Former Husker volleyball player Rebekah Allick is helping with the volleyball program every Monday to help the players.
“I thought it was very special to have someone from a higher volleyball level to come and help us learn more and expand our thoughts on the sport,” Senior Gemma Jones said.
For Jones, Allick’s impact goes beyond teaching volleyball skills.
“She makes us feel like we have a purpose,” Jones said. “Every different position and person in the court is special and useful in their own way.”
Head Coach Abby Fox’s eye was caught by Allick because of her connection with volleyball and faith and also her commitment level.
“Once I figured out her commitment level was going to be pretty consistent on a once-a-week basis, we invited her into coming each Monday for a training with the players,” Fox said.
Fox also emphasized how Allick’s volleyball experience allows her to bring a different perspective to the program.
“Her knowledge of volleyball and her ability to connect with faith is the reason why she stuck out to me,” Fox said. “Her experience is an entire story, but her ability to connect with faith.”
The connection between Allick’s skill and faith has not only shaped her coaching style but has also made her a valuable mentor to the players.
“Finding different ways to connect with the youth, where your eye is so important,” Allick said. “It has been helping me in my faith just realizing that I do like being a role model.”
Through Allick’s time with the team, she has learned that being a mentor is about more than just skills.
“Mentorship is so important,” Allick said. “It is super easy to coach a skill, anybody can do that. It is hard to have someone who can also make it about faith and life. Especially at Pius, we are able to bring Christ into it.”
Allick has realized there are always special bonds between players and coaches.
“You cannot take away the value of being present,” Allick said. “Building a relationship with you guys and seeing your relationships with the coaches is a little hard to compete with, but that shows me the importance of showing up.”
Published in the Oct. 13, 2026 issue of The Xchange.
