Madison Lutzke

 

 

“Don’t Just Fly, Soar”- Dumbo

School: Benzie Central High School

College: Concordia University-Ann Arbor, Lake Superior State University, NMC

Playing Experience: 4 years varsity at Benzie Central, 4 years club w/ GTAVC, 2 years collegiate at CUAA

About Me: Volleyball has always been a part of my life (even before I was born). My mother was a collegiate volleyball player, coached throughout the years, and continued to play in rec leagues until she was 8mos pregnant with me. I attended my first game when I was 6mos old! My grandmother played, my youngest sister played, and our life growing up revolved around volleyball practices and tournaments. The volleyball court is my home.

On a non-volleyball note- I live in Benzie and I work at the local credit union in Frankfort as the assistant manager. I’m a huge book nerd, Marvel movie fanatic, Disney adult, the ‘go-to’ crafter to many of my friends, and animal lover. I have 2 chiweenies, Oscar & Mira (yes, like the hotdogs!), and 2 cats, Maxine and Arlo. I’m the ‘cool aunt’ to my 4 awesome nephews- Greyson, Crew, Alaric, and Vernon. My family is also a part of a small community of black powder muzzleloaders- we travel across the state during the summer to compete in shooting events and help host an event at our club in Manistee.

Coaching Experience: I began my coaching journey with Benzie Central in 2016 as their JV coach. I coached Benzie’s varsity team from 2017-2021. I’m going into my 11th season coaching at Northshore and while I started my NS journey coaching a 13’s team, I now coach 15/16’s. This fall I also started to ref!

Coaching Philosophy: I like to coach the strategy just as much as the physicality of volleyball. A well-placed tip should feel just as good as a 10 foot-line swing. Learning to use every touch of the ball to out-smart your opponent in combination with strength and ability. Also, #trusttheprocess

Biggest Volleyball “ICK”: Sending a freeball over at the net when you’re in front of the 10ft line…..ew.