Krista Parks is originally from Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating High School she went on to play volleyball at Bradley University and then Northwest Missouri State University.  

Krista graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Minor in Coaching. She then went on to graduate from University of Central Missouri with a Master's Degree in Kinesiology. 

In 2013, Krista returned to school to pursue her dream of becoming a registered nurse.

Krista is currently working as a Director of Nursing at a non-profit medical clinic serving marginalized patient populations.  Krista prides herself on being a coach who pushes kids outside their comfort zone, to help them find their true potential both physically and mentally. Krista started Kansas United to help share her love for the sport of volleyball with the Lawrence Community. 

Krista has been coaching club volleyball and collegiate volleyball since 2002.  She has coached for Longview Community College, Avila University, Chicago State University, and William Jewell College.  Krista also has previous club coaching experience with KC Power and Lawrence Juniors. 

With over two decades of volleyball coaching experience, Jeff Hollaway brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion to Kansas United Volleyball Club. Now entering his fourth season with the organization, Jeff currently serves as head coach of the 14-1 Blue team. He has previously led both 12U and 13U teams within the club, consistently emphasizing skill development, competitive growth, and a love for the game.

Jeff’s 13U squad earned notable success during the 2023–2024 season, securing five tournament championships, one runner-up finish, and two third-place titles. While his domestic teams have yet to claim national-level victories, Jeff has a distinguished record of achievement abroad. He coached multiple women’s teams to championship titles in U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) tournaments, including the Bitburg Invitational (2002), Spangdahlem Spike Fest (2003), and guided the USAFE Women's Team to back-to-back silver medals in 2005 and 2006.

His coaching career also includes tenures with ICT Elite in Wichita, Kansas, where he worked alongside current UNLV Assistant Head Coach Brian Magbitang, and with Lawrence Juniors Volleyball Club. After pausing his coaching to complete his master's degree, Jeff returned to the court when his daughter discovered a passion for the sport—reigniting his mission to inspire young athletes and foster a lifelong appreciation for volleyball.

Matt is a husband and father first and foremost.  He discovered volleyball at 18 years old and has been passionate about the sport ever since. Still an active player, he began coaching two years ago when his two daughters started playing.  This allowed him to combine his love for the sport with a lifelong passion for mentorship. He brings a calm, positive attitude and is committed to helping athletes grow both on and off the court. Matt is excited to continue building strong relationships and supporting the development of players.

Professionally, Matt’s first passion was technology—he built his first computer at 14, which led him to pursue a career in IT. After moving to Kansas City to complete his Bachelor's degree in Technical Management in 2003, he eventually settled in Lawrence in 2007 with his wife. In the IT world, Matt thrives on both learning and teaching, always sharing knowledge with a growth mindset. He has built and led IT teams his entire career.  When not on the court or playing with his kids, he enjoys playing board games with friends and family.

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