2022 – 2023 Coaching Staff

Coach Lisa White Davis is the Founder and Director of Georgia Adrenaline Volleyball Club.

She played volleyball in High School, Club Leagues, and in College. She also had the opportunity to try out for the United States Olympic Volleyball Team in 1992 and 1993.

Following the 2022 season, Lisa had the distinction of having ALL seniors playing for Georgia Adrenaline Volleyball Club receive scholarships to play collegiate volleyball.

She has coached volleyball for over 18 years.

Coach Jeff Baughman played volleyball for 2 years during college on a competitive intramural team. He went on to play for 4 more years in a competitive adult league. He has 9 years coaching experience, including for other volleyball clubs as well as for high school and middle school programs. This is his first year with Georgia Adrenaline Volleyball Club.

He wants players to learn that besides becoming better volleyball players, many of the lessons and skills learned can be applied to real life. “Find your passion, and work hard at it,” he says. “Live by: ‘act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly,’ and there’s no telling what you can accomplish.”

His chosen “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“Anything worth doing is worth doing right.”

Coach Jessica Davenport came to the United States from France on a basketball scholarship to TN Temple. From there she moved on to Lee University. In addition to being an experienced athlete in basketball, she has also enjoyed watching volleyball for years.

She believes her players will find her fun to be around, but she’ll also make them work hard.

Coach Davenport and her husband Colin have 3 dogs: Charlie, Linda, and Faith.

Her chosen Life Quote to Live By is “Hakuna Matata” from Disney’s “The Lion King.” It’s a Swahili phrase that translates to as: “No Worries.”

Coach Cheyenne Davis played volleyball for seven years. She has coached for 6 years, coaching 3 seasons with Georgia Adrenaline Volleyball Club and also for 3 seasons as Assistant Coach at Gordon Lee Middle School.

She wants players to learn how to read the court.

Her chosen “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“Stop waiting to do the things you want to do. Today is the day to just go for it.”

Coach Wes Davis grew up watching volleyball at both high school and college levels. He has been coaching for 9 years with Georgia Adrenaline Volleyball Club.

Coach Davis wants players to learn to play hard, and give 100% in every play.

His “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“What defines a player is how they react and learn from failure.”

Coach McKenna Dean played volleyball throughout middle school and high school, playing for both Heritage High School and Georgia Adrenaline — 8 years in total. She has coached for 5 years, all with Georgia Adrenaline.

She wants her players to play with all their heart every time they step on the court and love the game like she does.

Her chosen “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
— Neal Donal Walsch

Coach Beth Dupree played volleyball in middle school, high school, and on an intramural team at UTC. She played Middle and Outside positions. She volunteered as a coach at the YMCA for 2 years before joining Georgia Adrenaline Volleyball Club.

She wants her players to learn both sportsmanship and teamwork.

Coach Dupree and her husband Ryan have 3 children: Lanee, Andrew, and Audrey, as well as 2 dogs named Jax and Stella.

Her chosen “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.” 
— anonymous

Coach Brianna Goodrich played club volleyball for 4 years in Chicago, 1 year in Junior College, and 3 years in South Carolina. She coached club volleyball for 3 years and 1 year of college before joining Georgia Adrenaline Volleyball Club.

She wants her players to learn that perseverance and hard work produce results.

Coach Goodrich and her husband Luke have a 120 pound Bernese Mountain Dog. Her “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

Coach Luke Goodrich played sand volleyball in recreational leagues. He is married to Coach Bri Goodrich, and wants players to learn the love of competition.

His “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“Consistency is key!”

Coach Genia Hendrix played volleyball in middle school and has coached for 13 years. This is her third year coaching with Georgia Adrenaline Volleyball Club.

She wants players to treat everyone with respect and to love the game.

Her chosen “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“Do what you love, and love what you do.”

Coach Nathan Motter played beach volleyball while attending college. He coached at the YMCA for 2 years, and for Georgia Adrenaline for 3 years.

He wants players to learn to work hard, while having fun doing it.

Nathan and his wife, Jennifer, have 5 kids, aged 7 to 18.

His chosen “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
—Darrel Royal

Coach Serena Turner played school & club volleyball throughout high school, then 1 year of college volleyball at Georgia Northwestern before transferring to East Carolina University.

She wants her players to learn to never be complacent, because there is always something to improve on. She also wants them to learn flexibility and responsibility on, and off, the court.

Her chosen “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“The bad news is, time flies. The good news is, you’re the pilot.”
—Michael Altshuler

Coach Taylor Williams played 7 years of middle school and high school volleyball. She also played 6 years of club ball, and 1 year of club ball at the University of Georgia.

She wants her players to play the game because they LOVE it!

Her chosen “Life Quote to Live By” is:

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
— Dolly Parton