RESOARCES

2026 & 2025 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Tracy Warren is an Emmy-award winning sports broadcaster turned legal strategist. With more than three decades covering sports on major networks including ESPN and Fox Sports, she transitioned into law and now serves as a managing shareholder and sports attorney with Buchalter in San Diego. Warren advises athletes and organizations on NCAA compliance, contracts and employment matters, bringing both legal precision and

2026 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Dallas Skipper is the Associate Director of Sports Performance at Rice University, where he oversees strength and conditioning programs designed to elevate athletic performance. He works closely with volleyball and other athletic teams to build speed, power, and durability while reducing injury risk. Skipper’s training philosophy centers on intentional development, measurable progress, and preparing athletes to compete at the

2026 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker DeAnn Koehler serves as an athletic trainer for the University of Texas, working directly with student-athletes to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance readiness. With years of experience at the highest levels of collegiate athletics, she plays a critical role in keeping athletes healthy, strong, and competition-ready. Koehler is known for her hands-on approach, attention to detail, and commitment to ath

2026 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Jazmyne Johnson is the head coach of Tarleton State Volleyball, leading the Texans as they continue building their presence within the Western Athletic Conference. Known for her competitive edge and player-focused leadership, Johnson emphasizes discipline, development, and culture. She brings experience from both playing and coaching at the collegiate level, with a strong commitment to preparing student-athletes to succeed on

SOAR Founder & Prior Guest Speaker Tonya Johnson is the head coach of LSU Volleyball and founder of SOAR, with a career that comes full circle in Baton Rouge. A Zachary, Louisiana native, she first made her mark as a four-year letterwinner at LSU, helping the Tigers capture SEC titles and reach the program’s first Final Four. She returned to LSU in 2022 after 14 years on staff at the University of Texas, where she helped build one of the nation’s premier programs with multipl

2026 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Theresa “Tree” Beeckman is a coach, speaker and leadership strategist with three decades of experience helping teams and leaders unlock performance through culture. A former Division I volleyball coach and college athlete, she’s led teams to championships at schools like Central Michigan and Ferris State, and now consults nationwide on building trust, purpose and habits that lead to sustainable success. Her work focuses on ge

2025 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Muffet McGraw is one of the most celebrated coaches in women’s college basketball history, having led Notre Dame to multiple Final Fours, a national championship and sustained national prominence. McGraw is widely respected for her leadership, mentorship of players and impact on the sport, influencing generations of athletes and coaches.

2025 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Kevin Maureen Campbell is head coach of Dartmouth volleyball, a veteran of more than two decades in Division I coaching. Since arriving in 2023, she’s guided the Big Green with a focus on competitive growth, academic achievement and holistic player development. Campbell’s background includes head coaching and leadership roles at VCU and extensive assistant experience with programs in the ACC, Atlantic 10 and beyond, building

2025 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Sarah Rumely Noble is a former All-SEC player and All-American setter who has quickly risen through the coaching ranks. She led Appalachian State volleyball to division titles and postseason play, dramatically improving the program’s competitiveness before being named head coach at South Carolina. Noble’s track record includes top recruiting classes, solid tactical systems and player development rooted in elite collegiate exp

2025 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Lyndsey Oates has built an impressive legacy as head coach at Northern Colorado, transforming the program into a consistent Big Sky power with 13 conference titles and seven NCAA Tournament appearances. A Big Sky Coach of the Year multiple times, she’s known for developing All-Conference players, leading academic excellence and cultivating a winning culture both on campus and overseas with international tours.

2026 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Katie Schumacher-Cawley is the head coach of Penn State volleyball and one of the few female head coaches to win an NCAA Division I national championship in the sport. A former standout student-athlete at Penn State, she has led the Nittany Lions to Big Ten titles and deep NCAA Tournament runs, building on the program’s tradition of excellence with a focus on continuous improvement, preparation and culture.

2025 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Shannon Wells is the head coach of Virginia volleyball, bringing rich experience from seven seasons on staff at the University of Florida under Mary Wise. At UVA, Wells revitalized the program, achieving the first postseason berth in decades, Virginia’s first 20-win season in nearly 20 years and landmark wins over ranked opponents. She emphasizes player development, recruiting excellence and community engagement.

2026 & 2024 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Carlette brings over 30 years of leadership in professional and collegiate sports, complemented by her diverse background as a college athlete, national-ranked swim coach, wellness company founder, and author. Her journey includes impactful roles with the NFL, NBA Developmental League, and the creation of the non-profit organization Y.E.S. (You Equal Success). Trained by Martha Beck, a renowned life coach, Carlette est

2024 SOAR Symposium Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Jill Wilson, a four-year letterwinner for LSU Volleyball from 1997 to 2000, returned...

2024 SOAR Symposium Guest Speaker Taylor Jacobs, recently promoted to Associate AD of NIL & Strategic Initiatives in November 2022,...

2024 SOAR Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Charita Stubbs, an alumna of Arizona volleyball, assumed the role of Arizona's fourth head...

2024 SOAR Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Dani Busboom Kelly, named the 2021 AVCA National Coach of the Year, has been at the helm of the...

2024 SOAR Attendee & Prior Guest Speaker Leah Johnson, a visionary leader in collegiate volleyball, commands the helm of the Michigan...

2024 SOAR Symposium Guest Speaker Dr. LaKeitha Poole stands at the forefront of sports psychology and counseling, weaving together a rich...

2024 SOAR Symposium Guest Speaker Sue Enquist stands as a true legend in the world of softball, carving out an unparalleled legacy marked...