CPA COACHING STAFF
CPA DIRECTOR
WADE BENSON wwbenson13@gmail.com
CPA CLUB CO DIRECTOR, RECRUITING DIRECTOR 509-559-9628
LEAD CLUB COACH, U15 BENSON
- Hometown: Clearwater, FL
- College: University of Oregon, Eastern Washington University
- U18 Junior Olympic Open top ten finishes, U18 Gold Medal AAU Nationals
- 2006 AAU 18 and under National Tournament Champions
- 7 Top 10 Finishes in National Tournaments - Volleyball Festival, AAU National Championships, and Junior National's
- 130 Club Alumni to play Collegiate Volleyball
- 20 plus years of collegiate coaching experience at Western Oregon University, Auburn University and Eastern Washington University
- 14 college seasons of 20 plus wins
- 3 NAIA Great Northwest Conference Championships
- 3 Big Sky Conference Championships
- 3 Big Sky Conference MVP Winners
- 29 SEC and Big Sky All- Conference Teams Award Winners
- Global Challenge 2025 Champions - CPA 17
- Heads all recruiting for the club and brings a great wealth of knowledge and contacts for players to participate at the next level. High level training coach with an ability to coach all levels.
- Has two college age children that have passion for athletics. Daughter plays softball at Chaminade University of Honolulu, in Hawaii
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JILL BENSON cpavbc1@gmail.com
U18 BENSON AND U17 BENSON HEAD COACH 303-763-0713
CPA CLUB CO-DIRECTOR
- Hometown: Sacramento, CA
- College: UC Santa Barbara, Cal State Sacramento
- 13th year CPA Head Coach
- Former Head Coach at Gonzaga Prep High School, 2012-2022
- Assistant Coach University of Rhode Island, 1998-2001
- Former Head Coach, Niceville High School, Niceville, Florida, 2009-2011
- Played both volleyball and softball at Cal State University Sacramento
- 1995 Division 1 Volleyball All-American, Big Sky Player of the year 1996
- NCAA Division 1 in Top 25 Career Kills and Attacks Leaders - 2273 kills, 5738 Attacks
- NCAA Division 1 7th All time Kills per season(1995) - 798 kills, 6.05 kills/set
- Big West All Freshman Team - 1993
- Member of USA Women's Baseball Team, 1999-2001, competed in World Series (Japan, Canada)
- Played Professional Women's Baseball, 1999, New Jersey
- Finished top 4 in the nation during as a club player 1992, 1993
- Has coached club volleyball for 25+ seasons
- Inducted into the CSUS Volleyball Hall of Fame and St. Francis High School Hall of Fame
- Global Challenge World Champions - 2025 - CPA 17
- Brings a great level of playing and coaching experience across all ages, as well as knowledge of how to help players maximize their skills no matter what size they are.
- Has two college age children that have passion for athletics. Daughter plays softball at Chaminade University of Honolulu, in Hawaii
2025-26 CPA COACHING STAFF
MEREDITH COUPLAND
U12-2 COUPLAND HEAD COACH
- Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
- Has coached and been involved with Evergreen Region volleyball for over 25 years
- Most recently was the Club Director and Coach for VIP Juniors
- Played collegiately for Whitworth
- Played club volleyball for Midnight Sun Volleyball Club in Alaska
- Prides her coaching style on being attentive to player's skill development, team systems, and overall teamwork, within a growth mindset, in order to allow players to move up through volleyball path with confidence
- Brings a great passion for the growth of volleyball in the area, especially at the younger age groups
CHAD COUPLAND
U16 COUPLAND HEAD COACH
Hometown: Trail, BC, Canada
- Enters his 29th year in involvement in coaching in the Evergreen Region
- Most recently coached with VIP Juniors
- Played college basketball and volleyball at Selkirk College
- Played during high school for BC Provincial Teams
- Works to help players develop skills through training and team systems, allowing players to grow their maturity within the game
- Brings a great knowledge of skills and team atmosphere to his teams
HEDDER ILUSTRE-PASCUA hipascua@gmail.com
U14 HEDDER HEAD COACH, CPA SAND 310.629.6951
- Hometown: Carson, CA
- College: Cal State Northridge, University of Hawaii
- 5th year CPA Coach
- Currently Assistant Coach at Gonzaga Prep High School, since 2020
- Played College Volleyball at CSU Northridge(1999-2001) and University of Hawaii(2001-2003)
- Big Sky Defensive Specialist of the Year 2000
- First Team All Western Athletic Conference 2001
- California State High School Player of the Year 1998
- USA National Team A2 - 2001
- AVP player 2005-2008, AAA California Beach Volleyball Player Rating
- Has coached college, high school, and club level since 1999, in California, Hawaii, and Idaho
- University of Hawaii Volleyball Manager - 2008-2011
- Imi Iki Volleyball Club - 2008-2011
- North Idaho Thunder Volleyball Club Director and Coach - 2014-2017
- 208 Volleyball Coach - 2017-2021
- Kōkua Sand Volleyball Coach - 2020- 2021, CPA Sand 2023-Present
- Brings a great knowledge of the game, from many positions, especially defense - as well as brings great energy and passion to her team atmosphere
- Has 3 awesome children who know their way around most gyms in Spokane area!
