OUR CLUB DIRECTORS
Owner + Club Director KIM ROLEDER
Kim Roleder is the owner and Co-Director at Nova Volleyball Club and is also the Associate Head Coach for Sacred Heart University women’s volleyball. She first joined the Sacred Heart staff in 2012 after completing her graduate playing season there and has been developing high-level collegiate and club athletes ever since.
At Sacred Heart, Kim has helped guide the Pioneers to multiple conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances alongside Coach Rob Machan. She has trained 4 Players of the Year, 5 Setters of the years, 4 Rookies of the Year and 2 Liberos of the Year. Her detail-focused coaching style blends strong fundamentals with an intentional approach that helps players grow and gain confidence.
Coach Kim was a national high school standout being ranked as the #3 recruit in the country for her graduating class. She was a four-year varsity starter at Pasadena High School in California, earning 3 MVP awards, 3 Offensive Player of the Year honors and leading her team to its first-ever state championship while being named California Interscholastic Federation Player of the Year. At the club and national levels, played for Point West VBC in California, winning gold medals and MVP honors at both AAU and USAV national championships. She and competed in the USA pipeline, including the U.S. Junior National Team that placed 4th in the World Championships and USAV A1 team that took home Gold at the U19 Championships.
Kim began her collegiate career at nationally ranked #3 USC, helping the Trojans reach multiple NCAA Final Fours and competing against the top programs in the country. After transferring to Sacred Heart University for her graduate year, she led the Pioneers to their first back-to-back conference and tournament championships, set the single-season program record for kills, and was named NEC Tournament MVP and First Team All-Conference.
Kim’s work at Nova and in local camps reflects her commitment to growing the sport in the community, especially for younger athletes just finding their love for volleyball. She believes in creating a positive, encouraging gym culture where athletes feel supported, challenged, and excited to come to practice. As a coach, she takes pride in helping players and parents navigate the club and college pathways, focusing on both skill development and personal development that come with being part of a team.
Director of CoachesROB MACHAN
Rob Machan (or Coach! as most know him) brings more than 35 years of coaching experience across the club and collegiate levels to Nova Volleyball Club. A longtime leader in the sport, he founded Asics Nova Volleyball in 1995 and has spent his career developing athletes, building competitive teams, and creating a high-level training environment for players of all ages. Coaches teams earned 6 Open gold medals, 1 National Gold medal, 1 Open silver medal and 2 Open bronze medals, with top 10 finishes multiple times in the open division.
While he is very decorated as a club coach, he also has become one of the most accomplished Division 1 volleyball coaches on the east coast. He was named the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Sacred Heart University in 2007, and since has transformed the Pioneers into a consistent championship contender and one of the top programs in the East. Under his leadership Sacred Heart has secured 8 Conference Championships and 4 NCAA Tournament appearances. His program has boasted 6 Players of the Year, 8 Setters of the years, 6 Rookies of the Year and 2 Liberos of the Year. He has been named Coach of the Year multiple times reflecting the growth and sustained championship mindset of his teams. His approach combines strong leadership with genuine care for his athletes, creating an environment where players feel challenged, supported, and proud of their work.
Before Sacred Heart, Machan coached at the University of Southern California, helping the Trojans win back-to-back NCAA National Championships in 2002 and 2003. During his time at USC, the program made four NCAA Final Four appearances, won three Pac-10 titles, helped develop 13 NCAA All-Americans, 2 Honda Players of the Year, and 4 Olympians including Gold, Silver and Bronze Olympians April Ross and Nicole Davis.
Coach Machan is known for helping athletes reach levels of performance they never imagined possible. He builds strong relationships with his players and creates a training environment that supports growth both on and off the court. While he is highly competitive and committed to chasing championships each year, he also recognizes that volleyball is only one part of an athlete’s life. He focuses on fostering a positive, empowering atmosphere where every player has the opportunity and support to succeed.
Director of Volleyball OperationsJAMIE CALANDRO
A Sandy Hook, Connecticut native, Jamie’s love for volleyball started at Nova nearly ten years ago. She was a “late bloomer” to the sport, beginning in Nova’s regional program (formerly TCA), then moving up to premier teams for the next two seasons before committing to play Division I volleyball at Fairfield University.
At Fairfield, Coach Jamie won three MAAC Conference Championships and made three NCAA Division I Tournament appearances.
After college, Jamie’s passion for the game naturally led her into coaching. She began as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Manhattanville University while earning her master’s degree in Sports Marketing. After graduating in May 2022, she became the Director of Volleyball at Chelsea Piers Volleyball Club and continued her role as an assistant at Manhattanville for four more years. While coaching for the Valiants her teams won four consecutive Skyline Conference Championships and made 4 consecutive NCAA Div III tournament appearances.
During her time at Chelsea Piers, the club nearly doubled in size, growing from 11 to 19 teams. Five of those teams were ranked in the top 10 of the GEVA Region, with several medaling at both regional and national events, and qualifying for the USAV National Championships.
Jamie is excited to bring her experience and success as both a player and coach back home to Nova Volleyball. The sport has been a meaningful part of her life, and she is passionate about helping the next generation of athletes grow, build confidence, succeed, and continue loving the game.