For Mintz Christian Academy’s senior volleyball players, this season was more than the close of another chapter. It marked the culmination of years of growth, faith, and family that have defined their journey together. Through hard work and unity, they helped continue one of the most successful volleyball traditions in Sampson County, guided by Coach Dan Heinz and strengthened by the school’s deep spiritual foundation.
Coach Dan Heinz
For Coach Dan Heinz, watching his seniors grow from shy freshmen into confident young women has been a privilege.
“I’ve watched them play since they were in sixth grade,” Heinz explained. “I was their PE teacher since kindergarten. They’re like daughters. I know each of their families well, and I’m so proud of them. They represent the very best of what we

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