.  He is certified in Sportsmetrics which is a plyometric program to train and educate young athletes for injury prevention. He is joining our organization to help push our young athletes and more specifically the competitive team members of the 14 Z and HS age teams to reach their full vertical jump potential.

 

2023/24 Season  - Selected teams agility, vertical jump and plyometric coach.

Coach James

Phone: 303-888-2109

Coach Amanda

Coach Amanda is a Colorado native born and raised in this lovely centennial state. Coach Amanda is an avid player and fan of volleyball. She has been playing for over 29 years both recreationally and competitively. Indoor, outdoor, and sand alike, doubles and 6 person teams. Coach Amanda’s driving motto is “do the work and results will follow”

On her off time she enjoy local breweries, paddle boarding and beach vacations with her husband and kids. 

2023/24 Season - Spikes U13 JumpStart® team Head coach

Coach Amanda

Phone: 303-888-2109

Coach Bo

Coach Bo is a Colorado native and loves everything outdoors. She has played competitive and recreational volleyball for 27 years and has coached for 7. Her love of the game is displayed in each and every practice. When she isn't in the gym she is playing court or grass volleyball in her down time. She loves to help players reach their full potential through hard work and clear direction. She coached last season for Spikes 12U team and enjoyed to see the personal achievement as well as the individual/team growth. She believes the love of the game should come first and everything follows that. She is excited about the upcoming 23/24 season!

2023/24 Season - Spikes U14-3  team Head coach

Coach Bo

Phone: 303-888-2109