By Matt Browning
Melissa Holle has been coaching volleyball at Hanover for eight years and in that span she has won three state championships.
Those are the memories, and rightfully so, that stand out to her.
“Being in an atmosphere like that is surreal,” Holle said. “Seeing all the support our girls get and watching them play at the highest level is something that sticks with any coach.”
While Holle wants her team to succeed, she also wants to leave a lasting impact on her players that far exceeds high school volleyball.
“My coaching philosophy is to provide an opportunity for every athlete to become strong, learn perseverance in everything in life, and grow as individuals on and off the court,” Holle said. “I truly believe athletes have to learn to work together to get through every obstacle on and off the court. It is a coach’s job to help athletes grow and become better people. I have a job to help them do this.”
Coaching in Hanover means so much to Holle. She and her players are supported at every contest, no matter home or away.
“We have a one of a kind community,” Holle said. “The support this community gives to their athletes is definitely inspiring. They go to every game or event and cheer every athlete on even if they do not have a child in that sport.”
