Lauren has been a part of Beach Wave's journey since its first season in 2015 and began playing volleyball for Coach Michelle in 2013. Although she was involved in multiple sports at the time, she fell in love with volleyball right away and it became her main focus. Years later that love has not subsided as she started coaching at Beach Wave in 2019 and graduated from UCF with a Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science. Although she loves applying that knowledge, her true passion for coaching comes from the impact she can make on young athletes. She believes the best leaders prioritize collaboration and empowering each player to take their athletic careers into their own hands: sharing their opinions, goals, and finding their drive within themselves.