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Meet our new PYA Coordinator!

Coach Latia "Tia" Coleman

Player Experience​

Sidney Lanier High School, 1999 - 2002

Volleyball, Middle Blocker & Outside Hitter

  • 2000 - 6A All Metro Volleyball Player of the Year

  • 2000 - Jimmy Hitchcock Regional Athlete of the Year

  • 2000 - Area Champions

  • 2001 - Area Champions

Basketball, Point Guard

  • 2000 - Area Champions

  • 2001-2002 - Alabama NIKE Elite National Player

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Kean University, 2002 - 2006

Basketball, Point Guard

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Coaching Experience​

Young Men's Christian Association, 2008-2019

Volleyball Coaching Director

  • Coached and trained on average 125 athletes per Spring and Fall season

  • Trained and guided 11 coaches per Spring and Fall season

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Birmingham/Atlanta Boom Volleyball Club, 2013 - 2016

Birmingham Assistant Coaching Director

  • 2014 - 12 Orange, Head Coach

  • 2015 - 13 Orange, Head Coach

  • 2016, 14 White, Head Coach

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Alabama Performance Volleyball Club, 2019 - Present

  • 2020- 11 Vegas, Assistant Coach

    • Season ended early due to COVID​

  • 2021 - 12 White, Head Coach

    • Finished 43rd out of 80 at AAU Nationals in 12 Classic​

  • 2022 - 13 Red, Head Coach

    • Finished 9th out of 189 at AAU Nationals in 13 Classic​

  • 2023 - 13 Toukon, Head Coach

    • Finished 21st out of 186 teams at AAU Nationals in 13 Classic​

  • 2024 - 13 National, Head Coach

    • Finished 1st out of 63 teams at AAU Nationals in 13 Spirit​

julie and tia

Director, Coach Julie Dailey, hugging the new PYA  Coordinator, Coach Tia, after her 13 National team won the 2024 AAU National Championship in the 13 Spirit Division.

"I am incredibly honored and deeply touched to be named the new Performance Youth Academy Coordinator and Master Coach. This opportunity is truly special to me, and I am thrilled to embark on this journey with such a wonderful team. 

Volleyball is more than just a sport to me; it's a passion and a way of life. I am excited to share my love for the game with our young athletes and to help them grow both on and off the court. My goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where every player feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for placing your trust and confidence in me. I look forward to working closely with all of you and making amazing memories together."

-Coach Latia "Tia" Coleman

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