LEA SANDBERG
ADMINISTRATION
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Former D1 VB Player - Eastern Washington University
- Has been involved in the Spokane area with youth volleyball for a number of years
- Has three volleyball playing daughters and a son will be a freshman basketball player at Seattle Pacific University
CARI GALBREATH
U13 CARI HEAD COACH
- Hometown:
- 6th year CPA Coach
- Currently Head Coach at Ritzville High School
- 2023 WA Coach of the Year
- Brings a positive coaching style with a great ability for helping players understand the process.
- Has 6 amazing children who play numerous sports and live the farming life!
CHELSIE DAY
U11 DAY HEAD COACH
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- College: College of The Rockies, Lethbridge College, Alberta, Canada
- 8 years of high school and club coaching experience
- Current assistant coach at Freeman High School, Formly assistant coach Ridgeline HS
- Has helped at the high school level in developing some strong, competitive teams
- Played for CPA CO Director Wade Benson in your club years
- Played one year at College of the Rockies (COTR) then transferred to Lethbridge College in Alberta, Canada to play at a higher level and grow game
- Prides herself on her athlete-first approach, combining technical instruction with a focus on team culture, work ethic, and personal growth.
- Believes her perspective as both an experienced player and current parent of players helps her connect with athletes and families alike, helping guide them toward their goals with knowledge, passion, and heart.
-Dedicated coach and proud volleyball mom of three daughters that all play in CPA and aspire to play at the college level - Cavinnah, Arlee, and Remmi.
DREW PASCUA d-pascua@hotmail.com
U16 DREW HEAD COACH, U17 BENSON ASSISTANT COACH 858.382.1877
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Hometown: Grass Valley, CA
- Current North Idaho College Head Coach, Year 2
- Former Gonzaga Assistant Coach, 6 seasons
- Former North Idaho College Assistant Coach, 2 seasons, 11th place NJCAA finish
- Played volleyball at San Diego Mesa Junior College as an OH and RS
- Played volleyball at Warner University as a Setter and Middle Blocker
- Coached Men's Volleyball at Warner University, 10th place NAII finish
- Coached Sante Fe Christian High School girls to California State titles in 2003,2004, 2007
- Coached at Honolulu's Mid-Pacific Institute, `Imi `Ike VBC, and North Idaho Thunder
- Has an Exercise Science degree from Warner and a Masters in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga
- Brings high level and thoughtful training, specializes in middles and setters training
- Has 3 awesome children who know their way around most gyms in Spokane area!
KEVIN CURTIS
CPA CDA 13 ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: CdA, ID
- Currently a Varsity Assistant Coach at CdA High School
- 15+ years of club and high school coaching
- Currently a project manager at Wilbert Precast
- Bring a hard work mentality and works to bring intensity and humor to each team he coaches.
- Has raised two student athletes that played volleyball at the college level.
KYLIE NJOKU
U13 CARI COCOACH
- Hometown: CdA, ID
- Former D1 Volleyball player - Eastern Washington University
- Former All League and 5A Player of the Year for CdA High School
- Current CdA High School JV Head Coach, Varsity Assistant Coach
- Former Setter and RightSide attacker at the high school and college level.
