Brenna Block joined Sanford Sports Academy in 2026. She grew up playing volleyball in Nebraska and North Texas and earned numerous accolades, including being a Texas All-State setter before a career-ending injury at West Texas A&M. Brenna has coached USA Volleyball (USAV) Club Volleyball in North Texas. Since 2020, she has been coaching AAU and running skill development camps in South Dakota, with a focus on developing athletes of all ages.
Her coaching philosophy, "earn every point," emphasizes purpose, grit and heart, aiming to develop athletes who compete with integrity, train with relentless effort, and pursue excellence through discipline and accountability.
She believes success is earned through hard work, strong fundamentals and a focus on character building, ensuring every drill, repetition and game contributes to growth in skill and personal development.
Brenna is excited for the opportunity to expand volleyball west of the river in South Dakota, and looks forward to offering training sessions and individual and group lessons with her coaching staff.