Coach Tori Stock was born and raised in California and played volleyball for 11 years. She was an Outside Hitter for three colleges including the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and coached club volleyball for several teams in California. Coach Tori brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that she wants to share. She currently resides in Thibodaux with her husband and two children.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2011 NJCAA National Champion
• All Conference Outside Hitter at Cabrillo College
• All GAC Honorable Mention at University of Arkansas at Monticello
• Coach for Xtreme Volleyball Club for 2019-2021 season
• RISE Head Coach since 2021

Coach Mattie is born and raised in Houma, LA and is a 2024 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School. She played volleyball for Thibodaux Regional RISE Volleyball and at Vandebilt Catholic.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2025 Graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High-school
• Biology/Pre-Medicine Major at Nicholls State University
• Previous Position: Setter
• Assistant Coach for Thibodaux Regional RISE Volleyball for 2025 Season
• First Season as Head Coach for Thibodaux Regional RISE Volleyball

Coach Callie Becnel was born and raised in Vacherie, Louisiana and is a 2023 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School. She began playing volleyball at the age of 9 and continued to play through high school.  She is a current student Nicholls State University where she is majoring in Pre-Dentistry and is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma. 

EXPERIENCE:

• 9 years of playing experience - 4 years under Coach Kui Fletcher
• Middle blocker at E. D. White Catholic High School 
• 2020 Division III State Semifinalist Team
• 2021 Division III State Runner Up Team
• 2022 Division III State Runner Up Team
• 2022 Bayou Region All-Star Team
• 2021 All District Honorable Mention
• 2022 All District 2nd Team
• Assistant Coach for RISE 2022-2023 Season
• RISE Head Coach 2023

Coach Matt Beyer began coaching youth sports at the age of 17. Coach Matt received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of New Orleans, a doctor of medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine specializing in Otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat), and a Master of Business Administration degree from Nicholls State University. He has coached swimming, tennis, diving, and volleyball, most recently coaching volleyball at St. Francis School in Houma. Having been involved with volleyball his entire adult life as a coach, parent, and player, Coach Matt believes in providing a safe, positive environment for players to grow and reach their maximum potential. He resides in Houma with his wife and six daughters.

EXPERIENCE:

• Coach for St. Francis de Sales in Houma
• Coach for Xtreme Volleyball Club for 2019-2021 season
• RISE Head Coach since 2021

Coach Kennedy Breaux was an Assistant Coach for Thibodaux Regional RISE Volleyball for 2022-2024 seasons with Coach Sandy Fussell.  This is her first season as a head coach for Thibodaux Regional RISE Volleyball. She is a Biology/Pre-Dentistry Major at Nicholls State University. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Played varsity for E.D. White Catholic High School 
• 2023 Graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School
• Previous Position: Libero

AWARDS & HONORS:

• 2023 District Defensive MVP
• 2023 All State Team

Hometown: Slidell, LA
Position: Hitter at Milksops College in Jackson, MS 
Education:  University of New Orleans Graduate in Sociology
Coaching Experience: 

• Assistant Coach for Slidell High School (2019) 
• Head Coach and Club Director for Northshore Volleyball Club (2019-2024)
• Head Volleyball Coach for H.L. Bourgeois High School (2023-2025) 
• Second Year Assistant Coach for Thibodaux Regional RISE Volleyball
• First Year Head Coach for Thibodaux Regional RISE Volleyball

Coach Jaden Sanders was born in California and raised in Thibodaux, Louisiana and is a current student at Nicholls State University.

EXPERIENCE:

• Student Manager/Assistant for the Women’s Volleyball team at Nicholls State
•  Pre-Med major at Nicholls State University
• Manager for the E.D. White Volleyball Team for 5 Years
• Setter for Bayou Boys Volleyball Club for 6 Years
• 2-time Club National Medalist
• Setter for Austin Juniors Volleyball Club for 1 Year
• 2021 Club All-American
• 2016 and 2017 USA High Performance Future Select Training Team
• Assistant Coach for Xtreme Volleyball for 2020-2021 season
• Assistant Coach for RISE Volleyball for 2021-2022 season
• RISE Head Coach since 2022

Coach Elise Smith was born raised in Napoleonville, Louisiana and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Chiropractic at Parker University in Dallas, TX

EXPERIENCE:

• 2023 Graduate of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX
• Currently pursuing a Doctor of Chiropractic at Parker University in Dallas, TX
• Hitter at Sam Houston State University (2018-2020)
• Hitter at Tarleton State University (2021) and honored for #7 All-Time Season Record Hitting Percentage
• Strength and Conditioning Training Intern at Tarleton State University
• International Sports and Sciences Association Certified Personal Trainer
• Second Year Head Coach and Sports Performance Coach for RISE Volleyball

Coach Kui Fletcher is a native of Waianae, Hawaii.  She has been coaching volleyball for over 20 years in Hawaii, California and Louisiana. She formerly coached at Motiv8 and Xtreme Volleyball Clubs. Coach Kui currently serves as the Athletic Development Specialist at Thibodaux Regional Health System and has been the RISE Club Director and Coach since 2021. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Outside Hitter at Long Beach City College, California
• Outside Hitter Nicholls State University, Louisiana
• Club Volleyball Coach since 2004

AWARDS & HONORS:

• Southern California All-State Team
• South Coast Conference Co-Player of the Year
• Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year 2002
• All-Louisiana Newcomer of the Year 2002
• Nicholls State Season Record Holder for 549 kills
• Ranked 16th in the Nation in Division I NCAA Women's Volleyball
• Nicholls State's Female Athlete of the Year 2002-2003
• 1st Team All-Southland Conference 2002
• 1st Team All Louisiana 2002
• Nicholls State Female Athlete of the Year 2002-03
• Inducted into the Long Beach City College Hall of Champions