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Janae Mcdonnell
 assistant coach

get to know janae McDonnell...

Alma Mater:
  • northern Arizona university (2015) 
Coaching History:
  • Assistant coach at the University of Montana, Interim assistant at Colorado State University.  Head club coach for Norco 16's and 17's. 
What is your nickname? How did you get it?
  • NaeNae, my brothers couldn’t say Janae when I was a baby, so they called me “naenae”.  Almost everyone I meet comes up with NaeNae at some point too.  It’s catchy. 
Family:
  • Zach (Husband), Son/Daughter – TBD 😊. 
What is your favorite thing about UNC?
  • The culture that has been created by the coaches and athletes.  You instantly feel like part of the family when you join the program. 
What is your favorite thing to do in Greeley/Colorado?
  • Hiking, fishing, anything outdoors! 
FAVORITE FOOD:
  • Ice Cream.
WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
  • Backpacking in Switzerland.
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
  • Winning the Swedish League Volleyball Championship. 
Who would you most like to meet (past or present)?
  • I’m not sure, I’ll get back to you if I think of someone! 
How would you describe your coaching style? What is your favorite part of the game to coach?
  •  I am a positive coach that loves building relationships of trust and respect with their athletes.  I love coaching serve receive and building confidence in that area of the game. . 
What is your twitter bio? 
  • Nothing….
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  • TEAM
    • #1 Brynn Reines
    • #2 Bella Van Lannen
    • #3 Syd Cole
    • #4 Rachel Greek
    • #5 Izzi Bennett
    • #6 Maddie Davies
    • #7 Zoe Gibbs
    • #8 Michaela Boon
    • #9 Bronwyn Timperley
    • #10 Annette Baker
    • #11 Alayna Tessena (2023 commit)
    • #12 Penelope Vertin
    • #13 Makenzie Harris
    • #14 Cece Huhn
    • #15 Gabi Placide (2023 commit)
    • #16 Bella LePore (2023 commit)
    • #18 Mia Liddiard
  • Staff
    • Lyndsey Oates
    • Pi'i Aiu
    • Janae McDonnell
    • Sage Ambrose Martinson
    • John Forster
    • Support Staff
  • Our Home
  • Game Day
    • How to watch the Bears!
  • Life As A Bear
    • Train with the Bears
    • Life Off the Court
    • Admissions
  • Bears Abroad
    • Bears in Italy and Greece
  • History
    • Honors
    • Record Book
  • Camps
    • Camp Store
    • FAQ
    • Team Camp >
      • FAQ
  • Bear Attackers
  • Contact Us
    • Recruits