South Sound Volleyball Club

Colleen Pancake

Coach

COACHING PHILOSOPHY:  I value the responsibility, importance, and privilege that comes with being part of a team - putting others above yourself and teaching athletes to lead by example as well as word of mouth.  I believe in preparing student athletes for volleyball at the next level, technically & mentally, as well as helping them learn how to be positive influences in society based on their experiences and lessons they learn through athletics.  Last, I want my athletes to understand the importance of respect – of themselves, of their teammates, of their coach, and of the game itself.

FAVORITE QUOTE:  “Do the best you can until you know better.  Then when you know better, do better.” –Maya Angelou

• This is Colleen’s 5th year with SSVBC
• From Puyallup, WA
• Bachelor of Arts, Politics & Values – University of Washington, 2009
  Master of Arts in Teaching – University of Puget Sound, 2010
• Currently, Colleen is the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher at Rogers High School in Puyallup, & the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Evergreen State College.
• Colleen played two years of college volleyball; her freshman year at Green River CC her team took 1st place in the Western Region and 3rd at the NWAACC tournament.  Her sophomore season was spent at Pierce College where her team qualified for the NWAACC tournament.  Colleen was a Sophomore All-Star, a 3-time Defensive Player of the Week, a member of the NWAACC All-Academic team, and averaged over 6 digs per set and 1 ace per set on the season.
• 2013 – Present: Assistant Women’s Volleyball coach at Evergreen State College.  In charge of defense & serve receive systems and techniques.  Team broke school record in 2014 for most wins in a season.
• 2006 – present: Head Volleyball Coach
  South Sound Volleyball Club (2011 – U 17, 2012 – present, U16)
  University Place Volleyball Club (U17)
  Lake Tapps Volleyball Club (U18, U16)
• 2010-2013, Varsity Assistant Coach at Puyallup High School. 
  Team placed 5th in State in 2011 and 6th in State in 2012.
• 2007-2009, Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach at Pierce College.  Colleen helped the team qualify for the NWAACC tournament all three years.  Coached 9 Sophomore All-Stars, 7 All-Region Players, and 1 Region MVP during her three seasons at Pierce.
• BEST MOMENT IN VOLLEYBALL:  It’s a three way tie: first falling in love with the sport when I was a young kid while watching my parents play; coaching with my best friend at Pierce for three years; and getting the assistant coaching job at Evergreen – it’s the best opportunity I have been provided with so far in my volleyball career.