Meet The Team
Jessica Llamas
Owner & Club Director
Coach Jessica is dedicated to making sure that kids learn proper technique. She has over 7 years of coaching experience! Coach Jessica started playing volleyball in 7th grade. She played her freshman year at Cinco Ranch & continued playing throughout high school. She played club for a TX Tornados travel team and received a full ride scholarship to a D2 school as an outside hitter. Coach Jessica believes that mindset and the mental game are a few of the most important things, when playing sports. Jessica is also a licensed professional counselor!
Eli Garcia
Director of Operations, 13U Premier Head Coach
Coach Eli is in charge of our Texas Flames training programs. Coach Eli has been coaching with Texas Flames for 3 years! He makes sure to implement excellent training plans. Coach Eli is also a current player that enjoys playing all positions! Coach Eli enjoys challenging our athletes and assisting them in reaching their full potential! His high energy is something that you won't forget!
Bianca Montano
Developmental Director
Coach Bianca has over twelve years of volleyball coaching experience! She is currently in charge of our Fireballs program. Coach Bianca has coached various levels, ranging from elementary to 15U club. Coach Bianca enjoys teaching the fundamentals of volleyball to our athletes!
Solana Hood
Setter & Libero Specialty Coach, 12U Premier Head Coach
Coach Lana played D1 at Alabama and A&M University as a setter & libero! She holds records for most assists and serving aces from 2015. In 2011, she was voted All Tournament. Coach Lana is entering her 6th year of coaching and has experience coaching 13U club at Houston Skyline, 15U nationals 1 & 2 teams and Rio's 13 national club team! Coach Lana has assisted 5 athletes in playing D1 or D2 college volleyball! She is looking forward to bringing our setters and liberos to another level!
Arianna Escudero
Club Coach
Coach Ari has played volleyball since age 11, when she fell in love with the sport! She was awarded Hitter of the Year and District MVP in high school. Coach Ari played on National level club teams and D1, as a middle blocker and opposite at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. She has coached 13U, 14U, 16U and 17U club, as well as a college club team. Coach Ari is currently a student at U of H and volunteers in her free time! She enjoys mentoring young athletes and helping them to achieve their goals!
Michaela Spicer
Developmental Program Coach
Coach Michaela brings 14 years of coaching experience with a strong collegiate playing background. She was a defensive specialist at Stephen F. Austin State, where she set school serving records and played as a libero at East TX A&M, earning Lone Star Conference honors. Coach Michaela enjoys assisting athletes in developing strong fundamentals and fostering a love for the game!
May Garcia
Program Coach
Coach May worked for Texas Flames before leaving to college! She is returning to coach after participating in her college volleyball season, as pin hitter & defensive specialist! Coach May enjoys painting, watching movies and spending time with her family. She is passionate about coaching youth athletes and enjoys helping players develop their skills, teamwork, and love for the game! She looks forward to assisting our Texas Flames athletes in every aspect of the game!
Anaya Matthews
Club Coach
Coach Anaya knew she wanted to play volleyball when she was 8 years old, when she fell in love with the game! She played for several competitive clubs, while growing up and continued on to play at Southern Connecticut as a pin hitter and libero. Coach Anaya is currently teacher and middle school volleyball coach. She focuses on developing proper fundamentals, building confidence and helping athletes grow their skills and love for the game! Coach Anaya is excited to be a part of the Texas Flames team and looks forward to helping our kids!
Carolyn Staggs
Club Coach
Coach Carolyn has several years of coaching experience and truly enjoys helping athletes reach their full potential. She was a 6 rotation outside hitter, while playing club and was awarded MVP three years in a row in high school! Coach Carolyn enjoys fitness training, weightlifting and spending time outdoors with her family. She looks forward to helping our club teams build strong team chemistry! Coach Carolyn loves to help athletes build confidence and succeed on and off the court!