Coaches

Stephen Swann

Steve is both the founder of Muddy Creek Athletics as well as the head clinician/technical director. He has over 25 years of court time as both a player and a coach. He has experience at multiple levels of the game spanning from juniors all the way up to NCAA Division III. His players have gone on to play at nearly every level including NCAA Division I and even more have joined the coaching ranks from juniors all the way to the collegiate level. His experience as a coach includes:

• Reservoir High School Lady Gators, 8 seasons, 2 State Finals Appearances(2A & 3A), 1 State Championship (3A)

• Notre Dame of Maryland University (NCAA Division III), 4 seasons, 4 consecutive CSAC conference tournament appearances, 2 conference semifinals

• University of Maryland Women’s Volleyball Club, 3 seasons, D-1 National Champion Runner Up

• Maryland Juniors Volleyball Club, 2 seasons, Coach - 16s/17s

• Columbia Volleyball Club, 1 season, Coach - 16s

• Firebird Volleyball Club, 5 seasons, Founder/Director and Coach - 16s, 17s, and 18s

• Intensity Volleyball Club, 5 seasons, Coach - 16s, 17s, and 18s

• Clinician at numerous camps and clinics as well consulting coach for various high school programs in Howard County, MD

• Member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, USA Volleyball (IMPACT certified), and the Amateur Athletic Union

Barbara McDowell

Bobbi has been playing volleyball competitively since 2010. In addition to playing at Bishop McNamara High School (BMHS), she played for multiple clubs including Maryland Juniors and Firebird Volleyball Club. Bobbi has played several positions throughout her volleyball career, but has spent a majority of her time on the court as a middle blocker or right-side hitter. After graduating from BMHS, Bobbi continued her volleyball career at Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU). As a coach, she has helped numerous players at the JV and Varsity level improve their games with players achieving success after high school at all levels of collegiate play.

• 4 year starter at NDMU

• Led the CSAC in total blocks, blocks per set, and hitting percentage multiple times over her career

• Team captain - Junior and Senior year

• 4 consecutive CSAC conference tournament appearances with 2 conference semifinal appearances

• Currently Varsity Head Coach at Beth Tfiloh Upper Day School, 2 seasons

• Firebird Volleyball Club, 4 seasons, Coach - 16s, 17s, and 18s

• Spiked City DC Volleyball Club, 1 season, Coach - 17/18s

• Intensity Volleyball Club, 3 seasons - 16s, 17s, and 18s

• Currently working towards a degree in Sports and Performance Psychology

Sarah Markland

Sarah spent the majority of her teenage years on the volleyball court and is excited to be bringing her knowledge of the game to the coaching world. Currently still an active player at the collegiate level, Sarah’s knowledge of the game coupled with her passion to help players improve makes her a valuable resource for player who are looking to improve their game.

• Played club for Baltimore Elite and Intensity Volleyball Club

• 4-year standout at setter for the BelAir High School Lady Bobcats - State Finalist as a Junior and State Quarterfinalist as a Senior

• 2 seasons playing for the Harford Community College Lady Fighting Owls - led the squad to a MD NJCAA Conference Title in 2021

• Intensity Volleyball Club, 5 seasons, Coach - 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, and 17s

• Currently attending Towson University

Danielle Spigler

Danielle grew up in Connecticut and discovered a love for volleyball as a freshman in high school. Danielle played for her varsity team in high school, and continued to play recreationally in college, where she met her husband on the volleyball court. She graduated from Loyola College with a degree in Spanish and Secondary Education and participated in adult leagues through college and after graduation. She currently coaches at C. Milton Wright, as the assistant coach for the Varsity Girls’ program. She is currently in her fourth season at C. Milton Wright, and is proud to have coached them to a Regional Championship in 2023. She loves sharing her passion for volleyball by helping players grow their skills to play at the next level. Her coaching philosophy is that in order to be competitive, you must put in the work to learn the skills necessary to continue to grow as a player. When she’s not working and coaching, Coach Danielle stays busy volunteering, spending time with her three children and husband, and her favorite place to do that is at the beach!

• Former Head Coach for Pikesville High School for 5 seasons

• Currently the Assistant Varsity Coach at C. Milton Wright High School (4 seasons)

• Intensity Volleyball Club, 6 seasons, Coach - 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s