Stephanie joined Actyve during the 2022/23 season after her son was born in Oct. 2022. Stephanie played Outside hitter at University of San Francisco (USF) and was the team’s MVP. 

She is a Germany Native and played for Schweriner Volleyball club (SSC) in Schwerin.  Stephanie came to University of Hartford, where she was a tri captainof her team and a Magna cum laude graduate. She is a University of Hartford Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee after playing only 3 years. 

While on the team at USF she assisted coaching a USA Junior Olympics development camp on campus and rediscovered coaching at USC summer camps under Mick Haley 3 summers in a row after moving to Los Angeles in 2015. 

Stephanie has a strong passion and appreciation for how volleyball has lead her to travel, grow independently and make lifelong connections and friendships. She is eager to share her passion and lead young players to see opportunity the way she had.