Program Coordinator | Alabama Performance

Meet our new PYA Coordinator!

Coach Latia "Tia" Coleman

Player Experience

Sidney Lanier High School, 1999 - 2002

Volleyball, Middle Blocker & Outside Hitter

2000 - 6A All Metro Volleyball Player of the Year
2000 - Jimmy Hitchcock Regional Athlete of the Year
2000 - Area Champions
2001 - Area Champions

Basketball, Point Guard

2000 - Area Champions
2001-2002 - Alabama NIKE Elite National Player

Kean University, 2002 - 2006

Basketball, Point Guard

Coaching Experience

Young Men's Christian Association, 2008-2019

Volleyball Coaching Director

Coached and trained on average 125 athletes per Spring and Fall season
Trained and guided 11 coaches per Spring and Fall season

Birmingham/Atlanta Boom Volleyball Club, 2013 - 2016

Birmingham Assistant Coaching Director

2014 - 12 Orange, Head Coach
2015 - 13 Orange, Head Coach
2016, 14 White, Head Coach

Alabama Performance Volleyball Club, 2019 - Present

2020- 11 Vegas, Assistant Coach
- Season ended early due to COVID
2021 - 12 White, Head Coach
- Finished 43rd out of 80 at AAU Nationals in 12 Classic
2022 - 13 Red, Head Coach
- Finished 9th out of 189 at AAU Nationals in 13 Classic
2023 - 13 Toukon, Head Coach
- Finished 21st out of 186 teams at AAU Nationals in 13 Classic
2024 - 13 National, Head Coach
- Finished 1st out of 63 teams at AAU Nationals in 13 Spirit

Director, Coach Julie Dailey, hugging the new PYA Coordinator, Coach Tia, after her 13 National team won the 2024 AAU National Championship in the 13 Spirit Division.

"I am incredibly honored and deeply touched to be named the new Performance Youth Academy Coordinator and Master Coach. This opportunity is truly special to me, and I am thrilled to embark on this journey with such a wonderful team.

Volleyball is more than just a sport to me; it's a passion and a way of life. I am excited to share my love for the game with our young athletes and to help them grow both on and off the court. My goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where every player feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for placing your trust and confidence in me. I look forward to working closely with all of you and making amazing memories together."

-Coach Latia "Tia" Coleman