NCR is thrilled to announce the NCR High Performance All-Star Tryout Lead Coaches for NCR All-Star tryouts. 

LAURA BENZING-KASEY
Laura Benzing-Kasey brings her extensive experience as a Division I coach and international player to the NCR High Performance All-Star tryout process.  

JACOB VOSS
After a successful tenure as an Assistant Coach for St. Cloud State (NCAA Division II), Jacob Voss led the Gustavus Adolphus Gusties (NCAA Division III) to a strong 2025 season and joins the NCR All-Stars as a Tryout Lead Coach.  

 

In addition to lead and team coaches, multiple volunteer coaches are needed to help our program run successfully.  Coaches who are looking to broaden their horizons and advance their career will find the NCR HP Volunteer Coaching Position a great place to start!  For additional questions, please email the NCR Region Team Development Program Director, Beth Modaff, at beth@ncrusav.org.  

The NCR All-Stars Program relies on North Country Region coaches to dedicate their time helping our athletes reach the next level!

Why coach in the USA Volleyball pipeline?

• To work closely with highly invested athletes from our Region
• To maximize recruiting opportunities by working with athletes through the National Governing Body (USA Volleyball)
• To create world-class opportunities for the coaches and athletes in our Region
• To increase your coaching network contacts
• To further build your coaching resume
• To help grow the game of volleyball regionally and nationally

All interested coaches, whether lead coaches or volunteer coaches, must have a current USAV membership, current USAV background screen, SafeSport training and be IMPACT certified prior to working with any junior players.  

North Country Region appreciates the investment coaches make in the lives of our athletes, and the Region’s goal is to create opportunities for our coaches to continue to grow and advance their coaching careers.   Please complete the registration form on this page if you are interested in being a coach with the NCR All-Stars Program!

The specific dates and locations for all NCR All-Stars Program Events have now been released.  Below is a brief, and certainly not all-inclusive, description of the coaching opportunities in the NCR All-Stars Program

TRYOUTS

• COURT COACH:  Responsible for implementing the tryout plan on each of the courts while helping the Lead Coach, Laura Kasey, evaluate players.
• VOLUNTEER COACH:  Responsible for assisting the Assistant/Court Coach by running drills, tossing balls, etc.

HP SELECTION CAMP

• HEAD COACH: The head coach of each age division will be selected in the Spring of 2026, prior to the NCR All-Stars Selection Camp and will be responsible for planning the camp sessions for their team and overseeing the on-court sessions.  Head coaches may also be asked to be Tryout Lead Coaches.  
• ASSISTANT COACH:  The assistant coach of each division will be selected prior to the NCR All-Stars Selection Camp and will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach with planning the camp sessions for their team and overseeing the on-court sessions.  Assistant coaches may also be asked to be Tryout Lead Coaches.  
• CAMP COACH:  Responsible for implementing the on-court session plans as instructed by the Head and Assistant Coach.  May be asked to provide input regarding player evaluation.
• VOLUNTEER COACH:  Responsible for assisting the Camp Coaches as needed.

NCR ALL-STAR TEAM COACH

• HEAD COACH: The Head Coach will facilitate their team's NCR All-Stars Team Training Camp in St. Paul, MN, will meet and be responsible for their team during the USAV All-Star Championships in Columbus, OH, and will be responsible to run the Selection Camp for their age division. 
• ASSISTANT COACH:  The Assistant Coach will assist the with facilitating their team's NCR All-Stars Team Training Camp, will meet and be responsible for their team during the USAV All-Star Championships in Columbus, OH, and will be responsible to assist running the Selection Camp for their age division. 

January 2026

January 10, 2026: NCR All-Stars Boys tryouts in Apple Valley, MN

February 2026

February 6, 2026: NCR All-Stars Girls tryouts in Minneapolis, MN 

March 2026 

March 27, 2026: NCR All-Stars tryouts in Fargo/Moorhead Area

April 2026

April 24, 2026: NCR All-Stars tryouts in Sioux Falls, SD    

June 2026

June 12-14, 2026: NCR All-Stars Selection Camp in St. Paul, MN

July 2026

July 17-19, 2026: NCR All-Stars Training Camp in St. Paul, MN

July 20, 2026: Coaches' flight to Columbus, OH

July 21, 2026: Rest day in Columbus, OH

July 22, 2026: Players arrive, delegation meeting, and practice day in Columbus, OH

July 23-26, 2026: USA All-Star Championships in Columbus, OH

July 27, 2026: Coaches' return flight from Columbus, OH