I was born and raised in Roseburg OR, starting club in 6th grade and continuing through high school with Webfoot Juniors. I stayed home to attend Umpqua CC and played my first two years there, then transferred to Pacific University to finish my career as a student athlete. 

Growing up, I also swam competitively and played tennis. I swam through college as well, and picked up handball along the way. Fun fact: I’m a NCAA division 1 national champion at handball! 

After graduation in 2015, I started coaching varsity volleyball at Century High School in Hillsboro. I spent 7 seasons there, finishing my last season as coach of the year in the Pacific Conference and making a playoff appearance for the first time in 10+ years. Last year I served as an assistant at Linfield University in McMinnville. 

My husband is also a varsity volleyball coach, so when our first kiddo came around and we were both busy with schedules, I decided to step away from high school and continue with club only. 

This will be my 5th season with NPJ! My first 4 seasons were spent down in Salem with ages ranging from 12-18. 

Most notably, the year I coached 12s was the year they went to nationals. Super fun! 

Currently, I live in Sherwood with my husband Thomas, 2.5 year old daughter Olivia, and 2 month old son Jackson! Life is busy right now but we are blessed. 

Volleyball is MY LIFE and I’m thankful I get to share my passion with others. NPJ is the best and I’m so happy to be on this journey! 

Eric Leibbrandt spent multiple season as a full-time assistant coach at Portland State University. 
 
During his time as an assistant coach, Leibbrandt and the Vikings’ staff have led the Vikings to three 20-win seasons (2012, 2013, and 2017) and a pair of Big Sky Conference regular season championships (2012, 2013). 
 
Prior to his elevation to assistant coach, Leibbrandt, spent several years with the Vikings as a student assistant. In all, he has been a part of the program for all five regular season championships under Head Coach Michael Seemann as well as a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances.  
 
Leibbrandt graduated from Portland State with a degree in Political Science in 2011.