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First and foremost Coach Love would like to thank God for all the abilities he has blessed her with, that she continues to pass along to her family and athletes. She is a Virtuous Christian Woman married to her High School sweetheart, husband Michael Love Sr. of 41 years, who has been a strong constant force behind her career and mother to 4 amazing children Michael Jr., Aaron, Andrew, and Amanda. Love is now a grandmother of two Ami' James Michael, and Sophia Marjorie Love She says, one of her greatest accomplishments is " being a Grandmother."
Outside of being Co- owner of Skillz Finest TNL Inc. with Son and Daughter Michael and Amanda Love. She is also a certified personal/athletic trainer. Now retired from Beech Woods Recreation Center, after 25 years of loyalty. Business Entrepreneur Anume LLC. 2018-2020 Head Coach of Southfield Christian High School Her wealth of volleyball knowledge comes from years of experience with the game which has allowed her to be one of the most respected coaches in Michigan. Who has coached several young women who have gone on to play at the collegiate levels, and professional level. Her passion for teaching and training at the optimal level is known and well respected by her peers. Love, has the ability to pull out of athletes some coaches find hard to do... She is a relentless, passionate, and unorthodox coach who teaches great life lessons. As a player Love was a 4 year starter/captain at Detroit Henry Ford High School where she was able to receive a full volleyball scholarship to North Carolina. Missing her home in Michigan she soon returned and started a family. Schoolcraft College is where she decided to go leading the Lady Ocelots to a 1988 NJCAA National Championship. Later Love became the Asst. Coach at Schoolcraft for 4 years. She began playing professionally in 1989 but a knee injury shortened her career. In 1990 she started coaching at Livonia Clarenceville High School where she won 8 Leagues, 5 District and 2 State Regional titles. After taking 2 years off, she took a struggling Southfield High program and quickly turned them into a championship program. Winning 3 League, 4 District and 1 State regional title in her 5 years. During her 44 years as a Head Coach, Love has won over 1001 matches and 17 Coaches of the Year honors. She also coached the 2006 Michigan H.S All State East Squad. Assistant Coach to Son Michael when he was at Mary Grove College 2011-2013 and later a consultant to Son Michael when he was the Head Coach of Harrison HS 2013- to 2019 until it closed down. Now, he is the Head Varsity Coach at North Farmington 2019-present, where I am his Asst. Coach of 2021 to present... Love, takes pride in taking programs and turning them around like a Chandler Park Academy who struggled for the longest and after her first year they went 14-0 and also where she added another "Coach of the Year 2017" under her belt. Alisha's daughter, Amanda, who is now a volleyball & Life Coach, Coaching for Skillz, is now back from a Professional Volleyball Career and preparing for the Olympic level. We will see what Gods plans are for her next... God have your have in Our program. Bless all those who come through our doors past and present. |
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In Volleyball Michael Love, served as an assistant coach at Marygrove college in 2010, and the head coach position in 2011.Over those first two years as a varsity college program the team had an abundance of success, and now serves as North Farmington Raiders Varsity Volleyball Coach.
In 2010, Love helped the team finish fourth in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Association of Independent Institutions Conference Tournament and fifth nationally in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Prior to coaching at Marygrove, Love was a coach at the AAU level. Before the AAU coaching stint, Michael played in the AAU ranks, played one year of men's club volleyball at Michigan State University, and coached at Southfield High School. The aforementioned stops, combined with a strong family volleyball pedigree, helped Michael reach the point of being tabbed head coach at Marygrove in 2011. After going back to school in 2012, and resigning from Marygrove College after only 1 season as head coach, he entered year 2013 stepping back on the court becoming Farmington Hills Harrisons' Head Volleyball Coach. In his first season Hawks finished 19-11-3, 6-1 becoming league co-champs. Just completing his 2nd season the hawks finished with their best season in schools history with a record of 33-10-2, 6-1 winning their league, and 3 tournaments (Gold) His passion for the game continues to grow every day and looks to be considered as a all time great coach. He has continued his coaching career at North Farmington High School, coaching both the girl's and men's volleyball teams. Now a Husband of 6 years married to Alisha Love #2 and a Father to, daughter Sophia (the next Olympian Gold medalist in Volleyball). |
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Since the age of 3, Coach Amanda Love, has played the game of volleyball. Amanda started competing and had the dream of playing for the United States and competing in the Olympics. She has competed at every level. She won an AAU State Championship at age 11 playing on a 14 and under team, her beginnings and it continues. She was also an Under Armour All-American in high school and the A10 Libero of the year in 2013 at Virginia Commonwealth University. Amanda played for the USA volleyball program on the Regional and Continental teams from 2009-2011. And now in 2015 she is attending the USA Women’s National Team open try-outs in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the US Olympic training center. She graduated from the Skillz AAU program and is now one of the most sought after volleyball coaches in our region and Virginia. She just completed 4 Major Camp/Clinics, one in New York and 3 in Pennsylvania. She has FREE training in the sand every Summer. Amanda made the first team for Croatia where she won accolades CONGRATULATIONS to Amanda Love on becoming Skillz Finest 1st Professional Athlete. Played two full years in Finland professionally.
In addition to her coaching tenure and impressive volleyball career, Amanda Love continues to find ways to give back as the Owner of 'Love the Game' and 'Detroit's Lost and Found.' Her goal is to help as many as she can for as long as she can... We are proud of you!!! You have put Skillz on the professional map. One of the most humble, dedicated, talented, strong, free-spirted, giving and God Fearing young woman on the planet. |
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Coach "Ro"Shawnda is a former collegiate volleyball player with more than a decade of coaching experience, coaching youth, competitive athletes and adults and all skills levels. She began her volleyball career as a sophomore in high school at Southfield High School and Skillz Finest TNL! After graduating from SHS, she played volleyball while attending Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana where she double majored in Accounting and Financial Economics. After graduating college, she moved around as part of the requirements of General Electric’s Financial Management Program (FMP). While in Michigan, she moved into coaching at Skillz Finest, Harrison High School and North Farmington High School. Now in Texas, Coach Ro has continued her career at Madfrog Volleyball and USSPT!.
Who is still a huge part of Skillz program and schedule development. She brings energy, fun, structure, and purpose to every court, helping players sharpen their skills, build volleyball IQ, grow their confidence, and discover their competitive edge. For Coach Ro, volleyball is more than a game. It's a chance to develop strong players, confident leaders and well-rounded individuals. The best part of coaching is seeing those lessons follow players beyond the court and into everyday life. |
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Coach Cassidy started playing volleyball in 8th grade and fell in love. She played all four years at Harrison High School and was able to play for Coach Michael Love Jr. for her varsity years. Skillz Finest was her first volleyball club and they not only taught her the game, but important values such as dedication, reliability, and motivation. She continued her volleyball career, traveling Michigan playing for Oakland University's Club Volleyball team. She returned to Skillz Finest TNL as an Assistant Coach in 2020, and made her debut as a Head Coach for the 12/13's Skillz Volleyball team in 2024. Coach Cassidy continues her coaching career with Skillz and is currently working as a Warranty Administrator at Mercedes Benz. She uses the motivation and discipline from volleyball to continue her growth in her career. Volleyball holds a very special place in her heart and she is happy and blessed to be able to share her wisdom, passion and love for the game.
Congratulations to Coach Cassidy as she is also a new mother to a beautiful baby girl! Which is Coach Love's Lil Lulu. Future Superstar in waiting... |
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A special thanks to all of you for being part of the coaching team! May God bless you as you move Onward.
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