- Currently a Special Education Teacher at Venture High School
- Brings a wide variety of knowledge as an attacker and a setter. She has a great patience and positivity that allows her to foster the love of volleyball in the youth in the area.
ANDREA JORDAN
U14 JORDAN HEAD COACH
- Hometown: Garfield, WA
- Former College Player: North Idaho College and University of Idaho
- Multi year club coach in Moscow
- As a player she was versatile, playing as an OH, Setter, DS, and Libero and looks to train players in all skills
CARLY CURTIS
CPA CDA 13 CO-COACH
- Hometown: CdA, ID
- Former D1 Volleyball Player - North Idaho College and Eastern Washington University
- Former All League and All State High School Middle for Cda
- Former NIC Head Coach
- Current Head Coach at Coeur d'Alene High School
- Has coached at the club level for 20+ years, as various age groups
- Brings a high level of playing and experience throughout the age groups.
- Brings a positive attitude and pushes each player to reach their potential with positivity.
- Has raised two student athletes that played volleyball at the college level.
TODD HICKMAN
U17 TODD HEAD COACH
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Former Junior College athlete - Golf at SCC
- Attending EWU and WSU, and has played volleyball at all age levels after watching Karch Kiraly and Team USA men's Olympic Team
- 7 years Club and High School Volleyball Coaching experience, currently assistant Varsity coach at Ridgeline High School
- Daughters are volleyball players, one as a freshman at Seattle Pacific University
- Looking to help young student athletes build positive characteristics through volleyball that will last a lifetime.
JESSE ETTER
U17 TODD ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Second year CPA Coach
- Former College Athlete: WSU and Whitworth, Baseball and Football.
- Prep Dig Washington Lead Writer
- Prior coaching experience in both Legion baseball and AAU basketball, excited to transition to coaching volleyball
- Has Division 1 college athlete daughters, Hailee played at EWU(2017-19) and Lilli is a freshman at Boise State.
-Focused on a positive, energetic, and hard working training environment to develop athletes as complete volleyball players and leaders.
LIZ HARDAN
U14 HEDDER ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Played Volleyball at Carroll College and University of Concordia-Irvine
- Has coached in the community for 5+ years, formerly at West Valley JV, LC Freshman Coach, and has been working with various clubs in the area from 2021-2024
- She loves to share her passion for volleyball while helping others discover their love for the game
2025-26 CPA CDA COACHING STAFF
THERES SPINK DREVES
U12 DREVES HEAD COACH, U15 BENSON ASSISTANT COACH
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
- Gonzaga Volleyball, 4 year starter, WCC Honors
- 3 Sport High school Varsity athlete - volleyball, basketball, track
- Leadership - Archdiocese of Portland CYO Volleyball Commissioner, 12 Years
- CYO Volleyball & Basketball Teams for 10 years
- Private & Group Lesson Volleyball Coach for over 20 years
- Professional Career - Nike, Oregon Elite Tennis, USTA
- Started as a basketball player and discovered a passion for volleyball in high school. Grew up playing basketball with four brothers and remembers vividly the introduction to volleyball. Drawn to the game's exciting pace, momentum, and strong team dynamic - haven't looked back since.
- Enjoys focusing on and mastering the fundamental aspects of the game. Appreciates the crucial roles of urgency, the first touch, and how momentum can significantly influence play.
- Excited to join CPA and become a part of the community.
