HV United VBC Bios - Updated for 2025 Season
Meet our staff
Club Director/Girls Program Coordinator : Shannon Loso
Shannon Loso has extensive Volleyball coaching experience. For over 30 years she has coached youth programs, and competitive teams ages 12-18 in USA Volleyball (USAV) throughout the country. Shannon spent time at the Gateway Region Office in St. Louis, MO as the coach’s education coordinator, as well as handling all administrative duties including human resource development, accounting, and finance.
Shannon has been awarded the USAV Female Coach of the Year, and the Gateway Region Meritorious Service Award. She has for several clubs in St. Louis as well as starting her own club in the HV community over the last 4 years, MOJO VBC. Shannon also spent time as a High School Volleyball coach, has organized and conducted numerous clinics and camps. She also spent many years refereeing USAV and HS Volleyball.
Shannon Loso currently serves as the Director of Recreation & Community Education for Huron Valley Schools.
Administrative Support Staff:
Emily Luttenbacher
Emily helps with all of our administrative work such as uniforms, tournament entry, accounts receivables and accounts payable, etc.
Emily's email is hvunitedvbc@gmail.com
MEET OUR Coaches -
U10s Coach - TBD
U11s Red Coach: Alice Montie
This is my third year coaching with Huron Valley United, following several years of coaching in the recreational league. I was a multi-sport athlete growing up, and I continue to have a strong passion for teaching the next generation all that sports have to offer. As a parent of four children in the district who are all actively involved in sports, I understand the importance of both development and enjoyment in athletics. My favorite part of coaching is watching players grow—seeing their progress on the court and the confidence they build through their achievements, both in sports and in life.
U11s Red Co-Coach: Gabrielle Hallgren
Gabrielle Hallgren is a senior at Miflord High School and began playing volleyball in third grade (her first coach being Shannon Loso). She has played club volleyball with Legacy Volleyball for the past four years and has played at Milford High School and Muir Middle School. She has coached recreational volleyball and enjoys working with young athletes. Gabrielle plans to attend college after graduation, where she would like to continue playing with the university's intramural league.
U11s Blue Coach: Samantha Black
Coming Soon
U11s Blue
Coming Soon
U12s Red Coach: Carey Abraham
U12s Red Co-Coach: Dan Gourlay
Dan is a passionate and dedicated youth volleyball coach with a strong commitment to developing young athletes both on and off the court. With 20+ years of coaching experience (baseball, basketball, football, and golf), including 4 years coaching CYO and AAU volleyball, Dan brings a whole-athlete approach, strategic knowledge, and a positive coaching philosophy that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth. Dan has worked with athletes ranging from elementary to high school age, helping them build strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game. Whether coaching recreational teams or competitive travel squads, he focuses on creating a fun, supportive environment where athletes are challenged to improve and inspired to lead. When not in the gym, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids golfing, boating, skiing, or watching the kids play their multitude of sports. He believes that great athletes start with great character and is very excited to begin his 2nd year with HV United.
U12s Blue Coach: Courtney Rudolph
Hi, I’m Coach Courtney. This is my third season with HV United VBC. I was formerly the freshman coach at Lakeland High School. I work in the Huron Valley School District as a paraeducator and a mother to 3 girls who all attend school in our district. My goal every season is to encourage and help develop young athletes in a fun and positive environment. I am so excited for this season and even more excited to coach your child.
U12s Blue Co-Coach: Alli DeJonge
Hi! I'm Alli DeJonge and I'm a junior at Milford High School. I've played volleyball since third grade, and love the sport! I currently play on Team Detroit's national 1s team, and hope to continue to play in college as well. I've officiated volleyball for about 5 years, and recently started coaching rec volleyball as well! I'm super excited for this upcoming season, and can't wait to help out!
U13s Blue Coach: Emily Luttenbacher
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U13s Blue Coach: Michelle Wolcott
U13s Red Coach: Stephanie Dix
U14s Red Coach: Kyle Tenhuisen
Kyle is a passionate volleyball coach and player. He has played competitive indoor and sand volleyball for the last 20 years and started coaching girls recreational and club teams for the last 4 years. He incorporates a whole-athlete approach in his coaching style. Professionally, Kyle is a Managing Director and Valuation Practice Leader at Stout. Kyle is married to his high school sweetheart, Katie, and they have four daughters. Outside of volleyball and general athletics his passions and time are centered around faith, family, and community.
U14s Red Asst. Coach: Riley Sparre
U14s Blue Coach: Shannon Loso
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U14s Blue Asst Coach: Morgan Macbeth
U15s Red Co-Coach: Kaitlyn Hawke
U15s Red Co-Coach: Sydney Waelchli
My name is Sydney Waelchli, 22-years-old, and I am a recent college graduate looking to get back into the volleyball sphere. I played competitively throughout my childhood and helped run and coach a young girls' volleyball program, Spiker's, in college. While I have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, I love keeping volleyball as an aspect of my life. I'm excited to begin coaching to help the girls grow as volleyball players and people.
U16s Red Asst Coach: Melissa Dziak
Melissa Dziak is in her 4th year as a coach for HV United VBC. Before kids Melissa played many years of competitive volleyball and had several years of experience coaching with other clubs at the AAU level. Her daughter goes to Walled Lake Schools and also plays travel softball, so the world of travel sports is not foreign to her. When she and her family aren't running around for sports, they are enjoying time outside. Melissa's focus is to help the girls build/fine tune fundamental skills, build new friendships, and to HAVE FUN!!
U16s Red Head Coach: Bob Manar
