Antonio Amador
Head Coach 16-5 & Assistant Coach 14-5
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Coaching Bio:
 
  • 2016 - Present Hill-Murray Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach 2015 - Present (Mizuno Northern Lights Volleyball Club) Head Coach and full time staff member.
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  • 2014-2015 Eagan Volleyball Club, Co-Director and Head Coach 12-1's. 2012-2014 Irish Elite/Rosemount Volleyball Club, Director and Head Coach 15-1's, 14-1's and Assistant Coach 12-1's.
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  • 1995-2013 TOPGUN Volleyball Club, (Mishawaka, IN) Director and Head Coach, 18-1's, 16-1's and 14-1's. Originally TOPGUN was created for camps and clinics in 95, JO teams came later.
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  • In 24 years of coaching volleyball Antonio has been the Head Coach or Varsity Assistant/JV Coach at 5 High Schools, Mishawaka HS, St. Joe HS, Dowagiac HS, Northwood HS and Elkhart Christian Academy.
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  • 1993-1998 Other clubs Antonio has coached at, Network VBC (14-1 and 16-1), Starburst VBC (18-1) and the Dunes VBC (14-1 and 18 teal) all in Indiana.
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  • Served as a College Camp Coach at schools such as the University of Minnesota (McCutcheon Volleyball Camp) Purdue, (West Lafayette, IN) and Notre Dame, (South Bend, IN).
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  • 2001-2003 Volleyball Director, Midwest Sports Academy.
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  • Antonio has also coached AAU Travel Basketball and at the High School level. Other sports Antonio has coached include; Travel Softball, Football, Baseball and competition shooting.
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    Playing Bio:
     
  • Indoor - USVBA, (Now USAV)
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  • Sand - MPVA
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  • *In Antonio's playing days he was 80LBS lighter and could jump out of the gym. -his words ;)
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    Education:
     
  • Mishawaka High School - General Studies
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  • Ashworth College - Criminal Justice with a Homeland Security and Executive Protection specialty
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  • Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
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    Personal Bio:
     
  • Mortgage Loan Specialist for Progressive Lending Solutions, a wholesale mortgage broker for consumer lending. The Amador Mortgage Group does everything from new construction, purchases, cabins & investment properties and refinance loans.
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  • Antonio met his wife Christy coaching volleyball against each other in Indiana. They have now been married for 13 years and have 4 children, (3 girls and a boy). Christy is also in her 23rd year coaching volleyball.
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  • In a previous life Antonio was in Law Enforcement, Security Contracting and Executive Protection.
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  • Hobbies other than family and running four kids around to all of their activities, watching his kids compete, family and friend time at the Amador Compound, politics, reading, Firearms and Personal Protection Instructor, competitive shooter and after a 15
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  • Other career experiences, Antonio spent 9 years as a Branch Manager/Business Banker. Also has experience in retail management and team sales, (uniforms, spirit wear and equipment).
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    Favorite Volleyball Moment:
     In 23 years I certainly have a lot of them. Over all what stands out to me the most is relationships with the parents and the impact you have on the lives of your young athletes. Success is one thing, impact is another.....
     
     
    For more information call Northern Lights Juniors at 952-808-0110
    or email northernlights@midwestvolleyball.com.