Savannah Skopal
Rice University
"SetterU and Jesi have constantly provided feedback so that I can grow as a player and get better every time I walk into the gym. Given this feedback I like to implement it in practices and games. Jesi often says that we have to become our best setting coaches when we aren’t training exactly with SetterU. Learning what’s right and what’s wrong and being able to correct and coach myself have helped me become a better player . Different things define different setters and SetterU has helped me identify what my strengths are and help me find my identity as a setter while helping me grow as a human. SetterU makes impacts in my life on and off the court, they make sure to help me as a player but also remind me that volleyball isn’t the only thing that defines me and that the sport is much bigger than just volleyball. Each time training with Jesi is a blessing as I learn something new that challenges me to be better every time. What you put into every training is what you will get out of it, being coachable is the best way to get the most out of every opportunity in the gym. Jesi and SetterU are a huge part of my volleyball, setting, and life journey and I will be forever grateful for everything they have done on and off the court."
Takyla Brown
LSU Commit
"Jesi and Setteru have been such a blessing to me with growing my game and me as a person. I am so blessed to be able to work with Jesi she has continued to help and inspire me throughout the years. She’s has helped my abilities and giving me more confidence in things I never thought I could do. She continues to challenge and encourage me every session! She is one of my biggest supporters not only as an athlete but as a person. I will forever be grateful for Jesi and setteru and so so glad that we met all those years ago."
Livia Niu
University of South Florida
“Coach Jesi has completely changed my hands and has helped me see the court and overall game differently. If anyone is needing to raise their game to the next level, the SetterU staff and community is second to none. I will forever be grateful for Coach Jesi and the influence she’s been on me personally.”
Madisyn Jones
Dallas Baptist University
"I've been working with SetterU since I was 13, and through working with them, some key takeaways I’ve learned are the importance of consistency and focusing on technique, and implementing it into both practice and games. SetterU is easily the best program I’ve ever worked with, not only because of the knowledge of the coaches but also the level of investment that they pour into their athletes. Jesi is the most dedicated trainer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She continuously puts her players before herself whether that be by reviewing videos or watching a game. To Jesi and SetterU, you are more than a client, you become a part of a volleyball community that shares the same passion for the game. Throughout the years, I’ve grown so close to Jesi that I consider her family because through our highs and lows she has always believed in me and pushed me to not only be a better athlete physically but also mentally. She taught me the true meaning of being coachable and intentional with what skill you are focusing on and how to accomplish it. Without SetterU, I wouldn’t be where I am today, and for that, I will always be grateful for meeting Jesi and becoming a part of the SetterU family."
Avery Kalsu
Tulsa University Alumni 2024
"I have been training with Jesi since I was 11 years old. I owe every bit of my successes and ability to play the game to her. She is the most knowledgable coach I have ever worked with and I am so lucky to have the ability to train with her. Since I was 11, Jesi and I have worked weekly and communicated almost daily. She is always willing to drop anything and help me with my skills. Not only is Jesi knowledgable, but she is extremely passionate. Her want and desire to help is something I have never experienced with another coach. She will work with me tirelessly on a skill and repeat it until she knows it is where it is supposed to be. I am so lucky and fortunate to have met Jesi when I did, I don’t know where I would be without her constant feedback and competitive desire for me to improve."
Kaliegh Berard (formerly Skopal)
University of North Texas Alumni 2022
"I started working with Jesi when I was about 15 and let me tell you, she works miracles. She puts every bit of knowledge that she has into each lesson. Jesi will push you to your potential and will not let you fall short of it. Many times she has taking time to watch film for me and point out good balls and ones that need improvement, but tells you how to do it. Jesi is dedicated and that's the best way to put it. She does so much beyond just working with me every other week. Ultimately, Jesi works hard to make each player she works with the best they can be. She is a coach you will respect and want to perform your best for. Jesi had made me much better in the past years and helped me reach my goal of playing D1 Collegiate Volleyball."