2009 Newport High School Coaching Staff

Jeremy Brown, Varsity Head Coach

Coach Brown will be entering his 14th season coaching high school volleyball, his 6^th at Newport. Coach Brown has coached at 5 different high schools In California, Idaho and Washington.  He has taken teams to the state tournament In all three states with the highest rankings being a 4^th and 5^th place finish in Idaho 3a 2001, 2002 tournaments, and most recently the 7^th place finish at the Washington 3a State Volleyball tournament 2005.

These past six years here at Newport have been tremendous.  The coaching staff is excellent and is completely dedicated to the goal of making Newport one of the best programs around.  Our athletes are dedicated, hardworking, and expect to win.  This makes for a coaching and playing environment that is both intense and fun. 

“What I most love about coaching volleyball is the timeouts. This is when the intensity is high and the focus is unequaled. It is also when we as a team come together to support one another. When we are in a huddle during a timeout nothing else exists but the team. Teamwork to victory!”
 

Steve Trachy, Newport Volleyball Technical Director and Junior Varsity Head Coach

It has been 14 great years at Newport coaching volleyball. It was my goal to establish Newport as a premier volleyball program that could be competitive every year. I believe we have done that with the help of many people involved in the program.

Newport has produced 27 1st team all-league players while I have been at Newport. A real testament to the quality of athlete I have been fortunate enough to work with. Some of those have gone on to play College ball including most recently Lauren Barfield at the University of Washington, Lauren Campbell at Seattle University, Sarah Potts at Vassar, Chelsea Lewis at Northwest Nazarene, Laura Chapman at Whitman College, and Jenny Freed at Bellevue Community College.

“The thing I love most about coaching volleyball is the interaction with the players and coaches during practice and the excitement of watching a team improve throughout the season. It is also great when former players come back to help in the program or just to say hello. Volleyball obviously has a very positive impact on players’ lives.”

Coaching highlight: Every day I get into the gym giving me a chance to work with kids and having Zeke Hsu by my side for all 13 years here at Newport.

Sarah Nehring, A-Team Head Coach

Coach Nehring enters her 4th year coaching Newport Volleyball in 2009 and her seventh year coaching overall.  She also enters her fifth year teaching both Chemistry and Biology at Newport.  Nehring was raised in Santa Clara, California and came to the Northwest to attend Whitman College where she earned her B.A. in Chemistry.  She then went on to obtain her Masters in Teaching from the University of Washington.

Zeke Hsu, Varsity Assistant Coach

Coach Hsu will be entering his 14^th season with Newport Volleyball Program.  Coach Hsu has seen many changes in the Newport program and continues to see constant improvement of Newport Volleyball.  During the past 12 years, Coach Hsu has been privileged to be part of 1 League title and 4 state appearances.  While coaching during these past 13 years, Coach Hsu attended University of Washington and earned a BA in business administration, and has a wonderful wife and 3 wonderful boys at home.  A fun fact, Coach Hsu is a Newport Alumni of the class of 1996 and started his coaching career from that year.

“When I think of why I love volleyball, it always comes down to two basic principles:  Teamwork and Trust.  Without both, a volleyball team could not function.  I am thrilled when I see players constantly creating strong bond with each other and help each other on and off the court.  I’m excited to be here and be part of this awesome program. GO NEWPORT!!!”