She attended San Diego State University where she played all four seasons as a middle blocker/ right side, graduating in 3 1/2 years with a degree in sociology. Hilliard played professionally in Europe from 1995-1998, playing one season in the Netherlands and two years in Belgium, winning the Belgian club championship one year. Assistant Coach/Head of Goalkeeping Louis Hunt 10 national ranking in 2013. I got effectively banned overnight. Connor played as a setter for Epic Volleyball Club from 2004 to 2010. No matter the year, though he works to instill togetherness and competitiveness, while fostering a leadership mindset amongst his athletes. Starting Opposite during 2018 season. She then played for Cabrillo College where her team won a State Championship in 2013. Sign up today for our fun and competitive 2023 Spring Short Season Tryouts! SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE LATEST WAVE FC NEWS AND CLUB UPDATES. When Maricris is not in the gym, she spends a lot of time with her family and her two dogs, Daisy and Dempsey. She then coached for Mountain View Volleyball club before moving to San Diego to begin her Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at San Diego State University. As a former D1 collegiate volleyball player at UCSD, she received opportunities to coach various clinics. Binhs coaching philosophy is rooted in developing a life long enjoyment of volleyball and the importance of developing strong fundamental volleyball skills. Loyd earned a bachelor's degree in English from Tennessee in 2010 and a master's in professional studies from Tulane in 2013. Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity, Miami Country Day School (FL), 2012-2014 (2x district #bidsecured CONGRATULATIONS TO 17 JULIANA FOR SECURING THEIR BID TO NATIONALS IN OPEN DIVISION AT RED ROCK RAVE!Lets go WAVE!!! Dianne coached Varsity in 2011 and JV volleyball in 2014 at University City HS in San Diego. Barcenas played 19 minutes in San Diego's 3-1 loss to the Orlando Pride, competing in front of 16,225 fans at Snapdragon Stadium. New food. I got to play there. Stoney mined for lessons that would serve her later. As a junior in 2009, Connor was named First Team All-CIF and All-Valley League. His teaching and coaching philosophy: Find the language each kid speaks and try to convey what they need to learn in a way that is digestible. In addition to coaching at WAVE, Taylor is the Assistant Men's coach at UCSD! Jed is also a CHEK Certified Level 1 Holistic Lifestyle Coach and NCFS Certified Personal Trainer. All Rights Reserved. Coaching Staff. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune). He has been in several bands over the years and plays guitar, trumpet, drums, and vocals. Head of Medical/ Head Athletic Trainer Bailey Torrez Off the court he volunteered with an at-risk youth sports league where he coached several sports and discovered that he enjoyed working with kids, and after graduating in 2011 hes been teaching and coaching all over San Diego. Prior to UNC Charlotte, Loyd spent several years at Tulane University in New Orleans. He currently attends UCSD where he is majoring in Management Science as he plays on the men's volleyball team. He is always excited to get out in the waves whenever he has some time. In the early years she and her beach partner took 1st place at Doheny, they finished 4th place at CBVA Manahattan Beach their 1st year. He currently teaches at Pacific Ridge School, where he also coaches with the PRS volleyball program. Dianne began playing full time on the AVP Pro Beach Tour in 2000 after she had her first daughter, Avalon, and became one of the top 10 players in the US. During his senior year, Connor was named to the 2010 Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 list. Throughout her time at University of Hawaii she would assistant coach with the volleyball program when they hosted camps. CLUB But I was at Manchester United and people see Wrexham as a step up. Before coming to UWGB, he was a volunteer assistant coach at West Virginia University, where he coached in the Big XII conference for three years. Prior to WAVE, he played at Valencia High School from 2005 to 2007, part of the Foothill League Championship winning teams during his tenure. 2005-2007 La Costa Canyon Womens Varsity Assistant Coach (Ed Machado Head Coach) but the team and coaching staff have been amazing, and I look . This great sport requires tremendous passion, commitment and teamwork. Thank you to all of the parents, coaches, and athletes for all the sacrifices you made this season! To achieve this, our highly trained coaches provide focused, skill-based instructionin a supportive, team-building environment. Soothed by Southern California sunsets, Stoney began to find her footing. She coached on the sand for Northern California Volleyball Club, as well as coached camps and clinics at Synergy Force Volleyball Club. A native of Boston, Mass., Doran joined the league in 2013 where she spent five years with the Boston Breakers. CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRISTIAN CONNELL (17 Jon) FOR