COACHES

Michael Del Homme is the founder, director, and head coach of California Blue VBC. Michael is a certified USAV-CAP Level II coach through the USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program. He completed his CAP II classes at the American Volleyball Coaches Association's Annual Convention in Tampa, Florida.

Michael is also the head coach for girls and boys volleyball at Chaminade High School in West Hills, California. Michael has more than 25 years of experience coaching, teaching physical education, conducting athletic training classes and hosting summer camps at the high school and middle school levels.
See Michael's certification.

Cathy Santana is the general manager for California Blue VBC as well as the assistant athletic director at Chaminade HS in West Hills, California. Cathy has been involved in sports at the high school and club levels for more than 25 years.

Cathy's professionalism in business and knowledge of athletics help make California Blue VBC a special place for young athletes to learn and grow.

Betssy Alanya has been a club coach for four years. Betssy also coached the boys and girls volleyball teams at St. Catherine of Siena School. Betssy learned the game of volleyball with the Taft High School Toreadors, starting as a serving specialist and progressing to libero in her sophomore and junior years. As a coach, Betssy focuses on helping players develop proper fundamental skills and techniques. Betssy has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Betssy's IMPACT certification.

Leah Brodie played volleyball for four years while at Oak Park High School playing outside hitter, opposite and setter. She also gained valuable experience playing on a variety of club teams — including Elite, Point West, Spectrum and teams coached by California Blue VBC director Michael Del Homme. This past summer Leah coached for Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos's summer beach volleyball camp.

Jessica Frost played volleyball at Saugus High on the freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams. She also played on club teams — including teams coached by California Blue VBC director Michael Del Homme. Jessica was a starter for the College of the Canyons volleyball team. In 2007 and 2008, she was recognized with an All-Western State Conference honorable mention. In 2008, Jessica was nominated for the California Community College Women's Volleyball Coaches Association volleyball scholar athlete team. Jessica has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Jessica's IMPACT certification.

Julianna Hicks attended Fairfax High School where she played varsity volleyball all four years and earned All-Academic, All-League and All-City honors. She currently is a team captain, playing for the 2010 state champion Pierce College volleyball team. Juli led the conference and state in assists and she recently received First-Team All-Tournament honors at the 2010 San Diego Mesa Invitational and All-Tournament honors at the California State Championships. Juli is also an assistant varsity volleyball coach at Chaminade High School. Juli has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Julianna's IMPACT certification.

Jasmine Levi has been playing volleyball since her sophomore year at Taft High School. After her junior year, Jasmine was named to the All-City Second Team. She followed that in her senior year with All-City First Team honors. Jasmine also helped lead Taft to victory at the CIF Division II Championship Tournament. Currently, Jasmine plays for the 2010 state champion Pierce College volleyball team. Jasmine has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Jasmine's IMPACT certification.

Javy Martinez was an all-city setter at Venice High school who ended up playing tennis in college. Javy accepted a position at Cal State Monterey Bay as a student coach for the womens volleyball team and, in his sophomore year, became a full time assistant in charge of defense. Javy coached the boys volleyball team at St. Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey and, in his first year, led them to a league title and CIF quarterfinal appearance. He also coached the St. Bernard girls volleyball team. Javy coached the boys volleyball team at St. Monica High School, which won a third league title with an undefeated league season. Javy is currently working at the Buckley School. Javy has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Javy's IMPACT certification.

Samantha Potter is a head coach and clinician for the California Blue VBC. Sam played on four varsity sports teams in her four years at Taft High School. She led the Taft volleyball team to the CIF City Championships three times. In 2006, Taft won the City Championship with a perfect season. Sam received All-City and MVP awards for her leadership on the court. She also played beach volleyball for several club teams. Sam played for the 2010 state champion Pierce College volleyball team and earned All-Tournament honors at the California State Championships. Currently, Sam plays for the Cal State LA volleyball team. Sam has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Sam's IMPACT certification.

Jonathan Souisa is a starter for the Pierce College Mens Volleyball Team. In 2010, Jon was awarded Second Team All-WSC honors. Jon is also an assistant coach for the State Champion Pierce College Womens Volleyball team. Jon played three years of varsity volleyball at Foothill League Champion Valencia High School and in 2008, he helped Valencia win National and CIF Championships. During his senior year, Jon was recognized as the team’s most valuable player. He was also named the Foothill League’s Player of the Year and to the Southern Section All-CIF Second Team. Jon is also the head coach of the junior varsity volleyball team and an assistant varsity volleyball coach at Chaminade High School. Jon has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Jon's IMPACT certification.

Sofia Granato has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Sofia's IMPACT certification.

Emma Watson has recently completed USA Volleyball's IMPACT course. See Emma's IMPACT certification.

Kim Alanya

Leo Granato

Marvin Hall

Sandy Martinez

Ed Reyes

Savannah Thomas

Chelsea Umana

Hayley Verner

Check Out What's New!

Updated practice and tournament schedules POSTED

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California Blue VBC
2012 Player's Manual

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COACHES

Check Out What's New!

Updated practice and tournament schedules POSTED

New options for paying club fees

California Blue VBC 2012 Player's Manual

scva tournament schedule

COACHES

California Blue VBC
2012 Player's Manual