ADULT LEAGUE
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Beach Director
Playing & Coaching Experience:
Irene competed for the USA Beach Volleyball National Team on the FIVB, AVP and NORCECA Tours from 2014-2019. While traveling across six continents, Irene represented USA in 43 tournaments and finished in the Top 10, twenty-one times while medaling in eleven events and winning gold in three tournaments. On the AVP tour, she competed in 30 tournaments and finished in the Top 10 in twenty of them, including three appearances in the semifinals.
Before her transition to beach full-time, Irene played professionally indoors for two years in Switzerland and Poland. She competed for the TCU Volleyball team from 2007-2011. In 2009, Irene helped lead the Frogs to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance while leading the team in points, kills, aces and earned All-Conference honors multiple years.
As a coach, in 2018 Irene was the Volunteer Assistant on the UCLA Beach Volleyball staff under then Head Coach Stein Metzger (current UT Head Coach) and Associate Head Coach Jenny Johnson-Jordan (current UCLA Head Coach) where they won the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship.
"I knew I wanted to get into coaching at some point because this game is so special to me, and I want to share it with as many people as possible. It can provide you with countless opportunities, relationships, and life lessons. My goal is to help the next generation experience all of those things. I am very excited and thankful for this opportunity at Game On. I can't wait to help grow beach volleyball in Fort Worth and for the athletes to have this amazing facility to train at!"
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Coaching Bio
Tara Patton is a new coach at Game On. She played collegiate beach volleyball at Texas Christian University (TCU) from 2020 to 2024 and is currently pursuing her Master's in Accounting at TCU. Passionate about the sport, she is excited to be part of each athlete's journey and looks forward to helping them grow and develop their skills.
Coaching Experience
Gabby is thrilled to be a part of & help build the foundation of Game On beach volleyball's culture! Gabby's goal is to successfully guide young athletes in the right direction by helping them navigate challenges and discover their true potential, physically and mentally. Gabby brings a dynamic and energetic approach to coaching, drawing parallels between the teamwork, strategy, and determination required in beach volleyball and personal development. She is excited to bring her knowledge & experience to Game On Beach!
Playing Experience
Gabby was introduced to beach volleyball after trying out for her indoor school team in seventh grade (2009). Although she played indoor first, she soon realized her passion was for Beach. So much that it became a goal of hers to play collegiately. Gabby played at the University of Louisiana at Monroe from 2016-2020. Gabby still loves to compete and play in local tournaments whenever she can to continue her love and passion for the game!
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Coaching Bio
Alexis is incredibly excited to be part of the Game On Beach Volleyball family and contribute to the growth of its positive and empowering culture! With years of high-level experience both nationally and internationally, Alexis is passionate about sharing what she’s learned with the next generation of athletes and growing the sport in Fort Worth. She is also dedicated to making an impact in the sports world, working in sports marketing at a sports agency in Dallas.
Playing Experience
Alexis fell in love with beach volleyball while growing up in San Diego, starting at the age of 10. She played at Pepperdine University and TCU from 2018 to 2022, earning All-American honors and accumulating over 90 career wins. Alexis also competed internationally for Team USA, placing first at the ISF World Championships in Tahiti and fifth at the U19 World Championships in Cyprus. She’s thrilled to bring her knowledge, experience, uplifting energy, and love for the game to the players at Game On Beach!