COMMITTING TO USC! Competed in 134 professional domestic events with: He then moved out to Southern California, where he has continued his career as a club coach and as an assistant director. Aaron Gillego joined the WAVE coaching staff in 2022. I already knew he had gone for a coffee with the person and told them they were going to be captain, she said. Coaching Staff - San Diego Surf Soccer Club Hannah is an Encinitas native who attended La Costa Canyon high school where she was a CIF Division I runner-up and Maverick of the year her senior year. He was individually awarded All-Conference team in his freshman year and state player of the year in his second year. April 22, 2022 4:38 PM PT. Accepting a job in the United States stacked up myriad challenges for Stoney, who had rarely been to America and never visited the West Coast. He has decorated history with both his playing and coaching career. After college he signed professional contracts with Division 1 VC Bottrop 90 in Germany as a Libero and in his second year with Nati League A Kanti Baden in Switzerland as a Setter. She believes you learn the most about yourself and others when your back is against the wall and you have to collectively battle through adversity. Fun facts: Melanie Barcenas, 15, made her NWSL debut on Saturday night, becoming the youngest player in league history to log game minutes. Matt was a Head coach for the Wave 13s in 2006. 2001-2003 University of Arizona Womens Club Team Co-Head Coach My mom could afford for one of us to swim, but I had a brother, too. During her career at Hawaii she was a 3x All-American setter. For his efforts, Hilliard was named the 2006 WCC Coach of the Year. Hed forgotten to tell me. #bidsecured 2023 Wave Volleyball. Having grown up in San Diego playing beach and club volleyball, Brennan attended Chico State University and set for his club team. For 2013 and 2014 high school seasons, Cole served as the assistant coach for the Laguna Beach Boys Volleyball varsity team. After graduating from UCLA, she joined the Women's National Team to play at the international level through 1992. As a 12-year-old living in South London, a tall-beyond-her-age girl romping around a neighborhood field caught the eye of the manager for the Chelsea Ladies program. That was very evident, very clear. In addition, the Wave has promoted Laura Doran to Assistant General Manager after joining the club in its inaugural season as Head of Team Administration. In his free time, he enjoys playing beach, hanging out with family and friends, and hiking. Jed finished his stint at SDSU with a Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing in 2001. Over 12 years as a Division I college coach where they earned a First place finish - a first in program history coupled with their first appearance in CIF Playoffs. Coached two NCAA National Players of the Year; Logan Tom, Ogonna Nnamani As an assistant coach at UWGB in 2017, he helped the team reach the championship match of the Horizon League Tournament and the quarter finals of the NIVC. [2], In January 2021, Lisa Baird, the commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), announced that an expansion team in Sacramento, led by Ron Burkle and in conjunction with Sacramento Republic FC's expansion bid into Major League Soccer, would join the NWSL in 2022. Over her time with the indoor program, Tulane produced two All-Americans and three All-Conference USA First Team selections, as well as a league Setter of the Year and Freshman of the Year. San Diego CIF Player of the Year Alex joined the WAVE coaching staff in 2022. Played club volleyball for the Arizona Storm 18 Thunder during the 2011-12 season. Following college in 2004, Mike began his professional beach volleyball and coaching career. While at Texas Tech, Nicole played both setter & defensive specialist. She is married to her husband Aaron and they have three kids, Luke, Jenna, and Jake. Stoney will be supported in San Diego by First Assistant Jackie Bachteler, Tactical Analyst Coach Chris Loxston, Technical Coach Craig Barclay and Performance Analyst Bennet Luethje. Currently, she is coaching Varsity at Torrey Pines High School. While in Texas, she also coached two years of club volleyball at Austin Skyline Volleyball Club. I thought about the hard times, when I stuck with it. An assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the 2013 and 2014 seasons, she helped lead the Green Wave to an impressive 28-4 mark during her first year. She was voted best dancer in middle school, so might be worth it to ask her to show you some moves in her spare time during which she also likes to spending trying out new foods, hiking, and supporting the Bay Area pro teams. Only competitive matches are counted. A collapse in Euro 2013 also haunts Stoney. Quality sport participation involves the thrill of optimal performance, the satisfaction of an optimal experience that has great meaning in one's life, and the feeling of accomplishment through the development of skills. After leaving school, Juliana spent 5 years playing Beach Volleyball in the AVP where she consistently placed