Coaches

Join the Revolution and make a difference with us! Send inquiries for coaching positions to info@revolutionjrs.com.

Revolution Volleyball coaches focus on developing athletes as players and as individuals, combining systematic skill instruction with the Revolution Defense system in an engaging, competitive environment built on high-volume repetitions and constructive feedback.

Tanner Morris — Head of Volleyball

Entering his 30th coaching year, Tanner created the Revolution Defense system based on clear, repeatable principles. He has mentored thousands of athletes from the youth to professional levels, emphasizing fundamentals and decision-making. His approach centers on “Effort, Energy, and Enthusiasm,” ensuring every athlete receives individualized coaching and personal-growth support.

Andre Shaw — Youth Volleyball Program Director

A special-education teacher and varsity girls volleyball assistant at Niles North High School. As boys volleyball head coach there, he earned a 2024 Conference Championship and developed 20+ all-conference players. Previously a USA Indoor High Performance coach and three-time NAIA all-conference player at Roosevelt University, Andre also served as Associate Director with Club Momentum Athletics.

Marvin Schaefer — Head Coach (15 Pink)

Four years of coaching experience as Wood Oaks Junior High head coach with two conference championships. Specializes in blocking instruction and employs a positive, pragmatic style emphasizing full-speed competition without penalty for earnest errors, differentiating training by position needs. Off the court he enjoys kitesurfing, snowboarding, ice climbing, and rugby.

Kylie Brua — Head Coach (17’s Blue)

Four collegiate years as a setter, followed by two club coaching seasons. Emphasizes game intelligence—court reading, play anticipation, and competitive confidence—with a calm, steady style focused on accountability and player development.

Mindy Dooley — Head Coach (14 White)

In her second club season with an extensive summer-camp coaching background. Played six club years, four at Wahlert High School, and four at Loyola University Chicago. Teaches fundamentals through systems and decision-making as a positive coach who maintains high standards. A mother of three, she practices yoga, Pilates, lifting, and running.

Additional Coaching Staff

• Patti Wadas — Head Coach (13 White, 16 Blue)
• Amanda Barber — Head Coach (17/18’s Hybrid & 15’s Grey)
• Cate Howard — Head Coach (13’s & 12’s)
• Konrad Ksiazkiewicz — Head Coach (15 Blue)
• Amanda Fornal — Head Coach (15 White)
• Thomas Culligan — Head Coach (14 Grey)
• Lauren Choi — Court Coach
• Emma Fraczek — Court Coach