Family:
Parent/Mom to 3 daughters on their athletic journey
All 3 daughters have played/play at the collegiate level: Marian University (NAIA), Auburn University (D1), Boise State University (D1)
CPA HEAD COACHES
CPA 2024-2025 ASSISTANT COACHES
EMMA STENSRUD
CPA CDA 12 ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown:
2024-2025 COACHING STAFF
18 KOSTY: CHRIS KOSTY, TAYLOR MUFF
17 BENSON: JILL BENSON, DREW PASCUA
17 COUPLAND: CHAD COUPLAND, MERE COUPLAND
16 BENSON: JILL BENSON, WADE BENSON
16 HICKMAN: TODD HICKMAN, JESSE ETTER
15 DREW: DREW PASCUA, MATTISYN COPE
15 TAYLOR: TAYLOR MUFF, CHAD COUPLAND
14 HEDDER: HEDDER PASCUA, LIZ HARDAN
14 CHELSIE: CHELSIE DAY, KYLA ROSS
13 HACKETT: MICHELE HACKETT, KAMAN CURTIS
13 JORDAN: ANDREA JORDAN, HEATHER ZORROZUA
12 WADE: LEA SANDBERG, WADE BENSON
12 CARI: CARI GALBREATH, KYLIE NJOKU, ASHLEE BRADSHAW
U14 CDA: KEVIN CURTIS, CARLY CURTIS, MICHELLE KLEINBERG, EMMA STENSRUD
U11/12 CDA: KELSEY STANLEY, JENNA LEGGAT
YOUTH PROGRAM: LAURA WILSON, CHLOE ROWAND, CASEY CARLSON, EMMA SANDBERG
CHECK OUR OUR AMAZING COACHING STAFF:
DIANE NELSON
HEAD SAND COACH, U15 BENSON ASSISTANT COACH
Hometown: Grass Valley, CA
Beach Volleyball Coach | Former NCAA Head Coach | SEA Games Medalist
Diane Pascua Nelson is an accomplished beach volleyball athlete and coach with over 25
years of experience both on the court and from the sidelines. She is a former head volleyball
coach at Gonzaga University, where she spent 11 years developing collegiate athletes and
achieving record-breaking success.
At Gonzaga, Diane became the first coach in program history to record at least 11 wins in
each of her first four seasons, including a 17-11 record (.607 win percentage) in her debut
season—the best ever by a first-year head coach.
Before her tenure at Gonzaga, Diane coached at Santa Fe Christian High School in Solana
Beach, California, where she led the team to four state championship appearances, winning
titles in 2003 and 2005. Her coaching journey began in 1996 and includes running one of
the largest college camps in the state of Washington, directing and leading Solana Beach
Volleyball Club in Southern California, and extensive high school and club-level coaching.
Diane is also a decorated athlete. She earned a bronze medal at the 2005 Southeast Asian
Games while representing the Philippines, and competed on the AVP Tour (2003–2010), the
FIVB Tour (2007–2008), and the New Zealand Beach Tour (2007). She and her partner,
Heidi Ilustre-Boatright, achieved a top-32 world ranking and were among the first duos to
represent the Philippines internationally—helping pave the way for the country's presence
in the sport.
Her international playing career spanned Asia, Europe, South America, and Australia, and
included an Olympic qualification campaign for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Today, Diane coaches for CPA Sand Volleyball Club and continues to mentor young athletes
in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene region.
“I coach not just to build players, but to shape confident, resilient young people ready for any
challenge—on or off the court.”
– Diane Pascua Nelson
Career Highlights:
- 2005 SEA Games Bronze Medalist (Philippines)
- Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete – AVP (2003–2010) / FIVB Tour (2007 & 2008)
/ New Zealand Beach Tour (2007)
- Top-32 FIVB World Ranking with partner Heidi Ilustre-Boatright
- Over 25 Years in Volleyball (Player Camp; Coach)
- Head Coach – Gonzaga University Volleyball (11 seasons)
- CPA Sand Volleyball Club Coach
- Club Coaching Director – Solana Beach Volleyball Club (2001–2010)
- Developmental Program Coach – Sideout Volleyball Club
- Former Head Coach – Santa Fe Christian HS (2 State Titles: 2003, 2005)
- Based in Spokane / Coeur d’Alene Region
MATTISYN COPE
U16 DREW ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: CDA, Idaho
- Former College Volleyball Player - Northwest Nazarene University
- Former Lakeland High School Varsity Volleyball
- GNAC All- Academic Team
- Team Captain, MVP, All League High school athlete
- Mattisyn has an amazing ability to connect with the girls and help them through struggles not only on the court, but off the court as well. She has great energy and work ethic as an up and coming coach.
JT WENGER
U13 MCSHANE ASSISTANT COACH
Hometown: Highland Park, Illinois
-New Head Coach at Gonzaga University
-Played at UCLA Men's Team that won the Nationals Championship in 2000, Runner up 2001
-Played internationally for Corozal Plantaneros in Corozal, Puerto Rico.
-Former Head Coach at UT-Arlington
- He led the Mavericks to 141 wins. Most recently, Wenger guided UTA to a 29-3 record, an NCAA Tournament berth, and a Western Athletic Conference title, following a 16-0 undefeated league season.
