Derek Morton

“Do Better”

College: Albion, Central Michigan College

About Me: Traverse City native that played multiple sports in high school, but always found time to play volleyball in between. Been playing volleyball since my sophomore year in high school, played club at Albion and CMU. Also played MPVA Beach for many years and currently coaching in Elk Rapids. This will be my fourth year at NorthShore. I have a family of 8, wife, three kiddos (Lily, Gaby , and Jack), and three dogs (but Knox is the best). Our family love to compete in any sport together (ping pong, driveway hockey, volleyball, pickleball, etc…)

Coaching Experience: Player/Coach Men’s Club 1993-1994, Player/Coach Men’s Club 1995-1997, Assistant Coach TC West HS 1999-2001, Elk Rapids Middle School 2018-2019, Elk Rapids HS Assistant 2024-present, NorthShore Assistant & Coach 2021-Present.

Coaching Philosophy : Work them hard in practice and let them flourish in competition.

Biggest Volleyball “ICK”: Two hand setting over the net.