White named PCHS volleyball coach
PHIL CAMPBELL Lanice White has been named new head volleyball coach Phil Campbell High School.
She takes over for Julianna Taylor, who was head coach for two years and took the Bobcats to the Class 3A Super Regionals for two consecutive seasons.
White steps in to lead a still-young program, bringing with her a coaching and teaching career that began in 2000. She inherits a team with a strong foundation and high expectations.
“I was drawn to Phil Campbell High School because of its high academic standards and the amazing culture within its volleyball program,” White said.
Her immediate goals include pushing the team beyond the super regionals; competing with the top programs in northwest Alabama; and ultimately “to put Phil Campbell on the map as a premiere volleyball program.”
White’s coaching journey started in 2008. Her philosophy is built on developing more than just athletic skills. Inspired by legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, she aims to build “character, discipline and resilience while cultivating a competitive spirit.”
Her mission statement for her teams is clear: “Today we are building a better world through volleyball.”
Her credentials underscore a deep commitment to the sport. White holds a CAP Level III accreditation through USA Volleyball and serves on the coaching staff for Gold Medal Squared, a national organization that trains athletes and coaches.
