Coach Melissa Bravo is the Head Volleyball Coach, an Assistant Weights Coach, and Physical Education teacher here at DCC HS since 2012. She grew up in Colorado Springs, graduated from Pine Creek, played all four years at Western Colorado University (Gunnison, CO), was an assistant coach at WCU for four years, and then came to DCC. Coach Bravo taught math for four years and now teaches physical education. Her husband, Marques Bravo is the head wrestling coach at DCC and a humanities teacher and they have two children at DCC, Charlee and Andee.
Coach Kate Boushell is the co-coach of the Junior Varsity Volleyball Team at DCC and a proud alum of the program. As a 4-year varsity starter, she was an integral part of the school’s first four state tournament appearances, helping lay the foundation for DCC’s growing volleyball legacy. After high school, she continued her education at UCCS, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication. Coach Boushell brings over 14 years of experience in the sport and has worked with athletes at the elementary through high school levels. She is excited to return to DCC and is passionate about creating a supportive, growth-focused environment that empowers young women both on and off the court.
Coach Addison Modra is the co-coach of the Junior Varsity Volleyball Team. Bio coming soon.
Coach Joleen Schnake is the C-Team Coach and has been with the Thunder since 2017. Coach Schnake graduated from Woodland Park High School and received her BA in Exercise Science from UNC. Coach Schnake has been coaching and teaching since 2003 in the Colorado Springs area (coaching multi-sports such as volleyball, girls’ basketball, and track). She and her husband Scott have four kids at DCC: Faith, Josiah, Levi, and Isaac.
Coach Shane Haughian is an assistant volleyball coach at DCC. He is a retired Air Force pilot who now works at United Airlines. He and his wife, Heather, have two children at DCC (Luke & Lexi). Coach Haughian served as the Liberty Assistant Volleyball Coach – leading Liberty’s program to their two most winning seasons. He also coaches club volleyball at Colorado Springs Altitude Volleyball and serves as a goal-keepers coach for DCC Girls Soccer. With 30+ years of leadership/coaching experience, he is passionate about mentoring youth leaders and looks forward to working with DCC athletes and families.