Team Details

Lauren Darby is from Houston, Texas. She grew up in the Spring Branch area, attending Stratford High School. She earned a BA in Environmental Science and an MA in Education from the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the volleyball team. During her athletic career at the school, she competed in three Final Four appearances for the team and was named as a Division 1 All-American twice, and an all PAC-12 player all four years. She also competed for USA Volleyball, playing in the youth World Games in Macau, China, as well as in the North American Championships in Puerto Rico. Prior to starting at Duchesne, Mrs. Darby worked as a fifth-grade teacher in California, before working at the Children's Museum of Houston as a Science Curriculum Specialist. At Duchesne, she currently serves on the Enrollment Management team as Registrar. She is also the Varsity Volleyball head coach.

Nicky Mintz is from Houston, Texas. He received a BS is Applied Physiology and Sport Management from SMU and a MA in Sports and Fitness Administration from the University of Houston. Before arriving at Duchesne, he worked as a student-manager for the SMU Men’s Basketball program, an athletic coach at The Emery Weiner School, and as the Athletic Director at St. Catherine’s Montessori. He is a P.E., volleyball, and basketball coach at the school.