Nate believes that coaching is a dance of trust and commitment, where success comes from focusing on what you can control and doing your best every day. His coaching philosophy centers on building strong relationships with athletes, emphasizing that each player deserves dedicated coaching attention. With over 10 years of experience competing in AVP events and coaching youth programs, Nate understands that great coaching requires the right energy from both coach and player. He approaches each session with the mindset that coaching is an investment in his athletes, getting "in the raft" with them on their journey. His training style emphasizes catching athletes doing things right and helping them build a stronger vision of themselves as they acquire new skills. Through deliberate practice and game-like training scenarios, Nate creates an environment where athletes can grow both technically and mentally, always maintaining that the relationship between coach and player is built on trust, love, and consistent dedication to improvement.