Leah Peterson

Hey all! My name is Leah Peterson and this will be my first year coaching at NBC Camp. I have recently graduated high school and I'm going on to play collegiate volleyball at Pacific University in Forest Grove Oregon. I am a very bubbly, enthusiastic, happy and fun person who, of course, loves volleyball. I started playing volleyball when I was just 15 years old but i caught on to the game fast and am a very well rounded player and soon to be coach. I love seeing people do their best so expect me to be very encouraging and motivating to get these girls better. I will put my all into making these girls better and all i ask for in return is effort and respect.

Thanks and I'm excited to start camp!

Leah :)

Chelsey Pangborn

Chelsey Pangborn is excited to joins us this summer for her first official NBC Volleyball Camp! She has two years of experience with Sideout Volleyball club as an assistant coach to the Sideout U12 developmental program. Currently a student at Spokane Falls Community College, Chelsey was a 3-year varsity player at Mead High School and a two-time state champion. Chelsey competed for the Sideout Volleyball Club, playing at Nationals her U-16 season. In addition to coaching for Sideout, Chelsey has also worked a number of camps at Mead High School and NBC Camps volleyball clinics.

Melanie McClure--Coach

Hi I am Melanie McClure. I originally lived in Spokane, Washington when I was little and grew up there for the majority of my life. I ended up moving to Reno, Nevada and I graduated this year and now I am off to college. I am really excited for this camp. I have been a camper at the NBC Camps for the past three years. This is an amazing camp and I can truly say that I have learned a lot from this camp. Parents that are undecided about sending their children to this camp should think again. This will be the best weekend of their child’s summer. I am very happy to be coach and really EXCITED to see how successful this camp will be once again.

Morgan Veleke--Coach

Hi! My name is Morgan Veleke. I am 23 years old from Kennewick, Washington. I played collegiate volleyball for two years at Columbia Basin College and two years at Whitworth University. I was a captain at both CBC and Whitworth. This past spring I graduated in elementary education from Whitworth and will be a middle school reading and language arts teacher in Kennewick this next fall.

I have coached summer volleyball camps for the past six years for the ages between eight and eighteen. I have coached at Columbia Basin College, Whitworth University, and at high school team camps. While I was in Spokane, I coached a U-12 club volleyball team. This past fall I was an assistant coach for the pirate volleyball program.

I love working with girls who are passionate about the game of volleyball as much as I am. NBC camp is going to be an incredible week and looking forward to working with a great staff and the athletes.

Carly Curtis--Coach

Hello from Idaho. I am extremely excited to coach at the NBC Camps this summer. I am a former graduate of Eastern Washington University and I now reside in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. I played 2 years at North Idaho College and finished my playing career at EWU. After my college days I coached 6 years at NIC and 7 at Coeur d' Alene High School. I am now a club director and coach for North Idaho Thunder VBC. I am ready to have fun and share my knowledge with each an every one of you! See you soon.

Jennifer Nakata--Junior Coach

My Name is Jennifer Nakata, I am 17 years old and this will be my second year as a volunteer coach at NBC camp. I will be a senior at Pullman High School and I will be honored to come back and continue pullman volleyball tradition, winning a two state champions back to back my sophomore and junior year. As of right now i have not decided on a college to attend, but I am in communication with several colleges. I cannot wait to share my love and passion for the game of volleyball with your daughter. It's going to be a great week!

Whitney Santos--Coach

cHey everyone, I’m Whitney Santos, a redshirt sophomore at Whitworth University. Originally, I am from Waiehu, Maui, and a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Maui. I am blessed enough to have been named All-Northwest Conference 2nd team as libero for the conference champion Pirates last year. Volleyball has been a passion of mine since I was only 10 years old, and over that time period, I have had the opportunity to learn from great coaches about the game as well as important life lessons that will stick with me for the rest of my life. I am ready to take advantage of the awesome opportunity NBC has given me to pass along my knowledge to young, aspiring players.

Alex Wexler--Junior Coach

My name is Alex Wexler and I will be a Junior at Pullman High School this coming school year. I was born and raised in Pullman and I love the small town atmosphere. I enjoy a challenge and always strive to do my best in school. I am spending a lot time this summer working as a waitress at New Garden, a local restaurant. I am also spending a little time volunteering at the Evergreen Vet Clinic. I first started playing volleyball when I was 10 years old and immediately loved it. I think playing volleyball, or any sport, is a great way for young people to build their self esteem, learn team work, and push their limits so that they can be their best.

