OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Develop Skills. Build Confidence. Grow Your Game. Reach Your Peak.
At Pinnacle Volley, we are committed to inspiring and empowering student-athletes of all ages and skill levels through the power of sports. Our mission is to provide a year-round environment where athletes can grow, compete, and reach their peak.
We believe in the transformative power of athletics—not just in shaping strong players, but in fostering discipline, teamwork, confidence, and resilience that extend beyond the game. Through Club Ball Season, Leagues, off-season training, and clinics, we strive to create opportunities for growth, connection, and success.
MEET OUR COACHES
LISA GRINFEDER
Head Coach
Lisa has been around competitive sports her entire life, playing volleyball and tennis through middle/high school, and college.
She brought her experience as a former professional athlete and P.E. Teacher to Pinnacle Volley, where she inspires athletes to work hard, believe in themselves, and reach their potential.
Lisa believes the lessons she learned through years of competition go far beyond the court. She coaches athletes to work through challenges, stay curious, and never stop learning.
Her goal is to help each player become more confident, make smart decisions under pressure, and discover just how much they are capable of achieving.
Fun Fact: Lisa still holds the Brazilian Record in Water Skiing (tricks, jumps and slalom) and is a 10-time National Champion, 2-time Latin American Champion, and a 4th-place finisher at both the World Championship and Pan American Games in 99.
MARCELA MADEIRA
Coach
Marcela began playing volleyball at age 8 in Brazil and played club volleyball throughout her youth. Her talent earned her athletic scholarships from middle school through college. In 2007, she moved to Missouri where she earned multiple academic and athletic scholarships, helped her teams win conference titles, and was named an All-American her junior year.
Volleyball has been a lifelong journey for Marcela, giving her countless opportunities, friendships, and valuable life lessons.
She has coached with Pinnacle since 2021, working with athletes of different ages and skill levels through teams, leagues, and specialized clinics. Her coaching focuses on strong fundamentals, proper technique, repetition, and confidence. She challenges athletes to work hard and smart while creating a positive environment where they feel comfortable learning, making mistakes, and growing.
Most importantly, Marcela wants her athletes to understand that improvement never stops. She encourages them to stay positive, learn from challenges, and be the kind of teammate who supports and celebrates others.
Fun Fact: When she’s not coaching, Marcela loves traveling and playing sand volleyball! 🏐✈️
AMY JACKSON
Coach
Amy brings energy, experience, and a genuine love for volleyball to every practice! A former setter from North Dakota, she played for six years and developed a strong appreciation for the strategy, teamwork, and leadership that make volleyball so exciting.
She has been coaching with Pinnacle since 2021, working with athletes through leagues, clinics, and club ball.
She believes athletes grow through consistent practice, positive coaching, and maximum effort. Her goal is to help every player build stronger skills, sharpen their volleyball IQ, and gain the confidence to step on the court and compete.
Fun Fact: Players may not know she is a cosmetologist by trade, but she has a real passion for passing on the love of the game to her team.
RACHAEL MORAVANSKY
Coach
Coach Rachael was a competitive volleyball player for ten years, participating in club and high school and at Alfred University. After graduating, her love for the sport inspired her to return to volleyball as a coach.
She has been a member of the Pinnacle Volley coaching staff since 2023. and has coached athletes across nearly every age and level of the program, leagues, and club teams.
Coach Rachael believes athletes grow by playing the game, learning through experience, and putting their skills into action. While developing strong individual skills is incredibly important, volleyball is about so much more than technique alone. She believes true mastery of the game comes from applying those skills in real situations, building volleyball IQ, and learning to understand the game as a whole.
She strives to give her athletes the same fun and exciting experiences she had as a player while helping them develop a lasting love for volleyball.
Fun Fact: Coach Rachael is an engineer by day, a volleyball coach by night, and in her free time you will find her making pottery!
LUCY DILDY
Coach
Coach Lucy started playing volleyball during her 6th grade year after discovering her love for it in P.E. class. She played for seven years throughout her middle (PVMS) and high school (Central High) career.
Her passion for coaching began at a young age, becoming an assistant coach for Pinnacle Volley at just 15 years old. She has then taken on various roles since beginning as an assistant. This experience has paved the way for her coaching career, as she is now the assistant coach for the Lady Skyhawks at Pinnacle View Middle School.
By using her experience as both an athlete and a coach, Lucy provides a unique perspective. She emphasizes not only the foundational techniques that make a great player, but the mindset it takes to be an elite athlete.
