Athletic Background
Summary of Career and Accomplishments
Indoor 6v6 Experience: I played all 4 years in high school, finishing as a starting outside hitter and CIF champion. I played 1 year in community college as a defensive specialist. I currently play at a competitive open gym.
Beach 2v2 experience: In high school I won 3 CBVA league tournaments. For the last 3 years I've played in a competitive league every Saturday and have won most overall wins twice, have finished 2nd place in playoffs 6 times, and have finished 1st place in playoffs 3 times.
Who is the best coach you ever had and why?
The first coach I had in this sport was Tom Hunter, and he was the best coach I've ever had. Although he only stayed at my high school while I was in 9th and 10th grade, the fundamentals and skillsets he taught me and my team stuck with us and ultimately gave us the keys to win CIF our senior year.
What should athletes and parents know about you?
I'm an avid beach and indoor player. I'm married and have 3 teenage children who enjoy playing this sport with me too. My 2 daughters play and train with me regularly when not playing with their club teams.
Coaching Background
Summary of Coaching Background
I was requested to substitute coach at my churches youth volleyball program.
I currently train my 2 teenage daughters both 1 on 1 and together.
How can you help someone improve their game?
Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals. I can show you how the slightest bend of the arm or hand contact can affect trajectory of every pass and hit.
What does a typical training session look like?
1 on 1 drills with critiques on movements, footwork and techniques for all types of proper volleyball contact.
We will practice serving, serve receive passing, digging, open hand and bump setting, blocking techniques, along with hitting attack drills