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Heidi Wyman (John Fisken photo)

Heidi Wyman, quick with a smile. (John Fisken photo)

Well, at least we had her for one season.

With family dynamics set to change next year, Coupeville High School JV volleyball coach Heidi Wyman has departed the job to stay closer to home.

She’ll still be coaching spikers, but, for now, just as a select team coach with the Whidbey Fury.

So, she’ll still see CHS varsity coach Breanne Smedley, who also works with the Fury, and a number of the Wolf players.

“We went into it knowing it (high school coaching) was a one-year deal,” Smedley said. “Her daughter is going to be a freshman playing volleyball at Oak Harbor High School next year.

“We will still work very closely and wish there would be a way for her to continue at CHS.”

Wyman, who replaced Amy King when she had to reduce her coaching positions to focus more time on her real-world job, had a successful season at the helm of the younger players.

Under her leadership the Wolf JV went 7-4 overall and 5-0 against 1A Olympic League rivals.

The seven wins were the most by any Coupeville fall sports team, boy or girl, varsity or JV.

Also, like King, Wyman was top-drawer with delivering quotes and stats, was super friendly and was well liked by her players.

The school is currently taking applications for the position.

Whomever gets the job better come prepared, because the last two JV coaches have left big shoes to fill.

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New Coupeville JV volleyball coach Heidi Wyman made her debut Tuesday night. (John Fisken photo)

   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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