Marty Gordon
Eastern Montgomery High School has a new volleyball coach. She is Jodi Burke, who is currently a ninth grade counselor at the school.
After spending 12 years in Colorado, the former Gateway Christian Academy volleyball player and Christiansburg native returned to the New River Valley. She is in her third year as a counselor, and also serves as the school’s 504 and STE Coordinator.
Eastern Montgomery was 13-14 this past volleyball season after a 17-8 mark two years ago.
“I played volleyball in high school, college, and recreational leagues most of my life,” she shared. “When the opportunity arose to coach, I knew it was something I had to pursue.”
As a former player that also played in college at Carolina University in Winston-Salem, she brings a unique perspective to the team.
“This is the beginning of my coaching career, and what I lack in coaching experience, I hope to make up for with my background in counseling and playing. My goal is to bring harmony, and of course a winning season, to the team,” she said.
