Lady Knights Women's Volleyball
The Lady Knights Volleyball program was one of the first sports considered when Athletics was born at West Georgia Technical College. During its inaugural season, the Lady Knights were the league champions with a 9-2 record and finished second last season. The program is continuously growing and requires committed students who are passionate about volleyball. Tryouts are typically held in the Winter Quarter.
Interested students should email the Student Activities Coordinator Tjazha Mazhani.
Meet the Golden Knights Women's Volleyball Coaches
Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Chris Smith
Chris Smith has served as Central High School’s Varsity Volleyball coach for the past two years. He came to CHS in 2005 and served as assistant coach for one year. During his tenure, he led the Lady Lions to the Sweet Sixteen in 2006, and to the regional playoffs in 2007. Also, he has added a junior varsity team, allowing eighth graders to play as well. In addition to volleyball, he has also coached baseball, softball, and football.
Coach Smith worked as an EMT at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta before returning to college in 1996. He graduated from the State University of West Georgia in 2000. Coach Smith began his teaching career in 2000 at Lithia Springs High School in Douglas County. He currently teaches Healthcare Science Technology at Central. His wife Monica is an English teacher at CHS. The Smiths are active members of First Christian Church in Carrollton. They have two boys, Drew and Will. Chris Smith has been the head coach for the West Georgia Technical College Volleyball team since its inception.
Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach Jane Lyons
Jane Lyons teaches science in the 9th grade academy at Central High School in Carrollton. At Central, Coach Lyons is the head coach for JV Volleyball and the assistant coach for varsity volleyball. Coach Lyons is originally from Royston, GA. She and her husband John have two children, Cat and Jay.
Jane has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from North Georgia College and State University. She also has a Master’s in Education in Chemistry Education from NGCSU. She has 9 years teaching experience at the post secondary and secondary levels in science. Jane Lyons has been the assistant coach for the West Georgia Technical College Volleyball team since its inception.
