Staff

Chris Smith

Director

We are thrilled to announce Chris Smith as the new Director of East Coast Power Volleyball. With a wealth of coaching and managerial experience spanning collegiate, club, and high school levels, Chris brings a dynamic vision and unparalleled enthusiasm to our program.

Chris is excited to take ECP to the next level, implementing exciting new changes to elevate our competitive edge, increase club awareness, and further grow our successful recruiting and training programs. His leadership promises to drive our teams to new heights, fostering a vibrant and thriving volleyball community.

Join us in welcoming Chris Smith as he leads East Coast Power Volleyball into an exciting new chapter!

Steve Lieber

Recruiting and Technical Coordinator

My coaching experience: I have been playing and coaching volleyball pretty much my whole life. After high school, I joined the Penn State Women’s Volleyball team first as a manager and then as a volunteer assistant coach. After graduating I moved home and worked for the Philadelphia Starlings Volleyball Club. As a coach and director of the club I helped to expand the game of volleyball and bring volleyball to the inner city. Most recently I was a national level coach at a local club team.

My coaching philosophy is very important to me. Teams I coach focus on fundamental volleyball, defense-first mindset and effort. While these may seem to be simple or basic, our practices are extremely competitive and tailored to improving on every ball.

My best volleyball moment was probably winning my high school city championship, pride of Masterman High School 2000!

My life on sports: I’m an extremely competitive person and love watching and breaking down all different sports.

When I’m not coaching I’m trying to keep up with my two crazy kids and relaxing with my wonderful wife Emily!

Favorite Movie : Sandlot

The person I’d like to have dinner with is Michael Jordan, Ryan Reynolds and Michelle and Barak Obama.

Alexa Keckler

Lehigh Valley Division Coordinator

Welcome to the East Coast Power Volleyball staff, Alexa Keckler! We’re thrilled to have Alexa join us as the new Lehigh Valley Division Coordinator, bringing her wealth of experience and passion for the game.

Coach Alexa is entering her sixth year as the head coach of the Lehigh University volleyball program.  Her coaching journey includes 13 years of collegiate head coaching experience at Muhlenberg College and Gettysburg College, where she achieved remarkable success.

Alexa is excited to bring some big volleyball energy to the Lehigh Valley. She looks forward to leading the next generation of volleyball players, to achieve their goals, play at a high level, learn and love the game.

Join us in welcoming Alexa Keckler and get ready for an exciting new chapter in Lehigh Valley volleyball!

Dan Pringle

Bucks Division Lead

Missy Caporellie

Downington Division Lead

Coaching Philosophy: I believe in finding an athlete’s strengths as well as their weaknesses and help to develop both of them. I enjoy getting to know all the kids that I coach and like to have fun with them after some hard work. There are a lot of life lessons in sports and I am fortunate to be a part of teaching them some.

Best Volleyball Moment: Of all the coaching moments that I have had the one that is most memorable was winning the St Joseph CYO versus St Elizabeth regular-season rivalry match that included warm-up music by Eminem, a packed gym, and a whiteout. Never expected the energy and excitement out of a CYO match!

My Life in Sports: I was a track runner and a softball player that grew up in a sports house with three older brothers and a multi-sport father. I have been coaching volleyball for 8 years with a small break in between to take time to watch my daughter finish out her club and high school career. I have coached CYO, Club, and High School Volleyball with three Archdiocese Championships as well as multiple appearances at AAU and USAV Nationals.

When I’m Not Coaching Volleyball: I am either watching one of my kids play a sport or I could be coaching CYO track which is my other passion.

Favorite Subject in School: Algebra, I admit I am a math nerd at heart. Sort of answers the question of why I am an accountant and I love it.

Favorite Book: Anything by James Patterson Favorite Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Favorite Quote: I have two:
“You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.” Unknown

“Everyone has a plan ‘till they get punched in the mouth” Mike Tyson

Person I’d Like to Have Dinner With: Definitely my younger self. Oh, the things I would tell her!

Something You Probably Don’t Know About Me: I am deathly afraid of snakes and I will never wear a hat.

Anastasia Sumpaopol

Philadelphia Division Coordinator

Stasia is a passionate advocate for developing volleyball players and fostering a community-centric sports culture in Philadelphia. With experience from Division 1 collegiate play to summer grass leagues, she brings extensive knowledge to the game.

Beginning her coaching career at TCA Baltimore while at Loyola University Maryland, Stasia later coached at Valley Forge Volleyball Club and Philadelphia Volleyball Academy. Now a 6th-grade teacher at The Philadelphia School, she has built a strong middle school volleyball program.

Joining ECP last year, Stasia aims to boost volleyball’s presence in Philadelphia, creating a supportive environment for all players. As a mother of three and a Roxborough resident, she is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the sport in her community.

Dennis Werner

Division Coordinator

Kim Feeny

Director of Boys Volleyball

We are excited to welcome Kim Feeny as our new Director of Boys Volleyball at East Coast Power Volleyball! Kim has been with ECPower since 2014 and started her coaching career in 2004. A former college player at Cabrini University with degrees from Villanova and Drexel, Kim brings extensive experience and passion to the game. She has coached at Chestnut Hill College and recently took over the boys division in 2023. Kim also coaches girls for ECPower and works as a high school English teacher and licensed Realtor in Philadelphia. We’re thrilled to have her lead our boys’ program!