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Our Team

Meet Our Experienced Coaching Staff

Every OKC Ignite coach brings passion, experience, and a commitment to developing well-rounded athletes. All coaches are SafeSport certified and background checked.

SafeSport CertifiedBackground Checked15+ Years Combined Experience
Club Director
Veronica Austin - OKC Ignite Club Director

Veronica Austin

Club Director / 15s Coach

2025-2026

Credentials & Experience

  • Ignite Founder/Director.
  • Current head volleyball coach at SW Christian University in Bethany.
  • Decades of coaching and playing experience.
  • Langston University standout in both volleyball and basketball.
  • Former OK All-State multi-sport athlete.
Our Team

2025-2026 Coaching Staff

Our coaches bring diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to athlete development.

Gina Granados - OKC Ignite volleyball coach

Gina Granados

14s Head Coach

2025-2026

  • 13 years playing volleyball.
  • 4 years coaching experience.
  • Collegiate player at Wesleyan.
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Taylor Calhoun

18s Head Coach

2025-2026

  • 4-year starter as Middle Blocker at University of Arkansas Monticello.
  • 4 years coaching at Skyline Dallas club.
  • 4 years playing on Dallas club circuit (Power & Skyline).
Angelique Houston - OKC Ignite volleyball coach

Angelique Houston

15-2s Head Coach

2025-2026

  • 10 years in volleyball as player and coach.
  • 4th year coaching club volleyball.
  • Norman High alumnus — 3-year varsity Outside Hitter.
Jewel Rodriguez - OKC Ignite volleyball coach

Jewel Rodriguez

11-12s Assistant Coach

2025-2026

  • Setter and defensive specialist at Moore High School.
  • Inaugural coaching season 2026-27.
  • OKC Ignite player past three seasons.
Kaylie Walker - OKC Ignite volleyball coach

Kaylie Walker

13s Head Coach

2025-2026

  • 9 years coaching experience.
  • 2nd season at OKC Ignite Volleyball Club.
  • Varsity Assistant & JV Head Coach at Southmoore High School.
Preslea Doughty - OKC Ignite volleyball coach

Preslea Doughty

13s Assistant Coach

2025-2026

  • 9 years playing volleyball.
  • 1st year coaching club volleyball.
  • 1 season coaching YMCA volleyball.
Amanda Stanley - OKC Ignite volleyball coach

Amanda Stanley

11-12s Coach

2025-2026

  • Collegiate track athlete at the University of Oklahoma.
  • Has coached Track, Volleyball, Softball and Cross-Country at multiple high schools.
  • Full-time member of the Army National Guard.