ECVC Coaching Staff
Scott Allen
Club Director, Director of Coaching/Coach
Coach Scott Allen has an extensive playing and coaching background which gives him a unique perspective into the challenges that face student-athletes. Coach Allen was a member of the All Air Force Volleyball team from 2001 to 2004 and won Gold and a Silver Medal in the Armed Forces Tournament during his time on the team. In 2003 he was selected to represent the USA in the CISM Military World Games in Catania Italy. When asked about the Military World Games coach Allen replied, “Representing my country and wearing the red, white, and blue is the greatest honor I have ever had as an athlete.” Scott Allen is formerly the Head Coach at Choctaw High School and currently the Head Coach at Gulf Coast State College. He has spent many years coaching at the high school and club level and is excited about his new adventure in the college coaching world.
Coach Scott coached the 14 Black team during the 2014 season for Emerald Coast Volleyball Club where they earned 5 Tournament Championships and finished 3rd place in the Nation with an 11-1 record at AAU Nationals held in Orlando Florida.
During the 2017 Indoor Club Season Coach Scott led his 14u team to multiple championship victories, regional runner up, and earned two top 10 finishes at the AAU National Championships in the 14u and 15u divisions.
During the 2017 High School Season, Coach Scott led the Choctaw High School Volleyball team to its first ever FHSAA State Championship, finishing the season with a 23-2 Record and close to 100 wins during his tenure at Choctaw. Turning the program with a 5-12 record prior to his first season, to a State Champion in his 5th and final season as head coach.
Coach Scott Allen has an extensive playing and coaching background which gives him a unique perspective into the challenges that face student-athletes. Coach Allen was a member of the All Air Force Volleyball team from 2001 to 2004 and won Gold and a Silver Medal in the Armed Forces Tournament during his time on the team. In 2003 he was selected to represent the USA in the CISM Military World Games in Catania Italy. When asked about the Military World Games coach Allen replied, “Representing my country and wearing the red, white, and blue is the greatest honor I have ever had as an athlete.” Scott Allen is formerly the Head Coach at Choctaw High School and currently the Head Coach at Gulf Coast State College. He has spent many years coaching at the high school and club level and is excited about his new adventure in the college coaching world.
Coach Scott coached the 14 Black team during the 2014 season for Emerald Coast Volleyball Club where they earned 5 Tournament Championships and finished 3rd place in the Nation with an 11-1 record at AAU Nationals held in Orlando Florida.
During the 2017 Indoor Club Season Coach Scott led his 14u team to multiple championship victories, regional runner up, and earned two top 10 finishes at the AAU National Championships in the 14u and 15u divisions.
During the 2017 High School Season, Coach Scott led the Choctaw High School Volleyball team to its first ever FHSAA State Championship, finishing the season with a 23-2 Record and close to 100 wins during his tenure at Choctaw. Turning the program with a 5-12 record prior to his first season, to a State Champion in his 5th and final season as head coach.
Meaghan Allen
Club Director – Director of Administration/Coach
Coach Meaghan Allen is a graduate of Choctaw High School and 23 year native of Fort Walton Beach. Meaghan was a member of the Lady Indians volleyball program that set and still holds the school record for most wins in a season. In addition, as an individual, she was awarded the Gatorade Will to Win Athlete Award. After graduating from Choctaw in 2002, Meaghan became the freshmen volleyball coach. After one year of coaching at Choctaw, Meaghan became an assistant coach at Fort Walton Beach, where she was involved with the program for several years in helping them to win multiple district championships before she decided to take a break to focus on competing in beach volleyball. As the assistant coach at Choctawhatchee for the last 5 seasons she has been a part of three consecutive district championship victories and two Elite 8 Appearances and a State Championship Title.
During the 2017 Club season Meaghan led her 16u team to 4 tournament victories, a 5th place finish at Beast of the Southeast, 9th Place in the USA Division of the Big South National Qualifier, a Regional Championship and a 5th place finish in the Club division of the AAU National Championships.
Meaghan has won several open level beach and indoor volleyball tournaments all over the Southeastern United States, along with two second place finishes on the Extreme Volleyball Professionals tour. In 2010, along with her 4 man team, Meaghan was inducted into the Emerald Coast Volleyball Hall of Fame and is team captain for what is now the winningest teams in the Open division of the world renowned Fudpucker 4 player tournament with 16 championship appearances and 12 wins in the Women's Open Division.
Coach Meaghan Allen is a graduate of Choctaw High School and 23 year native of Fort Walton Beach. Meaghan was a member of the Lady Indians volleyball program that set and still holds the school record for most wins in a season. In addition, as an individual, she was awarded the Gatorade Will to Win Athlete Award. After graduating from Choctaw in 2002, Meaghan became the freshmen volleyball coach. After one year of coaching at Choctaw, Meaghan became an assistant coach at Fort Walton Beach, where she was involved with the program for several years in helping them to win multiple district championships before she decided to take a break to focus on competing in beach volleyball. As the assistant coach at Choctawhatchee for the last 5 seasons she has been a part of three consecutive district championship victories and two Elite 8 Appearances and a State Championship Title.
During the 2017 Club season Meaghan led her 16u team to 4 tournament victories, a 5th place finish at Beast of the Southeast, 9th Place in the USA Division of the Big South National Qualifier, a Regional Championship and a 5th place finish in the Club division of the AAU National Championships.