among the top 20. Congratulations to all of our WAVE athletes who made the 2023 JVA Boys Watch List! CONGRATULATIONS TO 14 TAMMY FOR SECURING THEIR BID TO NATIONALS IN 14 OPEN AT SLC SHOWDOWN! Devin started playing volleyball at Carlsbad High School and hasn't stopped since. He was twice named to the All MPSF Honorable Mention team. conference tournament her junior year. Mike was also the #1 ranked tennis player in Southern California in 16 and under and earned a tennis scholarship to UCSB. Mohsani's Playing History - She has been playing volleyball since she was 10. While there, he led his teams to 2 Holiday Classic Medals in Open Division and 1 SCVA Invitational Medal in Open & a bronze medal in the 2017 17 Open BJNC. Originally from Seattle, Olivia played 4 years of high school volleyball, two years of club, did a junior summer volleyball tour in Europe where she played against other international teams & then went on to play 2 years at Shoreline Community College. His dad, Doug, ran a beach tournament at Lake Mission Viejo that Taylor would hang around as a kid and learn to play. Stoney will be supported in San Diego by First Assistant Jackie Bachteler, Tactical Analyst Coach Chris Loxston, Technical Coach Craig Barclay and Performance Analyst Bennet Luethje. His favorite memories have been coaching in the gold medal matches at the Beach Junior Nationals, the BVCA Championships, and Cal Cup. APRIL 29 ROSCHON TO BEARS The Cowboys want to take a running back somewhere in this Day 3 of the NFL Draft, but that guy won't be a favored Longhorn. Stoney stewed about differences in how the club treated women as opposed to the men. He coached the Boys 171 team to a 15th finish at the Junior Olympics in 2011 and the 2012 181 team to an Open bid for Junior Nationals. She brings a tremendous amount of passion, tenacity, and competitiveness to the sport in which she hopes to help instill in the students she coaches. Davis played volleyball at UCLA and Keller has entered the 6th grade and is at WAVE all the time! He won an Exhibition in Lille, France and had two main draw FIVB World Tour finishes in Prague, Czech Republic and The Hague, Netherlands. CONGRATULATIONS TO 14 TAMMY FOR SECURING THEIR BID TO NATIONALS IN 14 OPEN AT SLC SHOWDOWN!Lets go WAVE!! Kylee started coaching in 2008 as a volunteer at her alma mater, and quickly found a new avenue to accumulate more appreciation and experience for the sport. Performance and Development Staff San Diego Wave FC Feb 2022 - Present 1 year 3 months. David really focuses on the team aspect, and his players really respond to his style. She has her Master's degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration. Amanda Prather grew up in Granite Bay, California playing volleyball. Joining WAVE in 2019, Darrell assisted with the Girls 17-Kevin team and took 3rd at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier and secured an Open Division bid. In the weeks leading up to the 2021 Expansion and College Drafts, no one was thinking about the San Diego Wave sitting atop the NWSL standings in July other than their coaching staff. The San Diego Wave's inaugural season is set to take place this coming year and the team just drafted for the first time. The team is the San Diego area's first women's professional soccer team since 2003, when the Women's United Soccer Association folded and forced the San Diego Spirit to disband. Upon finishing his eligibility, Kevin joined the Women's Volleyball Program at Penn State as a Volunteer Assistant Coach (2003-2005) to learn from one of volleyball's legendary coaches, Russ Rose. In 2016, Darrell coached the 171 team to a top 5 finish at the SCVA Boys Classic and an 11th place finish in the Open Division at Junior Olympics. Felix's coaching philosophy is influenced by John Wooden and "Extreme Ownership" mixed in with "Grit" and "Chop Wood Carry Water" - essentially it focuses on preparation, effort, accountability and commitment to everything within your control. A defensive specialist and setter, Loyd played four years of collegiate volleyball, the first three at the University of Tennessee. She continued her career at Boise State. In her free time, she loves going to the beach, watching tv shows, spending time with family, and eating delicious food! She has coached all ages from toddlers all the way to girls and boys 18s. Cole began his coaching career for Balboa Bay Volleyball Club in 2012, and concluded his time there in 2019 after seven seasons. 50th all time prize money earner with $271,305.00 Toggle Navigation. She has been coaching club volleyball at the 11-14s age groups from 2011 until the present, with her time at WAVE beginning in 2019. He recently served on the FHSAA Volleyball Advisory Committee (2020-2022). Ginos professional volleyball career took him to Denmark then back to the states where he currently plays for the Las Vegas Ramblers. Bachteler joins Wave FC after spending the last two years as the Sporting Director for BP Fotboll in Stockholm (Sweden), where she oversaw the player and coaching development for BPs girls side and the Girls Academy.