Coaches
Brenda Winkeler
Brenda is the founder and Director of Tampa North Volleyball Club. She is starting this new club using her 30+ years of volleyball experiences. For 11 years she successfully coached Division 1 volleyball. As the Head Coach at Eastern Illinois from 2000 to 2004, she recorded an 82-72 record over five seasons. There she helped revitalize a Panthers program, making the NCAA tournament in 2001 playing Arizona State in the first round. In 2004 the Panthers captured a share of the Ohio Valley Conference title. Brenda left Eastern Illinois when she became the Head Coach at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Illinois. She spent seven seasons as the head coach at Southern Illinois. During that time she led the Salukis to an 85-89 record, and helped establish a school record RPI of 107 in 2009. She has worked as an assistant coach at two Division II NCAA programs as well as consulting and coaching with USAV Club programs in her local areas of Southern Illinois, Austin, Texas and most recently Tampa, Florida. Brenda was a teacher and Head Coach at every level within the State of Illinois system, including Club, High School, Junior College and Division 1 NCAA programs. Her collegiate coaching experiences have included many honors and successes at both the team and individual level. At the NJCAA level she led the Parkland Cobras to a 1999 NJCAA National Championship. Brenda has either been a coach, consultant or founder with a USAV club team in every area where she has lived. This started with her founding and directing of the Prime Time Volleyball Club in 1995 in Champaign Illinois. She has worked and coached with numerous other clubs ever since. This continued passion has led her to begin the Tampa North Volleyball Club. She is currently the Head Coach for the U16 Black and U14 Black teams.
Coaching History
Collegiate:
- 2015-2016 – Saint Leo University Assistant Coach (Division 2)
- 2014-2015 – St Edward’s University Assistant Coach (Division 2)
- 2005-2011 – Southern Illinois University Head Coach (Division 1)
- 2000-2005 – Eastern Illinois University Head Coach (Division 1)
- 1990-2000 – Parkland College Head Coach (NJCAA)
- 1984-1989 – Hume Shiloh High School Coach
Club:
- 2015-2016 – Tampa United 14
- 2014-2015 – Texas Shock VBC – Consultant
- 2012-2014 – Southern Illinois VBC 14
- 2001-2005 – Prime Time VBC JrHi/Youth Director • 1995-2000 – Prime Time VBC Director
Degrees/Certifications:
- Master of Science; University of Illinois, 1989
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Millikin University, 1984
Hailey Aguilar
Hailey Aguilar is currently the Assistant Coach with the U14 Black team. She came to Tampa North from the Chicago suburban area where she played for Oswego East High School and the Sports Performance Volleyball Club (SPVB). In high school she also earned a spot on the USA Volleyball High Performance A1 Red team, winning the gold medal in 2014.
She attended East Tennessee State University where she won the starting Libero position as a freshman and was awarded SoCon Freshman All Conference team, All Tournament at the Clemson Classic and the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week. She continued playing at ETSU all 4 years amassing over 1300 digs and 200 assists and maintained a 4.2 dig/set average as the starting libero. Her team won the SoCon Conference Championship Tournament in 2017 and played in the NCAA Tournament in 2017 and in 2018, her school was the first mid-major team ever to win an at large bid into the NCAA Tournament. She graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies (focus on Business) with a minor in Merchandising and Marketing. She also spent 2 club seasons being an Assistant Coach with the KVC club in Tennessee.
Jamiel Maze-Ingram
Coach Jamiel is the Assistant Coach for the U12 Black team at Tampa North. She is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up playing softball, basketball, volleyball and running track through her high school days. In college, Jamiel was on the track and field team and later joined her school’s all girl lacrosse team. Since graduating she has coached track and field at the high school level and has coached volleyball in high school, in local community programs and has spent 3 years at Tampa North.
She loves and appreciates all things sports – the athleticism, the discipline and commitment, the excitement and the teamwork.
Chris Taylor
Coach Taylor is the Head Coach for the U13 Black team and the Assistant Coach with the U14 Orange team at Tampa North. Chris has over 20 years of experience in coaching volleyball at all levels. He has coached at the high school level all the way through NCAA Division 1. His 10 years of experience at the collegiate level resulted in over 150 career wins. He has also coached with the Florida High Performance teams for 4 years, from 2010-2016. In addition, he was recently served as a volunteer assistant with Eckerd College.
