COACH

RUSSELL ZELEI
Leadership Role: Club Director
Gateway Region (USAV): At-Large Director
Primary Team: 16U Navy
Primary Role: Head Coach
Secondary Team: 11U Navy
Secondary Role: Head Coach
Additional Role(s): 9U & 10U Jr. Heat Developmental Programs
Coaching Certifications: IMPACT Certified, SafeSport Certified, Protecting God's Children
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Wentzville Heat Volleyball Club
2016-Present - 9u & 10u Developmental & Skills Program
2025-2026 - Coach Girls 13-1 Navy & 18-1 Navy
2024-2025 - Coach Girls 12-1 Navy & 17-1 Navy
2023-2024 - Coach Girls 11-1 Navy & 16-1 Navy
2022-2023 - Coach Girls 15-1 Navy & 18-2 Orange
USAV Nationals - Chicago, IL - 15u Navy
2021-2022 - Coach Girls14u Navy & 17u Orange
2020-2021 - Coach Girls 13u Navy & 16u Orange
2019-2020 - Coach Girls 12u Navy
2018-2019 - Coach Girls 11u Navy
2017-2018 - Coach Girls 16u Navy & 13u Navy
2016-2017 - Coach Girls 15u Navy
2015-2016 - Coach Girls 14u
2014-2015 - Coach Girls 13u
2013-2014 - Coach Girls 12u
2012-2011 - Coach Girls 11u
2011-2012 - Coach Girls 10/11u
2010-2011 - Coach Girls Boys 12u
2007-2008 - Coach Girls Girls 16u
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
2007 Adult USAV National Champions
Austin, Texas
1993-94 Men's Bay State Team
( Volleyball ) - Massachusetts
Additional Information:
University of Cincinnati Football Team ( D1 )
WR & Special Teams
Ohio High School Track & Field - State Championships
110 High Hurdles
Ohio High School Football
2nd Team All-State
