COACHING STAFF

MIKE GALAN
​Club Director
​Coach Galan founded the Ballard Volleyball Club with the simple goal of offering affordable opportunities for kids to learn and play volleyball.  Coach Galan is in his fifth season of coaching and running clinics for the Ballard community.  Coach Galan is a believer in teaching sound fundamentals of volleyball and reinforcing them through demonstration and repetition.  Fundamentals and Fun is the foundation for the Ballard Volleyball Club.  We believe it is a coaches responsibility to help players have fun and develop a passion for volleyball.  

Coach Galan is a graduate of the University of Oregon, with a Degree in Accounting.  He currently works as the  CFO for a large Alaska seafood company.  Coach Galan played volleyball growing up, winning a state title in high school and continuing on to play in college.  Coach Galan still enjoys playing volleyball recreationally in addition to coaching and running the club.  He and his wife Jessica live in Ballard with their daughters Maddi & Nayeli.
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Dee Sprinkling
​Board Member & Asst. Head Coach

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Ellie Zimmerman
​U15 Head Coach
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Coach Sprinkling has been coaching with the Ballard Volleyball Club for three years.  Coach Dee brings a strong focus on Strength and Conditioning to the club.  Dee is a versatile athletic professional who brings a blend of sports medicine expertise, group fitness instruction and performance sports training.  Coach Dee uses her extensive fitness background to help young players improve their form and conditioning.    

Coach Sprinkling has a Master's degree in Sports Medicine and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance.  Demetria possesses a fluency in directing athletic development, body mechanics, injury prevention and performance optimization.  She enjoys creating fun dynamic group training enviornment that not only improves physical performance but also cultivates team cohesion and effectiveness.  

 Coach Sprinkling lives with her husband and their daughter Maya in Seattle.  
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Coach Zimmerman is a dedicated volleyball coach with a lifelong passion for the game.  She began her playing career in California, competing at the high school level and continuing into college, where she strengthened her skills.  Ellie has remained connected to volleyball ever since, playing pick-up leagues and staying active in the volleyball community.

As a coach, Ellie focuses on teaching strong fundamentals, smart technique, and a deeper appreciation for the sport.  She believes that great volleyball starts with great mechanics and she loves helping players of all levels build confidence, improve their form and develop a true love for the game.  Her coaching style is positive, patient and detail oriented, with an emphasis on building both skill and teamwork.  Ellie brings energy, experience, and a genuine passion for teaching the sport she loves.