"She is such a positive influence to the kids she works with and coaches. She is always smiling but ready to get down to business and get her kids better! The way she coaches is such a blessing to these kids - she is so positive and uplifting never making her kids feel bad about mistakes… mistakes are just a form of learning!
— Allison Ratay, Parent
"Danielle
is actively involved in coaching athletes from grassroots through Oklahoma Region All-Star elite
teams. She has a very engaging personality and does a great job communicating with our athletes.
She strives to improve her coaching skills and her energy and love for the game are contagious to
those she coaches."
— Shawn McCarty, Commissioner
Oklahoma Region Volleyball Association
"What I love most about Coach Dani is how she teaches us to focus on effort and growth instead
of just winning. She encourages us to embrace our mistakes as part of the learning process,
which has made our team feel really safe and supportive. It’s amazing to know that we can take
risks without the fear of being criticized."
— Ava Jacobsen, Athlete
"She leads by example as a strong, intentional, coach who respects herself and others. Who shows up even on the hard days with a positive attitude and an intentional plan for the day. She is a problem solver who has mastered empowering others to find a way to win on and off the court."
— Shiloh Young, Assistant Athlete Director Kentucky Wesleyan College
Gracie, was ultimately placed on Dani’s club team and it was EXACTLY what she needed. Dani exuded positivity and encouragement. She knew how to offer CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. She was at the helm of what would be the most memorable of Gracie’s seven club seasons. She renewed my daughter’s confidence and her passion for volleyball. I think I can safely say that without that season, Gracie would not have pursued college volleyball, she would not be at Grinnell College right now, and she would have missed out on incredible opportunities. Dani believed in her, and that also took root.
— Lisa Lim, Parent
Under her guidance, my daughter achieved both athletic success and personal growth. Many of her players have shared that their time with Coach Dani has shaped them in ways that extend beyond volleyball, providing them with friendships, confidence, and resilience that they will carry throughout their lives. Coach Dani truly fosters an environment that is more than just a team; it’s a family where players learn not only to compete but to support and uplift each other.
— Sandy Burr, Parent
One of the many great qualities that Coach Dani possess as a coach is her ability to gain their trust. This might seem simple (it's not) but it is huge to set that initial spark or drive for your student to give 110%. My daughter (Katie) has had previous coaches and trainers; many of which were good. However, no other coach was able to exhibit the positive energy and love for the sport the way that Coach Dani has. Just the above-mentioned qualities above have implanted a drive in Katie I have never seen before!
— Sargent David Coatney, Parent