U12 Gold

Photo of Kennedy Croft, U12 Gold head coach for the 2025-2026 season, smiling in front of a background with a sports logo and text indicating her role.

Kennedy Croft - Head 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. 

A young woman smiling with crossed arms wearing a blue Adidas sports jacket, celebrating her role as assistant coach for the 2025-2026 season, U12 Gold team. The background features a volleyball and a volleyball club logo, with text indicating her name, Leiko Yamauchi, and her achievement of winning a gold medal.

LEiko Yamauchi - Asst. 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.