I went to see the (Surf Sports Park) training facility where we were going to be based, she said. All WAVE indoor teams practice at our North Gym and South Gym locations, both conveniently located just west of I-5 near the San Diego Fairgrounds. Having previously served on the CIF San Diego Section Advisory Committee as well as the CIF State Advisory Committee during his coaching tenure, Felix has served as the Power Rankings Coordinator since the inception of the Power Rankings system in the CIF San Diego section in 2014. Kara enjoys spending time outdoors, and is an animal lover. That tells you where the womens game is. Secondly, little things like the food. He has since coached at Viper volleyball (2015-2017), Forza1(2017-2018) volleyball, & SoCal volleyball (2018-2019) before joining us at Wave Volleyball (2019 to Present). Stayed there for four days. He emphasizes leadership, accountability, self-care, and teamwork in the path to developing a holistic player and person. In 2013 her GBHS team won the California Division 1 state title. That was a real low for me.. She is a WAVE volleyball alumni who played for Jon Scott, Trevor Olson and Marie Zidek. There were two rules: Enjoy yourself and do not cross the line at the edge of the road. The San Diego Padres are gearing up to start the season in just a matter of days, and the fanbase is brewing with excitement. You can often find the Olsons at Moonlight beach, surfing and playing volleyball, alongside their daughters Reece and Stella, and their pup Buttercup (aka Butters). After red shirting at CSUSB, she transferred to Mesa where her team won consecutive undefeated PCAC Conference Championships and made it to the state semi-finals. Prior to joining San Diego, Doran spent four seasons with Portland Thorns FC as the Manager of Soccer Operations. At Dana Hills HS his teams won League Titles, were a Quarter Finalist in CIF and earned a Top 20 State Ranking. 50th all time prize money earner with $271,305.00 Transportation was far from the sole hurdle. He also played for WAVE his senior year, which was the clubs first year having a boys team. 2010-2014 WAVE Volleyball Associate Director & Director of Operations In 1999, Kara began coaching club volleyball at San Diego Volleyball Club. The staffing updates include four assistant coaches under Casey Stoney, a promotion on the sporting side and the addition of a Performance Analyst and Player Experience . WAVE cultivates a strong work ethic, a passion for competition, and a commitment to team culture. You may also catch her following her favorite basketball team, the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Stoney felt it bone-deep before she ever stepped foot on the San Diego pitch. Our goal collectively is to pass our knowledge and experience onto our players. What an incredible way to end the season after all of your hard work! Lets go WAVE! The Manchester native began working in sports performance analytics in 2007 and has worked with the International Olympic Committee, English Institute of Sport, Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), United Arab Emirates FA and Al Ahli Club (Dubai) throughout his tenure. Assistant General Manager Laura Doran She played college volleyball at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In her first season at Wave, she assisted the 12-1's to their 1st place finish at Colorado Crossroads, and a 5th place finish at Girls Junior National Championships. Excuse my language, but I rolled up my sleeves and was like, (Screw) you, Ill show you. Im not going to end this way.. Effort: we will practice and play with relentless effort and every player will go for every ball, every time. During her career at Hawaii she was a 3x All-American setter. Competed in 134 professional domestic events with: He continued his playing career at the University of California, Berkeley on their mens club team for his freshman year at Cal. Dianne also played on the FIVB World Tour, finishing her career with 2 bronze medals internationally. Dianne was inducted into the Tennessee Lady Vol Hall of Fame in 2007. Outside of coaching volleyball he enjoy surfing and has worked as a surf instructor for a number of years. She was a 4 year starter at UCLA and played for Andy Banachowski. Prior to WAVE, he played at Valencia High School from 2005 to 2007, part of the Foothill League Championship winning teams during his tenure. She also made the Athletic Director's honor roll in 1997 and 1998. Each practice is an opportunity to learn more about the game and to let loose and play for a couple hours. Hannah's coaching philosophy is to first and foremost be a great teammate. In addition to volleyball, Michael spent his time kayakingbeing lucky enough to represent Team USA on multiple occasions. [1], On December 15, 2021, the team revealed its crest for the 2022 season. Only competitive matches are counted. CLUB Dianne still plays beach volleyball for fun. *Athletes on current WAVE teams do not need to register! We are searching for players who want to excel on the volleyball court and classroom as well, with the goal of eventually competing at the collegiate level. Connor was the starting setter for four years and holds the record for most assists in the programs history during the rally-scoring era. Mike was a graduate of Torrey Pines High School where he lettered in tennis and volleyball. San Diego will travel onto Cary, North Carolina for a Sunday matinee with the Courage, who dropped to 0-2 with a 2-1 loss to Orlando Pride on Wednesday night. In 2007 he became a full-time coach working on the girls and boys side at WAVE and in 2009 took over as Boys Director while also becoming the Head Mens Volleyball Coach at San Diego City College where he coach 2 seasons and still has the best record in school history. Dianne enjoys coaching young players and teaching them the fundamentals and nuances of the game. She was also First Team Palomar League and CIF in basketball from 1993-1994. Maricris also shows her players how to use every lesson on and off of the court. He strives to establish a collaborative connection with his players and understands that coaches must be servants and students: constantly putting self aside for the betterment of the team and seeking to learn new ways of doing things. He also now serves as the Championship Tournament Director for both girls and boys volleyball for the CIF San Diego section office managing both the