Our Staff:
Jay Ellmyer
Founder & Director
Jay Ellmyer, the 2022 AVCA National Beach Club Director of the Year, has been coaching for over two decades and is the visionary founder of Sandstorm Beach Volleyball. Driven by a passion for developing the next generation of elite beach athletes, Jay has built Sandstorm into one of the premier training programs in the country. His extensive experience running tournaments and college clinics nationwide has given him a unique perspective, allowing him to learn from and collaborate with top collegiate and professional coaches. He also serves on the committee for AVCA High School Beach All-American selections, helping recognize and celebrate the nation’s top talent. As Club Director, Jay oversees all training operations, ensuring a high-quality, competitive, and athlete-focused program.
Wayne Holly
Master Coach/Director of player development
Head Coach & Current College Recruiting Consultant Wayne Holly brings over two decades of elite coaching experience at the collegiate and national levels. As the Head Beach Volleyball Coach at Tulane University (2013-2019), he led the program to six consecutive nationally ranked seasons, achieved over 100 career wins, and guided multiple AVCA All-Americans and national championship contenders. He has also coached at Georgia State and Brown University, along with extensive experience with USA Volleyball’s Beach High Performance and Junior National Teams. A recognized leader in coaching education, Wayne has contributed to USA Volleyball’s BCAP program and All-American selections, he currently serves on national committees for collegiate beach volleyball rankings.
Chantel McMillan
Coach
Current Player and Coach Chantel McMillan brings over 15 years of volleyball experience as both a player and coach, making her an incredible addition to our program. She played five standout seasons with the University of North Florida’s beach volleyball team, where her leadership and talent helped guide her team to a conference championship. During her collegiate career, Chantel earned numerous honors, including the AVCA Top Flight Award and the ASUN Winner for Life recognition.
Cody Ellmyer
Coach/Director of Operations
Coach Cody Ellmyer is a current player competing professionally both domestically and internationally. Training with the USA National Team Development Program, he has honed his skills both as a player and coach.
In his coaching career, Cody has coached multiple national champions, current Division I starters, and countless college commits.
Coach Cody specializes in technical skill development, helping athletes refine their mechanics, improve consistency, and build a strong foundation that translates directly into competition. His coaching focuses on breaking down the details of ball control, movement, and decision-making, allowing athletes to develop more efficient and effective play.
By combining high-level playing experience with a structured, detail-oriented coaching approach, Cody helps athletes not only improve their performance, but compete with confidence at higher levels.
Kenny Faychak
Coach
Kenny Faychak, a 2022 Sandstorm alum, is a former collegiate player at UT Chattanooga. As both a player and coach at Sandstorm, she brings firsthand experience and deep knowledge of the detailed systems we teach.
During her time at UT Chattanooga, Kenny has earned over 80 career wins, earning countless national honors. Kenny Graduated in 2026, leaving a legacy behind her.