Bill Hitchcock, executive director
Bill has been involved in club volleyball for fifteen years as a fan, parent, coach, and now as Director of Ignite Volleyball Academy. He has coached middle and high school athletes for the past 10 years and stresses the fundamentals while working hard to ensure that each athlete improves while having fun. Bill gives back to the community by volunteering at the local Boys and Girls Club and other community outreach programs. He enjoys spending his downtime hanging out with his wife and four adult kids.
ali hitchcock, managing director
Head Coach 18-Red
Ali’s love for volleyball started as a player in the 7th grade. From there, she played through High School and started volunteer coaching during her Junior Year. In 2016, Ali coached the Varsity squad at Lake Washington High School before deciding to commit to creating Ignite Volleyball Academy alongside her dad, Bill. Since the inception of Ignite in 2017, Ali has been an integral part of coaching and growing the club. She is passionate not only about teaching the skills of the game but also about being a positive role model in the lives of young athletes.
marsha poischbeg, director of coaching & recruiting
Marsha brings over 11 years of coaching experience to her role with Ignite. A former setter, Marsha played for Everett CC before transferring to Northwest Christian University to play another couple of years in Eugene, OR, where she graduated with her Bachelors in Exercise Science. As a coach, Marsha is dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the court. She works closely with athletes to navigate the college recruiting process, providing guidance and mentorship to those aiming to play at the next level. Marsha has helped numerous athletes continue their volleyball journeys into college. Marsha’s coaching philosophy is centered around hard work, discipline, and fostering a supportive, welcoming environment where athletes feel empowered to grow. She takes pride in helping athletes thrive as they transition to the next steps in their athletic and academic careers.
Lee Shymanski
Head Coach 18-White
Leanna played five years of collegiate volleyball, spending the majority of her career at Central Washington University after transferring from Eastern Washington University. As a middle blocker and right-side hitter, she developed a strong understanding of the game while competing at a high level. Following her playing career, Leanna spent two years coaching at the collegiate level as a graduate assistant at Central Washington University under Mario Andaya and Lauren Herseth, where she further developed her knowledge of athlete development, game strategy, and leadership. She has now been coaching club and high school volleyball for over six years and believes every athlete is capable of reaching their full potential when placed in a positive environment that encourages growth, accountability, and confidence, paired with the drive and work ethic to improve. While she is passionate about developing athletes' technical skills and volleyball IQ, she finds equal fulfillment in mentoring confident, resilient young women. As a young female coach, Leanna values building genuine relationships with her athletes, believing that understanding each player as a whole person creates the foundation for growth both on and off the court. She strives to foster a competitive environment where athletes are challenged, supported, and encouraged to enjoy the process, knowing that a love for the game and strong relationships are just as important as success on the court.
Stephanie Kuhn
Head Coach 17-Red
Before joining Ignite, Stephanie spent six years on the staff of the Lake Washington High School Volleyball team, including the final three as Varsity Head Coach. In 2015, she became the Head Volleyball Coach at Lake Washington and was awarded "Kingco Coach of the Year.” From 2013-2016, she coached at Nevillizms (Bill Neville's volleyball training facility in Bellevue). Her coaching philosophy is to create a positive, fun, and competitive environment where everyone involved is encouraged to always give their best effort and winning is simply the result of a great program.
Morgan doyle
Head Coach 16-Grey
Morgan’s passion for volleyball began in the sixth grade on her middle school team, the Snow Peas. Since then, she played at Glacier Peak High School for all 4 years. Throughout high school and college, she coached summer trainings both indoor and beach for local clubs. Following her time at Glacier Peak, she competed at the collegiate level for Walla Walla University, while she studied Elementary Education. After graduation, Morgan returned to the Snohomish area and coached at Archbishop Murphy High School. She then began coaching at Snohomish High School, and spent her first year assisting varsity before progressing to become the Varsity Head Coach for six years. She loved every second of her time coaching at Snohomish. She stepped down the spring of 2026 due to health issues. Morgan joined Ignite this past season, and thoroughly enjoyed her time connecting with her team and helping build amazing student athletes. She has a passion for coaching, and firmly believes in creating strong individuals both on and off the court. Morgan believes every day you have the opportunity to show up and make a difference, and whether it is good or bad it is up to you. She looks forward to an amazing second year coaching for Ignite.
