Middle School Volleyball Girls Head Coach (Since 2025) 

With over 7 years of experience coaching competitive travel club volleyball, Coach Matt brings a deep passion for the game and a proven track record of developing well-rounded athletes. Having led teams through high-level regional and national tournaments, Coach Matt is known for cultivating both skill and character in players, preparing them for success not just on the court, but in every area of life.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Matt’s approach to coaching is rooted in purposeful player development, emphasizing growth in skill, confidence, and leadership. Every practice is designed to challenge athletes physically, sharpen their volleyball IQ, and build their ability to communicate and compete as a team. While the pursuit of excellence in the sport is a priority, Coach Matt believes that the true win comes from instilling discipline, resilience, integrity, and a servant-hearted attitude in each athlete.

Christ-Centered Leadership

At the heart of Coach Matt’s program is a commitment to keeping Christ first in all things. Athletes are encouraged to honor God through their work ethic, sportsmanship, and how they treat others — understanding that their gifts are to be used not only for personal achievement but to glorify the One who gave them. Through prayer, mentorship, and a faith-driven environment, players are guided to grow not only as competitors but as young women of strong moral character and purpose.

JV Volleyball Girls Head Coach (Since 2025)

Josh Knight is a purpose driven coach who has built his life and coaching techniques on the foundation of faith, hard work, good attitude and encouragement. He has a heart for developing strong competitive players, but also for cultivating character, integrity, and spiritual growth in his athletes. Josh believes that success in volleyball -and in life- begins with a strong work ethic, always giving 100% effort, and maintaining a good attitude no matter what.

Josh‘s goal in coaching is not only to help athletes improve in sport, but also to grow in confidence and reach their God-given potential on and off the court. Following many years of experience in coaching soccer, Josh transitioned from one sport to another, joining the Thunder Volleyball family in 2022 when his oldest daughter joined the team. Josh started as a line judge and volunteered to help in various ways over the last few years. After stepping into the role as assistant coach last season, Josh looks forward to coaching junior varsity this season.

High School Volleyball Girls Head Coach (Since 2023)

Coach Tim is passionate about developing complete players who love the game and lead with honor, discipline, and joy. His coaching centers on helping athletes think, compete, and grow—on and off the court.

Now in his tenth season as a head volleyball coach, Tim has worked across every level, from middle school and JV, through varsity and club, including 18U and elite. He currently serves as the Varsity Head Coach for South Charlotte Thunder and oversees the younger age groups in the program. Tim has coached student-athletes who have gone on to play volleyball at the collegiate level, including NCAA Division I beach, Division III, as well as private university and junior college programs. 

A lifelong player, Tim began competing in sixth grade and continued through high school as a hitter, and later joined Liberty University’s men’s team as a setter, where he played against Division I programs such as UVA and George Mason. He also competed in regional grass and sand doubles, including at the open level.

Off the court, Tim is a writer, independent scholar, and creative mentor who coaches authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs—and is himself a published author—Tim brings a holistic approach to coaching, helping young athletes build resilience, confidence, and purpose through the pursuit of excellence.