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.
Kelli Ferguson, Asst. Director
kelli.ferguson2@gmail.com
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.
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.
Emma Bice, Social Media
APVAsocialmedia@gmail.comCoach Emma has been around volleyball for most of her life. She played middle blocker at Volunteer High School from 2015–2019 before continuing her career at King University, where she played five seasons as a middle blocker and was part of the 2020 Conference Carolinas Championship team. Her club volleyball experience began with Kingsport Volleyball Club, where she played for four years from 8th through 11th grade. She finished her club career with Sullivan County Volleyball Club during her senior year. Emma began coaching at Sullivan County Volleyball Club, where she coached 12U her first season and 16U her second. In 2024, she became the head coach at Church Hill Middle School. She currently serves as an assistant coach at John Sevier Middle School and has coached with Appalachian Premier Volleyball Academy since 2025. She also helps run APVA’s social media.
Coach Emma’s coaching philosophy is centered around helping athletes reach their fullest potential, both mentally and physically, on and off the court. She believes in creating an environment where athletes are challenged to grow, supported through mistakes, and held accountable for their effort and attitude. While developing strong volleyball skills is important, she also wants her athletes to build confidence, discipline, teamwork, and life skills that extend beyond the court.
