Coach Amy Schwappach is entering her 7th season as Head Varsity Coach at Petaluma High School, where she has built a strong program centered on a positive, competitive team culture. Under her leadership, the Trojans captured league pennants in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the program’s growth, discipline, and commitment to excellence.

In addition to high school coaching, Amy has four years of club coaching experience with Absolute Volleyball Club in Marin, working with athletes in the 15s, 16s, and 17s age groups. She is passionate about developing players during their most important growth years and helping them prepare for the next level of competition.

Amy believes that great volleyball starts with strong fundamentals, teamwork, and hard work, combined with a fast-paced, energetic, and fun training environment. Her coaching philosophy focuses on developing the whole athlete, pushing players to improve through high touches, technical skill development, and a genuine passion for the game.

Her goal is simple: help every athlete leave the gym more confident, more skilled, and more in love with volleyball than when they walked in.

Coach Beth is entering her fifth season with the Petaluma High School volleyball program, serving as the Head JV Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach, a role she has held for the past three years. She brings a thoughtful, positive coaching style and a deep knowledge of the game that has been invaluable in developing athletes within the program.

Beth played four years at James Wood High School, competing as both a setter and right side hitter, and earned All-State honors in 2002. She went on to play four years at Shepherd University (NCAA Division II), where she competed as a right side and middle hitter.

In addition to her playing career, Beth brings broad coaching experience. She previously coached JV and Varsity for two seasons with the Asheville Trailblazers, part of the North Carolina Home Education Athletic Conference (NCHEAC). During that time, her Varsity team won the state championship and finished 4th at their national tournament.

Beth is passionate about developing players both technically and mentally, helping athletes grow their confidence, understanding of the game, and love for volleyball.

Emma Schwappach brings six years of competitive volleyball experience to the court, playing for Absolute Volleyball Club and earning four years on her high school varsity team. A trained libero, Emma built her reputation as a standout defensive player, earning First Team All-League honors her junior and senior seasons, along with being named Defensive Player of the Year her senior year.

In addition to competing at a high level, Emma has developed strong coaching experience. She has been a key coach in GRIT Volleyball Camps and most recently served as Head Coach for the 7th grade team, after leading the 8th grade team the previous season. Emma is especially skilled at teaching defensive positioning, serve receive, serving technique, and how to read the game, helping players develop confidence and court awareness.

Known for her passion, work ethic, and positive energy, Emma loves helping athletes grow their skills and their confidence. She brings the same intensity and dedication that defined her playing career to every player she coaches.