ABOUT
Coach
Millicent Van Norden
With over 20 years of division one collegiate head coaching experience and 396 career wins, Coach Millicent Van Norden brings a winning tradition, a passion for player development, and a championship mindset to every court she steps on.
From 2014 to Spring 2021, Coach Van Norden led the University of New Orleans (UNO) Indoor & Beach Volleyball programs through a remarkable transformation. Taking over a struggling program, she quickly rebuilt it into a competitive force in the Southland Conference. Under her leadership, the Privateers made multiple appearances in the conference tournament and produced standout student-athletes—including All-Southland honorees and multiple USA Volleyball Team tryout invitees.
In 2015, UNO recorded one of the top three turnarounds in the nation with a 19-16 record, while also setting five-year highs in kills, assists, blocks, and more. The beach volleyball program also thrived under her direction, with multiple AVCA Top Flight award winners and a championship run in the Southland Showcase.
Her coaching success extends far beyond UNO. Coach Van Norden has led programs at Maryland Eastern Shore, Coppin State, South Carolina State (where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020), North Carolina A&T, and her alma mater, Alcorn State (where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020). She’s a two-time MEAC Coach of the Year, an NCAA Tournament qualifier, and the winningest coach in Alcorn State volleyball history.
As a student-athlete, she was a dominant force, holding multiple school records at Alcorn State in volleyball and track & field. She earned All-SWAC honors and still holds the record for total blocks with 597 in just 3 seasons from 1997-2000. In 2020, she was inducted into the Alcorn State Hall of Fame for her outstanding achievements as both a player and coach.
Off the court, Coach Van Norden is just as accomplished. She holds Master's in Education and an MBA in International Real Estate. She’s also a licensed Commercial and Residential Realtor, a member of USA Volleyball and the AVCA, and active in her community. Millicent is currently serving in a role Senior Vice President for Driven Elite a National Performance Company.
Mission
Our Mission and Values
National Volleyball Camps by Coach V is dedicated to providing exceptional summer volleyball experiences for elementary, middle, and high school athletes. Our camps focus on skill development, teamwork, and fun, creating a positive environment for players to grow and succeed both on and off the court.