Nate Reed

 

 

 

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
— Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken (1915)

About Me: I’ve always had a passion for sports, coaching, and helping young athletes reach their potential. I attended Glen Lake High School alongside my lovely wife, Tabetha, before heading to Hope College, where I played collegiate tennis for four years. I went on to spend many years coaching tennis and eventually owned and operated my own tennis camp.

Truthfully, the only reason I ended up coaching volleyball is because Coach Jordan took me under his wing after we discovered we’re both giant stats nerds. What started as a shared obsession with numbers and statistics turned into a genuine love for coaching volleyball and helping young athletes develop their skills and confidence.

Outside of volleyball, I’m a chiropractor and owner of 14th Street Chiropractic in Traverse City. I also serve as President of the Board for the Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association, an organization that’s very important to me.

Most importantly, I’m lucky enough to share my life with my amazing wife, Tabetha, our two wonderful daughters, Olivia and Norah, and our dog, Kevin, who is unquestionably the most talented beach volleyball player in our family.

Coaching Experience: Tricky answer, coaching since 1999 but volleyball since 2025. I’m currently the Co-8th Grade Head Coach at Glen Lake and an Assistant on the Varsity Staff at Glen Lake.

Why I Coach: My coaching philosophy is pretty simple: work hard, compete, get better, and have fun doing it.

Biggest Volleyball “ICK”: Açaí Bowls