Larisa ALlen
Assistant Coach 16-Grey
Larisa started coaching volleyball at Snohomish High School in 2023, where she was one of the varsity coaches. Her favorite part of coaching is helping athletes build confidence, master the fundamentals, and watching their growth and love for the game throughout the season. She has been playing volleyball since elementary school and started playing club volleyball at the age of 11. She still enjoys getting on the court whenever she can, playing in an adult recreational leagues for fun. Larisa is thrilled to be back coaching with Ignite Volleyball Club this year and can’t wait to help athletes develop their skills, compete with confidence, and have a great season!
madi solis
Head Coach 16-White
Madi started coaching club volleyball in 2016, and throughout her rewarding journey coaching, Madi’s favorite part is teaching the fundamentals of volleyball and witnessing each athlete’s growth over the season. Madi has played volleyball since her middle school years and continues to play today in adult leagues and tournaments. She coaches at Bothell High School, and she is excited to coach again with Ignite this year!
kristi eisenkraft
Head Coach 15-White
Kristi fell in love with volleyball when she started playing in middle school. She played at Everett High School and in college at Concordia University in Portland, OR. Kristi has been consistently coaching for the last 17 years. Kristi coaches 8th grade at North Middle School, and is excited for her fourth season with Ignite. Outside of the gym, Kristi has spent the last 8 years as a math teacher at Everett High School. Her favorite thing about teaching and coaching is seeing kids realize their potential. Kristi loves coaching and teaching students and feels so fortunate that she gets to do this for “work”. Kristi has two adult sons and enjoys spending time with her husband and family.
brooklyn johnson
Head Coach 15-Red
Brooklyn is an Everett High School alumni who played volleyball all 4 years at EHS and received 2nd team “All Wesco” after her senior season. Brooklyn went on to play at Skagit Community College, receiving the MVP award in NWAC. Brooklyn also earned 2nd Team All-American for Jucos and continued her volleyball journey at Saint Martin’s University as a setter before coming to Ignite to coach. Brooklyn is looking forward to her fourth season with Ignite, sharing her love of the game and positivity with our high school athletes.
charlie thomas
Assistant Coach 14-Red
Charlie is an Ignite VBA Alumni player who is coaching her second season with us! Charlie is an incredible setter who graduated from Lynnwood High School in 2024. Charlie and her high school varsity team placed 3rd in the WIAA 3A State Tournament in her senior year season. We are excited to have Charlie as the U14 assistant coach this year!
Heather turner
Head Coach 13-Red
Heather has been coaching for over 11 years at all game levels. After playing for the Puget Sound Region on 5 different club teams, and post high school, Heather played two years at Edmonds College, as a setter. After college ball, Heather started dedicating her time to continuing education, building a family, working, and coaching, including the last 7 seasons with Ignite. Heather is the Everett High School Varsity Coach and has spent the last 5 seasons with her alma mater, EHS. Heather also helps with the Puget Sound Region All-Stars Indoor Girls Program. Heather exudes an unmatched passion for the game every time she steps onto the court. She loves helping all her athletes reach their volleyball goals and has successfully helped several athletes get recruited to play in college. She has a wealth of knowledge about the game, great attention to detail, knows how to instill and help athletes build confidence, encourage learning, and create a positive team environment with any group of athletes she works with.
gracie minks
Assistant Coach 12-Red
Gracie has assisted both u14’s and u12’s with us, and is excited to coach another season with Ignite! Gracie loves to find adult open gyms to play in, and having fun with people enjoying the sport together! During her free time she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, listening to music, and playing video games. She loves going to the University of Washington volleyball matches during their season! As an assistant coach, she enjoys taking stats at tournaments, watching film, communicating with parents, helping plan and implement practices, encouraging the girls, and creating a positive atmosphere for the athletes to perform in.
Bill Neville, Advisor & clinician
Bill has coached since 1967 and has been on the coaching staff of both the US and Canadian National Teams. He has been on the coaching staff at three Olympics, winning gold in 1984, and coached at the collegiate level, including at the UW, for many years. He has worked closely with other legends, such as Karch Kiraly and has become a volleyball legend himself. Bill works closely with our staff in shaping our club philosophy and coordinating clinics during the season.
