Mishel grew up in Los Angeles CA. She played every sport she could find and ended up loving volleyball which she played into college.
Mishel met Matt at Hume Lake Christian camps in 1988 since his cabin was next to the volleyball court.
Mishel started coaching volleyball in 1993 and has been able to pursue that passion at many different levels. She is currently coaching high school and middle school volleyball and enjoys helping girls reach their full potential as leaders and as athletes.
Mishel homeschooled their 5 children and all continued to play sports for four years in college. Their youngest graduates with an undergraduate degree in May 2025. She now coaches at Anacortes High School and serves in Skagit County as an Area Representative.