16.3 Power Vancouver

Julia Somers is the heart behind our 16-3 team in Vancouver, bringing her experience and passion for volleyball to every practice. She played five years of club and school volleyball and continued her career at Lewis & Clark College for two years. Julia has been coaching with Aspire for five years and loves helping athletes grow their skills and confidence. Originally from Northern California, Julia moved to the PNW for college and graduated from Lewis & Clark in 2019. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at OHSU. Outside of school and coaching, she enjoys gardening, thrifting, being creative, and spending time at home with her husband Trevor and their three cats.
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Kayley Andersen is assisting our 16.3 Vancouver team, bringing her passion for volleyball and athlete development to every practice. She played at Clackamas High School and continued her volleyball career in college at Oregon Tech, and this is her third year coaching with Aspire. Outside the gym, Kayley works as a labor and delivery nurse and enjoys spending time outdoors. Her coaching philosophy centers on building young women’s confidence both on and off the court, helping them grow as athletes and as individuals.
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