COACH INFORMATION
 

Our trip to Hawaii was an experience of a lifetime both on and off the court. The friendships and memories made will last a lifetime. One of the best benefits for athletes is the exposure they get playing for and in front of college coaches. - In Memoriam to ESI veteran Coach Le Ann Stefani who lost a lengthy battle with cancer on January 4, 2008

Le Ann Stefani, Grandview College (Iowa)
Head Volleyball Coach (1997-2008)
 

What an amazing experience for not only me as a coach, but the high school athletes that participate. The organization of all the events is excellent and everyone is so kind and helpful. The volleyball and the touring activities combine to make this a memorable trip for everyone.

Andrea Hudson, Lee University (Tennessee)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
 

ESI did a phenomenal job with making this trip an experience to remember. The opportunity, both for the athletes and coaches, is something that you can get nowhere else. I enjoyed meeting and working with individuals from different facets of life, coaching the game I love, and exploring the beautiful island of Oahu. I look forward to working with ESI in the future." Thanks for the wonderful trip and I am truly looking forward to the meeting and traveling next summer with you.

Krista Singleton, Walsh University (Ohio)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

The ESI volleyball trip to Hawaii was fantastic!! The ESI staff made it so easy to just coach your team since they took care of all the other details. I enjoyed getting to know not only the players on my team but players and coaches from other teams from all over the U.S. I was impressed with the positive attitude that the players brought to court. The players on my team blended so well and most had never met before this trip. ESI does a great job of combining playing competitive volleyball with a dream vacation.

Ann Williams, Minnesota State Community & Technical College (Minnesota)
Former Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
I have had the pleasure of coaching a team with ESI for the past 5 years. As a college coach I have not only met and made friends with other coaches but I've also had the opportunity to see a lot of talented young players who I now can keep an eye on for years to come. As an athlete, you get to meet and make friends with other athletes who have the same interests, be seen by college coaches with the hope of getting recruited in the future and just see a beautiful place where some people can only hope to visit. The entire Elite Sports staff is very friendly and helpful throughout the tour. I would encourage any athlete to take this trip with ESI because it is truly a great experience.

Lisa Mathes-Peters, University of Sioux Falls (South Dakota)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

I had a great group of young women that would have never had the opportunity to meet and get to know each other if it hadn't been for this trip. The trip gave many athletes the chance of a lifetime to visit Hawaii and play the game they love in a very stress-free environment. As one of my players stated," I am playing volleyball in Hawaii, what could be better?"  Thanks ESI!

Brenda Williams, Olivet Nazarene University (Illinois)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

My trip to Honolulu, Hawaii with Elite Sports was outstanding in every way! Great hotel and transportation service throughout the whole trip, good competition, and a lot of fun for both the players and the coaches!

We were able to have plenty of time to see and enjoy all of the fun things to do on the Island during the group outings. We were also given plenty of free time to do things with just a few friends if we wanted to--so it was the best of both worlds! I would like to say a big thank you to the ESI staff for all of their hard work organizing such a successful trip

Steve Burmaster, Cornerstone University (Michigan)
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
The trip to Hawaii was truly one of the best experiences of my coaching career. The relationships I gained with the athletes and the coaching staff was invaluable. My players and I have gained memories that will last a lifetime. I feel very fortunate to be able to travel with ESI, they are truly a class act organization.

Dana Cordova, Otero Junior College (Colorado)
Former Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

 
I look forward to another trip with your company. It was loads of fun. Also, I look forward to getting in touch with the Hawaiian Volleyball Coaches that you have about potentially bringing some of their players into my college to play for us.

Sharon Nelson, San Jacinto College (Texas)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
ESI did such a nice job with organizing and facilitating our trip to Hawaii this past summer. We loved the schedule throughout the week and the opportunity to experience Oahu as well as play volleyball. Our teams had a wonderful time. Thanks to the staff at ESI for all their hard work. It was a fantastic trip.

Lisa Stuck, Glendale Community College (Arizona)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
I  just finished my third trip with ESI. They do a great job with the organization of the tournament and the sight seeing is unbelievable. The Hyatt Regency hotel is nicer than any place I have ever stayed. Thanks again ESI for the opportunity.

Eric Iverson, Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College (Oklahoma)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

 

This experience is a unique balance between playing competitive volleyball (which we all love), and experiencing a state (Hawaii) which few of us get an opportunity to visit. I will go back year after year, as long as ESI wants me around.

Erica Elder, Midland College (Texas)
Former Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
 "This was my 3rd time to Hawaii with Elite Sports and again I was amazed with how extremely well the trip was planned and organized. The ESI staff is made up of some of the most wonderful people who truly care that you have the best experience possible".

Melissa Church
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Simpson University - California