Susan Shaw

With nearly a decade of club coaching experience and more than 25 years in the game, Coach Susan Shaw joins Lower Alabama Volleyball with a proven track record of developing competitive, confident athletes. She holds a Master’s in Education (Higher Education Leadership & Policy) and a B.S. in Christian Leadership from the University of Mobile, combining academic leadership with on-court expertise to shape well-rounded players.

As a former collegiate standout, Susan helped lead Johnson County Community College to a national runner-up finish and captured a conference championship at Glenville State University. In high school, she was a record-setting player at Blue Valley North, where she also helped secure a Sub-State Championship.

Raised in Omaha, NE and Overland Park, KS, Susan has played and coached with elite clubs at the highest levels including KC Mavs, Nebraska Elite, Omaha Momentum, and KC Premier. Most recently, Susan coached for the last three seasons with United States Juniors Volleyball Academy (USJVA).

Known for her defensive development, strategic approach, and relentless energy, she has built a reputation for elevating individual athletes and raising the performance of entire teams.

Susan is married to Jerrad Douberly and is a proud mom to her daughter, who also plays club volleyball, along with three stepchildren. She currently serves as the Head Volleyball Coach at Bayshore Christian School and is the owner of 29 Strategies, a local marketing and lead generation firm.