Boys 17 Brentwood 2024-2025

Coaches

Head Coach

Annaliesse Rivera
Annaliesse Rivera

Annaliesse Rivera

I tried many different sports growing up but I eventually discovered volleyball and fell deeply in love with the sport. I had watched my older sister play in high school and really didn’t get to try it until I got to middle school. It became something I knew I was good at but strived to be even better at every day. Once I got to high school I discovered club and began to play and grow stronger as a player but also as a person. I played club for four seasons, 3 being played with Diablo and 1 with Hercules Dynamite. After graduating high school I went on to play 1 season at Los Medanos College. Playing volleyball has taught me self-discipline, teamwork, mental toughness, effective communication on and off the court, and commitment. Learning these not only helped me deal with situations on the court but also off the court. After finishing my season at Los Medanos I knew I wouldn’t be able to live without volleyball and knew I wanted to give back to our youth. Since then I have assistant coached 4 teams and head coached 1 team for Diablo.

Coaching Goals
As a coach, I strive to give my players the best opportunity to thrive under any circumstances on or off the court. I want to give my players a positive experience while also helping them gain confidence, learn how to work together and communicate effectively.

School:
• Los Medanos College (2021) • Freedom High School
 • Varsity (Captain, 2020-2021)
  • BVAL Honorable Mention
  • Most Inspirational Award
 • Varsity (2019)
  • BVAL Honorable Mention
  • BVAL Sportsmanship Award
  • Lady Falcon Award
  • Athlete of the Week (The Press)
• Inderkum High School
 • JV (2018)
  • MVP Award
• Freedom High School
 • JV (2017)
• O’Hara Park Middle School

Club:
• Diablo 18 Black - 2021 (Outside/Libero)
• Diablo 17 Black - 2019 (Outside/DS)
• Hercules Dynamite 16 - 2018
• Diablo 16’s - 2017

Coaching History:
• Diablo 17 Black (Boys) - Assistant Coach (2023)
• Diablo 14 Brentwood - Head Coach (2023)
• Diablo 16-3 White - Assistant Coach (2023)
• Diablo 18 Black - Assistant Coach (2022)
• Diablo 13-2 Green - Assistant Coach (2022)
• Boys Clinics (2022)

Assistant Coach

Leila Caralos
Leila Caralos

Leila Caralos

Throughout my experience, volleyball has offered me a hopeful escape from everyday life. I started my volleyball career in 7th grade and fell in love with the sport. After high school, I had the passion to teach and share new skills with others. My hope is to teach others valuable life lessons and give positive memories on and off the court. I believe the players I had the honor to coach have brought me valuable lessons as well. This opportunity has allowed me to share my love, experience, and knowledge of a sport that can be played for a lifetime, promote teamwork, and build character.

I look forward to seeing what this club will bring each year!

Volleyball Player Career:
• Los Medanos College
• Diablo Volleyball Club 18 Black
• Xceleration Volleyball Club 16 White
• Red Rock Volleyball Club Beach Program
• Red Rock Volleyball Club 15-1
• Liberty High School
• Edna Hill Middle School

Coaching Experience:
• Diablo Volleyball Club 16 Brentwood
• Diablo Volleyball Club 14 Brentwood
• Diablo Volleyball Club 13-2

Achievements:
• BVAL Sportsmanship Award
• Most Consistent Player Award
• JV: MVP

Assistant Coach

Kevin Fujinaga
Kevin Fujinaga

Kevin Fujinaga

Coaching Philosophy

Help players learn to love the game:
Over many years of teaching and coaching, I have learned that when a player really loves the game they will put in the work. Improvement is always achieved. The best part about volleyball is that while it can be enjoyed at any level it gets really exciting the better you become. Volleyball draws players in because the game grows with your skill. Watching that growth up to the highest level is why I coach.

A little history:
I first played volleyball at my church in middle school. That led to high school volleyball at College Park High School and eventually to playing NCAA ball at UC Santa Cruz. After my days of playing ended I’ve coached at many different levels: Boys/Girls varsity at College Park, coaching many teams and camps for Diablo Valley Volleyball club, Men’s Club coach at UC San Diego (best finish was 3rd in the nation), Boys/Girls coach at Adams Middle School, and most recently Assistant Boys/Girls Varsity coach at Heritage High School.
I’m always excited to start a season and get a new opportunity to teach how to play this sport the right way. But above all else, it’s an opportunity to have fun! That’s what it’s all about!

Go Diablo!

Tournament Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.

Tournament Date Location
NCVA League QualifierSaturday, Sep. 14, 2024 -
Sunday, Sep. 15, 2024		The Grounds - Roseville
NCVA League 1Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024San Mateo Event Center
NCVA League 2Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024The Grounds - Roseville
NCVA League 3Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024The Grounds - Roseville
NCVA League RegionalsSaturday, Nov. 16, 2024 -
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024		San Jose Convention Center
NCVA Holiday BonanzaSaturday, Dec. 14, 2024 -
Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024		The Grounds - Roseville
NCVA Far Western National QualifierSaturday, Jan. 11, 2025 -
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025		San Mateo Event Center
SOCAL CUP: The Open ChampionshipsSaturday, Jan. 18, 2025 -
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025		Los Angeles Convention Center
SOCAL CUP: The ShowcaseFriday, Jun. 13, 2025 -
Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025		Los Angeles Convention Center
USAV Boys Junior Nationals
(Pending Qualification)		Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025 -
Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025		Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN

Practice Schedule

Practice Days:
TBD - Brentwood Area

1st Class Fitness Training:
Fridays - Time TBD

Practices will start the week of August 26th!

Holiday Breaks - NO PRACTICES:

  • November 23 - December 1
  • December 23 - January 2

Cost & Payment Schedule

Power League Season - $3250

  • Deposit (Due on 8/21/24) - $500
  • September 15th - $500
  • October 15th - $500
  • November 15th - $600
  • December 15th - $600
  • January 15th - Remaining Balance

Cost Includes:

  • Power League Season:
    • League & Tournament Fees
    • Coaching Fees
    • Gym Fees & Insurance
    • Uniform Items
  • NCVA Holiday Bonanza
  • NCVA Far Western National Qualifier
  • COPA SpeedLab

Cost does NOT include: Airline, Travel, Hotels, Etc.

We will accept Cash, Checks (made out to Diablo VBC), and Credit Cards (Fee - 2.925% of the total being charged)

Please mail payments to: Diablo VBC - P.O. Box 69, Concord, CA 94522 (Please do not give payments to coaches)

Extended & Summer Seasons - Additional Costs

Extended & Summer Season will be discussed at Commitment Night!

Extended Season - $435

  • SOCAL CUP: The Open Championships - January 2025

Summer Season - $1450

  • SOCAL CUP: The Showcase - June 2025
  • USAV Boys Junior Nationals - July 2025