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BETTY HO

Where were you born?:  San Francisco

Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any:  I played recreational volleyball during high school and participated in sand tournaments as well as indoor adult recreational leagues.

Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience:  I started coaching in 2002 at St. Anne's Catholic School in SF.  I coached 5 years at St. Anne's for grades 4th-6th.  I am currently coaching the 8th grade Bowditch Middle School team.  I have been coaching at Bowditch for the past 5 years for grades 6th-8th.  I was Assistant Coach for ELITE's 14-1 Black team for 2 years, then moved onto Head Coach for ELITE's 13 Black team 2011 seasson.

Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach:  During my years at St. Anne's, my team won 4 out of 5 championships. While at Bowditch, my teams won 3 League Championships and 6 Division Championships.  Three years ago my 8th grade team finished 2nd in a middle school tournment and this season my 8th grade team took 1st place above 13 other teams from the Bay Area.  Last season, my ELITE 13 Black team finished in the top 7 in the Gold Division at Regional Championships.

What is your education background?:  I attended Lowell High School and then attended Skyline College.  I currently have an Impact Certification.

Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?:  Keeping an open mind and listening to my players helps to make me a better coach.  I believe there is always going to be a better way of pursuing my goals as a coach, whether it be a technique or one's philosophy.  I take information that I feel is useful for my team to help them grow as a team as well as an individual.

What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?:  CONFIDENCE-Trust it;  KNOWLEDGE-Acquire it JEALOUSY- Distance it;  SUCCESS-Achieve it;  RUMOR-Ignore it;  SMILE-Keep it;  LOVE-Value it;  EGO-Kill it;  WE-Use it;  I-Avoid it.

What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?:  Just simply watching the players grow, gain confidence and give their best effort to be a better player.

What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?:  When I am not coaching volleyball, I am an Account Manager for a firm that I have been with for the past 10+ years located in South San Francisco.  In my free time, I am usually still in a gym watching either my daughter play for her Varsity team or my son playing for his club team.  I can also be found on the soccer field cheering on my 6 year old daughter or spending time with my eldest daughter in Berkeley where she is a Sophmore at Cal.  My other favorite past times are playing tennis, skiing, and traveling with my husband.  But the moments I look forward to are movie nights with my family.

 

PETER YEE

Where were you born?:  Detriot, MI

Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any:  I started playing in 1990.  I had some success playing in Southeast Michigan and in the Bay Area.  I also had a couple of high finishes in local outdoor tournaments.

Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience: I started coaching in 1998.  I coached club volleyball for 12 years for the 12's through 18's girls divisions as well as one year for a boys division.  I coached 5 years of men's college club, 1 year of junior high school, 1 year of JV high school, 2 years of Varsity high school and several years of coaching adult players.

Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach:  2010 Scholastic Fall Championship team, GPA 3.185.  During my second year with University of Michigan Men's Club team, we had the best finish at Nationals in over a decade.  Co-founded the Stanford Men's Club team in 2005 which finished the 2008 season at 19th, nationaly.  Proven record of improving players and teams over the course of every season.  A team composed predominately of my Boys 18s NCVA Power team finished 2nd in CIF/CCS Finals in May 2006.  Several junior player girls that I have coached have achieved playing success at D1, D2, and D3 colleges.

What is your education background?:  I attended Novi High School.  I graduated with a BS dgree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan.  I currently hold my Impact certification Gold Medal Squared Leve,l 1 PSIA Level 1, AASI Level 1

Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?:  I am a good problem solver.  I feel everyone is unique and each requires a unique approach.

What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?:  The least important thing I teach my players is how to play volleyball.   It's the other lessons that will continue to serve you later in life that we are teaching:  responsibility, tenacity, and overcoming adversity.

What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?:  Beating UW Oshkosh (second set went to 36-34).  They were the defending National Champions the previous two years at NIRSA Nationals

What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?:  I teach skiing and snowboarding on the side.  I still love to play sand volleyball whenever I can.

 

GILBERT GILBERSTADT

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

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

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.

DAVID SEVERINI

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TRACI NOWAKOWSKI

Where were you born?:  Redwood City, California

Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any: I played volleyball in middle school and at Notre Dame High School, where I played JV for 2 years and Varsity for 2 years-all four years as Captain.  I played 6 years of club volleyball for Quake City and 1 year with Peninsula Juniors.  I started on a 12's Area team, but played Power for the other six years.  I chose not to play in college, however, I could not stay away from volleyball so played in recreational leagues, as well as intramural sports.

Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience:  This was my first year coaching 6th grade volleyball at Abbott Middle School, and this will be my first time coaching girls junior club volleyball.

Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach:  I received the MVP award my sophmore year on Junior Varsity, and received the Coaches Award both my junior and senior years on Varsity.

What is your education background?:  I graduated from Notre Dame Belmont High School in 2005.  I continued my education at California State University Long Beach where I graduated with a BA in Liberal Studies.  Also, I graduated with a Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, and Level 1 Education Specialist Instruction Credential for children with Moderate/Severe Disabilities.

Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?:  Coaching is very similar to teaching.  When teaching, you have to plan, evaluate, re-assess, and reflect, and also you can work individually, in small groups, or in a whole group.  The same is true for coaching.  Working in a classroom has taught me how to work with diverse children and their individual needs.  This will help me when coaching because not everyone learns the same way, and as a coach I hope to see individual and team growth by the end of a season.

What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?:  I think that it is important to remember that mistakes happen, but it's how we learn from our mistakes that will make us a better player and person.

What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?:  My favorite experience with the sport of volleyball is digging the other team's best hitter, and knowing the girl will not get another ball past me for the rest of the match.

What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?:  When I am not coaching volleyball, I teach a Mild/Moderate Special Day Class for 6th and 7th grade at Abbott Middle School, where I work with children with special needs.  I also love to travel, go to concerts, read a good book and go on outdoor adventures.

 

 

LELAND WONG

Where were you born?:  China, in a place called Hoi Ping where the favorite past time is volleyball and some of the woman's greatest volleyball arises from there.

Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any:  I did not play high school nor college volleyball but I played in men's leagues, co-ed leagues and the USVBA for fifteen years.

Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience: I coached high school volleyball in Southern California.  In San Francisco, I coached for SF Tremors, and Kalani for ten years. I coached Bay Area high schools (Leigh, Westmont, James Lick, and Carlmont for both girls and boys for 10 years.

Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach:  At Campbell School District in San Jose, I coached a JV boy's high school volleyball team and we won 5 out of 6 League Championships in Div 1 and A League Division.

What is your education background?:   I graduated from Roosevelt High School in East Los Angeles, the toughest neighborhood in the USA according to 20/20.  I graduated from San Francisco State University in 1974 and continued with graduate studies for two years.  I graduated from Chiropractic School in 1980.  I was State appointed QME from 1984-2007.

Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?:  I spent over 30 years as a Chiropractor and 6 years in the Marine Corps.  That helped me understand how the human body works as a whold and how it interacts with its environment.

What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?:  How well you function in volleyball and outside volleyball is a direct connection to how well and efficient your mind and body function.

What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?:  My favorite experience in volleyball is to see kids having fun and improve and grow in volleyball and in life.

What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?: I listen to classical music, exercise at the beach, play cello, golf and play with my grandson, Konrad.

 

 

BAILEY KORDIC

Where were you born?:  Mission Viejo, CA

Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any: I played 4 years at California High School in San Ramon, played club volleyball at Iron Horse and East Bay Connection in the East Bay.  I also played intramural at California State Long Beach.

Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience: No previous coaching experience other than helping my younger sisters (one who is Libero at Sacramento State and one who is now coaching for NorCal in Pleasanton).

Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach:  I received the Coaches Award my sophmore year for volleyball and the swim team.

What is your education background?:  I went to California High School in San Ramon, and graduated with a Business degree from California State Long Beach in 2009.

Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?:  I coached swimming for 7 years through high school and college.  I watched my younger sisters who were very involved in volleyball so I have been playing and watching for over 10 years.

What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?:  Have fun, develop a passion and learn the skills that can carry players through a successful volleyball career.

What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?:  Either going to Davis Festival in 2002 with East Bay Connection or watching my sister's game at Sacramento State this season where they are currently ranked #1 in the Big Sky Conference.

What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?:  I work at a digital advertising company (PRN) in San Francisco where I am a Sales Coordinator.  I recently started running over 20 miles a week.  I love scrapbooking and sewing.  One of my favorite weekend activities is playing cards and games with my mom, dad and sisters.

