Coach Matt Weiss
A husband and father first, Matt discovered volleyball at 18 and has been hooked ever since. Still an active player, he started coaching three years ago when his two daughters picked up the sport — combining his love of the game with a lifelong passion for mentorship. After spending time coaching recreationally and then a year as an assistant at the club level, he founded Elevate Lawrence Volleyball Club with a vision for something different: a club built on encouragement, development, and putting players first.
Matt brings a calm, positive presence to the gym and is committed to helping athletes grow on and off the court.
Off the court, Matt built his first computer at 14 and turned that curiosity into an IT career. He earned his Bachelor's in Technical Management in Kansas City in 2003 and settled in Lawrence in 2007 with his wife. He's spent his career building and leading IT teams with the same growth mindset he brings to coaching. When he's not on the court or chasing his kids around, you'll find him at the table playing board games with friends and family.
Coach Gea
Gea brings eight years of competitive playing experience at the club and school levels, with a strong foundation in fundamentals, court awareness, and team leadership. She brings a player-first perspective to training — focused on technique, communication, and building confidence in young athletes.
As a first-year coach, she’s excited to share her passion for the game and inspire the same love for volleyball that shaped her own journey.
Gea earned her degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa and works in her field in Topeka. She moved to Lawrence in 2024 from Illinois with her husband. When she’s not coaching, she’s still playing volleyball whenever she can — or hanging out with her dog, Pipsqueak.