Our Team

Paul and Tammy Mazurkiewicz

Paul and Tammy Mazurkiewicz

Club Directors

Thanks for visiting our site, and welcome to our club! We’re Paul and Tammy Mazurkiewicz – lifelong Georgians, Lawrenceville residents, parents of two amazing daughters, long-time owners of The Little Gym of Snellville, members of 12Stone Church, and volleyball lovers. Why did we start a volleyball club?

In 2013 our youngest daughter, Amanda, wanted to play volleyball as she entered Mountain View High School’s 9th grade. Having never played before, she (and we) had a LOT to learn. Fortunately, she made the 9th grade team, improved significantly, and was even awarded her team’s Best Defensive Player award. Her coaches recommended to us that Amanda play club volleyball to improve her skills, as each successive year of high school ball proves more difficult in which to be successful.

Again, knowing nothing about club volleyball, we researched different clubs, some big and well-known, others small and not well-known. Each had positives and negatives, but all were relatively expensive. We chose one and Amanda had a fruitful year, allowing her to make the high school’s JV squad the next year. Our second year of club ball was beneficial, as well, although we were beginning to get a taste of the added costs involved – things like steep travel expenses to faraway cities, fundraising events, etc. But, people said “That’s what club ball is like,” so we followed right along.

Our 3rd year at this club was horrible. The head coach was anything but encouraging.  Without disparaging another club too much, let’s just say the entire season was a nightmare.  It was during this time we decided that, given our 14-year history of running a successful children’s fitness-related business, there’s no reason we can’t start our own volleyball club and do a much better job at running it than we were experiencing.

We put a plan in-motion to create a volleyball club that models itself after our core beliefs – Christian values, positive & respectful coaching, and more affordable prices, among others. After many long hours, challenges, changes, and setbacks, we created 3:16 Volleyball Club – named after Highway 316, but with a colon inserted to be a constant reminder of who we are and where we come from. We’re not a “Christian” club per se, but we will strive to run our club in a way that pleases God.

And Amanda? She went on to play varsity volleyball for two years at Mountain View, setting the school record for service aces in a season. She was named Best Offensive Player her senior year, too, and now plays for Emmanuel College, a small Division II school in NE Georgia.

We hope you will give us an opportunity to impress you as you decide on where your daughter will play club volleyball. And if you know anyone who may want what we provide, please tell them about us.

Coach Natalie

Coach Natalie

Program Director / Head Coach

Coach Natalie has played club volleyball for 7 years, nearly 11 total including 4 years at nationally-ranked Mill Creek High School, where she was team captain and received multiple leadership awards. Although specializing as Libero/DS (Defensive Specialist) Coach Natalie has played in other positions as well giving her a well rounded knowledge of the game. Natalie is one of our club’s original coaches and, in 2021, was promoted to 3:16VC’s Program Director! She currently attends Georgia State, where she studies psychology and is specializing in secondary education. As Natalie puts it, “I have a huge passion for the game and love to spread positivity on the court as much as I can. I love working with others and want to be a part of helping them be as successful as they can be.” Natalie currently coaches the Mill Creek High School 9th grade team.

Coach Yo

Coach Yo

Head Coach

Coach Yolanda has been involved in volleyball coaching for many years, going back to 2010/11 in Miami, where she coached the Coral Park High School’s girls’ and boys’ teams.  From there, she moved-on to Point University as an assistant in the Athletics Department for a few years.  In 2013 & 2014, Coach Yo was very busy: she not only pioneered, developed and coached the Lanett High School volleyball program in Lanett, AL while also coaching volleyball at A5 South in Tyrone, GA, but also returned to Point University as their defense and setting coach!  Whew!  She is as sweet as sweet can be, but demands 110% effort from her teams.  Coach Yo was our 18’s coach during the COVID-shortened 2020 season.