Meaghan has won several open level beach and indoor volleyball tournaments all over the Southeastern United States, along with two second place finishes on the Extreme Volleyball Professionals tour. In 2010, along with her 4 man team, Meaghan was inducted into the Emerald Coast Volleyball Hall of Fame and is team captain for what is now the winningest teams in the Open division of the world renowned Fudpucker 4 player tournament with 16 championship appearances and 12 wins in the Women's Open Division.
Shalyn Cales
Coach
A graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School, Shalyn played for the Vikings Volleyball team all four years. Coach Cales is formerly the the Head Coach for Liza Jackson Preparatory School where she led the Lady Lions in the 2013 season to the Okaloosa County Middle School Championship. She is in her fourth season with Emerald Coast Volleyball Club. She coaches one of our younger age divisions along with running our Developmental Program Practices. Shalyn is currently the assistant coach at South Walton High School.
A graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School, Shalyn played for the Vikings Volleyball team all four years. Coach Cales is formerly the the Head Coach for Liza Jackson Preparatory School where she led the Lady Lions in the 2013 season to the Okaloosa County Middle School Championship. She is in her fourth season with Emerald Coast Volleyball Club. She coaches one of our younger age divisions along with running our Developmental Program Practices. Shalyn is currently the assistant coach at South Walton High School.
India Stinson
Coach
4 Year athlete at Central Baptist College as an OH/DS
Coached 11s and 14s for Ozark Juniors
Assistant Coach at Central Baptist College
Assistant Coach at State Champion Choctaw High School
Current Head Coach at South Walton High School
4 Year athlete at Central Baptist College as an OH/DS
Coached 11s and 14s for Ozark Juniors
Assistant Coach at Central Baptist College
Assistant Coach at State Champion Choctaw High School
Current Head Coach at South Walton High School
Krista Hughes
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Coach
Playing Career: After spending two seasons at Division I East Tennessee State, Hughes went to CNU in 2012. During her three years with the Captains, she helped the team capture three conference titles and a pair of NCAA Regional crowns. She finished her career with 251 kills and 99 blocks while hitting at a .271 clip. Coaching Career: Following her playing days, she got her coaching career started in fine fashion as she helped lead CNU to a 30-3 record in 2015 and a 25-10 record in 2016. Along the way, the Captains won one Capital Athletic Conference championship and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Krista was also the head coach of the Williamsburg Volleyball Club 18 National team during the 2016-17 season, leading them to a 28-11 overall record. She coached 4 DI players and 4 DIII players. Krista is currently the Assistant Coach at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, FL. |
Coach Emersonn and Coach Shawna Cabatu
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Coach
Shawna is in her first season as an Emerald Coast Volleyball Club coach. A Rutherford High School volleyball alum she continued her education and volleyball passion at Florida State University where she completed her B.S. Elementary Education degree while playing club and also serving as an intramural volleyball referee. After graduating, she began her career as a 3rd grade teacher and also became a YMCA volleyball coach in Warner Robins, GA. That same year, Shawna was invited to become a part of the founding coaching staff for the Warner Robins Junior Olympic Volleyball team. Due to her husband's military move, she stopped teaching and volleyball, but instead shifted her focus to enjoying a little bit of life in Japan while also starting to add to the family. But anyone who knows Shawna knows that she is not one to just sit idle. She revived her fitness passion and became an Online Fitness Coach focusing on motivation, nutrition, and exercise to help achieve client desires. Since then she has, and is, helping over 500 men and women achieve their fitness and financial goals. She looks forward to incorporating her knowledge of conditioning and motivation into her volleyball team. In 2017, after an 11 year coaching break, her and her husband Emersonn were given an opportunity to restart their passion and became Volleyball Coaches for Mowat Middle School. In their first year back they coached the Lady Mustangs to a 9-1 winning season and became the 2017 Bay County Middle School Champions. Last year as a Bay United Elite Volleyball Coach, she lead the 13U team to medal in 2 out of 7 tournaments. Position specialty: setter, defensive specialist. *********************** Emersonn is in his first season as an Emerald Coast Volleyball Club coach. A member of the Air Force, he recently moved back to Panama City in the Fall of 2015. Previous experience includes recreational college club play, Robins Air Force Base traveling Volleyball team member, and was part of the founding coaching staff for the Warner Robins Junior Olympic Volleyball team. In addition, he looks forward to sharing his multi-year Triathlon and Fitness Coach experience as conditioning additives to his volleyball team. In 2017, after an 11 year coaching break, he and his wife Shawna were given an opportunity to restart their passion and became Volleyball Coaches for Mowat Middle School. In their first year back they coached the Lady Mustangs to a 9-1 winning season and became the 2017 Bay County Middle School Champions. Last year as a Bay United Elite Volleyball Coach, he assisted in leading the 13U team to medal in 2 out of 7 tournaments. Position specialty: outside/middle hitters, defensive specialist, setter. Private coaching: on request. Coaching philosophy: It's all about developing the WHOLE person and not just the athlete. My primary goal is centered on the character of the player, the fostering of future community leaders, and for them to become a role model of humble confidence. In parallel, I strive to bring out the hidden and maybe overlooked talent of our players on the court with a team/family first mentality. |
Coach Sierra Burris
Coach Jessica Long |
Coach
Sierra Burris made her debut as head coach of Bay High School in 2018. A 4-year letterman herself, Burris graduated from Bay High in 2014 and signed with Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, where she got her degree in Classical Studies. She’s recently returned to the panhandle to start her teaching and coaching career. She looks forward to a great season with ECVC! |
