COACHES WANTED!

Have you played volleyball before or are interested in learning about volleyball? Are you interested in helping coach middle school aged students in a relaxed, local environment? We’re looking for you!

Albany Berkeley Volleyball (ABV) is a nonprofit organization that promotes youth volleyball in our local area for ages 5th - 9th grade. We provide programs where kids can learn the basics of volleyball and sportsmanship, accessible to families at an affordable cost.

We are looking for up to a lead and/or assistant coaches for another NCVA power or premier league team. Current and former volleyball players (high school, college) are welcome. Parents of youth participants are also invited to get trained to coach your child’s team!

Commitment: 2 hours per week (on Sundays), and 1-2 full day league tournaments from March 3 - May 3.
Compensation: $25/$20hour for lead/assistant coaches. Parents can be paid hourly or have their pay credited towards the payment for your child’s class and league fees.
Benefits: Swag from our team store, reimbursement for coaching education, college scholarship opportunities after working with us for 2 years.

Interested parties can fill out this APPLICATION FORM

Spread the word and help us grow the next generation of volleyball players in the East Bay!

COACHES, 2024 - 2025

Kat Sakazaki

Coach Kat is from Elk Grove, CA, recently graduated from UC Berkeley, and started playing volleyball when she was 9. She played volleyball for her elementary, middle, and high school as well as for the clubs NCVC and Delta Valley. Kat's coaches were some of the most supportive and influential people in her life, so she hopes to give that back to players now.

Caroline Escalante

I started playing volleyball at Berkeley High School as a setter. I just finished my second season with ABV as the parent volunteer assistant coach and was recently hired as the head coach at El Cerrito HS. I am looking forward to bringing the players and parents together to share the love of volleyball that I have.

Jessica Ruiz

Hi, I’m Jessica! I recently graduated from Cal Poly SLO. I’ve played club and school volleyball for about 7 years where I’ve developed skills as a setter, but I’ve also learned a lot from playing other positions as well. I played for Summit K2, Pacific Rim, and Xceleration. I look forward to working with you all!

Past Coaches

Mariah Sims

Hi everyone! My name is Mariah. I started playing volleyball 7 years ago at Albany Middle School. I have played for Hercules Dynamite and Infinite Volleyball Club. During my volleyball career I have played almost every single position. I’m excited to get to work with you all again this season!

Aliya Payongayong

Hi! My name is Aliya and I’ve been playing volleyball for 6 years. I started at Albany Middle School, then played at Albany High School. At AHS I played as a defensive specialist, and at Golden Bear Volleyball Club I was a setter. I have a passion for coaching because while I get to teach skills, I also find that I’m constantly learning new things too! I’m very excited to meet and work with everybody!

Francesca Nicosia

Hi! I’m Francesca. I started playing volleyball eight years ago at ABV, then in middle and high school went on to play club volleyball at Golden Bear and Marin Juniors volleyball clubs, along with playing for Albany High School. I’ve played a lot of different positions, but have mainly been a setter for a few years now. I’m excited to work with all of you and return to ABV as a coach!

Theresa Esparrago Lieu

Theresa Esparrago Lieu started playing volleyball in 7th grade at Albany Middle School. At Albany High, Theresa and the Cougars won multiple league and NCS titles, and helped lead the Cougars to the CIF NorCal finals. Theresa enjoys working with middle school players and hopes to pass on her love for the sport. Outside of volleyball, Theresa works in supporting efforts to make higher education more equitable for CA students.