Olivia Anne Kehaulani Kromm--Store Assistant

My name is Olivia, and I was born in Honolulu, HI on August 29, 1995. I lived in Hawaii until I was 7 years old. At that time, in 2003, I moved to Pullman, WA to be nearer to grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
I am a Junior in high school this year. Swimming is my favorite competitive sport right now, though I have played many years of soccer, too. I also went to state in golf this past year.
I have one older brother and two older sisters and one younger foster sister. All of the kids in my family are adopted, and we are all different nationalities. We have a very diverse home – which makes it very fun and very interesting.

Taryn Smith--Coach

My name is Taryn Smith and I am '08 graduate from Whitworth University. I played 2 years of volleyball and 4 years of tennis at Whitworth. Shortly after graduating I spent a year in Spain teaching English and loving every bit of it. Now, currently I spent the last year coaching volleyball and tennis as well as substitute teaching in local districts. I am SUPER UBER stoked to coach at NBC Camps this year because as a coaching staff, we give it our all in everything (relationships, coaching, being crazy, having a blast, and of course, volleyball) and love doing it.

Liz Flom--Athletic Trainer

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Liz Flom now makes her home in Powell, Wyoming where she is beginning her third year as the Head Athletic Trainer and instructor at Northwest College. After finishing her BS in Exercise Science at Eastern Oregon University she completed her Masters in Athletic Training at Montana State University Billings. Her athletic training experience includes two years of working NBC camps in Montana and Washington, NCAA Division II, NAIA, high school, and now NJCAA athletics. She plans on staying at Northwest College for many more years and hopes to continue to work for NBC as much as possible.

Carol Rydbom--Store Manager

My name is Carol Sayles Rydbom, but at NBC camps, I'm better known as Jamie Smart's mom...and what a huge blessing that is! This will be my third year running the volleyball camp store. I am really looking forward to being immersed in the the Lord's inspirational "world" of NBC volleyball, to be a part of this amazing staff and to get acquainted with so many young women. I graduated from Washington State University in education. While living most of my life on the Palouse, I have had the distinct privilege of serving in campus ministry, working in public service and public relations for the City of Pullman and for Washington State University. Most recently I enjoyed raising private support for WSU scholarships, fellowships and professorships. While all of these professional activities have been rewarding, nothing can ever compare to the greatest gift of all - to be mom to our two daughters, Jamie and Jenni. Sure looking forward to seeing you all...be sure to visit the camp store!

Brittani Harvey--Junior Coach

Hello, my name is Brittani Harvey. I am a Junior at Pullman High School this year. I have been going to church as long as I can remember. When I was 12 years old, I became a Christian and was baptized at age 13. I love hanging out with my friends and going to youth group with them. Throughout middle school, I attended Wyldlife and will begin going to Young Life this fall. I have played volleyball since I was 8 years old, including 7 years on the Pullman Volleyball Club, I also play on our State Championship Pullman High School Varsity team. I love playing volleyball and it is my favorite thing to do. I am really looking forward to helping out at NBC volleyball camps this summer. I know it will be a bunch of fun!

Misti Steech: Coach

I am a high school teacher for the Pasco School District. I graduated from WSU with a degree in Education and teach high school Spanish. I have been coaching for 15 years between the middle school, high school and club volleyball levels of U-12 thru U-16.

Kayla Page: Coach

I am currently the head coach of the 16u girls volleyball team at Fire Volleyball Club in Vancouver, WA. We had a successful season and grew tremendously as a team. I have also been an assistant coach for the Eastmont Varsity volleyball team in East Wenatchee, WA and an assistant coach for Club Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ. I was a starting varsity defensive specialist during high school and I have played club since I was 11. Aside from my enormous love for volleyball, I enjoy reading, especially books by author Jodi Picoult, hiking, and playing with my dog Baxter.

Brynn DeLong: Coach

I am a 22 year old senior at Whitworth University and I am currently studying business management. I have been playing volleyball since I could walk and I just finished my final season as a pirate with a record of 14-2, winning our conference and making it to the second round of the NCAA division three volleyball tournament. This will be my fifth year coaching for NBC camps and I am so excited to be apart of such an amazing program and to be surrounded by a great staff and great girls!