Quest VBC | Program Directors

Lei Lani Mitchell
Lei Lani is entering her 9th season as the head coach at Harlem High School in Machesney Park, IL. She has coached at various levels since 1990, including one year as an assistant at Rock Valley College, and also worked camps at UW-Whitewater in the mid-90's. Harlem has won two conference and two regional titles since 1998, & 21 players have earned all-conference honors, including one MVP. Six Harlem players have gone on to play college volleyball, while many others have played collegiate basketball & / or softball. She has compiled at record in her career of 127-118-5.  Lei Lani played high school ball for Harlem, and was a setter for Illinois Wesleyan University. She ended her college career ranked 6th in the nation for assists per game at the Division III level.

Lei Lani lives in Machesney Park with her mom, Marie, niece, Brandi, and two dogs, Micky & Rylee. She is excited about starting a program that will give young athletes in the area the opportunity to learn and love the game of volleyball at a higher level.