Our Mission
The mission of the Arkansas Volleyball Coaches Association is to create a dynamic platform where coaches can collaborate, network, and grow together. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive community that empowers coaches to share knowledge, enhance skills, and elevate the volleyball experience for athletes across Arkansas. Through our commitment to excellence, we aim to inspire and develop future leaders in the sport.
Our team
Natalie Thronberry
President
Head Coach
Southside High School
Natalie wanted to bring ArVCA back to provide a place for coaches to collaborate, network, and grow.
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After playing collegiately for Arkansas State University 2005-06 and the University of Central Arkansas 2007-08, she returned to Fort Smith in 2010 as assistant coach at Southside, her alma mater, and took over as head coach in 2019.
During her time at Southside as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, she has been a part of 3 State Championships, 5 State Runner-Ups, 16 State Semifinal Appearances, and 7 Conference Championships.
Katie Huff
Vice President
Head Coach
Greenbrier High School
Katie joined ArVCA's vision because she shared the desire for coaches to have a place to challenge one another and collaborate.
After playing at Arkansas Tech, she was the Graduate Assistant at Tech for two years, and then went to play professional volleyball in Europe.
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​In 2018 Katie took over the program at Greenbrier. They have since won 4 Conference titles and appeared in the 2024 State Finals.
Lindsey Biocic
Secretary
Head Coach Prairie Grove High School
Lindsey joined Natalie in an effort to bring ArVCA back to the forefront of the coaching community. She wants coaches to have a place to advance the sport and cultivate learning.
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After playing at Arkansas Tech, she joined the volleyall program at Prarie Grove as head coach from 2014-2016. In the fall of 2016 she left Prairie Grove to be the head Coach at Rogers Heritage and later decided to return to Prairie Grove where she is currently the Head Coach.
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Lindsey has led Prairie Grove to 2 Conference Championships since she has been there.
Payton Northington
Treasurer
Assistant Coach
Southside High School
​Payton joined the vision of ArVCA because she has a passion for volleyball in the state of Arkansas and wants to help the sport fully flourish.
After playing at UAFS, helping them reach the NCAA Final Four and Elite Eight in consecutive years, she joined the coaching staff at Southside in 2018 as a volunteer. She was hired as the assistant coach under Natalie Throneberry in 2019.
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Since being a part of the program, Southside has been to 7 state tournaments, including 4 State Final appearances and 4 Conference titles.
6A Representative
Board Member
Head Coach
6A High School
Once membership is open,
coaches who want to run for a board
position will be able to submit their name
to the ballot for their respective
classification.
5A Representative
Board Member
Head Coach
5A High School
Once membership is open,
coaches who want to run for a board
position will be able to submit their name
to the ballot for their respective
classification.
4A Representative
Board Member
Head Coach
4A High School
Once membership is open,
coaches who want to run for a board
position will be able to submit their name
to the ballot for their respective
classification.
3A Representative
Board Member
Head Coach
3A High School
Once membership is open,
coaches who want to run for a board
position will be able to submit their name
to the ballot for their respective
classification.
2A Representative
Board Member
Head Coach
2A High School
Once membership is open,
coaches who want to run for a board
position will be able to submit their name
to the ballot for their respective
classification.
7th -9th Grade Representative
Board Member
Head Coach
Junior High or Middle School
Once membership is open,
coaches who want to run for a board
position will be able to submit their name
to the ballot for their respective
classification.