Director/Head Coach - 15 Green:
Julie McMahon: [email protected]
Julie was born and raised near Daytona Beach, FL. Julie McMahon started playing volleyball when she was 13 years old. She attended college at Valdosta State University, where she was a 4-year starting OH for the VSU volleyball team (received multiple conference and team awards). Her first coaching experiences were at summer camps - she traveled with the VSU coaching staff to various schools to coach. From there, she was the volleyball coach at Winder High School (Winder, GA), a coach for Georgia Juniors (Athens, GA), a coach for Club Savannah (Savannah, GA), a coach and director for Magnum in Aiken and Magnum in Greenwood, and the coach for Greenwood High School. She has also acted as a volunteer assistant at Savannah College of Art and Design and USC Aiken. Now, 30+ years after her first season playing, she is in her 26th year of coaching and is starting her ninth season as the director of Emerald City Juniors. Julie is the head coach at Greenwood High School (again) and has just finished her 8th season there. Julie is married to her husband, Rob. She has three kids - two of whom play/coach volleyball and one that is just dipping in his toes.
Julie McMahon: [email protected]
Julie was born and raised near Daytona Beach, FL. Julie McMahon started playing volleyball when she was 13 years old. She attended college at Valdosta State University, where she was a 4-year starting OH for the VSU volleyball team (received multiple conference and team awards). Her first coaching experiences were at summer camps - she traveled with the VSU coaching staff to various schools to coach. From there, she was the volleyball coach at Winder High School (Winder, GA), a coach for Georgia Juniors (Athens, GA), a coach for Club Savannah (Savannah, GA), a coach and director for Magnum in Aiken and Magnum in Greenwood, and the coach for Greenwood High School. She has also acted as a volunteer assistant at Savannah College of Art and Design and USC Aiken. Now, 30+ years after her first season playing, she is in her 26th year of coaching and is starting her ninth season as the director of Emerald City Juniors. Julie is the head coach at Greenwood High School (again) and has just finished her 8th season there. Julie is married to her husband, Rob. She has three kids - two of whom play/coach volleyball and one that is just dipping in his toes.
Assistant Coach - 12 Black: Elijah Bledsoe
Bio coming soon
Bio coming soon
Assistant Coach - 17 Green: Gracie Boyd
Bio coming soon
Bio coming soon
Assistant Coach - 13 Green: Abi Farmer
I am Abi Farmer! This will be my third year coaching for ECJ. I played volleyball for six years throughout school. I recently graduated from Lander with an Exercise Science degree. I am currently an Activity Director at Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville. I love coaching to be able to see how much the girls grow in their volleyball abilities and personal growth!
I am Abi Farmer! This will be my third year coaching for ECJ. I played volleyball for six years throughout school. I recently graduated from Lander with an Exercise Science degree. I am currently an Activity Director at Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville. I love coaching to be able to see how much the girls grow in their volleyball abilities and personal growth!
Assistant Coach - 12 Green: Audri Farmer
My name is Audri Farmer. I am from Clinton, SC. I am a senior at Lander University. I have played volleyball since I was in 7th grade. I love the sport and I am so excited to be a part of the coaching staff again this year! This will be my third season with ECJ!
My name is Audri Farmer. I am from Clinton, SC. I am a senior at Lander University. I have played volleyball since I was in 7th grade. I love the sport and I am so excited to be a part of the coaching staff again this year! This will be my third season with ECJ!
Head Coach - 14 Green/Munchkin Academy Lead Coach: Liz Cox
Elizabeth (Liz) Cox is a junior Elementary Education major at Lander University. She played club volleyball for ECJ for 7 years plus 1 year for Magnum before it became Emerald City Juniors. Liz has also played outdoor volleyball for 9 years along with participating in and coaching for Emerald City’s grass volleyball program. Throughout her years playing volleyball, Liz has played every position at some point but specialized as a setter. She has been coaching for Emerald City Juniors for 4 years with 12's, 13's and 16's teams in previous seasons, as well as running the speed and agility/positional training and helping with the Munchkin Academy throughout those seasons. She was also the Junior Varsity coach for Greenwood High School in the 2024 season. Liz enjoys lifting weights, playing volleyball when she can, and doing private volleyball lessons in her spare time. She is very excited for the upcoming season and the opportunity to coach!
Elizabeth (Liz) Cox is a junior Elementary Education major at Lander University. She played club volleyball for ECJ for 7 years plus 1 year for Magnum before it became Emerald City Juniors. Liz has also played outdoor volleyball for 9 years along with participating in and coaching for Emerald City’s grass volleyball program. Throughout her years playing volleyball, Liz has played every position at some point but specialized as a setter. She has been coaching for Emerald City Juniors for 4 years with 12's, 13's and 16's teams in previous seasons, as well as running the speed and agility/positional training and helping with the Munchkin Academy throughout those seasons. She was also the Junior Varsity coach for Greenwood High School in the 2024 season. Liz enjoys lifting weights, playing volleyball when she can, and doing private volleyball lessons in her spare time. She is very excited for the upcoming season and the opportunity to coach!
