Congratulations to everyone that made a team and had the courage to try out. We wish we had the space to keep everyone.
Teams are posted below.
Practices will start in December.
Calendars will be posted here soon. Coaches will also reach out with your practice schedule as well.
11 and under
(Coach Cayla and Coach Beh Meh)
Marlee Adams
Addison Burke
Ava Carter
Myla Davis
Acen Drakeford
Riley Eden
Briseis Gomez
Jenesis Jackson
Nariya Joseph
Molly Siebrandt
Cooper Smith
12 and under
(Coach Monique, Coach Paige, Coach Shay)
Aubrey Burke
AiLanni Cotton
Kinlee Huber
Addison Livermore
Makennah Malone
Bostin McGaw
Maxximus Meadows
Ava Ronneau
Jocelyn Ross
Cassidy Worley
Monroe Drakeford
Lola Roland
13 and under Black
(Coach Karla and Coach Chris)
Layla Mason
Rylie Mclaws
Eh Thyu Paw
Jamya Smith
Telaija Smith
Sophia Tarpley
Pratigya Buswa
Lucille Billesbach
Bennett Brown
Divine Conner
Evelyn Drickey
Zelda Fischer
13 and under Silver
Coach Jessi and Coach Kaitlyn
Sophie Baeza
Dakota Limones
Valeria Magana
Bae Meh
Janye Morrison
Saniyah Brown
Eileen Glasford
Nyetapka Kueth
Laurynn Baxter
Skyliya Murph
13 and under Pink
Coach Stefanie and Coach Aaliyah
Selah Batchelder
McKenna Henry-Fewell
Aria Dinovo
GloriAnn Baker
Elia Rai
Kiara Ruiz
Darla Garcia-Lopez
Zoe Haynes
Leliyah Thomas
Chudier Thuok
14 and under Black
(Coach Shannon and Coach Erin)
Maura Fay
Alahni Griffin
Daisy Le
Felicia McWilliams
Teagan Meadows
Tre Peh No Moo (MuChi)
Gloria Moo
Amyiah Ross
Grace Strozier
May Ray Tha
14 and under Pink
(Coach Mary and Coach Madison)
Mariah Stein
JaMilya Bearfield
Rilee Graser
Stella Darlington
Nellii Arellano
Makayla Nguyen
Sophia Pena
Giavonna Gunter
ShaLaya Montgomery
Amiyaha Humphrey
Ava Jewel
Emma Mateljan
15 and under Black
(Coach Nia, Coach Haylee, Coach Sydney)
Brooklyn Henry-Fewell
Leila Bradley
Sofia Bowen
Tyraneigh Swift
Yoelle Hernandez
Beatrix Cox
Mia Walker
Isla Reiss
Meredith Lopez
Ariyah Miles
16 Pink
(Coach Emily and Coach Kiley)
Diana Gallarzo
Gussie Harr
Avery Wright
Chloe Steinbock
Naomi Bash
Dulce Beltran
Renita Krajicek
Jayden Lewis
Emily Lienemann
Genesis Ruiz
16 and under Black
Coach Anna
Isis Anderson
NK Chuol
Andrialynn Carpenter
Loyren Gilreath
Mara Johnson-Anthony
Samantha Rivero
Brienna Sullivan
Aubreylynn Tolbert
Ludia Lazarus
Kenzy Strickland
Raylee Van Ackeren
17 and under
Coach Jadai
Makynzie Mclaws
Kabrianna Lowe
Cara Travis
Jade Newson
Laveya Nelson
Lillian McWilliams
Kynnedy Bonacci-Ryks
Mya Winston
Aspyn Christie
Na'zjae Hubbard
18 and under
Coach Bailey and Coach Kume
Jaelyn Wilkins
Sania Childs
Jaelyn Taylor
Samantha Carter
Kami Montgomery
Beh Meh
Meshah Robinson
Malea Robinson
NaSyia Mcphaull
Jalyssa Trejo Keyser
Shannon Walker began coaching for the Omaha Starlings in 2000. She was introduced to the club while serving as the Junior Varsity coach and Varsity Assistant at Omaha North High School where she coached for ten years. She was immediately drawn to the club’s mission, to offer opportunities to compete in Junior Olympic Volleyball to all girls, despite economic hardships. She later took over as Director of the program for Butch and Sharon Saltzman, in 2008. She has served as both Director and coach since then. This is her twenty-third season with the club. Her proudest achievements with the club have been having over sixty-five girls go on to earn college volleyball scholarships and having numerous players return to coach and pay the experience forward.
In addition to coaching for Starlings, Shannon has also been the Varsity coach for Omaha Northwest High School for the past sixteen years, where she also teaches English. Shannon has a Bachelor’s Degree in English from UNO and a Master of Arts in Teaching from College of Saint Mary. She was the 2019 College of Saint Mary, “Coach of Character” recipient. She has coached Starlings teams to six national championships. She also serves on the Great Plains Region of USA Volleyball’s Board of Directors. She is the mother to a twentytwo year-old son, Kadon.
Erin Golden is the Assistant Director for the Omaha Starlings. She has been involved with the program since her freshman year of high school when she played for Starlings. After graduating high school, she began coaching for Starlings. Her daughter, Taniya, a current college volleyball player at Missouri Southern State University, also played for Starlings for ten years. Erin has brought her Starlings team to win National Championship titles in 2019 and 2021!
Erin was born and raised in Omaha, NE. She graduated from North High in 2004 and went on to UNO where she earned her K-12 teaching certificate in Physical Education. While at UNO, Erin participated in the Minority Internship through OPS. She also started coaching volleyball for North High as well as Starlings in 2005. Erin also spent several years working for the CLC after school programs at King Elementary and Lewis and Clark. Upon graduating from UNO in 2010, Erin started her teaching career at Northwest High School and earned her Masters Degree from Peru State College in 2013. She was the head volleyball coach at Nathan Hale for several years before coaching at Northwest where she is currently the Volleyball Director of Operations.
The Omaha Starlings have sent over 65 athletes to play in college on scholarships! We also foster a positive, competitive environment where you will make lifelong friends!