College Recruitment Guide
Get Recruited at Diablo!
Playing competitive club volleyball can significantly enhance athletes' chances of being recruited by college teams. Club volleyball can offer great training, chances to compete at a high level, and opportunities to shine at big tournaments and qualifiers where many top colleges scout for talent.
Many coaches on our staff have good connections with college programs, and can facilitate direct communication and recommendations. Diablo athletes benefit not only from skill development but also from the visibility and credibility that come with representing a respected and connected club, thereby maximizing their chances of securing a spot with a college team.
Being part of a club like Diablo demonstrates commitment, discipline, and teamwork—qualities highly valued by college coaches. It's not just about getting better at the game, it's about getting seen by the right people. Let us help you make your college volleyball dreams a reality!
Questions About College Recruitment?
Sean Stratton - Club Director
Our Club Director, Sean Stratton, serves as our primary contact for recruitment. His extensive knowledge of the sport and deep connections within the volleyball community make him instrumental in identifying and attracting talented players to our club. Sean's dedication ensures that our recruitment efforts are strategic and effective. For more information or questions about recruitment, please contact Sean today!
International & Professional Alumni
College & College Club Alumni
Girls Division
- Diablo Valley College
- Clayton Valley Charter High School ('22)
Leila Caralos
- Los Medanos College
- Liberty High School ('22)
Annaliesse Rivera
- Los Medanos College
- Freedom High School ('21)
- UCLA
- Pac-12 Freshman of the Week ('21)
- Campolindo High School ('20)
- CIF NorCal Championship ('20)
- NCS DI Champion ('20)
- Four-time All-League Champion
- Diablo Valley College
- College Park High School ('20)
- Pepperdine University
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Pac-12 All-Academic Team ('22, '21, '20)
- All-Pac-12 All-Freshman Team ('19)
- All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention ('20, '19)
- Alhambra High School ('19)
- Arcadia University
- San Ramon High School ('17)
- University of Redlands
- Northgate High School ('17)
- University of Redlands
- Campolindo High School ('17)
- Chico State University
- Alhambra High School ('17)
- East Texas Baptist University
- Berean Christian High School ('17)
- Carleton University
- Campolindo High School ('17)
- Williams College
- Carondelet High School ('17)
- UCLA (Club)
- Clayton Valley Charter High School ('17)
- San Francisco State University
- Clayton Valley Charter High School ('16)
Maddie Graham
- UC Davis (Club)
- Acalanes High School ('16)
Gabby Heitmann
- UC San Diego (Club)
- Las Lomas High School ('16)
Sarah Hodson
- UC Berkeley (Club)
- Carondelet High School ('16)
- Northern Michigan University
- San Ramon High School ('15)
- Trinity College
- Monte Vista High School ('15)
- Chico State University
- Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep ('15)
- Diablo Valley College
- Northgate High School ('15)
Molly Armstrong
- Sonoma State University (Club)
- NCVF Division II Champions (2018)
- Acalanes High School ('15)
Shaina Steinberg
- Sonoma State University (Club)
- NCVF Division II Champions (2018)
- Clayton Valley Charter High School ('15)
MacKenzie Draper
- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Club)
- Concord High School ('15)
Ying Stroebe
- Sonoma State University (Club)
- Acalanes High School ('15)
- Seattle Pacific University
- Heritage High School ('14)
- University of Texas at El Paso
- Carondelet High School ('14)
- Bentley University
- Carondelet High School ('14)
Aubree DeJesus
- Los Medanos College
- Liberty High School ('14)
Hayden Zollars
- Sonoma State University (Club)
- NCVF Division II Champions (2018)
- Deer Valley High School ('14)
- Alcorn State University
- Liberty High School ('13)
- Diablo Valley College
- Heritage High School ('13)
- Diablo Valley College
- Acalanes High School ('13)
Jasmine Oliveria-Smith
- Diablo Valley College
- Alhambra High School ('13)
- Ottowa University
- Deer Valley High School ('12)
Savanna Stevens
- Diablo Valley College
- Berean Christian High School ('12)
- Ottowa University
- Deer Valley High School ('10)
Mariah Boelk
- San Diego Christian College
- Berean Christian High School ('10)
Tasia Kwa
- Diablo Valley College
- Deer Valley High School ('10)
Mariko Panzella
- Diablo Valley College
- Deer Valley High School ('06)
Karen Lou
- Dominican University of California
- Berean Christian High School ('05)
Boys Division
- University of Nevada, Reno (Club)
- Deer Valley High School ('17)
- League MVP
Matt Lai
- UC Santa Barbara (Club)
- Campolindo High School ('17)
Pieter Derksen
- UC Santa Barbara (Club)
- NCVF Division I Champions (2022)
- Campolindo High School ('16)
- UC Santa Barbara
