Hugh and his wife Steph launched Jacksonville Skyline in 2017 with a simple mission: bring high-level, college-caliber training to athletes in Northeast Florida. What started with zero athletes at their first tryout has grown into more than thirty teams, a dedicated eight-court facility, and a reputation for teaching, organization, and long-term development.

In our conversation, Hugh shares the full journey, including his background in collegiate coaching at Hardin-Simmons, Ball State, Northwestern State, and Clemson, and how those experiences shaped Skyline’s training systems. We talk about how Master Training works, why strength and performance training are built into the club structure, and how owning their facility transformed their ability to develop athletes consistently year-round.

Hugh also opens up about the challenges parents face when entering the youth volleyball world, how to navigate expectations around playing time, and the importance of choosing a club that focuses on teaching rather than simply collecting wins. His stories about the program’s alumni, from top Division I recruits like Mari King to hard-working athletes who grew their way up the depth chart, highlight how Skyline defines success far beyond tournament results.

If you’re a volleyball parent, a club director, or simply someone who cares about youth development done well, this interview offers sharp insight, practical guidance, and a refreshing look behind the scenes of a club that runs with integrity, clarity, and care.

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