ABOUT US

Our coaches have the mindset to build players for their future not only in the physical attribute, also the mental attribute which can be found to be one of the most important.

Kelly werkmeister

Meet our founder of Hernando Elite, she has built this club for over 10 years by building many relationships with schools in our area to achieve where the club is today. As well as, being the high school volleyball of Weeki Wachee for 9 years. She was also named coach of the year for Hernando county in 2013 and 2015. Two years later, she was named Spectrum coach of the year for bright house networks in 2017. Her coaching passion all began when she started volunteering her time to Fox Chapel middle school, while coaching her oldest daughter. After a few years, she found herself volunteering again at Weeki Wachee high school the first year they opened in 2010. The high school then achieved 3 district runner ups, 3 district championships, 2 ELITE 8 appearances, and 2 SWEET 16 appearances, as well as having 5 players develop into players of the year. I have been playing since I was 9 years old and found love in passion in the sport, including beach volleyball where I have played in many tournaments with many different partners as well as my daughter and husband. My inspiration has came from growing up watching my three daughters playing and being able to carry that on to many more younger athletes to help them have further success in the future that they want.

allen werkmeister

Head Coach Allen, has been playing volleyball ever since he was 15 years old across the entire United States. Winning many beach volleyball national tournaments, as well as winning a trip to the Bahamas during a National tournament. He has played against Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena when they first paired together back in the day. He has played in many AVP qualifiers and has met many professional players every step of the way. He enjoys spreading the knowledge he has for the game with younger generation players and getting them to wear they want in the future. He believes that the game of volleyball isn’t just based on the physical skills, but the mental mindset you need to learn to have more success in specific levels. As well as being USAV impacted certified for the last 10 years of coaching indoor volleyball.

halie werkmeister

Our coach Halie Werkmeister believes in inspiring players to become the best they can be. Every player has the ability to mold into their own unique player, since everyone learns in their own ways, you must just be patient. Coach Halie is impacted certified through USAV, has played indoor volleyball for Pasco-Hernando State College as well as beach volleyball for Florida Gulf Coast University, she has been playing the game of volleyball since she was five years old while working with different coaches from all different countries that have helped build her to the player she is today. She has been participating in AVP qualifier tournaments and very close with many of the professional players today. As well as being a second generation player, watching her parents play while growing up. Coach Halie is a well qualified coach and believes that every player has their on ability to achieve their full inspiration.

AMBERLYN WERKMEISTER

Our beach coach Amberlyn has been playing the game of volleyball ever since she was four years old with her two older sisters. She has qualified for multiple national events for beach and indoor volleyball. She played for SPC as a setter and was a huge part in their program. Amberlyn is currently finishing her doctorate in Chiropractic and helping people is her passion. She has a great work ethic and cannot wait to have the opportunity to inspire the young athletes with skills that could help them achieve their goals. We are very happy to have Amberlyn joining our beach coaching staff for 2024 summer season.

KARLA CANTERO-GARCIA

We are so happy to announce that one of our former Hernando elite beach volleyball players is back and will be joining us to start her coaching career with young athletes for the 2024 summer season. Karla brings so much energy to the game and always showed so much passion on the court when she played. Karla has qualified for many national events for beach and indoor volleyball. She studied at Palm Beach Atlantic, as well as played beach volleyball for the years she attended. Karla is such an inspiration for these future players, and we can not wait to have her apart of our team.

MIRANDA WERKMEISTER

Our coach Miranda has inspired so many players she has worked with over the years. Miranda has played volleyball ever since she was 5 years old with her older sister and parents. She has qualified for many beach and indoor national events. Has performed and been selected for high performance team of Florida. Miranda has also played in many women’s national indoor events; she takes pride in helping her players reach their fullest potential and achieving their goals to become the best they can be in this sport. Miranda has been a great addition to our indoor and beach program, and we look forward to seeing her grow more as a coach within our community.