- Sir Francis Drake High School ('15)
- Pepperdine University
- Campolindo High School ('15)
- Western University
- Northgate High School ('15)
- University of Oregon
- Campolindo High School ('15)
Noah Fisher
- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Club)
- College Park High School ('15)
Chris McDonough
- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Club)
- Northgate High School ('15)
Jacob Brannon
- Chico State University (Club)
- Deer Valley High School ('15)
- UC Merced
- Granada High School ('14)
- UC Irvine
- Sir Francis Drake High School ('13)
- UCLA
- Bentley High School ('13)
- UC Santa Barbara
- Deer Valley High School ('13)
- University of the Pacific
- Ohio State
- Amador Valley High School ('13)
- UC San Diego
- Campolindo High School ('13)
Nelson Fisher
- Holy Names University
- College Park High School ('13)
Adam Vignaroli
- University of Michigan (Club)
- San Ramon High School ('13)
- University of the Pacific
- Ohio State
- NCAA Division I Champions (2016)
- De La Salle High School ('12)
- Springfield College
- NCAA Division III Champions (2010)
- St. Patrick St. Vincent High School ('12)
- UC Santa Cruz
- Acalanes High School ('12)
Eugen Britvic
- University of Illinois
- Northgate High School ('12)
Ryan Alva
- Northwestern University (Club)
- Campolindo High School ('12)
Sam Higbee
- Northwestern University (Club)
- De La Salle High School ('12)
Michael Doherty
- Santa Clara University (Club)
- De La Salle High School ('12)
- UC Irvine
- Deer Valley High School ('11)
Brendan Byrne
- Sonoma State University (Club)
- De La Salle High School ('11)
Jason Lee
- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Club)
- Campolindo High School ('11)
Nikhil Rajapuram
- University of Pennsylvania (Club)
- College Prep ('11)
- Baruch College
- Campolindo High School ('10)
- Springfield College
- San Ramon High School ('10)
- UC Santa Cruz
- College Park High School ('09)
- UC Santa Cruz
- Moreau Catholic High School ('09)
- University of the Pacific
- Granada High School ('09)
- UC Santa Barbara
- College Prep ('09)
Todd Travis
- UC Santa Barbara
- De La Salle High School ('09)
Nick Kalustian
- Holy Names University
- College Park High School ('09)
Dennis Soltes
- UC Irvine (Club)
- St. Joseph Notre Dame High School ('09)
Jake Partlow
- UC Davis (Club)
- Campolindo High School ('09)
Keenan Walch
- UC Davis (Club)
- Head-Royce School ('09)
Sam Palley
- Northwestern University (Club)
- Head-Royce School ('09)
- Stanford University
- NCAA Division I Champions (2010)
- Acalanes High School ('08)
Evan Walbridge
- UC Berkeley (Club)
- Sir Francis Drake High School ('08)
Michael Lum
- UC Merced (Club)
- Northgate High School ('08)
- Brigham Young University
- Northgate High School ('07)
- UC San Diego
- Las Lomas High School ('07)
- Johnson & Wales University
- Concord High School ('07)
Jim Sutherland
- Emmanuel College
- Concord High School ('07)
Dean Achelis
- UC Davis (Club)
- Las Lomas High School ('07)
Zach First
- Chico State University (Club)
- Campolindo High School ('07)
- UC San Diego
- Liberty High School ('05)
- UCLA
- Granite Bay High School ('05)
Gavin Rochford
- Santa Barbara City College
- Campolindo High School ('05)
- UC San Diego
- Miramonte High School ('04)
Colin Neidermeyer
- Santa Clara University (Club)
- De La Salle High School ('04)
- Springfield College
- NCAA Division III Champions (2008 & 2010)
- San Ramon High School
- UC San Diego
- Northgate High School
- Newman University
- Alameda High School
- Newman University
- Skyline High School
Marc Del Prete
- UC Santa Cruz
- De La Salle High School
Luke Honett
- UC San Diego
- College Park High School
Mark Bauhs
- University of the Pacific
- San Ramon High School
Mike Gonzalez
- University of the Pacific
- El Cerrito High School
Alex Musto
- New York University
- Head-Royce School
Justin Rita
- Springfield College
- Tracy High School
Hensen Garcia
- Santa Barbara City College
- College Park High School
Dave Chen
- UC Davis (Club)
- Campolindo High School
Cyrus Lee
- UC Davis (Club)
- College Park High School
Thomas Lee
- UC Davis (Club)
- St. Ignatius High School
Daniel Gaines
- University of Southern California (Club)
- College Park High School
Johnny Tran
- UC Irvine (Club)
- College Park High School
Erik Thomas
- UC Berkeley (Club)
- Acalanes High School
Drew Acosta
- University of Arizona (Club)
- San Ramon High School
Ryan Barry
- University of Arizona (Club)
- De La Salle High School
Andrew Cruz
- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Club)
- College Park High School
Adam Ungson
- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Club)
- Las Lomas High School
Miles Heaton
- Sacramento State University (Club)
- Las Lomas High School
Kevin Byrne
- St. Mary's College (Club)
- De La Salle High School
Patrick Young
- St. Mary's College (Club)
- Foothill High School
Everett Kowalski
- St. Mary's College (Club)
- San Ramon High School
Jeff Foott
- University of Indiana (Club)
- Northgate High School