Tayler Pallotta
This is Tayler Pallotta’s third year coaching with Tampa North, she is currently serving as the U13 Black Assistant Coach and the U12 Orange Head Coach. She has experience coaching with our U13-U10 teams while continuing to help all ages in our program. She has experience as an athlete, a coach, and holds a number of certifications within the International Sports Science Association.
As an athlete: from Scranton, PA where she graduated from the University of Scranton in 2013 with a B.S. in Liberal Studies and as a four-year letter winner with the Lady Royals basketball team, while also earning a spot as captain her junior year. Played in 100 games during her career, including 37 starts. Tayler attended Dunmore High School 2005-2009, lettered in basketball, track and volleyball. She poured in more than 1000 points in basketball career, was named first-team-all-Lackawanna League and first-team all-regional by the Scranton Times-Tribune. She was named the most valuable player of the Feldman tournament during the 2006-2007 season and a member of 3 straight Lackawanna League and Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) District II Championship teams. A key member of a Dunmore team that posted a 3-year overall record of 80-8(.909).
As a Coach: After graduation, she was an Assistant Coach for the Lady Falcons basketball team at Lackawanna College (2014). She then switched to the high school level and was the head JV Coach, Assist Varsity Coach for the girls basketball team at Abington Heights High School (2015-2018). Within those 3 years, she assisted in coaching the girls to 3 straight District II Championships. Tayler has since moved out of the NEPA area but continue to coach both the girls basketball and volleyball within her school where she teaches. She is currently a Physical Education teacher within Hillsborough County. Tayler is ISSA Certified in the following and is planning on obtaining certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist within the year.
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Certified Nutrition Specialist
Favorite Quote: “If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it – then I can achieve it” – Muhammad Ali
Hannah Shreve
Coach Hannah is the Assistant Coach for our Tampa North U16 Black team. She is a proud product of Charleston, West Virginia and became a Tampa transplant in 2020. She began training as a middle blocker in the 8th grade and continued to play that position through her college career. In high school, she earned 1st Team All-State honors two times and WV Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior in 2012 – the same year her team won the Class AAA State Championship. Additionally, her father became an assistant coach at the high school in 2009 and remains there today (helping the school win two more state championships so far).
At the college level, Coach Hannah competed in the Big 12 Conference for West Virginia University where she earned several Big 12 Conference and WVU honors for her performance on and off the court. She graduated summa cum laude in 2016 and finished her masters in 2017, both in accounting. Additionally, as a senior, she led the team as a co-captain. Throughout her college career, she assisted with a variety of camps and private lessons for younger players.
Currently, Coach Hannah works in Risk Management & Compliance for a large public company in Tampa and is a licensed CPA in two states. Her love of volleyball led her back to coaching in her spare time to help grow the game and develop the next generation of competitors. During the 2021-2022 club season she worked with a U16 team as an assistant. When out of the office or gym, Hannah enjoys traveling, theme parks, the beach, and visiting her family.
Kayla McCarter
Coach Kayla is the Head Coach for the U15 Orange team, bringing a decade of experience in volleyball and four years of dedicated coaching at Tampa North. Her extensive background and passion for the sport enhance her coaching approach.
Kayla is a former player for Tampa North during her 18’s year, where she gained invaluable experiences and growth. Since then, she has coached a range of teams from U10’s to U14’s and is certified by The Art of Coaching Volleyball.
Kayla’s volleyball roots are firmly planted at Wiregrass Ranch High School, where she contributed to a district-winning team that competed at regionals. She continues to inspire young athletes as the Head Coach for Wiregrass’s JV team.
Her coaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that “Every person on the team serves a purpose to make the team stronger,” and that “a great teammate builds up not only themselves but also each other.” Guided by the principles of “Hard work equals success” and “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard,” Kayla is dedicated to helping each player reach their full potential.
A proud graduate of the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Kayla is also preparing to start physical therapy school next fall. With enthusiasm for the upcoming season, she is committed to empowering her players and believes that perseverance and commitment can help them achieve their goals.
