Sabrina Dixon Led Mountainside Volleyball To Excellence
The Beaverton police officer has balanced a decade-long career as a first responder with her coaching duties.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Volleyball
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Sabrina Dixon has emerged as a leader for the Mountainside High School volleyball team in Beaverton. Currently in her fourth season, the reigning Metro League Coach of the Year works to empower her athletes.
Why it matters
Dixon uses her platform to show that female athletes can overcome societal expectations and physical demands through disciplined coaching. She established the current team culture that prioritizes goal-setting for her players.
Sabrina Dixon is in her fourth season coaching the Mavericks, serving during the 10th year of the total Mountainside volleyball program. She has also served as a first responder for 10 years.
The players
Sabrina Dixon
She is the head coach of the Mountainside High School volleyball team and a Beaverton police officer who has worked as a first responder for a decade.
Dennis Dixon
He is the husband of Sabrina Dixon and assists the Mountainside volleyball program by conducting speed and agility training for players during the offseason.
The details
Located on Scholls Ferry Road, the team benefits from specialized speed and agility training provided by Dennis Dixon during the offseason. Dixon, a 2008 Benson Polytechnic graduate, balances her high-stakes law enforcement career with building a competitive program aiming for state glory.
Timeline
Sabrina Dixon graduated from Benson Polytechnic in 2008.
Sabrina Johnson married Dennis Dixon in August 2026.
This article about Sabrina Dixon was published in October 2026.
The state volleyball tournament occurs in Forest Grove in November 2026.
Season Trajectory
As the reigning Metro League Coach of the Year, Dixon has elevated the expectations for the Mountainside program significantly. This momentum positions the team as a primary contender for banners at the state tournament in Forest Grove next month.
The team aims to secure state-level honors next month, which would mark a significant milestone for the 10-year-old program. Players continue to utilize offseason speed and agility training provided by Dennis Dixon to prepare for upcoming tournament brackets.
The takeaway
Dixon demonstrates how personal discipline from a law enforcement career translates into effective athletic leadership. Her focus on overcoming societal expectations serves as a blueprint for student-athletes striving for championship success.
What happens next
The Mountainside High School volleyball team is scheduled to compete in the state tournament held in Forest Grove in November 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KPTV.
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