Nicole Blumhorst

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As a former player and now coach, I have a huge passion for the sport of volleyball. While playing for Texas State University in College my team won 2 Conference Championships and made two NCAA Tournament appearances playing UT and Hawaii . While I was a Bobcat Volleyball Player I received the Bobcat Pride Award and the Cream of the Crop Award presented by Oak Farms. During my years as a college volleyball player I also worked hard on my academics because a student athlete is a student first. I served as President of the Student Athletic Advisory Council and I'm a life time member of two National Honor Societies. During the years since graduation I have continued to play volleyball on a National USAV Team here in Austin , so you can see I have a passion for the competition and camaraderie that comes with the sport of volleyball!

I have been a Head Coach for several teams and have now found my coaching home here in Austin with only the best of them all; Austin Performance Volleyball. My coaching style is one of a positive motivating spirit which creates a fun and safe structured environment where athletes can learn and grow.  We learn from our mistakes, so therefore I believe in not yelling at or belittling our athletes.  As a coach it is my responsibility to assist athletes in growing their confidence, giving them the support they need to learn the sport and develop into a complete team athlete. I know that what they learn in the gym will directly influence their life outside of it. That is why I believe coaches are great role models and should help instill lifelong qualities in our athletes.