She hopes to create a passion and love from younger generations for the sport.
Fun Fact : Coach Lucy started as a player for Pinnacle Volley, which helped shape her into the fun-loving, passionate coach she is now!
TRINITY WRIGHT
Coach
Coach Trinity discovered her passion for volleyball in 4th grade and continued playing throughout middle and high school, where she proudly served as a team captain. An injury prevented her from continuing her playing career at the next level, but it opened the door to a new passion—developing athletes through coaching.
Now entering her third year coaching with Pinnacle, Trinity also mentors and works with students at Forest Heights and occasionally leads practices at Dunbar Middle School.
She believes athletes grow most when they can see their own progress. She strives to create positive experiences that build confidence and help players realize they are capable of more than they imagined.
Coach Trinity hopes athletes take away a great work ethic and a strong volleyball IQ. Learning the skills is just the beginning. Understanding the game, thinking ahead, and making smart decisions is what turns a good player into a phenomenal athlete.
Fun Fact: Before volleyball, she used to ride horses.
MADISON SMITH
Coach
Madison’s volleyball journey began with school volleyball, where she discovered her love for the game. She has played club volleyball and gained experience as a right side, setter, and six-rotation player before transitioning into a DS/libero role.
She has coached with Pinnacle since last club season, starting as an assistant coach for the 12s team and also coaching with leagues, camps, and other events.
Madison believes in hard work, a strong mentality, and giving her athletes everything she has. She cares about her athletes as people first and players second, and wants them to leave her with confidence, a stronger mindset, and a genuine love for volleyball.
Fun Fact: Madison can play the piano!
BLAKE WILEY
Coach
Volleyball started for him 6 years ago and fell in love with the sport.
Coach Wiley is the Head Volleyball Coach at Lisa Middle and Hight West School has coached for Pinnacle for 2 years.
He believes athletes must be willing to adjust, improve, and continually refine their skills. Mastery takes time and repetition, so team practice is important—but individual practice and extra effort are essential for growth.
He hopes that athletes take away the ability to have a strong work ethic and to be able to adjust to whatever life throws at them.
Fun Fact: Coach Wiley love the outdoors!! Especially hunting deer and fishing. I also like to watch One Piece!
TONI NELSON
Coach
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KADENCE RAINEY
Assistant Coach
Kadence discovered volleyball in 6th grade and hasn’t stopped since! She has played for more than eight different teams, including Pinnacle, and has been part of the Pinnacle family for the past three years as both a player and a now coach.
This is Kadence’s first year coaching, and she brings her passion for the game and firsthand playing experience to every practice.
She believes athletes improve most when they genuinely enjoy the game, stay engaged, and want to get better. Her goal is to create an environment where athletes have fun, work hard, and enjoy the journey—regardless of the final score.
Fun Fact: Kadence loves baking from scratch and hitting the water on a jet ski whenever she has free time!
Malory Ortiz
Assistant Coach
Ortiz discovered volleyball in 2013 while teaching and coaching in Lonoke and quickly developed a passion for the sport.
Now in her 14th year teaching Physical Education, she brings years of experience helping kids develop a love for movement, sports, and teamwork. She coached volleyball at the middle and high school levels before bringing her experience and enthusiasm to Pinnacle Volley.
Ortiz believes attitude, effort, and repetition are the keys to improvement. Her philosophy is simple: practice the way you want to play. She encourages athletes to be coachable, work hard, support their teammates, and make the most of every opportunity to grow.
More than anything, she hopes her athletes leave with greater confidence, a strong work ethic, and a genuine love for the sport—while learning the life lessons of teamwork, dedication, respect, and resilience.
Fun Fact: Coach Ortiz is a twin!
TIANA WARD
Assistant Coach
Tiana discovered volleyball in 5th grade and has been passionate about the sport ever since!
Tiana has been part of Pinnacle both as a player and a volunteer, giving her the opportunity to experience the program from both sides of the court.
Tiana believes every athlete deserves the opportunity to learn, compete, and discover what they are capable of. She believes players improve when they are encouraged to challenge themselves, have fun, and keep reaching for new heights.
Her goal is to make every athlete feel seen, supported, and valued while giving each player the attention they need to grow.
With her enthusiasm and love for the game, Tiana wants her athletes to leave the court with more confidence, new skills, and the belief that they can accomplish more than they thought possible.
Fun Fact: Tiana has played every position in volleyball!