Biography:
Coach Marks is a Moore County native, graduating from Pinecrest in 2013 where she was a 4 year varsity volleyball and basketball athlete. Coach Marks then attended the University of North Carolina where she earned her bachelors degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in History and Coaching Education. During her time at UNC Coach Marks served as Capitan and President of the Club Volleyball team which was nationally ranked in the top 10 all four years Coach Marks was on the team. Upon graduating from Carolina Coach Marks returned home and began coaching at Union Pines in 2017. Coach Marks served as the Varsity Assistant from 2018-2020 and the JV Head Coach during the 2019 and 2020 seasons Coach Marks took over the program in 2021 and earned the SAC Coach of the Year award in her inaugural season as head coach.
Jessica Marvin.
Varsity Assistant
Biography:
Coach Marvin is a military spouse originally from Virginia but has called Moore County home for the last 10 years. She is a certified pre-k teacher who works for a local church program. Volleyball has been a part of Coach Marvin's life for over 25 years. A player in high school and junior college along with an invite to be part of the Junior Olympics. Coach Marvin brings coaching experience from all levels including elementary, middle and high school. Coach Marvin joined the Union Pines staff in 2023 as a Varsity Assistant.
Heather Ader.
JV Head Coach
Biography:
With a passion for volleyball that began in High School in CA, Coach Ader continued playing through college and now competes on the sand at competitive level. Coach Ader has coached club volleyball, middle school volleyball and high school programs here in NC. She has 19 years of coaching experience. She is the proud co-owner of H2 Volleyball where they specialize in training young athletes to develop their skills and love for the game. Her mission is to inspire and equip players with the tools they need to excel both on and off the court.