Pat Powers
Olympic Gold Medalist

Hey Kenz!

I enjoyed coming to many of your high school matches :) 

I saw her hit a few balls that tells me maybe she could be a hitter too. She is using her peripheral vision better than ever. The other huge thing I noticed is she is starting to develop the ability to make the players around her better by directing them. She started to take control of her team in a positive manner. She is headed in the right direction.

"Kenz has the ability to learn whether by being coached or watching a player perform a certain skill. It is one of the talents that will help her at the next level."

I look forward to playing more with you at the beach.

Pat Powers
Olympic Gold Medalist
Former USC Men's Volleyball Head Coach
Professional Beach Volleyball Player
www.VBClinics.Com

Petia Yanchulova
 Olympic Beach Volleyball Player

Hi Kenzie, I watched the video on your web site and you looked so powerful. I hope we'll see you play club volleyball next season and then high school in the fall.

"Kenzie came to beach volleyball practice willing to learn about the game and improve. She knew that beach volleyball would help her indoor game and she put her full effort into the training. Kenzie impressed us as being a very physically powerful player who is at the same time agile and quick. Her volleyball skills set her apart and so does her ability to be an active team player who understands the concept of team effort and cooperation."

Petia Yanchulova
Olympic Volleyball Participant 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympic Games
Coast Volleyball Club Coach
Beach Volleyball Instructor
Former University of San Diego Player
www.SandStars.org
 

Lara Ramey
Former USC Volleyball Player

Hey Kenzie,

"Kenzie is the hardest working player I have ever coached. It has been a joy to watch her mature into a smart, calculating player. She is always pushing herself to improve, and is very coachable. Her desire to be better in every game, and her competitive nature would make her an asset to any collegiate team." Lara Ramey Solana Beach Volleyball Club Co-Coaching Director BIG Fan of Kenzie Aries

Lara Ramey
Solana Beach Volleyball Club Co-Director
Solana Beach Volleyball Club Coach
Former USC player

Stu Waite
Beach Volleyball Coach

To whom it may concern;

I have been coaching high school girls beach volleyball in North County (San Diego area) for three years and recently had the privilege of working with Kenzie during the 2006 California Beach Volleyball season. At our first practice it was quite obvious the she possessed all the fundamentals that are required to be a top notch sand player. She is an excellent passer and a great setter in addition to being a very good defensive specialist. I taught her the one handed "poke" dink which is excellent for controlling the direction of the ball, and the "waterfall" dink where you let the ball slide down your open hand and land a foot or two on the other side of the net. She mastered both of these difficult shots during our very first three hour workout.

I also noticed how fast she was at getting to the ball when her opponents tried to catch her off guard with an off speed hit. Out of all the girls I have coached Kenzie is by far the best when you combine strength with coordination and speed.

In her very first tournament she and her partner earned a well deserved third place in Ocean Beach, Ca. They again notched another third place in the following tournament at the same venue the next month.

I feel it is only a matter of time before Kenzie will win a CBVA event. She could very well do it during the 2007 beach season. I highly recommend her for any volleyball format (indoors or outdoors) that she may pursue.

Sincerely,
Stu Waite
Beach Volleyball Coach

Julie Kaiser
Former Club Volleyball Director
High School Coach

Kenzie,

Well, in my opinion....

"Kenzie is not only a talented player, but a smart one as well. Her advances in the game have been driven by her own desire to be the best player she can be. Kenzie's talents and passion for the volleyball will easily take her to the next level of the game beyond high school."

Julie Kaiser
Former Club Volleyball Director - 7 years
Head Volleyball Coach Vista High School
San Diego Volleyball Club Coach
3 Years Women’s All Armed Forces National Team
Mother of college setter
 

Matt Olson
AVP Player

Kenzie,

Over the past two years I have seen Kenzie improve tremendously not only as a player but as a leader on and off the court. She will be a valuable asset to any program!

Matt Olson
Professional AVP Player
Encinitas Wave Club Coach

Krystal Jackson
All-American UCLA
Three-year starting setter
Encinitas Wave Club Coach

I have had the privilege of working with Kenzie Aries over the past year and I am so impressed with how hard she has worked to get where she is today and where she wants to be in the future. She is a very talented and strong setter with the full package: she can pass, hit, dig, and she can set the ball from anywhere on the court.

I know Kenzie will succeed in everything she puts her mind to and will help any program go to the next level. She is a very driven, focused women who knows what it takes to be at the top. I am proud of you.

Michael Kulow
San Diego Volleyball Club Coach
San Diego Volleyball Club Director
Former Assistant Women’s USA National Team

Dexter Harvey
High School Volleyball Coach

Diane Pascua
Club Volleyball Director
Member Philippines Olympic Team
Professional AVP Player

Incredible work ethic, powerful, coachable, perfectionist, leader, dominating player, works hard at every aspect of the game, and has passion for volleyball.

I have seen Kenzie grow over the last five years. She works hard in any situation and puts 100 % effort into doing what is asked by the coach. Kenzie will do whatever is asked of her.

Diane Pascua
Club Volleyball Director
Member Philippines Olympic Team
Professional AVP Player
Former Head Volleyball Coach Santa Fe Christian
Former Gonzaga University Outside Hitter