Private 1-on-1 & Small Group Lessons
Private and Small Group Lessons have been proven to be the single most effective system available to accelerate a young athlete's skill development. The individual attention allotted in a private or small group session allows Empowered's Elite staff the ability to properly assess, correct, and grow your committed athlete.
Secondly, the number of reps an athlete receives in these sessions will also help to expedite the development process and neurological adaptations necessary to perform these complicated movements with excellence on a consistent basis.
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IHSAA VOLLEYBALL RULES AND NON‐SCHOOL SPONSORED PARTICIPATION
Elite Level Pricing
1-on-1
$50 for 1/2hr
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1-on-1
$80/hr
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2 People
$65/hr per person
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3 People
$50/hr per person
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4+ People
$40/hr per person
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$10 nonmember fee on top of listed member pricing
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Cancellation Policy: Lessons canceled within 24hrs, will be charged the full amount
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Payment is due at the time of service/or scheduled lesson time
WILLIAM ROBBINS
CEO OF EMPOWERED, USA NATIONAL TEAM COACH, MASTER COACH & FORMER PRO INDOOR, BEACH, & SNOW PLAYER
William Robbins is a Hitting & Serving Specialist and U21 USA National Team Beach Coach with elite playing and coaching experience. A former indoor and beach professional, he is a 2x PVL National Champion and former IPFW player, and has coached teams to national-level success. William brings high-level, results-driven training focused on developing powerful, consistent attackers and servers
Ashlee Robbins
DIRECTOR OF VOLLEYBALL OPERATIONS & MASTER COACH
Ashlee Robbins is a Setting & Passing Specialist and former IPFW setter (2002–05) with a strong background in player development and leadership. As the Leo High School Varsity Head Coach, she brings a technical, detail-focused approach to training, helping athletes build consistency, confidence, and game IQ.
Master Level Pricing
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1-on-1
$45 for 1/2hr
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1-on-1
$70/hr
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2 People
$50/hr per person
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3 People
$40/hr per person
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4+ People
$35/hr per person
Janelle Didion
Specialty = All-Around Skills
Janelle Didion is a former outside hitter for IPFW Women’s Volleyball (2001–2004) and currently serves as Director of Communications at Empowered. She brings her volleyball experience and organizational expertise to the club, overseeing communications, marketing, and program outreach, and schedules all lessons to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for players and families.
Maddie Schermerhorn
Specialty = Defensive Specialist/Libero
Maddie Schermerhorn is a standout libero for Purdue University, recognized as a 2022 Second Team All-Big Ten and Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree. She averaged 4.62 digs per set—the third-highest in Purdue history—and recorded 508 total digs, becoming just the fourth Boilermaker this century to surpass 500 in a season. Maddie played in 110 sets, posting 19 matches with 15+ digs, including a career-high 28 digs vs. Michigan, showcasing her exceptional defensive skills and consistency.
Jorge Ralat
Specialty = Setting
Jorge Ralat is a setting specialist and professional indoor player with a distinguished volleyball career. He played setter for IPFW Men’s Volleyball (1995–99) and is a 2-time Back-to-Back PVL National Champion, earning MVP honors in the 2016 PVL National Championship Finals. At Empowered, Jorge combines his elite playing experience with expertise in youth and club development, helping athletes improve their technique, court awareness, and competitive performance at all levels.
Ryan Cronin
Specialty = Beach/All-Around Skills
Ryan Cronin is a former top-ten AAA California player and AVP competitor who coached pro and high school beach teams, including a state championship at Torrance HS. He now leads the Empowered Pro Beach Juniors program, bringing expert player development for aspiring collegiate and professional athletes.
Natasha Nestleroad
Specialty = Hitting/All-Around Skills
Natasha Nestleroad, former outside/opposite hitter at Huntington University (2005–07), is the Director of Youth Development at Empowered. She led the 2021–22 season team to a #2 state ranking in Indiana for all 12U club teams, showcasing her expertise in player development, coaching, and building youth volleyball programs.
Laura Stegall
Specialty = All-Around Skills
Laura Stegall is a Hall of Fame athlete and nationally recognized coach who starred at IPFW (PFW) as a GLVC Player of the Year and all-time leader in kills and digs. She launched Indiana Tech’s program (WHAC Coach of the Year) and later led nationally ranked teams, earning AVCA Southeast Region Coach of the Year honors. Laura brings proven, high-level training focused on real results.
Dr. Dustin Sherman
Specialty = Passing & Defensive
Dr. Dustin Sherman, a former IPFW men’s volleyball libero, is the official chiropractor for IPFW Athletics and 2-time Back-to-Back PVL National Champions, Team Pineapple. He brings firsthand volleyball experience to his practice, helping athletes maximize performance, recovery, and injury prevention through expert chiropractic care.
LonDynn Betts
Specialty = Defensive Specialist/Libero
LonDynn Betts (2025) is a senior libero/defensive specialist for West Virginia University, from Fort Wayne, Indiana. After three standout seasons at Purdue Fort Wayne, where she ranked among the nation’s leaders in digs per set, she now anchors WVU’s back row, providing tenacity and ball control in Big 12 competition.
Taya Haffner
Specialty = Setter
Taya Haffner is a senior setter (2025) for the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and a proven playmaker and leader. She has led the team in assists, contributed digs and aces, and earned multiple Academic All-District and Horizon League Academic Honor Roll honors, excelling both on and off the court.
Student Level Pricing
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1-on-1
$35 for 1/2hr
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1-on-1
$50/hr
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2 People
$40/hr per person
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3 People
$30/hr per person
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4+ People
$25/hr per person
Elli Oskey
Pineapple High Performance Setter, Class of 2027
Ellie Oskey was a key contributor on the 37‑0 state championship Carroll Chargers volleyball team, who finished the season ranked #5 in the country. She recorded 330 assists and 194 kills while helping lead the team through an undefeated season and has continued as a key contributor for the back-to-back state champion Chargers. Ellie is committed to Loyola University Chicago, bringing her setting and attacking skills to the collegiate level.
Cala Haffner
Pineapple High Performance Libero, Class of 2028
Cala Haffner is a standout defensive specialist/libero who was selected as one of 12 athletes representing the United States at the 2025 Girls U19 Pan American Cup. She was also a key contributor on the 37‑0 state championship Carroll Chargers, who finished the season ranked #5 in the country, leading the team with 432 digs (11.7 per match). As a freshman, she recorded 453 digs (12.6 per match) for the back-to-back state champion Chargers, showcasing her consistency, ball control, and defensive dominance.