Coach Lisa
A former Division I standout at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Lisa Smith earned Big South Rookie of the Year and was a four-time First Team All-Conference selection. She was named Big South Conference Player of the Year her junior year and Northeast Conference Player of the Year during her senior season. Additionally, she was named UMBC Female Athlete of the Year and inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame. With three decades of coaching experience spanning high schools, clubs, and individual training, she currently leads a local U12 club team alongside Coach Steve. Lisa is dedicated to delivering elite technical instruction while building an atmosphere where athletes develop both skill and self-belief. She ensures that every player she works with is set apart for success on and off the court!
Coach Steve
As a Division I athlete, Coach Steve Smith developed a passion for sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and athlete development. He later served as the Major League Physical Therapist for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Senior Director of Health, Wellness, and Performance for the Washington Wizards. Today, he is the Site Director of Performance and Reconditioning, where he supports elite tactical athletes, including active-duty service members and veterans. Steve is a licensed sports physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning coach, and nutrition specialist. Throughout his career, he has developed programs for volleyball players of all ages, helping athletes improve their strength, speed, jumping ability, and overall movement on the court. Currently, he is coaching a local U12 club team with Coach Lisa. His goals are to foster teamwork, help build well-rounded athletic skills, and create a positive, fun envionment for every player. He ensures that every player he works with is set apart for success on and off the court!
Coach Derek
Coach Derek Smith is currently a sophomore outside hitter at Randolph College. As a freshman, he recorded 83 kills, 8 service aces, and 96 digs. He was selected to be a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Sportsmanship Team. Coach Derek gained valuable experince as a coach as he led multiple courts during the St. James Volleyball Summer Camps and the Naval Academy Elite Summer Camps. He has been a coach over the years at Set Apart Volleyball & Performance with a focus on positional training, high school/college prep training, and skills clinics. He ensures that every player he works with is set apart for success on and off the court!
Coach Maddy
Coach Madison Smith is currently a sophomore outside hitter at Brown University. As a club player, she attended multiple USAV NTDP (National Team Development Program) training camps over the years. In addition, she was an AVCA Phenom, and was a member of the USAV All-Tournament Team at USAV Nationals. Coach Maddy was a head coach for multiple youth leagues. She has been a valuable coach over the years at Set Apart Volleyball & Performance with a focus on high school/college prep training, skills clinics, and mentoring programs. She ensures that every player she works with is set apart for success on and off the court!