Book Lessons with Coach Ella

Hi! I’m a Division 1 beach volleyball athlete with a lifelong passion for the game. I’ve been playing beach volleyball since I was 8 years old, and the sport has always been a huge part of who I am. Growing up with a mom who played professionally inspired my love for volleyball early on and shaped the competitive mindset and discipline I carry today.

I was born in Chicago, spent time living in Los Angeles and Hermosa Beach during high school, and have continued my volleyball journey across the country. I began my collegiate career at Arizona State, transferred to Florida International for two years, and I’m now finishing my final year of eligibility and degree in Hawaii.

Through my experiences competing at the Division 1, professional, and international levels, I’ve developed a deep understanding and high IQ for the game both on and off the court. More than anything, I love inspiring others, growing the sport, and helping athletes become the best versions of themselves. My goal as a coach is to help players build confidence, discipline, skill, and a true love for beach volleyball while creating an environment where they can grow mentally and physically.

Beach volleyball has given me so much in life, and I’m excited to share that passion and knowledge with every athlete I coach.

• Teaching strong fundamentals and proper technique

• Helping athletes build confidence and mental toughness

• Improving volleyball IQ and game awareness

• Creating personalized training based on each athlete’s strengths and weaknesses

• Developing discipline, communication, and leadership on and off the court

• Teaching the small details elite athletes use to compete at a high level

• Helping players understand positioning, movement, and strategy

• Creating a positive environment where athletes feel motivated to grow

• Sharing real experience from Division 1, professional, and international competition

• Inspiring athletes to love the game while pushing them to reach their potential

A typical training session with me is designed to build athletes both mentally and physically while creating a competitive, positive, and high-energy environment.

Each session usually includes:

• Dynamic warm-up & movement training
Building athletic movement, agility, balance, and injury prevention.

• Ball control & fundamentals
Focusing on passing, serving, setting, hitting, defense, and overall technique to create strong habits and consistency.

• Position-specific skill work
Teaching athletes how to read the game, improve court awareness, and develop a higher beach volleyball IQ.

• Competitive drills & game situations
Creating live reps that simulate real match situations to help athletes build confidence, communication, and decision-making under pressure.

Division 1 Beach Volleyball Athlete

• played at the 1s at Arizona State University

• Competed at Arizona State, Florida International University, and currently finishing my final year and degree in Hawaii

• Professional & International Beach Volleyball Experience

• Multiple Top-5 finishes in AVP tournaments

• Competed in the AVP Manhattan Beach Open against Olympic-level athletes

• Pushed Olympians to a competitive third set finish (15–10) at the Manhattan Beach Open — one of my proudest accomplishments as a professional athlete

• High-level experience competing against some of the best athletes in the sport

• Strong background in volleyball IQ, athlete development, leadership, and competitive training

• Passionate about helping the next generation grow both on and off the court

Anna collier USC national head coach