THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE VOLLEYBALL MAGIC
PAO STL Coaches (Southside)
PAO Southside
10/11 RDA LAL & PAO Southside 16 RDA LAL
Lindsay Lee
Lindsay has coached club volleyball for 8 years, coaching both 16U and 11U in her 8th year. Some of her proudest accomplishments are two 9th place finishes at AAU Nationals and 10 National Qualifier championship wins. Lindsay’s core values as a coach are centered around team unity and bonding, training and competeing at a high level with confidence, and ensuring all her athletes fall more in love with the game of volleyball each year.
PAO Southside
10/11 RDA LAL
Kate Disabato
Kate developed a strong foundation in volleyball by playing club throughout middle and high school, which sparked a lifelong passion for the sport. She believes volleyball builds confidence, teamwork, and resilience in athletes and has enjoyed supporting that growth through coaching. Kate is proud to be part of PAO as the 11U Southside assistant coach.
PAO Southside
13 RDA CMG
Chrissy Grafman
Chrissy Grafman was born and raised in St. Louis. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s in Healthcare Leadership and works as a Registered Nurse for SSM Health. Chrissy has coached volleyball for several years at the rec and YMCA level and is excited for her first year of club coaching at PAO STL Southside as the head coach of the 13u team. She enjoys helping young athletes grow and gain confidence. When not coaching she loves spending time with her husband Jared and their two children, Ava and Henry.
PAO Southside
14 RDA CWT
Kevin Cruz
Kevin Cruz, an Air Force Veteran and father of four. Kevin is an avid learner of all sports. He loves getting to spend time with his oldest daughter and time gaining as much knowledge about the game of volleyball as possible.
PAO Southside
15 RDA MLS & PAO Southside 17 RDA MLS
Mandy Schreiber
Mandy brings 7 years of experience as a head coach, a wealth of tactical knowledge, and a competitive edge rooted in her own history as a former player. Mandy is dedicated to fostering a high-energy environment where young athletes can sharpen their technical skills and develop mental toughness. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of players to achieve excellence both on and off the court.
PAO Southside
15 RDA MLS
Jennifer Traber
PAO Southside
16 RDA LAL
Makenna Santinga
PAO Southside
16 RDA LAL
Katie Sparks
PAO Southside
17 RDA MLS
Jim Roepke
Coach Jim, in his 2nd year at PAO Southside, has 4 years of coaching experience and is committed to building disciplined, high IQ athletes. He prioritizes strong fundamentals, competitive resilience and team chemistry. His goal is to help athletes compete with confidence while developing strong character – On and Off the court.
PAO STL Southside U11 RDA LAL
Lindsay Lee
Head Coach
Kate Disabate
Assistant Coach
PAO STL Southside U13 RDA CMG
Christine Grafman
Head Coach
TBD
Assistant Coach
PAO STL Southside U14 RDA CWT
Craig Thomas
Head Coach
Kevin Kruz
Assistant Coach
PAO STL Southside U15 RDA MLS
Mandy Schreiber
Head Coach
Kaity Schaeffer
Assistant Coach
PAO STL Southside U16 RDA LAL
Lindsay Lee
Head Coach
Miranda L
Assistant Coach
Makenna S
Assistant Coach
PAO STL Southside U17 RDA MLS
Mandy Schreiber
Head Coach
Jim Roepke
Assistant Coach
Our programs are designed to support volleyball athletes at every stage of their journey—from learning fundamentals to competing at the highest level.
We offer a wide range of development opportunities, including club teams, seasonal skills blocks, and advanced position-specific training. Each program is intentionally structured to build a strong foundation in technical skill, tactical understanding, and game-day performance. Whether you’re just getting started or leveling up for high school or college competition, there’s a place for you here.
What sets PAO STL apart is our player-first approach. We’re not just focused on performance—we’re focused on growth. Our coaches work closely with athletes to strengthen not just their physical abilities, but their confidence, leadership, resilience, and mindset. Every training session, practice, and match is a chance to get better, push limits, and grow as both a player and a person.
From supportive team environments to individualized coaching, PAO STL is committed to helping you thrive on and off the court.
