Coaches & Staff

Lauren started playing volleyball in 7th grade. She was a multi-sport athlete, earning a Division II athletic scholarship. Lauren participated in the National tournament 3 out of her four years, making it to The Elite 8. She has been the Varsity Volleyball Coach at Ossining High School since 2010 with five years as JV coaching experience prior to that. Lauren has won many league titles, five section titles, a Regional title and played in the New York State Championship Tournament. She was integral in helping many of her players to play at the collegiate level, often with scholarships covering some or all of their tuition. She was league representative for Section 1 volleyball for numerous years, supporting coaches and bridging information and attended many clinics, conferences and workshops to support this role.

Lauren coaches club volleyball and has experienced many successful seasons, measured not just in volleyball growth, but personal growth as well. Lauren has worked as a volleyball coach for multiple summer camps and has run and organized clinics and camps.  She is proud to work with a phenomenal team of experienced and supportive coaches at Prodigy which makes all of the difference.

Lauren is an Elementary Special Education teacher in the Ossining School District.

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 Booking Lessons: Not Currently

Masoomeh (Massi) Angooti is an experienced and passionate volleyball coach with a strong educational foundation, holding degrees in Sports Management and Sport Coaching.  Currently, she is the Boys Varsity Head Volleyball Coach at Somers High School and coaches National Teams where she is known for her ability to prepare athletes for high-level competition.

A former international player for the Iran National Women’s Volleyball Team and D1 player, Massi represented her country in the Asian Nations Cup where she became well-known for her impressive vertical jump and has earned several accolades, including a District A Championship and a spot on the NJCAA All-Tournament Team with Monroe Mustang Women’s Volleyball.

Massi is excited to bring her dedication and expertise to PVA where she looks forward to inspiring and developing the next generation of volleyball players.

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 Booking Lessons: Yes

Andy Cooke is Co-Director of Youth Programs at Prodigy Volleyball Academy, where he runs the Ace League, and co-head coach of 14U Premier. In two decades of coaching, he has led more than 50 teams in volleyball, soccer, baseball, and basketball and has run dozens of clinics, teaching thousands of young athletes the fundamentals and a love of competition. A three-sport athlete in high school, Andy turned to coaching when injuries cut his playing career short.

Away from the game, Andy is Director of Communications Systems for the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and Scoutmaster of a local Scouting America troop. He lives in the Hudson Valley with his wife and three children.

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Angelina's volleyball journey began in seventh grade, where she quickly developed a passion for the sport that continued to grow throughout her playing career. In eighth grade, she began playing club volleyball, where she further developed her skills, strengthened her understanding of the game, and gained valuable competitive experience. Throughout high school, she played all four years. She was a member of the varsity volleyball team for two years and had the privilege of serving as team captain. She continued her volleyball career in college as a member of the club volleyball team, allowing her to stay connected to the sport while balancing her academic commitments. In addition to playing, she has spent the past three years coaching at Prodigy Volleyball, where she works to develop young athletes’ skills, confidence, and understanding of the game. Coaching has allowed her to share her passion for volleyball, encourage players to reach their potential, and help foster a positive and competitive team environment.

Booking Lessons: Yes

Katie is a motivated and dedicated volleyball coach who brings an encouraging and supportive approach to athlete development. Her volleyball journey began in fourth grade and continued throughout high school, where she played as a full-rotation setter and served as a team captain during her four years at Kennedy Catholic High School. She also competed with Warriors Volleyball Club, gaining valuable experience in regional tournaments, team dynamics, and game strategy.Katie has coached athletes from elementary through high school levels, including serving as an assistant coach at Transfiguration School in Tarrytown, NY, and the Convent of the Sacred Heart in NYC. She has also provided one-on-one training focused on technique, fundamentals, footwork, and confidence-building. Currently, she serves as the Girls' JV Head Volleyball Coach at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY.She is an ISSA-certified Youth Fitness Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Pilates Instructor, and Indoor Cycling Instructor. She is also currently pursuing additional NASM certifications in Nutrition, Stretching and Flexibility, Wellness Coaching, and Behavioral Change. Her coaching style blends strong fundamentals, effective communication, and a wellness-informed approach to help athletes develop their skills, confidence, and overall well-being both on and off the court.Katie is excited to continue sharing her love of the game by helping young athletes strengthen their abilities, develop trust in themselves, and foster a strong sense of teamwork.

Katie graduated summa cum laude from St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Television and Film Production and a minor in Sports Management. Since graduating, she has pursued a career in freelance videography, photography, and digital content creation, working on a variety of creative projects that allow her to combine her technical skills, artistic vision, and passion for storytelling.In addition to her creative work and volleyball coaching, Katie has experience working in education as a paraprofessional in the New York City public school system, where she supported students in their academic, social, and personal development. This experience strengthened her appreciation for mentorship, patience, communication, and the importance of creating positive, supportive learning environments for young people.Katie also has a strong passion for fitness, wellness, and personal development. Her interests in movement, mindfulness, and overall well-being have inspired her to continue expanding her education in these areas. She believes in the importance of balancing physical fitness with mental and emotional well-being, an approach she carries into both her personal life and her work with young athletes.With a background spanning athletics, education, wellness, and the creative arts, Katie brings a well-rounded perspective to her work and a genuine passion for helping others learn, grow, and build confidence in their abilities.

Booking Lessons: Yes, setting and defensive focus, open to all ages and genders.

Pamela played Volleyball for Walter Panas High school and continued her career at Keystone College. She is the Keystone College record holder for career digs(2,002), digs in a season(535), and digs in a match(42), and is the 2nd all-time in CSAC for career digs. Pam was the first and currently the only athlete to hit 2000 digs at Keystone College. She earned conference accolades and honors throughout her career, as well as all tournament team honors.

