U18 Coaches
Tyla Parker
Head Coach 18 National
Tyla will be leading our 18 national team in her 3rd season with UVC. Former Libero/DS, she played at DI Siena college and UMASS Boston and has 6 years of coaching experience working with a range of age groups.
Prior to UVC, Tyla coached at Sideout Sports and DIGS volleyball clubs in NJ and was an assistant coach at UMASS Boston in 2022. She currently works in analytics at Liberty Mutual.
Some of her favorite drills include “USA” and “Family Feud” - both high energy 6x6 drills that push players to react quickly, and play “smart” while keeping up communication and hustle!
Jahsia cooper
Assistant Coach 18 National
Coach Jahsia will be joining the 18 national coaching staff this season in his second year at UVC! A Florida native, Jahsia brings his former playing experiences in FL to the gym with great energy, and a determination to build a strong culture both on the 18s team and throughout the club. Those who have worked with Jahsia in the past can attest that his energy and enthusiasm is unmatched!
Jahsia believes that the key to effectiveness on the court is being a team player and enjoys drills that require communication, camaraderie and team work.