U12 Gold

Poster recognizing Kennedy Croft as the U12 Gold assistant coach for the 2025-2026 season, featuring a smiling young woman with long brown hair and a dark background with sports-themed graphics.

Kennedy Croft - Asst. Coach

Hometown: Tumwater, WA - Grew up in Tumwater and proud to call it home.

Playing Experience: Competed at the Division I level as an outside hitter at Gonzaga University after a decorated high school career at Tumwater High School.

Coaching Experience: After finishing my playing career, I transitioned back into coaching to give back to the sport and community that raised me. Coaching roles include Tumwater High School Head Coach, Volleyball Skills Training Coach at The Lab, Summer Programs/Camps, and Private Lessons. 

Hobbies/Interests outside of Volleyball: Lake days, country concerts, random craft projects and spending time with my people

What do you love most about Oly Reign?: The strong sense of community and the focus on purpose-driven coaching. What I love most about Oly Reign is their commitment to growing the game of volleyball in Thurston County and raising the standard of training in our area. 

Photograph of a woman in a blue Adidas jacket smiling with arms crossed, featuring text indicating she is the head coach for the 2025-2026 season, U12 gold, Leiko Yamauchi, with background elements related to volleyball and a logo for a volleyball club.

LEiko YAmauchi - Head Coach

Hometown: Kaua'i, Hawai'i

Playing Experience: Played club volleyball for 11 years and learned about all the positions. Attended to the Evergreen State College and played libero for 1 season. 

Coaching Experience: This will be my second year with OlyRegin. Prior to this I used to help assist the coaches for Ho'oikaika Volleyball Club. I am also the C Team coach at Capital High School/

Hobbies/Interests outside of Volleyball: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I've currently been interested in cooking or baking and reading during my free time.

What do you love most about Oly Reign?: I love the positive energy from the club and how the coaching staff, players, and parents get super excited to see each other! It really shows how welcoming this community is.

Award announcement poster for the 2025-2026 season recognizing Tana Otten-Marburt as assistant coach for U12 Gold, featuring her smiling portrait and sports-themed graphics.

TANA OTTON-MARBUT - aSST. Coach

Hometown: Tumwater, WA

Coaching Experience: Tumwater High School - 2003 to 2018, Meridian High School - 1998 to 1999, Whatcom Community College - 2000

Hobbies/Interests outside of Volleyball: I enjoy time with my family and friends, being cozy at home and watching sports.

What do you love most about Oly Reign?: I love Oly Reign because I believe they have the kids best interest, are always evolving and teach the fundamentals of volleyball the right way.