New Heights Staff
Jack Lizee
Director | U16 Head Coach
Jack Lizee was introduced to the volleyball world in the late 80’s by his dear friend, Bill Lash. Jack played in local city leagues, and later helped coach the teams of his daughters, Julie, Heather, and Sarah, and later his granddaughter, Gracie. He has coached club volleyball for over 20 years, and has been the head coach of Northwest Christian High School’s volleyball program for the last 11 years. Jack looks forward to leading New Heights Volleyball Club and helping athletes in our area grow in the sport and in life.
Sarah Barnard
U16 Assistant Coach
Sarah Barnard grew up in a volleyball family, with her dad and two sisters inspiring her to play the game with heart and with joy. She has played and coached both club and high school volleyball, serving as an assistant varsity coach at Northwest Christian High School in Lacey for 11 years. Sarah is excited to begin this journey with the athletes, coaches, and families of the New Heights community!
Bill Mills
U17/U18 Head Coach
Bill began his volleyball career as a high school and middle school volleyball official immediately after graduating from high school 41 years ago—and he is still actively officiating today. While attending Western Washington University, he continued officiating high school matches and also played on the Western Washington men’s volleyball team.
After college, Bill continued officiating both high school and collegiate volleyball, working games up to the NCAA Division II level. He has officiated in approximately 20 high school state championships.
Bill later transitioned into coaching, starting as an assistant coach for his daughter’s club team. He spent four years as an assistant coach before becoming a head coach, a role he has held for the past eight years.