Appalachian Premier Volleyball Academy Board of Directors and Staff
Club leadership:
Kayce Green, Executive Director
kayceleeanngreen@gmail.comTo
With over 16 years of coaching athletes at the elementary, middle, high school, and college level, and a decade mentoring fellow coaches, Kayce Green brings a deep commitment to athlete development that blends skill mastery with personal growth. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes building a strong culture rooted in character development, discipline, and fun, while tailoring training to each athlete’s individual motivators and needs. She is process-minded and passionate about fostering grit and mental toughness to help athletes thrive both on and off the court.
Currently, Kayce serves as the Executive Director of APVA and leads the Girls 13U and Boys 18U teams. She has a proven track record of success in high school and club programs such as Club West and Alliance Nashville, serving as an Assistant Director and Head Coach at the 14's-18's open division level, Dobyns-Bennett High School, and Nashville Christian School. Kayce’s teams have earned multiple district championships, top regional rankings, and frequent appearances and placements at nationals (USAV and AAU) tournaments.
Beyond coaching, Kayce has a Master's in Fine Arts Administration and Directing and a Master's in Education. Her holistic approach empowers athletes to reach their highest potential while enjoying the journey of the sport.
Adam VanOort, Director of Coaching
adamvanoort@gmail.comAdam coached HS & club vball in MN for 10yrs and grew his HS program into a state power. In TN, he has coached club since 2022, and he coached at the college level at ETSU for 2 seasons. Many of Adam’s former HS & club players have moved on to play college volleyball at every level.
Emma Bice, Director of Social Media
ebice@k12k.comThis will be my 3rd season coaching travel volleyball and I just finished my 2nd season coaching at the middle school level. In college, I played for 5 years at King University! As a coach, it is my goal to create a positive and challenging environment where athletes grow in skill, strategy, and character. I believe success isn’t only found in winning; it’s found in learning, improving, and rising after setbacks. Growth = success!
Other club staff:
Alyssa Hatley, Director of Programs
alyssa.hatley11@gmail.comI have coached travel volleyball for 4 years now. I have also coached High School for 3 years! While I was an athlete I was a 6 rotation outside hitter and I played volleyball at ETSU.