 

 

KATHLEEN DAY

Where were you born?:  San Mateo, CA

Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any:  I played volleyball for six years from 4th grade through 9th.

Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience: I have 2 years of coaching experience at Abbott Middle School, coaching 7th grade.

Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach:  During my freshman year, Hillsdale's JV volleyball team won 3rd place at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Tournament. 

What is your education background?:  I am currently a senior at Hillsdale High School

Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?:  I like to have fun with the teams I coach and I feel I helped make the season a little more fun for the girls.

What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?:  The one philosophy that sticks out the most is the ELITE U-turn because I feel it is important to always cheer on your team and congratulate them at the end of a game.  It makes the team more of a family.

What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?:  My favorite experience with volleball would be coaching 7th grade this last season because I worked with a great group of girls and we had a lot of fun working on everyone's skiills and I was proud to see how far the girls came.

What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?:  When I am not coaching volleyball, I am working on school work, spending time with family or friends and going to church and youth group.

 

MORGAN HO

Where were you born?:  I was born and raised in San Francisco.

Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any:  I played for my Middle School team for all 3 years, 6th, 7th, and 8th. I made Varsity as a freshman at SMHS, currently playing my second season. Played for City Beach 12 Black, and have been with ELITE VBC for the past 3 seasons.

Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience: Last season, I was an assistant coach for ELITE'S 12 Red team and occasionally assisted the 13 Black team as well.

Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach:  Started competitive swimming at the age of 7 where I placed in the top 3 numerous times bringing home several medals. Held records in the top 10 for my club for several strokes. I made All Stars at the age of 8 and took 1st at the age of 10 for a Sprint-O-Rama meet. I made Junior Olympics each year and made it to Far Westerns. During my years of soccer I was selected for the Winter Select team twice, bringing home a 1st place win. During my volleyball career I've been awarded MVP four times. My first year with City Beach won us a bid to Junior Olympics. My middle school team won 3 Division titles and 2 League titles. My freshman year at SMHS took us to the first round of CCS.

What is your education background?:  I am currently a freshman at San Mateo High School.

Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?: I've experienced many sports to understand the discipline and commitment it takes to be a strong player, and my knowledge and skill set for volleyball will help improve their game.

What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?:  My personal philosophy when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball is that it is a team sport. Nothing about volleyball is individual. You work as a team, win as a team, improve as a team, and strive as a team.

What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?:  My favorite experience was playing beach/ sand volleyball in the summer.

What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?:  When I am not on the court, I enjoy spending time with friends and my family.

 

TAYLOR HO

Where were you born?:  San Francisco, CA

Please highlight your volleyball playing experience, if any:  My volleyball career began at the age of 10 playing on a 14 Black team coached by Club Director, Brian Thomason.  My next step in volleyball was to compete with other junior boys volleyball players.  I started playing for Bay to Bay Volleyball Club located in San Jose on their 13-1 team for 1 season, then moved onto their 14-1 team playing for 4 seasons.  During my 4 seasons with Bay to Bay, I participated in 2 Junior National Tournaments.  I am currently playing for Pacific Rim Volleyball Academy 14-1.

Please highlight your volleyball coaching experience:  Last season I assisted on ELITE's 13 Black team.  I am currently assisting with the 8th grade team from my former middle school, Bowditch.

Please list any award, or championships, you received as either a player or a coach:  At the age of 7, I started swimming competitively receiving numerous awards including placing 1st in several swim meets.  I placed top 10 at Junior Olympics as well as Far Westerns.  At the age of 10, I played competitive soccer and brought home medals for finishing in the Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions.  I've also won championship matches playing tennis the last two years in middle school.  This past summer I was selected to participate in USA's High Performance Future Select A1 team where I competed with players around the country.

What is your education background?:  I am currently attending San Mateo High School

Is there any other personal experiences, or training, that you feel makes you a better coach?:  My experiences from the various club sports I've participated in gives me the insight on team development and skills.

What personal philosophy sitcks out the most when it comes to coaching junior club volleyball?:  Real Life Is What You Make Of It!

What is your favorite experience with the sport of vollebyall?:  I enjoy every aspect of the game, but my experience at High Performance has been my favorite.

What are you currently doing if you are not coaching volleyball?:  Besides school, I enjoy playing tennis, listening to music and social networking and sleeping.

JASON KWAN

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