Melissa Starck-Bean

Girls Master Trainer

Melissa@kivasports.net 

Coaching Experience:

• KIVA 16 Red (22 years)
• KIVA 12, 13, 15 Red
• Assistant Coach Jacksonville State University (2002-2004)
• Assistant Coach Saint Louis University (2004-2006)
• Assistant Coach University of Louisville (2006-2009, 2012)

Leadership Experience: 

• AVCA 16s Coach of the Year
• AVCA On Court Presenter 2024, 2019

Notable Achievements:

• KIVA 13 Open AAU National Champion 2025
• KIVA 16 Open AAU National Champion 2023
• AVCA 16U Club Coach of the Year 2017
• KIVA 15 Open AAU National Champion 2008
• Western Kentucky Senior Female Athlete of the Year 2001

Playing Experience: 

• Assumption High School
• Western Kentucky