Amanda has been playing volleyball for over 20 years. She played on Alter's varsity team for 2 years, earning District 15 team awards her senior year. She then attended Miami University, graduating with a degree in Math & Statistics and played on both the club team and recreationally. She continues to play in competitive sand volleyball leagues and tournaments.

Amanda began her coaching career at Club Vegas as an assistant and eventually moved on to head coach. After moving back to Ohio, she began coaching with Air City for 2 years and then joined the Cincy East program where she was head coach of 13s and then the 15s national team. She is now in her 4th year coaching with Ohio Premier, all of which have been at the high school national level.

Amanda’s love for volleyball has always been a big part of her life. She finds it rewarding and challenging to help develop players in all aspects of the game and enjoys watching players grow and excel.