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 - 10th 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 our next club season. 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: 4 hours per week of practice, tournament days lasting 4-8 hours one or two times per month starting in January. A typical season lasts from November - May.

  • 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 and volleyball activity fees.

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, 2025 - 2026

Sharisse Huie, 13u

Coach Sharisse has been coaching volleyball for over four years, but her love for the game began at age 10. As a former high school varsity setter and a current year-round player, she brings both experience and passion to the court. Having trained with the Co-Active Training Institute in personal coaching and leadership modalities, as well as neuroscience-based methods to help athletes find focus and flow, her goal is to guide players in building strong fundamentals, total body strength, and confidence, while also growing as leaders on and off the court.

Her coaching philosophy is rooted in a growth mindset, teamwork, and resilience, with plenty of fun along the way. 

Off the court, Sharisse enjoys time with her family, exploring new ways to learn, and getting creative. She brings the same passion for connection, growth, and community into her coaching.

Richard Ying, 15u

Hi, I’m Rich. I’ve been playing competitive volleyball for  35+ years. I started as a setter and played club for Warren in New Jersey. I’ve since played just about every position in every format of volleyball (beach, grass, coed, reverse coed, Chinese 9-man). Love it all. And now I’m enjoying helping the next generation learn this great team sport.

Caroline Escalante, 16u

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.