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Biography:

Her volleyball journey began in fourth grade, playing at her church and continuing through her years at Walled Lake Western High School. During this time, she competed with various clubs, including Legacy, Legends, and High Street, where she developed her skills and passion for the game. She was recruited as a defensive specialist to play at Kalamazoo College, where she had the privilege of wearing the libero jersey for three seasons and serving as team captain from her sophomore through senior year. She achieved personal milestones such as surpassing 1,000 career digs and earning recognition on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll all four years. She concluded her collegiate career with 1,040 digs, 183 assists, and 72 aces. She will be graduating from Kalamazoo College in June 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and English and plans to pursue her Master’s in School Counseling in the fall. Her experiences as both a student-athlete and leader have shaped her coaching philosophy, which emphasizes building a positive and supportive environment where athletes are encouraged to challenge themselves, develop strong relationships, and grow both on and off the court. She believes that fostering a competitive and united team culture will not only lead to success this season but will also prepare players for future achievements. She is thrilled to be part of the Walled Lake Central community and looks forward to supporting athletes in reaching their full potential this season and beyond

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Hi! I’m Coach Schumacher, but you can shorten it to Coach Schu. Volleyball has been a part of my life since seventh grade. I played for Central from ‘94-’98 and then played for Aquinas College as a four-year starting middle, front and back row. My coaching experience began in high school with camps and club teams, and it continued to a freshman team and eventually Central’s Varsity team for my first three years as a teacher in the district. I am in my twentieth year as an English teacher at Central, and you may see my husband, Mr. Schu, around the volleyball court as he is also an English teacher at Central as well as a huge fan of Central athletics. I have two daughters who have a similar love for the sport and are both Walled Lake students and athletes. In addition to coaching volleyball and teaching, I am also a certified yoga instructor. In my freetime, I enjoy being outside regardless of the weather, reading, spending time with my family, and walking my dog, Dexter. What I love about volleyball is I see it as the ultimate team sport. Every play requires that all athletes work together to be “in system,” and that only works with complete trust. Each athlete has to trust the others to run their routes, know their fundamentals, and show up with a pass, a block, a set, or anything else that the moment demands; and when the athletes do this, they end up being successful. Volleyball is a dynamic, high-intensity sport that is fun to watch and even more fun to coach.

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Coach Joe has been a dedicated volleyball assistant and strength & fitness coach at CHAOS VOLLEYBALL for 8 years, bringing passion and expertise to every session. With over 20 years of experience in strength and training, conditioning, Joe has explored it all—from running 5Ks to marathons, too powerlifting and strength coaching. Beyond the physical, he’s committed to teaching the mindset needed to excel. Known for his easygoing nature and positive attitude, he keeps everyone engaged, motivated, and focused on their goals. Joe is happily married to Alida, and together they have three kids—two boys and a girl—all of whom have graduated. His daughter, who played volleyball at both the travel and high school levels, is currently attending WMU.

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Coach Lepkowski is currently teaching Teen Health and Physical Education at Walled Lake Central High School. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education and with a Master of Science degree in health education. Athletics have always played a huge role in her life. She has experience coaching and mentoring students in several areas. Most recently she served as a JV softball coach at Walled Lake Northern as well as middle school volleyball coach at O.L. Smith Middle School (Dearborn). This year, in addition to working with the WL Central volleyball program, She will coach JV softball at Central. She was involved in many different sports activities growing up, but her main interests were fastpitch softball and competitive figure skating. In softball, her Lakeland High School team was state runner-up two years in a row, and in figure skating she attained the highest tested level, senior level, and was privileged to be part of Team USA for The Nations Cup, an international competition. She enjoys leading an active lifestyle -- running, working out at the gym, exercising her energetic puppy, and daily participation with her students in class activities. She also loves taking active vacations where hiking, rock climbing, ziplining and rugged camping are involved.