Coaches

In 2026, Teron Uy enters his first year as head volleyball coach at Bellevue High School. Coach Uy brings nearly 30 years of coaching experience spanning NCAA Division I, high school, and club volleyball, working with athletes ages 12 through 18 as well as collegiate student-athletes.

At the collegiate level, Coach Uy coached for 15 years, including stints as an assistant at the University of Washington under Jim McLaughlin, the University of Wyoming, Seattle University (where he also served as interim head coach), and UC Riverside. During his time at UW, he was part of the staff that broke through to the program's first-ever Final Four appearance in 2004, and helped train future U.S. Olympian Courtney Thompson along the way.

In 2015, Coach Uy took over as head coach at Lakeside School, leading the Lions to a WIAA 3A State Championship in 2016 — the program's first state title. He also co-founded Sudden Impact Volleyball Club, where he served as technical director for seven years, developing club-level talent across the region.

Coach Uy holds a degree from Santa Clara University and has built his coaching philosophy around athlete-centered development, technical excellence, and program culture. An avid student of the game, he enjoys reading widely on coaching methodology, teaching, and team culture, and is always looking for new ideas to sharpen his craft. Off the court, he enjoys biking and spending time with his black lab, Bailey, and works in the technology department at Lakeside School as the system and network administrator.

Avie Niece brings high-level collegiate, international, and coaching experience to the Bellevue volleyball program. A Bellevue native and Newport High School graduate, Avie played NCAA Division I volleyball at the University of Washington, where she was a four-year middle blocker for the Huskies. As a senior, she earned All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors, ranked fourth in the conference in blocks per set, and finished her career seventh in UW history with 476 total blocks.

While at Washington, Avie was selected to the USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team for the 2019 World University Games and was also invited to train with the U.S. Women’s National Team. Following her collegiate career, she continued playing professionally in Spain, competing for several clubs in the country’s professional volleyball system.

Avie’s coaching experience includes serving as a volunteer assistant coach at Seattle Pacific University, working extensively with youth athletes through camps and volleyball programs, and coaching in Spain. She holds both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership from the University of Washington.

Having grown up playing volleyball on the Eastside, Avie is excited to bring her experience back home and help develop the next generation of Bellevue athletes.

Jordan Manteghi brings a lifelong passion for athletics and a deep commitment to helping young athletes grow both on and off the court. A graduate of Walla Walla University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Jordan combines her knowledge of sport, teaching, and player development to create a positive and encouraging environment for every athlete.

As a standout multi-sport athlete at Puget Sound Adventist Academy, Jordan served as captain of both the volleyball and basketball teams. As a middle blocker, she earned multiple Player of the Game honors and helped lead her volleyball team to a successful senior season. Those experiences shaped her coaching philosophy of leading by example, competing with purpose, and always putting the team first.

Jordan is passionate about mentoring young athletes and helping them build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and discover a lifelong love of the game. She is excited to be part of the Bellevue Wolverine Volleyball coaching staff and looks forward to helping players grow as athletes, teammates, and leaders.

Kayla Huhs has been involved in volleyball for more than 20 years and brings a deep love for the sport to her coaching. She is entering her 5th year coaching at Sudden Impact, where she coaches both indoor and beach volleyball, and has also served as a high school head coach.

She focuses on helping athletes build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a strong work ethic while developing a love for competition. Kayla is committed to creating a positive, supportive environment where athletes can grow and improve. She is happy to serve as a volunteer coach for BHS.

Sarah Kim is a lifelong Bellevue community member whose passion for volleyball has come full circle. A former Bellevue High School varsity volleyball player, she is proud to return to the program as a volunteer coach this year, helping the next generation of Wolverines build confidence, compete with purpose, and enjoy the game she has always loved.

Outside the gym, Sarah serves as a school nurse within the Bellevue School District and is the proud parent of two student-athletes. Her professional experience caring for students, combined with years of coaching youth sports and coaching Bellevue High School JV Volleyball starting in 2025, reflects her deep commitment to helping young people thrive both on and off the court.

Whether she's coaching volleyball, cheering on a hockey game, or spending time skiing with her family, Sarah brings bubbly energy, encouragement, and a positive spirit to everything she does. She believes athletics are an opportunity to build character, resilience, and lifelong friendships, and she is excited to support Bellevue student-athletes as they grow into confident players, teammates, and leaders.

Jayme Porteus brings a lifelong passion for volleyball and a commitment to help athletes build confidence, teamwork and a strong work ethic on and off the court.  Jayme is a graduate of the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, where she majored in Psychology and Exercise Sports Science.  While earning her degree, she was also a member of the volleyball team (defensive specialist/libero).   

Jayme has been coaching or playing volleyball since the age of 12.  She has coached recreationally, at the club level and also at the college level.  She loves being in the gym and is excited about working with athletes to build not only skills on the volleyball court, but skills to use beyond the gym (teamwork, grit, positive attitude, resilience, confidence).  I am so excited to be a volunteer coach for the BHS Volleyball Program.