Chad Davis - Head Coach & Club Director

14 U ASSISTANT COACH

Derrick brings a competitive, hands-on approach shaped by his own playing career, along with a proven record of developing programs at every level. In high school beach volleyball, he never finished below the regional finals, reaching the state final four twice with two different programs (Cardinal Mooney and Venice), and capturing a SSAC State Championship at Cardinal Mooney.

At the club level, Derrick has qualified every team he has coached for nationals, a streak that has held true across multiple years and programs.

Beach Volleyball

• Never finished below regional finals in high school beach volleyball
• State final four appearances with two programs (Cardinal Mooney, Venice)
• SSAC State Champion (Cardinal Mooney)
• Continues to compete at beach tournaments (Open/AA)

Club Volleyball

• Qualified every club team coached, multiple years running (Sarasota Juniors 17s, Elite Volleyball 13s/17s)
• Continues to compete at indoor nationals (Open, A, BB, B)

High School Indoor Volleyball

• Coaching experience at freshmen, junior varsity, and varsity levels (Cardinal Mooney, Riverview)
• District Champion (Cardinal Mooney)

Coaching Style & Background

• Aggressive, intelligent coaching style rooted in his own experience as a player
• Officiating background (collegiate and high school) that sharpened his ability to read developing plays and adjust ahead of time

14 U ASSISTANT COACH

Heather brings a well-rounded coaching background built through club, high school, officiating, and competitive playing experience. Most recently, she served as an assistant coach with Elite Volleyball’s 15s program, helping guide the team to a runner-up finish at the 2026 Liberty National Qualifier.
 

Her club coaching experience includes Blast Volleyball and Ocean State Spikers in Rhode Island, where she worked with multiple age groups and emphasized technical development, competitive readiness, and volleyball IQ. She has also coached at the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity levels at Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, and Cranston High School East.
 

A former high school and collegiate volleyball official, Heather brings a strong understanding of the game’s rules, communication, and in-match decision-making. Her continued experience competing in both indoor and beach volleyball gives her firsthand insight into high-level play, competitive strategy, and the athlete mindset.

Club Volleyball

• Assistant Coach, Elite Volleyball 15s 
• Runner-up at the 2026 Liberty National Qualifier 
• Club coaching experience with Blast Volleyball and Ocean State Spikers 
• Developed athletes across multiple age groups

High School Indoor Volleyball

• Coaching experience at the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity levels 
• Programs include Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, and Cranston High School East 

Officiating & Playing Background

• Former high school and collegiate volleyball official 
• Strong knowledge of rules, match management, and in-game strategy 
• Indoor and beach volleyball competitor with national-level experience

14 U ASSISTANT COACH

Jac'cara Walker brings elite playing experience to her coaching, having competed at the Division I level for both USF and Marshall University before building a strong coaching résumé of her own. As a coach, she has already qualified four teams for USAV National Championships.

A standout throughout her playing career, Jac'cara earned First Team All-Conference honors as a junior at USF in 2018, finishing fourth in The American with 394 kills, and was a three-time prep volleyball All-American in high school. Her high school team at P.K. Yonge, under coach Chad Davis, won back to back state championships in her junior and senior seasons.

Collegiate CareerUSF (Junior Season, 2018)

• First Team All-Conference selection
• Finished 4th in The American with 394 kills (3.52 kills/set)
• Finished 6th in the league with 427 points
• Led USF with 23 double-digit kill performances and 15 double-doubles
• Recorded 20+ kills in four matches, including 22 kills/14 digs vs. Houston (10/28), the match in which she reached 1,000 career kills
• Opened the season with 21 kills and 20 digs vs. Stony Brook (8/24)
• Closed the season with 19 kills and 19 digs vs. Georgia Tech in the NIVC opening round (11/29)

Marshall University (Freshman & Sophomore Seasons, 2016-17)

• Totaled 712 kills, 369 digs, 54 blocks, and 55 aces across two seasons
• Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team (2016)
• Two-time Conference USA Freshman of the Week (2016)

High School (P.K. Yonge, Coach Chad Davis)

• Career totals: 1,700 kills, 1,100 digs, 260 service aces, 154 blocks
• Three-time prep volleyball All-American and Gainesville Suns Player of the Year (sophomore, junior, senior)
• District 4A Player of the Year, Max Preps All-American (junior)
• Gatorade Florida Player of the Year, District 3A Player of the Year (senior)
• Back to back state champion (junior and senior seasons)

SKILLS  COACH

Playing Experience

Perry brings 13 years of competitive volleyball experience, including indoor 6s, open-level beach 4s and doubles, and men’s club volleyball at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Coaching Experience

Perry has coached athletes across multiple age groups and skill levels with Elite Volleyball, Atlanta Extreme Volleyball Club, and Sarasota-area programs. He led Sarasota High School’s JV team to a 13–4 season and helped St. Stephen’s Episcopal School nearly double its win total, including the program’s first-ever JV victory over its crosstown rival.

Coaching Philosophy

Perry emphasizes strong fundamentals, intentional skill development, and positive team culture. His background in psychology, sociology, and organizational leadership gives him a unique perspective on communication, confidence, and athlete development.

Certifications

USAV IMPACT Certified • SafeSport Certified