Head Varsity Coach

Coaching Philosophy - Volleyball has become a life long pursuit for me.   I believe that the game teaches teamwork">

  

  

Head Varsity Coach

Coaching Philosophy - Volleyball has become a life long pursuit for me.   I believe that the game teaches teamwork, how to reach personal goals, mental toughness, personal drive, and increases self esteem. The best way to teach volleyball is to combine Passion with Character.  Creating challenging practices in a positive atmosphere can achieve this. Matches are won by how a team practices day to day.  I have become a better person through competition in volleyball.  Each of the members of my teams’ also has that opportunity.  

Coaching, Managing Experience

NCAA Division I Volunteer Asst. Coach – Cal, 2001

NCAA Division II Asst. Women’s Coach – San Francisco State, 1999-2000

NJCAA Head Women’s Coach - Los Medanos Comm. College (Pittsburg), 1997-98

NCAA Division I Asst. Women’s Coach  - University of San Francisco, 1996

NAIA Head Women’s Coach  - Holy Names College (Oakland), 1995

Los Medanos Community College, Physical Education Teacher (Volleyball) 1998

NCVA Juniors Director 1998

8 yrs Club Director – Positive Volleyball Alliance  (10-16 teams) 1994-2002

12 yrs Summer Camp Coach - Cal, Stanford, UCLA, UOP, University of Texas

7 yrs High School - Varsity Coach, Piedmont High; JV Coach, Berkeley High; Varsity Coach Campolindo High 2002-Current

CAL Men’s Volleyball - President, 2 years; Treasurer, 1 year

16 yrs Girls Club Coach  - Golden Bear 1993-current

4 yrs Boys Club Coach - Golden Bear

10+ yrs private and small group volleyball lessons

Playing Experience and Honors

7 yrs USVBA Men’s team - indoor

5 yrs CAL Men’s team, 4 yrs National Club Champions

5 yrs USVBA Grass Season, AAA Rating

3 yrs Boys Club - 2 Junior Olympic Tournaments

4 Time Collegiate All-American - 2 yrs National Collegiate Club MVP

2 Olympic Festivals - Bronze and Silver Medals

Selected for training at US Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs

Karch Kiraly College Scholarship

Sports Illustrated  “Old Spice” Athlete of the Month

Cal Top 10 Athlete

 

Professional Affiliations

- 12 year member of American Volleyball Coaches Association

- Attended National Coaching Conventions and Final Four Women’s Tournaments @ University of Texas (94), University of Massachusetts (95), Cleveland State (96), Spokane, Washington (97), Madison, Wisconsin (98), Honolulu (99), Richmond (00), San Diego (01)

 

Education

B.A. University of California, Berkeley – 1994