Andrew Dale - (Club Director)
Andrew Dale has been apart of the club since its indoor conception in 2016. Born in the hills of Pennsylvania but built for the beach Andrew has climbed through the ranks of the volleyball scene. He started playing volleyball in high school in his sophomore year and eventually playing club volleyball at Bloomsburg University. After college he moved to Greenville, SC to begin his journey of coaching while playing indoor and grass volleyball. As of 2022 he has been coaching indoor volleyball on the high school and club level for 16 years. Going into his sixth year of coaching young players in the sand he is excited to take the club to the next level of travel. Having several players already qualifying for national tournaments he looks forward to expanding the club to all age groups and both males and females.
Andrew Dale has been apart of the club since its indoor conception in 2016. Born in the hills of Pennsylvania but built for the beach Andrew has climbed through the ranks of the volleyball scene. He started playing volleyball in high school in his sophomore year and eventually playing club volleyball at Bloomsburg University. After college he moved to Greenville, SC to begin his journey of coaching while playing indoor and grass volleyball. As of 2022 he has been coaching indoor volleyball on the high school and club level for 16 years. Going into his sixth year of coaching young players in the sand he is excited to take the club to the next level of travel. Having several players already qualifying for national tournaments he looks forward to expanding the club to all age groups and both males and females.
Brittany Dale - (Co-Club Director / Coach)
Brittany joined the club in 2021 only a few years after moving to Hilton Head. Originally from Elyria, OH, her youth athletic career consisted of 14 years of travel fastpitch softball including the Little League World Series, State Championships and National Championships. She graduated from Bowling Green State University then realized she wanted to escape the cold weather and fell in love with beach volleyball. With an extensive athletic career primarily taking place on the softball field, she has channeled her competitive energy, athletic training and sports knowledge to the sand; competing in both women’s and coed tournaments across the Southeast Coast. The only thing she enjoys more than playing beach volleyball is coaching beach volleyball! She may even get a little too excited on the sidelines, but you can always count on her to bring positive vibes and a cooler full of delicious snacks!
Brittany joined the club in 2021 only a few years after moving to Hilton Head. Originally from Elyria, OH, her youth athletic career consisted of 14 years of travel fastpitch softball including the Little League World Series, State Championships and National Championships. She graduated from Bowling Green State University then realized she wanted to escape the cold weather and fell in love with beach volleyball. With an extensive athletic career primarily taking place on the softball field, she has channeled her competitive energy, athletic training and sports knowledge to the sand; competing in both women’s and coed tournaments across the Southeast Coast. The only thing she enjoys more than playing beach volleyball is coaching beach volleyball! She may even get a little too excited on the sidelines, but you can always count on her to bring positive vibes and a cooler full of delicious snacks!
Kaitlyn Holbrook - Coach
Kaitlyn's volleyball journey has taken her from indoor courts to the sand across multiple collegiate programs. Originally from North Carolina, Kaitlyn began as a libero at Caldwell Academy where she became the school’s all-time leader in digs and earned multiple all-conference honors. After graduating, her collegiate beach volleyball career started at Coastal Carolina University, later transferred to Liberty University, and finally took her talents to the University of North Alabama as a graduate student. At UNA she anchored the fifth flight where she recorded one of the top marks in the program’s history, including victories over ranked opponents and earning postseason recognition as a Second Team All-ASUN selection as well as an AVCA Top Flight Award. She is passionate about coaching the next generation of athletes, finding just as much joy in helping young players grow in confidence and skill as she does competing herself!
Kaitlyn's volleyball journey has taken her from indoor courts to the sand across multiple collegiate programs. Originally from North Carolina, Kaitlyn began as a libero at Caldwell Academy where she became the school’s all-time leader in digs and earned multiple all-conference honors. After graduating, her collegiate beach volleyball career started at Coastal Carolina University, later transferred to Liberty University, and finally took her talents to the University of North Alabama as a graduate student. At UNA she anchored the fifth flight where she recorded one of the top marks in the program’s history, including victories over ranked opponents and earning postseason recognition as a Second Team All-ASUN selection as well as an AVCA Top Flight Award. She is passionate about coaching the next generation of athletes, finding just as much joy in helping young players grow in confidence and skill as she does competing herself!
Grant Shipley - Coach / Social Media Director
Grant is excited to be joining HHI Beach as both a coach and director of social media. Coming from Cedarburg Wisconsin, Grant played for his local high school and grew his talent to become one of the best blocking middles in the state. After graduating from Cedarburg high school he attended Judson University where he played collegiately for their men’s volleyball team. Grant was a 3x scholar athlete, 1x player of the tournament, 1x player of the week, and 1x National Champion! Aside from his play, Grant is also an experienced coach. He has helped numerous boys programs over the years including Pipeline Volleyball Club where he was a head coach for the 16 Regional 2s team, and an assistant for the 18 Premier 1s team. He has a passion for the sport of volleyball and wants to share that through coaching and helping the sport grow!
Grant is excited to be joining HHI Beach as both a coach and director of social media. Coming from Cedarburg Wisconsin, Grant played for his local high school and grew his talent to become one of the best blocking middles in the state. After graduating from Cedarburg high school he attended Judson University where he played collegiately for their men’s volleyball team. Grant was a 3x scholar athlete, 1x player of the tournament, 1x player of the week, and 1x National Champion! Aside from his play, Grant is also an experienced coach. He has helped numerous boys programs over the years including Pipeline Volleyball Club where he was a head coach for the 16 Regional 2s team, and an assistant for the 18 Premier 1s team. He has a passion for the sport of volleyball and wants to share that through coaching and helping the sport grow!