Coaching Bios and Resumes
Pam Lahmann (Girls 12’s):
Like many of our coaches, Pam brings a ton of experience to Spike Milwaukee. This is Pam's third
year coaching for Spike Milwaukee. Pam started her coaching career as the boys’ JV coach at
Waukesha North for one year, then switched over to the girls’ head coach for 13 years. After
taking a break to raise her family, she got back in to coaching recently by coaching 8th grade
for Whitman Middle School. In addition to her coaching, Pam has literally been ensconced in
volleyball since her playing days at UWWC and watching her son and daughter become very
accomplished volleyball players in high school and college. She brings loads of enthusiasm and
is very dedicated.
Ashtin Neuschaefer (Girls 13’s):
Ashtin is in her first season with Spike Milwaukee VBC, but has been coaching for 8 years. She
began coaching at the high school level while in college at UW-Stevens Point. She coached
Junior Varsity for Pacelli High School and then Stevens Point Area Senior High School. Ashtin also
spent time coaching Girls 16’s and 17’s at Wisconsin Ice VBC during this time. After returning
home to Milwaukee she transitioned into coaching middle school volleyball at St. Sebastian,
where she still coaches during the fall season. Ashtin has a deep love and passion for the game
that she hopes to pass on to all of the girls that she coaches.
Stephanie Nagawiecki (Boys 13’s)
This is Stephanie's first year coaching at Spike Milwaukee but her second year coaching
volleyball. She was a coach last year and focused greatly on skill development and playing
together as a team. She is also a very passionate volleyball player and has spent many years
focusing on making her game stronger. She has played all positions on the court and greatly
enjoys each of them. She played competitively in high school and for a couple clubs in Illinois
but has now chosen in her adulthood to play on recreational leagues for fun. She also teaches
mathematics and loves working with kids. Her positive attitude will be a great asset to the Spike
Milwaukee team!
Brandon Nelsen (Boys 14’s):
Brandon is an eight year veteran of coaching junior volleyball. This is his fourth year
coaching at Spike Milwaukee. Last season he coached the 16’s boys team, but in previous years
he has also coached our 15’s boys team. Additionally, Brandon coaches the boys team with
the Jr. Trojans Volleyball Club (a Tosa West feeder program) and he has been involved with the
boys’ volleyball program at Grace Lutheran School in Menomonee Falls as a head coach for 5
years and assistant for 2 years. Brandon brings a balance of skill development and winning to
the Spike Milwaukee program. He has coached his various volleyball teams to finish with a first
and third place league title, as well as 2 first place, 2 runner-up and 2 third place victories at
various tournaments. Furthermore, Brandon prides himself on always being focused on creating
a learning experience for his players and building a successful team atmosphere.
Jimmy Bonkowski (Boys 15’s):
This is Jimmy's second year as a Spike Milwaukee coach. Jimmy, however, is no stranger
to the game of volleyball--both as a player and a coach. What's impressive about Jimmy is that
in spite of his shorter stature (he's 5'11"), Jimmy learned all of the positions on the court
equally. With his amazing jumping ability, Jimmy played all positions on the court during his high
school and college days...including middle blocker/hitter. This well-rounded knowledge of the
game has already helped him immensely as he has been an assistant to the Tosa West boys
coaching staff these past three years. Mature beyond his years, Jimmy brings an infectious
positive attitude which his team will thrive off of.
Jerry Lahmann (Boys 16’s):
Jerry has been coaching with Trojan VBC /Spike Milwaukee for eight years now--two years as the
16’s coach and five years as the 17’s coach and one year as both a 16’s and 17’s coach. In
2012, Jerry led his 16’s team to a third place finish at the Badger Region
Championships. Additionally, Jerry is currently the co-head coach for the Wauwatosa West girls’
varsity volleyball team. Prior to Jerry’s club coaching experience, he was the Waukesha North
boys’ varsity head coach for 12 years. Many of his high school teams earned several accolades
under his leadership. Most notably he led his team to four State Semi-Finals appearances and
one State Runner up. Jerry is, without question, one of the most accomplished coaches that
Southeast Wisconsin has seen.
Jeffrey Liker (Club Director):
Jeff has been the Club Director of Spike Milwaukee/Trojan VBC since he started it in 2006. In that
time, his club has fielded several successful teams. Prior to starting his own club, Jeff was the
boys’ head coach at Wauwatosa West for five years. In five years, he led his teams to two State
Tournament appearances (one State Runner-Up and one State Semi-finals) and two Sectional
finals. Additionally, Jeff coached one year for the Freshman girls’ team at Wauwatosa West.
Jeff has run dozens of camps and clinics for youth volleyball and is actively involved in all
aspects of the game. Most recently, Jeff created a middle school volleyball program at
Whitman Middle School and is the Board President of the non-profit volleyball club, Junior Trojan
Volleyball Club.