meet the coaches
meet the coaches
Tiana Dockery serves as the Head Coach of the Cayuga Cascade boys volleyball team, bringing elite-level experience, technical knowledge, and a passion for player development to the program’s inaugural season. Known for her leadership and competitive drive, Dockery is committed to building a strong foundation of skill, discipline, and teamwork for the Cascade athletes.
In addition to her role with Cayuga Cascade, Dockery is an Assistant Coach at Cornell University, where she has been part of the Big Red coaching staff since 2024. In her first season on East Hill, she helped guide Cornell to a 14-10 overall record and 8-6 Ivy League finish, the program’s best season since 2019, earning a berth in the Ivy League Tournament for the first time since its creation in 2022. That same year, the staff was recognized as the Ivy League Coaching Staff of the Year (2024).
Before joining Cornell, Dockery served as a Volunteer Assistant Coach at the University of South Alabama (2018), where she contributed to the development of a Second-Team All-Sun Belt Conference selection and gained early experience mentoring Division I student-athletes.
As a player, Dockery had a distinguished collegiate career at the University of Kansas (2012–15). She earned Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2012) and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2014) honors while helping lead the Jayhawks to their historic NCAA Final Four appearance in 2015. Following her college career, Dockery competed professionally across three countries; Puerto Rico (2016), Sweden (2016–17), and Switzerland (2017–18), gaining valuable international experience and perspective on the game.
In college Tiana was selected to be a representative for the Big 12 Leadership Conference. They were 30-3 Tiana’s senior year in college and hold the best record in program history along with being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Tiana continued her professional career after Switzerland where she was top scorer and ranked overall second in points in the league. In Finland 2018-2019 where Tiana’s team won the Finnish championship. She then moved to play in Thailand 2019-2020, but the season was cut short due to the pandemic. In Dockery’s international play, she finished top three for each team she played for.
Dockery holds a B.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Kansas (2016). Her dedication to excellence, both on the court and in athlete mentorship, continues to shape the next generation of volleyball players at both the collegiate and club levels.
TIANA DOCKERY
HEAD COACH, CAYUGA CASCADE
With a strong foundation in youth sports and a passion for developing athletes, Fred Broome brings a versatile coaching background and a team-first mindset to the Cayuga Cascade. He has coached across multiple sports within the community, including working with the Lansing Baseball, Soccer, and Senior Tackle Football programs, shaping athletes through discipline, fundamentals, and competitive drive.
His playing experience spans several formats of the game, from intramurals at San Diego Mesa College to men’s adult sand leagues and reverse mixed doubles grass leagues, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the sport and a deep appreciation for skill development across different environments.
Off the court, Fred has served in IT Support for the Cornell College of Engineering since 2016, where he’s known for his problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and calm, steady presence.
Dedicated, adaptable, and committed to player growth, Fred contributes energy and reliability to the program while helping young athletes reach their potential.