Pam began coaching in 2016 as a Volunteer Coach for youth programs, continuing through 2021. She has coached club volleyball (2021-26) for age groups 5-17 in all levels, club, elite, and premier. During her club coaching, she has helped lead teams to 3 trophies/banners in the gold bracket. Pam started coaching school volleyball at Peekskill middle school for the modified program in the 2023-24 school year. She was the head coach of Hendrick Hudson’s JV volleyball team and assistant to the varsity team for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school year. Pam is now one of the co head coaches at Somers High School for girls varsity volleyball.

Booking Lessons: Yes! All ages and skill levels.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Sharon to the Prodigy Volleyball Academy staff!Coach Sharon brings a unique combination of volleyball experience, professional leadership, education, and a deep commitment to developing young athletes. This year, Sharon will serve as the Head Coach of the 13U Prodigy Club team. As the parent of a high school Prodigy Club player, she understands firsthand the complexities, flexibility, and communication that families need from a club program. She values healthy communication, thoughtful collaboration, and confident, assertive leadership both on and off the court.

For the past four years, she has coached girls, middle school volleyball through the Catholic Youth Volleyball League, serving as the JV Head Coach at St. Patrick’s School in Yorktown, NY. Under her leadership, the team took first seed for their Spring 2026 division, finishing 4th overall in the league, with a roster where 8 of 13 players were first-year athletes.Sharon’s connection to volleyball extends well beyond coaching. In the late 1990s, she was an All-Conference athlete and standout setter in North Jersey, giving her a strong understanding of the technical, strategic, and mental aspects of the game.

Leah played volleyball at Mahopac High School before continuing her career at Dutchess Community College and SUNY Brockport. In high school, she earned All-League and All-Section honors. While playing at Dutchess Community College, Leah earned NJCAA Division lll Second and Third Team All-American honors and was named to the NJCAA Division lll National All-Tournament Team. She was a two-time First Team All-Region and First Team All-Conference selection, two-time Women's Student Athlete of the Year, and earned MVP honors for both Mid-Hudson Conference and Region XV Tournament. Leah helped lead her team to a sixth-place national finish, a Northeast A District Championship, a Region XV Championship, and a Mid-Hudson Conference regular-season and tournament championships. She continued her collegiate volleyball career at SUNY Brockport and currently coaches the JV girls volleyball team at John Jay Cross River while assisting with the varsity team.

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Leah is currently a teaching assistant for adapted physical education at the high school and elementary school levels. She earned her bachelor's degree in Physical Education from SUNY Brockport and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in School Health Education. Outside of teaching and coaching, Leah enjoys working out, hiking, traveling, photography, and spending time with friends and family.

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Booking Lessons: Yes, girls, middle school and younger.

Kayla is currently a senior libero and team captain at Manhattanville University. Entering her final season, she has surpassed over 900 career digs and have established herself as a leader for the 4x defending conference champions. She started playing volleyball when she was 10 years old, playing club at the national level every year and spent 5 years on the varsity team for Lakeland High School as an outside hitter. She started coaching when she was 16 years old, assisting in youth rec leagues before becoming a club coach when she was 18. She has coached club for 3 seasons now, gaining experience as both a head and assistant coach at the national, regional, and club levels.

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Highlights: 3x Skyline Conference Champion, 3x NCAA Tournament Appearances, 2025 Skyline Second Team All-Conference, 5x Skyline Libero of the Week, 4th in school history for single season digs (507), ranked 20th in NCAA in digs per set (5.45), 7th in school history for career aces (178). High School surpassed 1,000 kills, led Lakeland to their first Section 1 Title and Regional Final appearance in school history.

Lauren played club volleyball for 6 years, High School Volleyball-Varsity 2 years. In that time she was named MVP and earned a regional title. She continued her love of the game and played club volleyball in college.

As a coach, she strives to model good balance through my own physical training, and mental wellbeing. With emphasis on discipline and respect as well as strength development, team bonding, injury prevention and healthy nutrition.

Lauren has been a volunteer coach for 4 seasons, club assistant coach for one year, and is coaching 13 elites for the 26-27 season.

Offers Lessons: Yes, girls, middle school and younger

Dave has been coaching volleyball for 23 years. After earning a Master's in Education from Manhattanville College in 2003, he began his career as a teacher and coach. He spent 14 years at St. Peter’s School in Yonkers, where he led the volleyball team to three championships in the Westchester Catholic School League. Following his time at St Peter’s Dave taught Social Studies at Mahopac High School, where he coached modified volleyball for six years before becoming the J.V. Coach.

In addition to his high school coaching experience, Dave has coached club volleyball for five years and led youth clinics for the Town of Southeast Recreation Department. He has also been involved in coaching other sports, including J.V. and Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball at Good Counsel High School in White Plains, where his teams won Sectional, Regional, and Divisional Championships. Additionally, Dave coached Modified, J.V., and Varsity Boys Lacrosse at Westlake High School and J.V. Girls Basketball at Mahopac High School.

No matter the sport, Dave motivates his athletes to play with “Heart and Hustle,” always focusing on supporting the whole athlete—academically, socially, and athletically.

Dave is currently the Assistant Principal at Wells Middle School in Brewster and the district’s P-Tech Coordinator. Starting this year he is also serving as a Volunteer Coach for Brewster’s J.V. Volleyball team. Dave is married with two daughters and is excited to continue his coaching role at Prodigy Volleyball Academy.

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