coaching staff

The coaching staff at Tartan volleyball is dedicated to creating a positive, safe and competitive environment that all athletes can thrive in. 

Meet the coaches

Alyssa Wise (engel)

Head Varsity Coach

Coach Wise is entering into her 8th year as the Varsity Head Coach for Tartan High School. She has coached for the past 14 years throughout the Twin Cities and the Northland. Before coming to Tartan, Alyssa was coaching at the University of Wisconsin - Superior and for the University of Minnesota - Duluth Men's Club team, also while coaching for Northland Volleyball Club. Currently, she is the Coaching Director and Vice President for Tartan Juniors. 

Coach Wise lives in Farmington with her husband (Nate), two sons (Charlie & Chase) and her dog (Remmy) and cat (Reba). While she isn't coaching or playing volleyball, she works at her family's restaurant, The House of Coates and enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. 

Rita girgen

Assistant Varsity Coach

Coach Rita has been coaching for 20 years and entering her 6th season at Tartan High School. She started her Tartan coaching career as the JV Coach and has since stepped into the Varsity Assistant position. Prior to joining Tartan Volleyball, coached at Hastings High School. She brings 11 years of Head Coach experience to the program and 10+ years of Club Director experience from the Junior Olympic Volleyball level. She has coached in the off-season for Hastings Heat and Kokoro Volleyball. Coach Rita has a degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a minor in Coaching. She is also CAP certified through USA Volleyball. 

Coach Rita lives in Hastings with the cutest two dogs, Mia & Odie. She works at Vic's Crane and Havy Haul Inc., out of Rosemount, MN. When she has spare time she enjoys being home with her pups and getting together with friends and family. 

Allison Olley

Assistant Varsity Coach

Shane Wehlage

JV Coach

Alex Brooks

B Squad Coach

Alana ST. CYR

9A Coach

Sierra Ahrens

9B Coach

Alysia Horen

Assistant 9th Grade Coach