Madi Fitz Mailhes
Reigning from Plano, Texas, Coach Madi was a middle blocker for 12 years before testing out the sand. By the end of her college career she was beach only when she graduated Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 2019. Being a dual collegiate athlete Coach Madi has a unique experience to share with the next generation of beach. From coaching at MadSand to relocating the to the Cayman Islands and now back in the States, Madi has transitioning into a director role this year at Silver Beach. Coach Madi loves coaching all age groups. She is passionate about the mental health/performance side of the sport and aims to help athletes off the court as much as on the court.
Jack Peterson
Coach Jack grew up in the DFW area and had a passion for sports and fitness from a young age. From 2009-2013 he was a student athlete for Track & Field at Texas State University. While there he also participated on the indoor volleyball club team. After graduating, he quickly learned that he enjoyed Beach Volleyball much more than track and even indoor volleyball. Soon after he began traveling around the country for tournaments and playing in a few AVP qualifiers. Coach Jack has been with Silver Beach for 5 years and loves the challenges of coaching all age groups and skill levels.
Maddie Parmelly
Originally from Rockwall, Texas, Coach Maddie started playing indoor volleyball at 12 years old and switched to beach by the time she was 16. Coming to Silver Beach with an impressive 4 year career at FGCU on her back, she will also be continuing her education and playing her 5th year at the University of Texas. A rockstar on the sand, bringing her knowledge and passion for the game to a club in her backyard. Coach Maddie is passionate about coaching and challenging the next generation to excel in the game of beach volleyball.
Addie Yeates
Coach Addie was born in Austin, TX where she spent her formative years. She proudly attended Vandegrift High School where she played as a libero for 4 years, but her passion for beach volleyball began when she discovered that swinging and diving in the sand was way more fun! Her collegiate path led her to Texas A&M Corpus Christi where she played for 2 years until the onset of the pandemic. She transferred to the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a degree in Advertising and Business. In December 2023, she will graduate from the best Advertising school in the nation and plans to get a job in tech and marketing! She loves to stay active, plays beach competitively, and loves running and yoga. Coach Addie is so excited to continue her journey at Silver Beach and help young players to love the game as much as she does.
Cliff Bergfeld
Coach Cliff has coached volleyball in various roles for almost 30 years.
He currently coaches both beach and indoor for LOVB sister clubs Silver Beach and Roots. Cliff’s volleyball career began in 1995 when he competed for Ohlone College in Fremont, California. A decorated collegiate career from coast to coast led him to competing as an Open/AA level grass and beach volleyball player for many years to follow. Alongside his playing career he coached high school and collegiate indoors across the Northeast before returning back to Austin. Igniting a passion for volleyball, both daughters now play and pursue paths to play collegiately. When the Bergfeld's aren't playing volleyball they like to travel. Coach Cliff looks forward to helping all the Silver Beach athletes achieve their best.
Makenna Haynes
Home sweet home! Coach Makenna is a Silver Beach alumni & Austin native. She is now finishing her education at the University of Texas. She loves all things outdoors and brings a fiery energy to the sand game. An avid wake surfer, hiker and fitness enthusiast, Makenna is your go to gal for all things health and fitness related. She is passionate about bringing the game to the younger generations and getting beach volleyball involved in after school programs!