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About Diablo Valley Volleyball Club

Diablo Valley Volleyball Club, a non-profit organization with teams in both Walnut Creek and Brentwood, was founded to provide junior boys and girls the opportunity to improve their volleyball knowledge and skills. Our club's primary objective is to ensure that each player experiences a rewarding, educational, and fun season at Diablo!

For over 30 years, we have consistently practicesd and emphasized our core club philosophies:

Provide a friendly and family-like atmosphere where all players feel welcome and supported by both the coaching and administrative staff.
Develop players' volleyball skills and knowledge in a competitive, positive, and fun environment.
Promote the values of good sportsmanship and foster the development of important life skills among players.
Coach, encourage, and motivate each team and player to improve to their potential over the course of the season.

Under the leadership of our dedicated President and Director, Sean & Teresa Stratton, our teams, players, and coaches have accomplished many remarkable achievements throughout the years. The majority of our Diablo players have shown incredible dedication and commitment to both the sport and our club. The players and families are truly exceptional and we see continuous improvement year after year. We hope to have you involved in our program this upcoming season!

Diablo Volleyball is a member of USA Volleyball (USAV) and the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA), and operates under their rules and Code of Conduct.

Diablo Board Members

Club President

Sean Stratton

Coaching Philosophy

My main goals for the players that I coach are that they improve in the game of volleyball, build confidence, and gain strong communication skills.

CAP I – Certified

I have been involved in coaching sports since I was 14 years old when I was helping my dad coach my older sister’s softball team. I have always had the passion to be a coach and share my experience with others. I have been coaching volleyball for over 30 years. I have coached all levels and I have coached players from 8 to 60 years old.

I have had lots of successes in coaching and not all have come from winning a game. Just the idea that players finally get what I am asking them to do is the greatest gift I can receive. The player will look over towards me with a big smile, and we both know what has just happened.

I have my degree in Physical Education from California State University Long Beach. I’ve taken many things that I learned from my degree and incorporated them into my coaching.

I have always liked this quote that I share with all my teams. ”There is no limit to what can be accomplished if it doesn’t matter who gets the credit”

Most Recent Coaching Highlights:
(All of the successes below came from dedicated athletes with the support of their parents. I thank all of you for these great years)
• 2018 - NorCal High Performance Coach (March-April 2018 in Pordenone, Italy) - Cornacchia World Cup
• 2017 - NorCal High Performance Coach (July 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, FL) - USA HP Championships
• 2016 - San Ramon Valley High School - 5th Place in NCS
• 2014 - USAV Junior Nationals - 17th Place in 14 Open Division
• 2016 - San Ramon Valley High School Men’s Varsity - 13 Seasons
• 2014 - Diablo 14 Black - Power League
• 2013 - Diablo 16 You Know - Undefeated in All Leagues
• 2012 - Diablo 18 Green
• 2012 - San Ramon Valley High School - Frosh Team
• 2012 - Diablo 16 Fury - Undefeated in All Leagues (Lost in the finals at Regionals)
• 2012 - San Ramon Valley High School - 5th Place in NCS
• 2011 - Diablo 16 Black - 26th at USAV Junior Nationals
• 2010 - USA Boys High Performance Camp - WI Dells, WI
• 2010 - Diablo 16 Black - 29th at Junior Olympics
• 2008 - USA Boys High Performance Camp - Long Beach, CA
• 2007 - NCVA Boys High Performance 18 and Under Coach (Traveled to Europe)
• 2006 - San Ramon Valley High School Varsity Boys - 3rd Place in NCS
• 2006 - NCVA Boys High Performance - 3rd Place (Sacramento, CA)
• 2005 - NCVA Boys High Performance - 5th Place (Salt Lake City, UT)
• 2005 - San Ramon Valley High School Varsity Boys - NCS Champions (36-0)
• 2005 - Awarded Tri-Valley Herald All Sports Coach of the Year
• 2004 - Awarded Contra Costa Times Coach of the Year
• 2004 - San Ramon Valley High School Varsity Boys - NCS Champions
• 2003 - Diablo 18 Stratton - 5th at Junior Olympics in the 18 Open Division
• 2001 - Diablo 18 Stratton - 11th at Junior Olympics in the 18 Open Division
• 2000 - Diablo 18 Stratton - Undefeated Season in NCVA
• 1999 - Diablo 18 Stratton - 9th at Junior Olympics

Club Director

Teresa Stratton

Coaching Career:
• 1993-Present
• Diablo Club Director
• 1993-2020
• Diablo Coach - All Age Groups - Teams, Clinics, & Lessons
• 1991-2018
• Clayton Valley
• Pittsburg
• Acalanes
• De La Salle
• College Park
• Heritage
• San Ramon

