AMERICAN ATHLETIC CLUBAMERICAN ATHLETIC CLUB · LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Experienced leaders who develop volleyball skill, confidence, character, and life-ready athletes.
UPCOMING AAC SEASON
19 teams · Head coach assignments updated November 3, 2026.
| Team | Head Coach |
|---|---|
| 11 Local | Alicia Parker |
| 12 Local | Kim Hagan |
| 13 Local – Ryleigh | Ryleigh Meeks |
| 13 Local | TBD |
| 13 Regional | Miro Valent |
| 13 Elite | Emily Warner |
| 14 Local | TBD |
| 14 Local – Michael | Michael Viel |
| 14 Regional | Angel Foster |
| 14 Elite | Betsy Williams |
| 15 Local | Amanda Lizardi |
| 15 Regional | Sheyenne Kimpel |
| 15 Elite | Ronald Davis |
| 16 Regional | Kevin Vazquez-Barrientos |
| 16 Elite | Courtney Weatherspoon |
| 16 National | Jasmine Kimpel |
| 17 Elite | Bree Bridgman |
| 18 Elite | Kaylee Hunt |
| 18 National | Alisha Wintersdorf |
AAC COACHING TEAM
Choose a category to meet the leaders, mentors, and head coaches who serve AAC athletes.
Alisha began playing volleyball in Lake County at age eight, competed for Lake County Juniors, Lake-Sumter, and Stetson, and now serves as Head Coach at Lake-Sumter State College. At AAC, she develops volleyball skill alongside confidence, character, leadership, and life readiness.
David brings more than a decade of playing experience and seven years of coaching across elementary, middle, and high school levels. His beach program emphasizes strategy, movement, athlete confidence, and a championship mindset.
Jim brings more than 55 years of playing experience and 58 years of coaching across youth, scholastic, collegiate, adult, indoor, and beach volleyball. He was the first recipient of the USA Volleyball Florida Region Volleyball Ambassador Award.
Rick is an AAC founder with more than two decades in youth sports. His background includes 25 years of baseball coaching and more than 12 years supporting volleyball athletes and programs.
John began playing competitive volleyball at 16 and has coached girls’ club volleyball since 2000. A longtime USA Volleyball CAP-certified coach, he has worked with athletes from 10U through collegiate club and high school.
Carlos brings more than 25 years of occupational-therapy experience spanning pediatrics, neurology, orthopedics, and medical-condition management. As CEO of Prime Sports Science, he supports AAC athlete performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
Alicia played volleyball for 11 years and returned to AAC as a coach after first participating as an athlete. She moved from volunteering with the 16s into leading the 10 Local team.
Kim has nearly 40 years of competitive playing experience and has coached scholastic, club, and collegiate teams since 1983. Her certifications include CAP I and II, IMPACT, and Volleyball Conditioning Specialist.
Ryleigh started volleyball in fourth grade, has helped coach AAC summer camps, and completed her first coaching season in 2025.
Betsy competed for four years at NCAA Division I Florida International University and has coached club, college, and high-school volleyball. She returned to club coaching and joined AAC in 2024.
Amanda has played volleyball for approximately 20 years, including four varsity high-school seasons. She began coaching in 2025 to pass along the teamwork, structure, and love of the game that shaped her experience.
Sheyenne played for 10 years, including four seasons with AAC, and has coached athletes at the 14U, 17U, and 18U levels. She returned to AAC to help players improve while protecting their love for the sport.
Courtney played for Tavares High School and Lake-Sumter State College. After six years as an AAC athlete, she moved into coaching and became a head coach in 2024.
Jasmine brings 12 years of playing experience and eight years of coaching. A former Lake-Sumter athlete who helped the program reach Nationals in 2018, she also brings a healthcare and injury-prevention perspective to athlete development.
Alisha is the AAC Director and Head Coach at Lake-Sumter State College. Her coaching focuses on the complete athlete—skill, character, confidence, and preparation for life beyond volleyball.