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Northwest Georgia Volleyball is proud to officially welcome Wade Robinson to our travel volleyball program!

Wade brings a lifelong passion for athletics and an impressive, well-rounded coaching background. A natural-born athlete, he has coached across multiple sports and age levels, including baseball (6U–12U), football, softball, and both 12U and 14U volleyball. His diverse experience provides a unique and valuable perspective on developing young athletes.

Known for his high energy, competitive mindset, and ability to truly connect with players, Wade is committed to developing athletes both on and off the court. His multi-sport background allows him to emphasize strong fundamentals, teamwork, confidence, and a winning mentality in every athlete he coaches.

Off the court, Wade is supported by his wife, Kelsey, and their four children—Shelbi, Isabella, Delilah, and Xander—who all share a love for sports and an active lifestyle.

We are beyond excited to have Wade and his family join Northwest Georgia Volleyball. At NWGV, we don’t just add coaches—we welcome families.

Welcome to the family, Wade!

One Team. One Family.

NWGV is thrilled to welcome Layna Mickelson to our coaching staff! We are just as excited to welcome her incredible family—her husband Jayson and their three daughters, Scarlet, Piper, and Killian. 

At Northwest Georgia Volleyball, when we bring in a coach, we welcome an entire family—because we truly are One Team, One Family.

Layna brings valuable experience from her time playing volleyball in high school, along with an impressive background of serving and mentoring others. From being a volunteer firefighter and Private First Class in GSDF, to a youth mentor, camp counselor, and years of dedication in children’s ministry—her impact speaks for itself.

Her passion for working with young athletes is unmatched. Layna has a genuine heart, a competitive spirit, and a strong desire to help every athlete grow, succeed, and win—both on and off the court.

Please join us in giving a warm NWGV welcome to Layna and her amazing family!

We’re excited to welcome Molly Nicholson to the NWGV family for her first season as a coach!

Coach Molly brings a love for the game and valuable playing experience to our program. She played volleyball for five years at Trion City Schools and also competed in club volleyball at both the regional and national levels. Outside of volleyball, Molly is currently studying cosmetology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

As a coach, Molly’s goal goes far beyond teaching volleyball skills. She wants her athletes to build confidence, understand the value of hard work, support one another, and believe in what they are capable of accomplishing.

She is passionate about creating a positive environment where every athlete feels supported, valued, and comfortable being themselves—a place where teammates celebrate each other, learn through challenges, and push one another to grow.

With women’s sports continuing to grow, Coach Molly hopes to inspire her athletes to see the opportunities ahead of them while developing a genuine love for volleyball and creating memories they’ll carry with them long after the season ends.

We’re so excited to have Coach Molly joining NWGV and helping us develop athletes on and off the court!

Welcome to the family, Coach Molly!

We’re excited to welcome Coach Taneal to the NWGV family this season!

Volleyball has been a passion of Coach Taneal’s since her high school playing days, and she’s excited to bring that love for the game back onto the court! She also brings valuable coaching experience from softball, where she has enjoyed guiding and developing younger generations of athletes.

Coach Taneal’s philosophy is centered around helping athletes build confidence, master the fundamentals, and grow both individually and as a team. For her, one of the most rewarding parts of coaching is seeing an athlete’s hard work pay off and getting to celebrate those accomplishments alongside them.

Outside of coaching, Taneal is a full-time student at Dalton State and stays busy with her wonderful family of four—her fiancé, Riley, their daughter, Teylar, and their son, Jamesen. You’ll probably see them in the stands cheering on NWGV throughout the season!

Her priority this season is to create a positive, supportive, and competitive environment where every athlete feels motivated to give their best effort, continue growing, and—most importantly—have fun playing the game.

We’re excited to have Coach Taneal as part of NWGV and can’t wait to see the impact she makes on our athletes on and off the court!

Welcome to the family, Coach Taneal!