GILBERT GILBERSTADT, Head Coach
Where were you born?: I was born in Ormoc city, Philippines and came to the United States when I was 6 years old when I settle in San Francisco.
Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any: My passion for volleyball began in the early nineties when I started
playing volleyball in recreationally. My alma mater, Riordan High
School, did not have volleyball program so I took volleyball classes at
the junior college level at City College of SF. After learning and
playing the sport for some time I began to play local tournaments.
Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience: Over the last 12 years, I have coached various age groups ranging from
12 to 18. Quake City Volleyball Club was the beginning of my coaching
carrier. Beyond coaching club, I expanded my expertise to the following
schools: Mercy Burlingame varsity (2004), Capucchino High School
Frosh/Soph. Also I ran clinics in All Souls (South San Francisco) and
Abbott Middle School. I’m currently coaching for 8A team at Abbott
Middles School.
Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach: When I was a freshman at Riordan High School I took my WCAL title in
Wrestling. But as my passion grew for volleyball, along with my team we
won many double outdoors tournaments. I also participated indoors
tournaments from varies level from beginners to advance leagues winning
several divisions.
What is your education background?: I began my life in San Francisco attending St. Anthony followed by Arch
Bishop Riordan. Upon graduating high school, I continued my education at
City College of San Francisco and transferred to San Francisco State
University. I took a leave from SFSU and latter continued my education
at University of Phoenix in receiving my undergraduate degree in
Information Technology (2003) and Master Degree at Golden Gate
University in Information Technology in emphasis in Management (2009). I
have many certifications around technical specification (MCSE, CCNA,
ITIL, and etc.).
My volleyball education has continued to expand with the following
classes and certifications: Impact Certification, CAP I, Gold Medal
Squared 1 and 2, ASEP, Positive Coaching Alliance and in the process of
completion CAP II.
Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?: One of my strengths is problem solving. And I continuously work to
identifying the root cause of problems and developing plans for positive
results. This is translated in everyday life experiences along with
the application to my coaching style. This enhances and improves the
outcomes by helping player’s physical and mental ability to grow.
What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?: I believe in if you work hard, play hard, you will rewards will follow.
I typically say, “We are not perfect but if we try and do our best to
become perfect it will eventually be perfect.” If we love what we do and
put your heart and effort every day the sum of all your hard work will
in turn be an amazing result. I believe of learning and having fun.
What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?: One of my personal memorable moments was my first win at an outdoor
tournament and indoor tournament at Vegas. My wife and I also enjoy
watching college matches at Stanford. Our favorite player of all time
at Stanford is Logan Tom (OH).
What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?: I work for AAA Insurance Company as a Desktop Support Technician. When
I’m not coaching I spend most of my time with my wife, Magda, and we
enjoy traveling, or hanging out with our three Huskies (Krystal, Domino,
and Rusty). We also enjoy the outdoors, sporting events, Broadway
shows, and etc… We are proud 49er and Giant fans & season ticket
holders.
What is something unique about yourself that you would like to share? I love to talk and could long winded but it’s all driven from passion to live.
LANCE ICHIKAWA, Assistant Coach
Where were you born?: Honolulu, HI
Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any: West High School, Torrance California Intramurals, UC Berkeley Industrial Volleyball League, Santa Clara
Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience: I held
the position of Assistant Coach for the Aragon High School Varsity Team
for the 2008-2011 seasons and in 2007 assisted them during the Central
Coast Section playoffs where they made it to the semi-finals. During
the 2007 season I held the position of Assistant Coach of the Aragon
High School Frosh-Soph team. In addition, I was Head Coach of the ELITE
14-2 team in 2009, the Assistant Coach of the No Limit Sol Jahs 14's
club volleyball team during the 2006 season, the 16's team during the
2007 season and the 18's team during the the 2008 and 2009 club
seasons. The 2008 No Limit Sol Jahs 18's finished their league play
with a perfect 400 out of 400 score and ended the season with the second
highest point total for Area teams.
What is your education background?: I graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Mathematics.
Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?: I
co-founded the San Mateo Japanese Youth Organization's Volleyball
Clinic in 2003. I have been an instructor for the clinics during the
last 9 years and also serves as the commissioner of the organization.
What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?: There is no "I" in team and volleyball is the ultimate team sport.
What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?: Watching
the Aragon Varsity play Kat Brown's (UC Berkeley's Middle Blocker) St.
Francis Central Coast High School team and pulling out a 36-34 win in
2008.
What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?: Fishing
NAOMI ICHIKAWA, Assistant Coach
Where were you born?: I was born in Tokyo, Japan and moved to San Mateo, CA when I was 1 year old.
Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any: My playing experience includes 4 years of high school volleyball at
Aragon High School (many, many, years ago). I played womens’ club
volleyball for 19 years, primarily as a setter. I played in a co-ed
Industrial Volleyball League (IVL) for 9 years as a setter.
Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience: I have been an assistant coach for Elite Volleyball Club for 4 years
from the spring 2008 to spring 2011 seasons. I have also been an
assistant coach for 3 years at Bowditch Middle School from the fall 2008
to the fall 2010 seasons. My coaching experience also includes
co-founding the San Mateo JYO (Japanese Youth Organization) Volleyball
League. Since 2003 I have coached youth from the 4th grade through high
school in this instructional league.
Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach: I received the MVP award during my senior year at Aragon High School
What is your education background?: I attended College of San Mateo and San Fransicso State Univeristy and
have a degree in Liberal Arts. I became IMPACT certified in 2009.
What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?: To have an environment that encourages players to learn and develop on
and off the court and to create a positive learning environment in good
and bad times
What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?: My favorite experience was meeting my husband at a co-ed volleyball
tournament in 1988. We married in 1991 and still play recreational
volleyball together!
What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?: I enjoy playing co-ed volleyball and had the opportunity to play with
both my husband and 18 year old daugther. I also enjoy running,
Starbucks, skiing, sewing & crafts, and working as an Assistant
Controller at a start up software company.
Tentative schedule for the
2012 ELITE 15-1 BLACK
NCVA Power League
Practice Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9 PM, at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center, Foster City. First practice will be November 17th.
Tournament Schedule:
• January 8: Non League Tournament, Location TBD
• January 14- 16: California Kick-off Tournament at San Mateo Event Center or San Jose Convention Center
• January 28: Non League Tournament, Location TBD
• February 4-5: League Qualifiier Tournament, Location TBD
• February 18-20: President's Day Tournament at San Mateo Event Center or San Jose Convention Center
• February 26: League Tournament #1, Location TBD
• March 24: League Tournament #2, Location TBD
• March 30th-April 1st: Southern CA National Qualifier in Anaheim, California
• April 14: League Tournament #3, Location TBD
• April 21-23: Far Western National Qualifier Tournament in Reno
• May 5-6 or May 19-20: Region Championships Tournament, Location TBD
• May 26-28: Bay View Classic Tournament at San Mateo Event Center or Oakland Convention Center
• We may participate in the following as our season finale tournament:
° June 22-25: Summer Soiree Tournament in Ahanhiem, OR
° June 28-July 7: Junior National Championships in Columbus, OHIO