Coach Diego

Coach Diego

Head Coach

Coach Diego has been playing volleyball 7 years.  He is from Honduras, where he played on the country’s national team.  He was named “Best Setter runner-up” for a tournament comprised of teams from all over Central America!  According to Diego, “I love to see people improve from what I’ve taught them and how they learn to enjoy the game more as every skill evolves and gets better.”  He aspires to teach to the best of his knowledge and ability, not only to grow the athletes’ volleyball skills, but also for them to be better people every day and understand that this sport is like a big family.
Coach Julianna

Coach Julianna

Head Coach

A Gwinnett County local, Coach Julianna started playing volleyball at age 12 and continued through high school at Dacula. Being an active participant in the adult volleyball community, Julianna helped start the volleyball club at Georgia Gwinnett College.  With her experience, knowledge, and love for the sport, we can’t wait to see the impact she has on our 15’s athletes!
Coach Amanda

Coach Amanda

Head Coach

Coach Amanda is no stranger to 3:16 Volleyball Club, as she is the club owners’ daughter, and one of the reasons 3:16VC came to exist.  Amanda’s volleyball career started in 9th grade at Mountain View High School, where she was awarded Best Defensive Player. She played on the JV squad in 10th grade, and the varsity team her junior and senior years. She still holds the school record for service aces in a season!  Amanda is currently a 5th-year senior at Emmanuel College, where she plays Outside Hitter, Opposite Hitter, and even as a Defensive Specialist.  Although her career has been hampered by two labrum (shoulder) surgeries, she continues to be a shining light of faith to all who know her. 
Coach Emily

Coach Emily

Assistant Coach

Coach Emily has played volleyball for over a decade.  A graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, Emily played four years of collegiate indoor and beach volleyball while also serving as team captain her junior and senior years.  During her career at LMU, she won multiple awards, including being named to the South Atlantic Conference’s All-Freshman Team; Preseason All-SAC 2nd Team; 3 SAC Specialist of the Week awards; Tennessee Sports Writers Association Volleyball Player of the Week; and she was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Collegiate Athlete Honor Society.  She also holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology!  Emily is eager to share her volleyball knowledge and passion with our athletes, along with her 9th grade team at Mill Creek High School, saying “I can’t wait to start this next chapter as a club coach.”
Coach Brett

Coach Brett

Assistant Coach

Coach Brett has been involved with volleyball for 18 years, as a player and coach.  While playing in high school, Brett was named to the All-County Team his junior and senior seasons!  He also played 4 years on Auburn University’s club team, where he was selected as team captain each year.  Coach Brett is looking forward to helping our athletes reach skill levels they didn’t even think were possible.
Coach Jessica

Coach Jessica

Assistant Coach

Coach Jessica and her family recently relocated to Gwinnett from Missouri, where she was a head volleyball coach at St. Louis Crossfire Elite Volleyball Club and Living Water Academy.  Here, she’s not only a coach with 3:16VC, but also coaches at Sugar Hill Christian Academy.  Jessica’s volleyball career includes 4 years on her high school’s varsity squad, 2 years in club, 2 years in college intramurals, and “many years” of recreational beach volleyball.  She also served as a Pastor and Communications Director for Destiny Church in St. Louis.

Coach Brianna

Coach Brianna

Assistant Coach

I have been playing volleyball for 4 years as a libero, working diligently to become a starter at Brookwood High School. My last season in high school ended with our varsity team reaching the state’s Elite 8. I have been recognized as my team’s Most Improved Player, Scholar Athlete, and received the Leadership Award. I also played for 3:16 Volleyball Club for two seasons, during which I was chosen as team captain for both teams and awarded Defensive Player of the Year. My future plans consist of attending Kennesaw State University and joining the medical field. I love inspiring athletes to become their better selves and to give it their all in whatever they do!

Coach Keira

Coach Keira

Assistant Coach

I started playing volleyball in 9th grade at Brookwood High School, followed by one year on JV and two years on varsity. For my senior year as the team’s setter, I was elected captain and was selected on the “1st Team All Region” and was an honorable mention for “1st Team All County,” and received the Scholar Athlete Award. I currently hold the records for total assists and assists-per-set, too. I have played club volleyball for 4 years, earning recognition as the Most Improved Player; Most Valuable Player; and as being the Spirit of 3:16 Volleyball Club.

 

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