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NEW COACH ANNOUNCEMENT
COACH JORDAN RUIZ
[SPECIAL COACH SHOUT OUT] Parents and players, please join me and the entire club in giving a big WELCOME to COACH JORDAN for being a part of the #STVA family. We are pleased to announce she will be a head coach for 16 Mizuno as well as stepping in as Assistant Director of Operation!
Coach Jordan has completed a decade of dedicated coaching with the club team. The team has qualified for nationals in the 15s age group for two consecutive years, and achieved a noteworthy 2nd place finish in the liberty division last year at the nationals. Coach Jordan is a notable alumnus, having been inducted into the Antonian Hall of Fame. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business, and has also coached high school volleyball for five years.
Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for TGCA, and has even published an article for their organization.
Coach Jordan has a clear passion for volleyball, and likes to lead by example with strong character and integrity. She is an effective and a clear communicator who values the athlete as a whole and develops respectful relationships by building meaningful rapport and by being supportive, goal oriented, honest, and sharing her deep understanding of the sport.
Her motto to bring out the best in her athletes is, "Trust the process."
We are excited to have Coach Jordan as Head Coach of #16Mizuno in the upcoming 2023-24 #CompetitiveVolleyball season at STVA. We are very pleased to have her on board and the vast experience she brings to South Texas Volleyball Academy.
Thank you, Eddie Dahl and STVA family
Let's get to know Coach Jordan
What are your coaching qualities?
As a coach, my qualities include clear passion for volleyball, leading by example, being strong in character and integrity, communicating effectively and clearly, valuing the athlete as a whole, building rapport and relationships, being supportive, goal-oriented, honest, understanding the sport, and always seeking to gain knowledge.
Why did you choose STVA?
I choose to be at STVA because I want to be apart of a club organization that has a consistent growth mindset mentality. STVA is competitive and wants to see their athletes succeed at the highest level. I am happy and blessed to be apart of the vision and to help grow the future of STVA.
What are your expectations from your athletes?
I am a growth and development type of coach. As a coach, I am determined to instill in my athletes the fundamental values that will not only make them better players but also better individuals. I believe that leadership, punctuality, goal orientation, discipline, effort, grit, commitment, accountability, responsibility, self-belief, and learning life lessons are all crucial aspects that my athletes must possess. With my guidance and their determination, I am confident that they will not only excel in their chosen sport but also in every aspect of their lives.
What is your coaching motto?
Trust the process is my motto.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I love to travel and stay in really cool glamping places like star globes, yurts, shipping containers and a-frame tiny homes.