Speed and Agility/Substitute Coach - : Kamaria Curry
Kamaria Curry is from Anderson, SC. She has 7 years of experience on the court. Currently, she's an outside hitter at Lander University. Off the court, Mari is pursuing her passion for sports and health as an exercise science major with an emphasis in athletic training. This is her Third year at ECJ. Aside from volleyball she loves to spend quality time with her family, teammates, and sorority sisters.
Kamaria Curry is from Anderson, SC. She has 7 years of experience on the court. Currently, she's an outside hitter at Lander University. Off the court, Mari is pursuing her passion for sports and health as an exercise science major with an emphasis in athletic training. This is her Third year at ECJ. Aside from volleyball she loves to spend quality time with her family, teammates, and sorority sisters.
Substitute Coach : Olivia Dow
Olivia is from Pickens, SC and is currently attending Lander University for school. She has played volleyball for 13 years and currently plays for the Lander Bearcats. She loves coaching because she enjoys watching players grow their skill and love for the game. This is her fourth season with ECJ.
Olivia is from Pickens, SC and is currently attending Lander University for school. She has played volleyball for 13 years and currently plays for the Lander Bearcats. She loves coaching because she enjoys watching players grow their skill and love for the game. This is her fourth season with ECJ.
Substitute Coach: Hannah Beth Hedden
Hannah Beth is from Abbeville, SC and she is currently a freshman at Lander University. She played at Abbeville High School for 6 years and for ECJ for 4 years. Her first coaching experience was helping with the Munchkin Academy at ECJ. She was the JV Girls' Volleyball Coach at Greenwood High School. This is her third season as a coach with ECJ. She will be a substitute coach - ready to step in if there's a coach that has to miss for some reason :)
Hannah Beth is from Abbeville, SC and she is currently a freshman at Lander University. She played at Abbeville High School for 6 years and for ECJ for 4 years. Her first coaching experience was helping with the Munchkin Academy at ECJ. She was the JV Girls' Volleyball Coach at Greenwood High School. This is her third season as a coach with ECJ. She will be a substitute coach - ready to step in if there's a coach that has to miss for some reason :)
Head Coach - 12 Green: Leah Johnson
Leah Johnson is from Myrtle Beach, SC. She has played indoor volleyball for 5 years and beach for 2. Leah play's beach volleyball at Erskine College where she is Majoring in Elementary and Secondary Education. She loves to be outside in the sunshine, reading, being with family and friends, working out and playing fun games!
Leah Johnson is from Myrtle Beach, SC. She has played indoor volleyball for 5 years and beach for 2. Leah play's beach volleyball at Erskine College where she is Majoring in Elementary and Secondary Education. She loves to be outside in the sunshine, reading, being with family and friends, working out and playing fun games!
Head Coach - 16 Green: Rachel Jolly
My name is Rachel Jolly and I am 24 years old. My playing experience includes 4 years of high school volleyball , 3 years of club volleyball and 2 years of college volleyball. I am currently a SPED Assistant in GWD50 and the Head Coach of the GHS Boys Varsity Volleyball Team who were Region Champs this school season. Last school season I was the girls JV volleyball coach at GHS. This is my 4th season of coaching at ECJ.
My name is Rachel Jolly and I am 24 years old. My playing experience includes 4 years of high school volleyball , 3 years of club volleyball and 2 years of college volleyball. I am currently a SPED Assistant in GWD50 and the Head Coach of the GHS Boys Varsity Volleyball Team who were Region Champs this school season. Last school season I was the girls JV volleyball coach at GHS. This is my 4th season of coaching at ECJ.
Head Coach - 13 Green : D'Metria Jordan
Hi! My name is D'Metria Jordan. I am currently a freshman middle hitter at Newberry College. I’m from Greenwood, SC and have been playing volleyball for 7 years. I am Majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Hi! My name is D'Metria Jordan. I am currently a freshman middle hitter at Newberry College. I’m from Greenwood, SC and have been playing volleyball for 7 years. I am Majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Head Coach - 17 Select: Emma Orton
Hi! My name is Emma Orton-Platt from Tucson, Arizona. I’m a junior at Lander University. I have played volleyball since I was 13 where I started as an awkward baby giraffe on an open national team. I traveled all over the States. My senior year, my team won silver at nationals in the national division. I then went to Eastern Arizona College, started both years for the Monsters as a middle blocker, ranking 2nd in my division for blocking. I transferred to Lander this year to continue my education and love for volleyball. I will graduate in 2026 with Bachelors in Criminology. I have managed men’s volleyball during high-school and absolutely love coaching. I can’t wait to help others learn to love the sport I love. Volleyball takes grit, determination and heart. Developing these characteristics while learning to love yourself and learning respect for the game is my goal.
Hi! My name is Emma Orton-Platt from Tucson, Arizona. I’m a junior at Lander University. I have played volleyball since I was 13 where I started as an awkward baby giraffe on an open national team. I traveled all over the States. My senior year, my team won silver at nationals in the national division. I then went to Eastern Arizona College, started both years for the Monsters as a middle blocker, ranking 2nd in my division for blocking. I transferred to Lander this year to continue my education and love for volleyball. I will graduate in 2026 with Bachelors in Criminology. I have managed men’s volleyball during high-school and absolutely love coaching. I can’t wait to help others learn to love the sport I love. Volleyball takes grit, determination and heart. Developing these characteristics while learning to love yourself and learning respect for the game is my goal.
