14 Girls Head Coach: Adelaide Thomas
Coach Adelaide Thomas, from Woodbridge, Virginia, brings over 10 years of playing experience and 4 years of coaching, with a specialization in setting and libero development. With a degree in Environmental Science, she blends technical volleyball expertise with a thoughtful, growth-oriented coaching approach.
Coaching Experience & Specialization
- Assistant Coach for Woodbridge Senior HS Girls JV (2025)
- Assistant Coach for U15-1 Girls Major Impact Volleyball Club
- Beginner and Advanced Volleyball Clinics (ages 5-15) at Dale City Recreation Center
- Specializes in:
- Defensive skill development rooted from libero foundation
- Offensive skill development rooted from setter experience
- Technical focus on serving, passing, attacking, and defense
- Building creative, supportive, and driven teams
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Pulled up to play with advanced-level teams during her playing career
- Led her 15-1s team to a 3rd place comeback finish following a major loss
- Recognized for building trust-driven athlete-coach relationships
Why he loves Coaching & Coaching Philosophy
Inspired by her father, a former coach, Adelaide believes in shaping well-rounded athletes with realistic goals and a strong mindset. Her philosophy balances fun and focus, ensuring players learn when to celebrate and when to lock in.
Personal Interests and fun fact
Outside of volleyball, Coach Adelaide enjoys animals, especially her cat Wubbie! Her background in the outdoor recreational space means she also enjoys hiking, camping, and (of course) a perfectly curated playlist. Her next goal is to go back to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
Fun Fact: Adelaide was a biology intern for Prince William County testing mosquitos for disease control.
Vision for the future
Coach Adelaide is committed to helping athletes earn medals, grow as teammates, and qualify for AAU Nationals. She aims to create growth plans for each player and utilize statistics in real-time to meet every goal set. With this mindset and intention, she will create well-rounded players who bring their A-game to every court.