14's Coaches
14 Black
Head Coach
Caitlin Wernentin
(563) 676-3114
Coach Caitlin's Bio
DIG is extremely excited to welcome Coach Caitlin to the DIG Family! Coach Caitlin grew up in Iowa and has an incredibly decorated playing career in both high school and college as an athlete. In high school, her team, under her leadership as captain, won back to back state championships. She was selected to the All-Tournament team, as well as First Team All-Conference, All-Metro First Team, and All-Eastern Iowa First Team for three years in a row. Additionally, she was nationally recognized as one of the top 50 players under the prestigious Gatorade Player of the Year award.
Caitlin went on to play for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and then transferred to Ole Miss where they finished as NVIC Champions.
After college, Caitlin decided to take her passion for the game of volleyball and transfer her knowledge to other young athletes as a coach. Caitlin has 5 years of coaching experience in club volleyball and is the head volleyball coach at Ursuline Academy.
Her contagious smile and high expectations will undoubtedly bring success to every athlete she coaches at DIG. Coach Caitlin believes that bringing an intention into practice- both personal and team intentions- as well as a high level of energy will differentiate her teams from the competition.
Favorite core value at DIG
Coach Caitlin believes that without desire there is no heart. When you play without heart, the question becomes why are you playing? Knowing and believing in the WHY of the sport you are playing will bring desire and passion, which leads to success. Coach Caitlin has a strong desire herself to make her athletes perform at their best and is very excited to share that desire with her team this season.
Personal
Caitlin is close with her family even though they are spread out across the states. Her father is a Principal in Illinois, her mother is a Social Worker in Florida, and she has a brother who teaches and coaches in Colorado. Her family all believes in servant leadership and Caitlin is no exception.
She is a personal trainer and enjoys exercise in many different forms, especially yoga, sand volleyball, and weight lifting. She likes traveling, finding new food places, and outdoor adventures with her dog!
14 Black
Asst. Coach
Britton Farragut
Coach Britton's Bio
DIG is excited to welcome Britton Farragut to the coaching staff. Britton is a graduate of the University of Mississippi where he played libero and then setter for the men’s club volleyball team. He led the team to the SEC championship game and finished 16th at the National Championship tournament.
Britton started his coaching career in Mississippi, coaching a 16’s club team, before moving to Dallas. This past season, he led his 14U team to a National bid and served as the JV volleyball coach at Ursuline Academy as well. Britton is excited to meet the 14’s and start working with them on goal setting and improving their game.
Favorite core value at DIG
Britton believes he inspires his athletes by instilling a love for the game and stressing the importance of work ethic in practice. His favorite core value at DIG is DESIRE. Britton says, “The desire to win, the desire to improve, the desire to work hard: these are all pivotal when it comes to success in sports. However, they are also crucial when it comes to success in a life beyond athletics, and we have a responsibility to prepare our athletes for that life beyond sports on top of preparing them for whatever match we play next.”
Personal
Britton grew up as the oldest of 4 boys. Sports were a cornerstone of the family activities. Family has always been very important to him and continues to be. In his free time, Britton enjoys playing volleyball, reading, going to the gym and cooking.
14 Blue
Head Coach
Sabyius Boggan
Coach Sabyius' Bio
DIG is extremely excited to welcome Coach Sabyius “Sab” to the DIG family. Coach Sab is an energetic coach and former player and will be a tremendous asset to the coaching staff. Coach Sab played for the Ole Miss Men’s Club Volleyball team during his tenure at the university. On top of playing at a high level, Coach Sab has coached volleyball since 2018 and has experience coaching ages 11-18’s. He enjoys both teaching the fundamentals of the game, as well as coaching strategy and tactics.
Favorite core value at DIG
Coach Sab loves the core value, EFFORT. He says, “You don’t have to be the best player on the court or the hardest hitter, but you can always leave the biggest impact by giving your best effort at all times.” He believes the key to winning is to have a team that is determined to try their best and give their all at every practice and tournament. He also loves to instill finding joy in the “little things” with his athletes. He strives to lead by example because he believes if athletes see his positive light, they will follow.
Personal
Coach Sab enjoys playing volleyball, tennis and occasionally soccer when he has down time. He also loves animals, especially his dog named Harrison. He has two siblings and definitely identifies well as the middle child.
14 Blue
Asst. Coach
Jon Sanchez
Coach Jon's Bio
We are excited to welcome Coach Jon to the DIG family this season. His enthusiasm, motivating and encouraging words will be heard around the gym as he takes the helm of the 15 select team. In high school, Coach Jon was a stand out UIL 6A Texas State Wrestling Champion. It wasn’t until college that
Jon found his love for both playing and coaching volleyball. Coach Jon is a University of Texas at El Paso graduate. While in El Paso, he both played and coached volleyball in both the YMCA and in club volleyball. He coached at the YMCA for 5 years, as well as at El Paso United, El Paso Rapid Fire, and El Paso Hustlers.
Favorite core value at DIG
Coach Jon’s favorite core value is EFFORT. He states, “Not everyone is gifted with natural talent or born to be 6 foot tall. That’s not in our control. But what is in your control is the amount of effort you put into working on yourself.” He says he get his team fired up to play by motivating them from within. He continues, “You will have struggles and challenges but what is it that you want from it (Desire)? Are you doing everything in your power to get there (Effort)? Are you being true to YOURSELF (Integrity)? Are you truly appreciating what you’re doing and the others around you (respect)? And finally, are you enjoying it (Fun)?”
Personal
Coach Jon is currently engaged and will get married on March 26, 2022. He loves playing competitive volleyball, spending time with his fiance and two dogs as well as dancing the night away.
14 White
Head Coach
Josh Dossey
(281) 344-7743
Coach Josh's Bio
Coach Josh has been coaching at DIG for two years. Josh is a Baylor graduate for his undergrad and an SMU law graduate as well. His love for volleyball started in college, where he quickly grew to love the game and advanced very quickly in skill as an all-star libero and has travelled around the country and internationally to play. Josh holds his athletes to a high standard and finds setting goals important for the success of young athletes.
Favorite core value at DIG
Josh’s favorite core value is FUN! “At 11 years old, these athletes are kids first,” Josh says. “We must give them a love of the sport as a foundation before they move on to higher, more intense levels of play and commitment.” Josh loves to teach the fundamentals and develop love for the game as a foundation.
Personal
Josh is an attorney practicing family and business litigation during the day so his spare time is mostly still working. However, when he does have time off, he considers himself a Dallas foodie and is always trying out new cuisines around town. He still plays volleyball often and loves to travel and compete in several tournaments. He also serves on the board of the Dallas Independent Volleyball Association and is active in various charitable and service organizations in the DFW area.