Liz Banta is the head coach for our 12-2 Beaverton team. She played volleyball at La Salle High School, Linfield College, and the University of Nottingham. Liz brings over 15 years of coaching experience, including head coaching at La Salle High School with multiple State Tournament and Championship appearances, and coaching 12U club teams, most recently with Rose City VBC.

Liz is a former educator and now owns several businesses in Gladstone, Oregon, including a coffee shop and a consignment shop. She and her husband have two children, Ruby and Charlie, and enjoy coaching, attending their kids’ sporting events, camping, boating, and traveling.

Her coaching philosophy at the 12U level focuses on building strong fundamentals, fostering a love for volleyball, and helping players develop self-confidence while learning to be productive, contributing members of a team.