meet the staff
CLUB OWNER/DIRECTOR- KRISTINA ROMERO
Our Club Owner/Director, Kristina Romero, has been in love with volleyball from a young age. A Valley Native, she played recreational and school volleyball, while also playing school and club softball. Growing up, her love for the game never waned, and she found herself at many ASU volleyball games during her time as a Sun Devil. She also received her MBA from Grand Canyon University (Go Lopes!), and has trouble choosing who to root for! Kristina reignited her volleyball passion when she found herself coaching her younger sister's volleyball teams through to club, which ultimately led to her own daughter starting volleyball at age 7, and making a National club team at age 11. She decided to open Magnitude Volleyball Club with co-director, Molly Minich, to encourage junior girls to develop their skills on and off the court, while providing a safe, honest, and fun space to grow.
VOLLEYBALL DIRECTOR- MOLLY MINICH
Our Volleyball Director, Molly Minich, developed a deep passion for the game at a very young age. Growing up in small-town Iowa, there were no clubs or private coaching in the area. With very limited resources, she developed her skills off of the rooftop of her garage. She received a volleyball scholarship to Waldorf University in Northern Iowa, where she played all four years of her college career. She led the team in service percentage as well as digs/sets in her junior and senior years. After graduation, Coach Molly moved to Arizona, where she continued to grow her skills by adding coaching to her repertoire. She has been the Head Coach for multiple clubs across the Valley, ranging in ages from 12 to 18, and also coaches recreational volleyball to younger athletes. She was recruited to coach at Casper College in Wyoming, helping lead them to their first National Tournament in 12 years, where they finished 10th in the nation! She founded Magnitude Volleyball with Director Kristina Romero in 2024!
COACH HALEY TAYLOR
COACH KAYLA FRAHM
With eight years of coaching experience and an active career as a semi-professional player in the VLA, Coach Kayla brings a high level of on-court expertise and real-time game knowledge to her athletes. Competing at a high level herself, Coach Kayla understands what it takes to succeed and brings that energy to every practice and game. Her coaching philosphy blends a positive, supportive environment with a competitive edge - pushing athletes to reach their full potential while keeping their passion for the game strong. Whether refining mechanics or building team culture, Coach Kayla is dedicated to helping every player grown on and off the court.
COACH SAM KEEFE
Coach Sam brings over five years of dedicated coaching experience grounded in high-level competitive play, including two season in the Volleyball Leaguse of America (VLA) and collegiate competition. Passionate about developing well-rounded athletes, Coach Sam blends technical instructions with a strong commitment to aathlete wellness, emphasizing proactive injury prevention and supporting mental health on and off the court. She emphasisex helping players build substanable
COACH STEPHANIE GARIVAY
Coach Stephanie is our assistant coach for the 2026-2027 season!