Christina Norton

Introducing Coach Christina! She’s a Rio Rancho native now based in Albuquerque. She has 7 years of playing experience as a libero. She played high school volleyball for Rio Rancho High and went on to play college ball at Midland College.

Transitioning from player to coach, Christina has made significant contributions to volleyball in New Mexico. She’s ran a successful program as Head Coach for Cibola High School and coached club with DCVA for several years.

Christina has had notable coaching/player achievements: CIBOLA |  nine of her players have gone on to play collegiate volleyball (DI, DII, D3, Juco, NAIA), 3x District Champion & District Coach of the Year, 4 years in a row finishing in the Top 4 (2023 5A State Runner-Up), she was also recognized as 2023 AVCA Region 8 Coach of the Year and 5A Metro Coach of the Year. RRHS | State Champion as Assistant Coach. PLAYER | 2X State Champion with RRHS.

Christina prioritizes creating a positive environment where athletes can thrive, focusing on quality over quantity in training to foster continuous improvement. Her coaching philosophy centers on developing both athletic skills and personal character, aiming to prepare her players for success on and off the court. She aims to give athletes an opportunity to have a great experience playing the sport they love. She embraces the responsibility to “pass it on”, trying to give every athlete the confidence to be successful in whatever they want to do. We are privileged to have such a wonderful coach joining our staff!

Christina’s Coaching Philosophy – “”I am here for the players. I aim to try and maximize everyone on the court and put them in the best position to be successful. I want my athletes to be able to develop the capacity for hard, efficient work “quality vs quantity”. I am a constant learner of the game whether that be trying to find my own education or learning from the athletes themselves. Get 1% better every day. It is my overall purpose as a coach to help my players develop into better members of their community as they grow in their game.”