Molly Whitlock

Coach Molly brings more than 28 years of experience as both a volleyball player and coach. She is passionate about developing fundamentally sound athletes, building competitive teams, and helping players reach their full potential both on and off the court.

At Maryland Juniors Volleyball Club, Coach Molly played an instrumental role in launching the club’s inaugural 10 Elite and 11 Elite programs. She currently serves as one of the club’s Recruiting Coordinators, helping student-athletes and their families navigate the college recruiting process and creating opportunities for athletes to continue their volleyball careers at the collegiate level.

Since returning to Maryland Juniors, Coach Molly has helped lead her teams to three CHRVA Regional Championships, multiple USAV Girls Junior National Championship bids, and several top national finishes at both the USAV Girls Junior National Championships and AAU Junior National Championships.

Recent Team Accomplishments

• 2025–2026 | 12 Elite: Finished with a 63–9 overall record, including just one in-region loss; CHRVA Bid Regional Champions; 29th-place finish in the 12U National Division at the USAV Girls Junior National Championship in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

• 2024–2025 | 11 Elite: CHRVA Bid Regional Champions; Runner-up in the 11U National Division at the Northeast Qualifier (NEQ); 11th-place finish in the National Division at the USAV Girls Junior National Championship in Kansas City, Missouri; 11th-place finish at the AAU Junior National Championships.

• 2022–2023 | 10U: CHRVA Regional Champions.

Before joining Maryland Juniors, Coach Molly coached high school and Junior Olympic volleyball in Michigan. After relocating to Maryland, she continued her coaching career at both the club and collegiate levels. She served as an assistant coach at Notre Dame of Maryland University, where she helped lead the program to the 2005 AWCC Conference Championship. Throughout her career, Coach Molly has worked with athletes across a wide range of ages and skill levels, helping teams compete successfully at both regional and national levels.

Coach Molly also enjoyed an accomplished playing career. She was a two-time All-State and All-Conference selection and led her Michigan high school team to a State Championship. She finished her high school career as her school’s all-time leader in digs before continuing her playing career at the Division I level on a full athletic scholarship at Central Connecticut State University. There, she earned NEC All-Conference honors before injuries brought her collegiate playing career to an end.

Coach Molly believes every athlete has greater potential than they may initially realize. Her coaching philosophy centers on challenging athletes to grow, building confidence through consistent effort and accountability, and creating a positive team environment where hard work, discipline, and teamwork allow players to discover what they are capable of achieving.

Outside of volleyball, Molly enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children, and their four furry family members.