New Coupeville JV volleyball coach Heidi Wyman made her debut Tuesday night. (John Fisken photo)
She’s new to the job, but it’s not her first time on the job.
Heidi Wyman, who made her debut Tuesday as the coach of the Coupeville High School JV volleyball squad, comes to the Wolves with a lifetime of experience.
A former player herself (she was All-District in high school and a tournament MVP during her college days), she’s coached high school, middle school, adult and club volleyball both on and off Whidbey Island.
Having come to the Island three years ago when her husband was transferred here by the Navy, she hopes to put down some serious roots.
“We love it here and hope to make it our home after my husband retires this fall,” Wyman said.
Since arriving on Whidbey, she’s coached the Whidbey Fury, a U12/13 squad based out of Oak Harbor.
Before that she coached at Meridian High School in Bellingham, as well as various stints in Minnesota and California.
And it’s not just volleyball for Wyman, who co-founded and coached a swim team in California, while also coaching soccer and football.
Having taken the #2 volleyball job with CHS, replacing Amy King, who downsized her coaching positions in the off-season, Wyman is eager to work with her band of freshmen and sophomores.
“I hope to teach the girls the life lessons that playing competitive volleyball bring — teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, commitment, focus and learning how to dig deep when the chips are down,” she said.
She’ll be working closely with Coupeville head coach Breeanne Smedley, while having some freedom to add her own spin to things.
“I prefer a 5-1 or 6-2 offense and these girls have the skill set to master it,” Wyman said. “I challenge the girls to develop strong serving, disciplined defense, solid communication and a “no ball hits the floor mentality”.
“We will run the JV similar to the varsity, adding weapons to their arsenal as they grow and develop.”
When she’s not coaching, Wyman works as a physical therapist for the Navy and enjoys spending time with her family “skiing, golfing, snowmobiling, mountain biking or on the sidelines cheering on the kids.”
As she approaches her newest venture, she hopes to impart her own love for the game to her new players.
“Volleyball is so much more than just a game,” Wyman said. “The life lessons taught during a competitive volleyball season will significantly influence the growth and success a young woman has throughout her life.
“I look forward to being a part of that journey.”
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