- A two-time "Thirty Under 30" honoree by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). He previously served as an assistant coach at Michigan State in 2016, the associate head coach at Colorado from 2012-15 and the men's assistant coach at UCLA from 2006-11.
- At the high school level he led the Marymount High School girls' team to the 2011 California DI state championship game and the 2002 California DIII state championship. He also coached the Sunshine Volleyball Club 14s in 2003-04 and 2006.
- Was the assistant coach on the 2011 USA team during the World University Games in Shenzhen, China. He also helped coach the 2009 USA Men's Junior National Team at the World Championships in Pune, India, and he spent time with the USA High Performance program in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2015.
- Prior to UCLA, Wenger was named the 1999 Illinois Volleyball Player of the Year during his time at Highland Park High School.
HAYLEY HILLS
U15 HILL HEAD COACH, ASSISTANT U17/18
Hometown: Quesnel, British Columbia
-Former EWU Outside Hitter, 2006-2009
-Played for Head Coach Wade Benson as EWU
- Big Sky Conference MVP in 2008 and a three-time first team All-BSC selection
-Coached in Canada for many years, including 2012-14 when she worked for Volleyball Canada as a head coach at their Center of Excellence in Kamloops, B.C
- Coached with East Kootenay VBC
- Former Assistant Coach EWU 2021-2022, Humboldt State 2022-2024
- 2nd all time in kills, 1428, Kills per set, 3.85, Total attacks 3722
- Hayley has a great knowledge of the game, passion for attacking the game head on and taking risks. She has a comfident demeanor and easy way of talking with the athletes.
TIM DEMANT tim.demant@gmail.com
U18 BENSON ASSISTANT COACH 574-238-3585
-Hometown: Kitchener, Canada
-College: Trinity Western University
-1st year CPA Coach
-Current Director of Athletics, Whitworth University
-Former men’s college head coach in Canada for 12 years
-2 time PacWest coach of the year
-2 time finalist for Canadian Colleges Athletics Association national coach of the year
-Coached boys club volleyball for Fraser Valley Volleyball Club for 6 years
-Coached 3 players who played for Team Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympics
-Won a Volleyball Canada U20 national championship
-Coached Team BC boys volleyball team at Western Canada Summer Games
-Played MB for 4 seasons at Trinity Western University, 3 year captain, 4 time All-Conference, 2 time All-Canadian
-Has a master’s degree in exercise science and a doctorate in sport management
-Brings great level of coaching and playing experience of the college and international game, as well as strong knowledge of the current college landscape.
-Has two college age kids and one current high school and club player.
CASEY CARLSON
U13 MCSHANE ASSISTANT COACH
- Hometown: Eugene, OR
-Former D1 Volleyball player at EWU
-Player on the EWU 2001 and 2002 teams inducted in to the EWU Hall of fame
-4 time Big Sky All Academic team
-EWU Francis B Houston award recipient for academic excellence and service to the university
-Oregon Female Athlete of the year 2000
-Nike’s top 20 female high school athletes of 2000
-individual Hall of Fame inductee for Marist high school athletics
-1997, 1998, 2000 high school basketball state champion
-3 time first team all state for basketball
-1998 & 1999 high school volleyball state champion
- Player on the 1998 and 1999 Volleyball teams inducted in to the Marist High School Hall of fame
-3 time first team all state for volleyball
-4 time Big Sky All Academic team
-Has coached multiple youth sports over the last 7 years including volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
-Greatly enjoys coaching youth sports to instill confidence and teach skills that apply to sports as well as real world applications such as leadership, team work, and poise.
- Currently a Physician Assistant working in orthopedic surgery taking care of sports related injuries in athletes and other ailments.
CHELSEA GOODMAN MCSHANE
U13 MCSHANE HEAD COACH
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
College: Brigham Young University
-2x AVCA All-American
-Holds top 10 records for Career All-Time kills and digs at BYU
-Mountain West Conference Player of the Year
-Played internationally for the Vaqueras de Bayamon in Puerto Rico.
-2nd year CPA coach
-2008-2009 BYU assistant coach
-Has coached at high school and club level for 15 years.
-She still loves to compete recreationally in both indoor and sand volleyball
-Chelsea has 5 amazing and active kids