Assistant Coach - 12 Black: Nadia Ridings
Hi! My name is Nadia Ridings; I am 18 years old and recently graduated this past year from Greenwood High School. I am now a student at PTC working on my associates degree. I played for 2 years with ECJ where my love for volleyball grew. I want every player to grow their passion for the sport and to be the best versions of themselves. This is my first year coaching and I couldn’t be more excited! Looking forward to an amazing season!
Hi! My name is Nadia Ridings; I am 18 years old and recently graduated this past year from Greenwood High School. I am now a student at PTC working on my associates degree. I played for 2 years with ECJ where my love for volleyball grew. I want every player to grow their passion for the sport and to be the best versions of themselves. This is my first year coaching and I couldn’t be more excited! Looking forward to an amazing season!
Head Coach - 17 Green: Kenzie Schaupp
McKenzie Schaupp is from Clemson, SC. She has 7 years of experience on the court 5 years playing club ball. With 3 years of private coaching experience she is excited to have a team to develop and lead to be the best they can. She believes that working hard feels good and that this season will be a blast.
McKenzie Schaupp is from Clemson, SC. She has 7 years of experience on the court 5 years playing club ball. With 3 years of private coaching experience she is excited to have a team to develop and lead to be the best they can. She believes that working hard feels good and that this season will be a blast.
Head Coach - 18 Boys: Emma Sears
Emma has worked as the Greenwood Christian School Middle School and JV Head Coach. She played volleyball for Greenwood Christian for five years where she was a libero/DS and four years with ECJ where she was a right side/DS. This will be her sixth season coaching - her 4th with ECJ.
Emma has worked as the Greenwood Christian School Middle School and JV Head Coach. She played volleyball for Greenwood Christian for five years where she was a libero/DS and four years with ECJ where she was a right side/DS. This will be her sixth season coaching - her 4th with ECJ.
Assistant Coach - 15 Green: Kylie Shirley
Hi, I’m Kylie Shirley. I graduated from Greenwood High School this past year and I’m currently a freshman at Lander University majoring in exercise science. This is my first year coaching! I have played volleyball since 8th grade, 4 years with ECJ where I played as an outside hitter most seasons. I am looking forward to coaching this upcoming season!
Hi, I’m Kylie Shirley. I graduated from Greenwood High School this past year and I’m currently a freshman at Lander University majoring in exercise science. This is my first year coaching! I have played volleyball since 8th grade, 4 years with ECJ where I played as an outside hitter most seasons. I am looking forward to coaching this upcoming season!
Assistant Coach - 14 Black: Sally Spangler
Hi! My name is Sally Spangler, and I’m 22 years old from Knoxville, Tennessee. I’ve been playing volleyball since I was 11, spending four years in high school and club, then five years at the college level as a middle blocker and outside hitter. Along the way, I’ve also coached and given private lessons, helping players grow their skills and love for the game. I recently graduated from Erskine College with a degree in Elementary Education, and I’m currently teaching at Wright Middle School. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing volleyball, working out, and all things outdoors! As a coach, my biggest goal is to help my players truly love the sport while pushing them to be the best they can be. Volleyball isn’t just about skill—it’s about confidence, discipline, and learning how to work as a team. I want my players to grow both on and off the court and have fun while doing it!
Hi! My name is Sally Spangler, and I’m 22 years old from Knoxville, Tennessee. I’ve been playing volleyball since I was 11, spending four years in high school and club, then five years at the college level as a middle blocker and outside hitter. Along the way, I’ve also coached and given private lessons, helping players grow their skills and love for the game. I recently graduated from Erskine College with a degree in Elementary Education, and I’m currently teaching at Wright Middle School. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing volleyball, working out, and all things outdoors! As a coach, my biggest goal is to help my players truly love the sport while pushing them to be the best they can be. Volleyball isn’t just about skill—it’s about confidence, discipline, and learning how to work as a team. I want my players to grow both on and off the court and have fun while doing it!
Coach - Munchkin Academy: Hallie Ruth Stumbo
Bio coming soon
Bio coming soon
Head Coach - 14 Black: Kelsey Woods
Kelsey is from Ware Shoals where she played volleyball at Ware Shoals High School as a libero/DS. She then went on to attend Lander University. While earning a B.S. in Mass Communication and Theater, she began working as the official Lander volleyball scorekeeper, and she still holds her position. She has also coached youth basketball for two years. In her free time, she enjoys watching various sports and spending time with her family and friends. This will be her second season with ECJ.
Kelsey is from Ware Shoals where she played volleyball at Ware Shoals High School as a libero/DS. She then went on to attend Lander University. While earning a B.S. in Mass Communication and Theater, she began working as the official Lander volleyball scorekeeper, and she still holds her position. She has also coached youth basketball for two years. In her free time, she enjoys watching various sports and spending time with her family and friends. This will be her second season with ECJ.
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REACH OUT TO JULIE AT [email protected]
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