Playing Career:
• Clayton Valley High School
• 4 Years Varsity
• 3 Years Team MVP
• 3 Years Team Captain
• 3 Years All-DVAL
• Diablo Valley College
• 2 Years Team MVP
• 2 Years Team Captain
• 2 Years All-League
• Los Medanos College
• Basketball
• Humboldth State University (Cal Poly Humboldt)
• 2 Years Team MVP
• 2 Years Team Captain
• 1990 - 2nd in NCAA Division II Assists
• 1990 - Inducted into the HSU Athletic Hall of Fame

Thrilled and amazed at how Diablo has continued to thrive over the last 30 years. We are so blessed with coaches, athletes and families who are committed to working hard and giving their best effort to make their Diablo volleyball season enjoyable and fulfilling.
I used to be able to name all 75+ campers in our summer sessions on Day #1 - now, I can barely remember my 30 third grade students’ names at the end of each school day - ha, ha! Sean fills me in on all the teams and it is enjoyable to still watch and cheer on teams at tournaments. Although, I am no longer coaching a specific team - I am available for observations with feedback. I am willing to come to practice to watch and take notes with comments and suggestions. If you are interested, please email us at diablovbc@yahoo.com with your practice day/time/site and player name. I will watch some of the practice then send notes to you via email afterward.
Volleyball has been such a positive outlet for me as I grew up with volleyball as the focal point of my own life as a player, coach, director and then as a volleyball parent. What brings me real joy is to see and hear the excitement on the courts. The Diablo athletes are fired up about learning and improving their game of volleyball while also having the opportunity to meet others who have the same passion for volleyball and there are many who build lifelong friendships.
Thank you to all the players, coaches, parents and many others that have been a part of building this fantastic quality and caring program, Diablo Valley Volleyball Club!!

Vice President

Head of
Girls Division

Head of
Boys Division

Hayden Zollars

I started playing volleyball in 2008 and played six years of club with Diablo until 2014. I also played at Deer Valley High School and was awarded BVAL 1st Team All-League and Team MVP my senior year. While earning my degree in Computer Science at Sonoma State University, I played four years of college club volleyball. As the Women’s Volleyball Club President and Team Captain I helped lead our team to win the 2018 Division II NCVF National Championship.

I love being very involved with Diablo. I am the Boys Program Coordinator and manage all digital media for the club, including their website and social media accounts. I have also coached both boys' and girls' teams at the club for over 8 years.

My goal as a coach is to help players develop their volleyball skills and knowledge of the game to their fullest potential in a fun and positive environment. I am excited to continue coaching as it has proven to be such a rewarding experience to help players reach their goals and realize their love for the game just as I have!

Coaching Experience:
• 2025 Diablo Girls 16 Green - Head Coach
• 2024 Diablo Boys 18 Black - Head Coach
• 2024 Diablo Girls 14 Green - Head Coach
• 2023 Diablo Boys 16 Black - Assistant Coach
• 2023 Diablo Girls 14 Green - Head Coach
• 2023 Diablo Boys 17 Black - Assistant Coach
• 2022 Diablo Boys 16 Black - Assistant Coach
• 2022 Diablo Girls 15 Black - Head Coach
• 2021 Diablo Girls 14 Green - Head Coach
• 2020 Diablo Girls 14 Green - Head Coach
• 2019 Diablo Girls 13 Green - Head Coach
• 2018 Diablo Girls 14 Green - Assistant Coach

Playing Experience:
• 2014-2018 - Sonoma State University Club Volleyball - President and Team Captain
• 2018 - NCVF National Championship, Division II - 1st Place
• 2017 - NCVF National Championship, Division II - 3rd Place
• 2016 - NCVF National Championship, Division II - 5th Place
• 2015 - NCVF National Championship, Division II - 3rd Place
• 2011-2013 - Deer Valley High School Varsity
• 2013 - BVAL 1st Team All-League
• 2013 - Team MVP
• 2010 - Deer Valley High School Junior Varsity
• 2008-2013 - Diablo Valley Volleyball
• 2013 - Girls 18 Green
• 2012 - Girls 18 Green
• 2011 - Girls 16 East Power
• 2010 - Girls 16 United
• 2009 - Girls 14 Dynamite
• 2008 - Girls 14 East Premier

Contact Diablo

EMAIL

diablovbc@yahoo.com

PHONE

(925) 451-6581

ADDRESS

P.O. Box 69, Concord, CA 94522

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