Michelle Davis
Coach Michelle Davis is the U17 Black team Head Coach. She is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a certified group fitness and strength instructor. She has coached volleyball for over the past 10 years and is the current Head Coach at Chamberlain High School. From 2015 – 2018, as the head varsity coach at Wiregrass Ranch High School, she finished with a 50-21 record and was named the 2017 – 2018 Volleyball Coach of the Year for the Sunshine Athletic Conference – East (Pasco County). She previously coached at Carrollwood Day School, Freedom High School, and most recently, Plant High School where she helped lead the Plant High School Panthers to the FHSAA 8A State Finals. She is currently the Head Coach at Chamberlain High School
Macy Bastian
Macy is the Head Coach for the U12 Black team at Tampa North. Originally from a small town in west-central Illinois, Macy started playing volleyball at age twelve. Since then, she played six seasons of club volleyball with Eastside Volleyball Club, Iowa Select Volleyball Club, and then finished off her U17 and U18 seasons with Tampa North. After relocating to Riverview, FL for her senior year of high school, she completed her school volleyball career as the starting full rotation setter with Riverview High School and finishing with a 16-4 record. Throughout her volleyball career, Macy gained experience in all positions but spent two seasons as a defensive specialist and her final seasons as a setter. With the exposure to various teams and clubs, Macy prides herself on her knowledge of the game learned from different coaching perspectives. Macy has experience coaching ages U11-U15 and prioritizes the game’s fundamental skills.
Macy is in her last semester at Hillsborough Community College and will receive her AA in Marketing. She plans to transfer to the University of South Florida and obtain a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Macy currently runs the Tampa North social media accounts and the social media of her family-owned coffee shops. This will be Macy’s fifth season with Tampa North and her third season as a coach.
Luna Armstrong
Introducing Coach Luna, the Assistant Coach for the U15 Orange team at Tampa North. Luna is a talented female volleyball coach with over 5 years of volleyball experience. Having excelled as a Libero throughout middle and high school, she brings a unique perspective to her coaching career. As a former player, Coach Luna understands the intricacies of defense and utilizes her expertise to develop solid defensive strategies for her team.
Beyond the volleyball court, Coach Luna finds solace in her hobbies of choreographing and dancing. This creative outlet not only allows her to express herself but also brings a dynamic element to her coaching style. She believes in fostering a positive and energetic environment where her players can thrive and enjoy the game to the fullest.
With her Libero background, passion for defense, dedication to teaching and learning, as well as her vibrant hobbies and community engagement, Coach Luna brings a well-rounded approach to her coaching career, inspiring her players to embrace their potential and thrive on and off the court.
Katie Hudson
Katie is the Assistant Coach for the U15 Black team at Tampa North. She started playing volleyball at age 11, with 7 years of club experience. Katie played with Infinity Volleyball Academy at the open level for her 15U thru 18U seasons, and is a four year varsity starter for her high school. She started at a young age as a middle blocker, then transitioned into primarily an all around outside hitter with experience as an opposite as well. She earned 2nd team all-conference her sophomore year, then 1st team all-conference her junior and senior year, finishing with 2nd team all-district her senior year as well. During the summer, she would compete in grass volleyball tournaments for fun.
Katie focused on academics while in college, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience from Moravian University in 2022. She is originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania and moved to Florida in July of 2022. She is currently working as a clinical research coordinator in neurosurgery at Tampa General Hospital and is excited to be back in the sport that she loves and share her years of experience.
Julia Pacitto
Coach Julia Pacitto is joining Tampa North as the Head Coach for our U16 Black team. Julia has been immersed in the world of volleyball for nine years, beginning her journey in 7th grade. Her dedication to the sport continued through college at SUNY Oswego, where she excelled as a three-year college athlete. Previously, Julia was the head varsity coach at Eden High School, leading them to a sectional championship. Julia is committed to fostering a supportive and competitive environment, ensuring each player reaches their full potential both on and off the court.
Although she was an athlete in college, academics were her main focus. Graduating with a degree in Childhood Education and a minor in coaching, Julia currently is a 5th grade teacher at Riverview Elementary School. Originally from Brockport, NY, Julia moved to Florida in 2023 to continue her career and love of coaching. She is excited to be joining Tampa North!
Samuel Martinez
Coach Samuel was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico. His volleyball career began at 14 years old, at the club level. He played for various clubs in Puerto Rico, during his teenage career. When the college time arrived, he moved his talents to Boston, MA. Where he played on the men’s club team for Boston University. He graduated from Boston University with a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering. During his time in Massachusetts he also coached at MGA Volleyball Club, Dig Deep Volleyball Club and Weston Massachusetts High School. Now he currently works for Duke Energy as a Mechanical Engineer. He continues to spend his free time coaching the sport that he loves. Tampa North is very excited to welcome Samuel to our coaching staff!
Stephanie Camden
