Hallie Simmons- 18 Elite Head Coach

I was born and raised in Mcminnville, Oregon. I started playing club volleyball in 7th grade and was on varsity for 2 years at Mcminnville High School and then finished high school with my senior year at Newberg High School. I decided to continue my athletic and academic career where I played at Lane Community College. I have played many positions including setter, middle, and outside but ended my career as an opposite.

I currently attend Chemeketa Community College with a major in exercise science. This will be my first year coaching at NPJ and I couldn’t be more excited!

Marisa Ortiz- 18 Elite Assistant coach

I grew up in Keizer, Oregon and graduated from McNary High School in 2020. I started playing volleyball in the 6th grade up until my senior year. I played for NPJ during my middle and high school years. During club I played as an OH, MB, and OPP. During high school I was a libero. I now attend Oregon State University and will be graduating this year with a degree in business administration and sports business. I currently work for Oregon State Athletics Marketing as an
intern. I am also the varsity and JV assistant coach at McNary High School.

Outside of work and school I love traveling. I recently went to Portugal, and after I graduate I plan on going back to Europe for a month. I love the beach and going to any location where I can swim in the water. Last year I began snowboarding which I have grown to love.

A fun fact about me is that I am ambidextrous!