Spiral Volleyball

Molly Stark – Club Director
17's/14's

With experience not only as a player and coach at all levels of volleyball in school, club, university, professional, and international competition, Molly Stark brings a unique understanding of the game and the rigorous requirements necessary to compete at the highest level.

Named the Most Valuable Player at Horizon High School and selected by the Arizona Republic as 5A Player of the Year in the State of Arizona, Molly was recognized as one of the “Fab 50” outstanding players in the nation in the national publication Volleyball Magazine. Actively recruited by major universities across America, she accepted a four-year athletic scholarship from the University of Notre Dame. While playing middle blocker for the “Fighting Irish,” she was named one of Notre Dame’s top three female athletes during her senior year following her team’s advancement to the “Great 8“ in the NCAA Championships.

Following graduation, Molly gained international experience as an outside hitter and middle blocker playing for teams in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Her determination and hard work resulted in her Belgian and Swiss teams competing in the European Cup. Taking time from her busy practice and competition schedule, she coached both European men’s and women’s teams. This experience sparked her intense interest in coaching which persists to this day. Returning to the United States, Molly was selected as one of the original members of the United States Professional Volleyball League “Dream Team” coached by volleyball legend Arie Selinger. As the League expanded she was chosen to play as a libero for the St. Louis Quest.

After ten years of international indoor volleyball competition, Molly returned to Arizona and was voted Desert Region Coach of the Year by her peers following her first year of high school coaching at Shadow Mountain High School.   In 2007 her Valley Christian High School team won the 2A Regional Championship.   Passionate about coaching club volleyball, Molly’s Arizona Juniors team won the 16 Open Regional Championships in 2008 and qualified for the Junior Olympics. Appointed Head Coach of the Arizona Region High Performance Youth Team, she trained and developed an aggressive team of players from all over Arizona. Competing against top teams from the United States, Chili, Puerto Rico, and Canada, her team dominated the competition and won the International Youth division of the 2008 High Performance Championships.  In 2009 her Spiral Volleyball 17-1 team finished 12th in the National division at the USA Volleyball Junior Olympics, and her Valley Christian High School team won the 2A State Championship.  Most recently her 18-1 team won the 18 Open Arizona Region Championship and competed in the Open division at the 2010 USA Volleyball Junior Olympics.

Molly’s teams have attracted the attention of university coaches from across the country. Her extensive work with young players throughout Arizona has given her a special following among those who wish to compete at the highest levels. Her positive motivational style, commitment, and high expectations result in their rapid improvement and prepares them for competition at all levels. Additionally, as a Certified Personal Trainer, Molly rounds out her players’ preparation with a vigorous and comprehensive program of training and conditioning.

As Club Director, Molly Stark brings her dynamic and winning coaching style to Spiral Volleyball which will clearly establish the club as the elite program in Arizona.