Power Rankings used to seed the playoff brackets, running the section playoffs/finals as well as advising the CIF section office on volleyball policies and issues. His highlights coming from coaching the number five AVP team of Matt Olson and Kevin Wong during the 2009 season, helping the team to the Manhattan Beach Open Finals and multiple semi-finals. While at Texas Tech, Nicole played both setter & defensive specialist. Prior to joining Wave in 2019, Maricris coached at San Diego Volleyball Club. Sean grew up in North County San Diego and attended La Costa Canyon High School. Wills coaching philosophy emphasizes teamwork, mental toughness, and using mistakes as learning opportunities. Fun Facts - She is a pescatarian, also coaches gymnastics, loves cooking, is Montessori certified, and is currently finishing up her Masters in Educational Leadership from Cal State East Bay. Four years later, she was named captain of the national team by the same person. I thought about the hard times, when I stuck with it. She loves coaching for her alma mater and enjoys seeing all of the players grow up during their time at CCHS. She played her club years at T-Street Volleyball Club and coached there as well while she was in high school. In 2014, Nick was presented with an opportunity to head coach a high school volleyball program for a small private school, Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA), in its inaugural year. April 22, 2022 4:38 PM PT. San Diego is home to the newest National Women's Soccer League 's . I already knew he had gone for a coffee with the person and told them they were going to be captain, she said. Additionally, he helped lead UCSD to their first Big West Conference Championship appearance in program history. To achieve this, our highly trained coaches provide focused, skill-based instruction. Post college, Matt tallied a 9 year pro career, competing 5 years on the AVP tour. After college she went back home to Ripon, CA and assisted the 14s and 15s for Rage VBC. "I am thrilled to have Jackie, Chris, Criag and Bennet join our technical staff," said Wave FC Head Coach Casey Stoney. Fast forward two months and Im at home, watching a TV show hes on when he says hes going to name his new captain, she said. I Team Manager (Dave Rubio Head Coach) What she possessed, though, was an intriguing cocktail of skill, confidence and unimpeachable work ethic. A defensive specialist and setter, Loyd played four years of collegiate volleyball, the first three at the University of Tennessee. After high school, she attended the University of Hawaii and graduated with a Political Science degree. WAVE welcomed coach Taylor during the 2022 season. In 2022, Cole was named the Volunteer Assistant Coach for the UC San Diego men's volleyball program. She attended University of San Diego High School (now Cathedral Catholic High School), where she played volleyball, softball and basketball for the Dons. It was a real low moment. Then I got transport across the border, where I got stopped, taken out the car and sat in a room over an hour while they took my photo and fingerprints. Binh started his coaching career in 1995 as the boys varsity coach at Santiago High School in Orange County. The team won Conference his second year and was State Runner-Up. With over 35 coaches from around the world, our diverse and certificated coaches create a professional training and coaching environment for creating the next generation of national team players. WAVE stresses development of fundamental technical skills, learning to work together as a team, and personal habits that lead to success in any walk of life. While earning an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, Jed helped the Griffins to a 3rd place finish in the PCC and 5th in the state. As a coach, Kevin believes it's his job to facilitate the learning experience of the players in a fun and dynamic way that will hopefully translate to them developing a love for the game. His goal is to provide the players with a fun and safe environment to practice the beloved sport of volleyball. Won Division 1 CIF twice, Open Division Runner-Up once, 3x League Champ and MCHS Coach of the Year during those 4 years. In August 2021, he moved to San Diego for work, where he is able to continue his love of volleyball, whether it be coaching or playing indoor/beach. She also played basketball, softball, track and field. She has coached in multiple states including California, Arizona, and Texas, collecting knowledge wherever she goes. With an incredible breadth of knowledge in California club soccer, Barclay will work as a development coach and assist younger players in the integration and growth within the team. Here is a look at how the Wave did in . Darrell graduated in 2000 with a Bachelors Degree in Business. Cheri is a mother of 3 collegiate athletes, and her daughter Emily (University of Indiana) is a WAVE alum. She retired from full-time competition in 2012. Assistant Equipment Manager Sophie Robinson. At ECU she out blocked and out hit all players at the Conference-USA Volleyball Tournament in 2008. As a player himself, he played at Mt Carmel HS where he lettered in 2 years varsity, earning 2 CIF Championships, 2 League Championships, & D2 Player of the Year in 2004. Ive never played for a club or been part of a club where the womens teams have their own training grounds. Stoney tweeted an acknowledgement to her 100,000 followers, directing the lovely people on here that are abusing me for even being linked with a job in the mens game to lower your blood pressure. Not one to flinch, she added if you have a daughter, sister, wife or mother you should be ashamed.. His passion from day one has never faded. Thiago was also chosen the 2019 FRCC coach of the year. She believes every player on the team has a role and it can be fluid, always progressing and developing and that all players are needed and counted on for the team's success. During his free time Gino enjoys training, video games, the beach and hanging out with his dog Luna. Every time I make a mistake, I dont feel that pressure of needing to impress every second. Hannah went on to be a volunteer assistant for DePaul University Volleyball in the 2019 season. Prior to joining San Diego, Doran spent four seasons with Portland Thorns FC as the Manager of Soccer Operations. San Diego Wave FC is a National Women's Soccer League expansion team that began play in 2022.