Staff – Miami Hypes

Leadership

Jessica Rodriguez

Club Director

Jessica Rodriguez

Club Director

Education:

- Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction- Florida International University
- Masters in Reading Education- Florida International University
- Bachelors in Early Childhood Education- Florida International University

Playing Experience:

- Southwest Miami Senior High School

Coaching Experience:

- Southwest Miami Senior High School Miami Hype / Voleimiami

Email:j.rodriguez@miamihype.net

Emilio Rodriguez

Head Coach/Club Director

Emilio Rodriguez

Head Coach/Club Director

Education:

- Bachelors in Business Administration- Trinity University

Playing Experience:

- Southwest Senior High School
- Mount Olive University
Coaching Experience:

- Southwest Senior High School
- Rainbow Christian Academy
- Riviera Preparatory School
- Gulliver Preparatory School
- Miami Hype / Voleimiami

Volleyball Accolades:

- Volleyball Coach of the Year
- 2023 Girls Volleyball State Champ - Coach

Fun Fact:

"My favorite animals are dogs:)"

Email:rodriguez.142410@gmail.com

ADMINISTRATION

Shani Conoly

Creative Director & Strategic Partnerships

Shani Conoly

Creative Director & Strategic Partnerships

Education:

- Graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Humanities

Playing Experience:

- Tate High School
- Pensacola Lizards and Pensacola Waves Club Teams
- Florida State College
- Tuskegee University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype

Volleyball Accolades:

- Northwest Florida (#1 blocker & hitter in 2013 and 2014)

Fun Fact:

"I’m extremely girly and glam outside of work and in my career I specialize in personal and business creative direction".

Email:s.conoly@miamihype.net

Camilo Guerci

Coach/Head Recruiting Coordinator

Camilo Guerci

Coach/Head Recruiting Coordinator

Education:

- Bachelors in Sports Management- Mount Olive University
- Masters in Exercise Physiology- Fairmont State

Playing Experience:

- Christopher Columbus High School
- Mount Olive University
- OVR USAV Adult Circuit
- PVL Lakeshore Surge

Coaching Experience:

- WAVE
- Cincinnati Attack
- Elevation
- Fairmont State University
- Shepherd University
- Northwood University
- Miami Hype
- Florida International University

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2010 2nd in the nation in NCAA d1 hitting percentage (.484)
- 2010 13th in the country in blocks
- 2015 AAU 16 Open champions

Fun Fact:

"I've had 12 addresses since 2010".

Email:c.guerci@miamihype.net

Nekane Mendizabal

Administrative Assistant / Coach

Nekane Mendizabal

Administrative Assistant / Coach

Education:

- Bachelors in Exercise Science- Southern Connecticut State University
- Masters in School Health Education- Southern Connecticut State University

Playing Experience:

- Bunnell High School, Stratford, CT.
- CT Juniors Volleyball Club.
- Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, WV.
- Southern Connecticut State University.

Coaching Experience:

- CT Juniors
- St. Luke’s High School
- Southwest High School
- VPA
- Miami Hype

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2004 Connecticut Class LL State champions, SWC conference champions.
- 2004 Connecticut State Champion MVP, Connecticut Post Player of the year, New Haven Registar Player of the year.
- #1 team in Connecticut 2004. 2004 Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year.
- Coaching: Southwest Miami Senior High School
Girls- District Champions, Regional
Champions, State Championship final four.
Boys- District Champions, Regional
Champions, State Championship Finalist.
- Coaching: Miami Hype
Girls- USAV Coach of the Year
2nd place finish at USAV Nationals

Email:(miamihypevb@gmail.com).

Sheila Pineda

Travel Coordinator / Recruiting Assistant / Coach

Sheila Pineda

Travel Coordinator / Recruiting Assistant / Coach

Education:

- Bachelors in Information Technology- Florida International University
- University of Central Florida

Playing Experience:

- Florida International University
- University of Central Florida
- Southwest Miami High School

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Gulliver Prep
- Riviera Preparatory School

Volleyball Accolades:

- Letter winner from FIU and UCF.
- Graduated magna cum laude from FIU.
- At Southwest Miami High School
Named First Team All-Dade as the libero (2014).
Named Female Scholar Athlete (2014).
Captain
- Played for Voleimiami national team (AKA Miami Hype).

Fun Fact:

"I have come full circle. I played for Emilio in club and Camilo in college, and am now coaching along side them."

Email:s.pineda@miamihype.net

COACHING STAFF

Michael Bronshtein

Coach

Michael Bronshtein

Coach

Education:

- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering.

Playing Experience:

- Central Dauphin High School
- Yorketown Volleyball

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Yorketown Volleyball

Volleyball Accolades:

- Conference Champions

Fun Fact:
I can line dance.

Agustina Busque

Coach

Agustina Busque

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Florida Memorial University pursuing a degree in Business Administration.

Playing Experience:

- Indoor National Team U20 (2016, 2018)
- Beach National Team- Classification for the Youth Olympics Games (2017)
- Florida Memorial University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Volunteer Sunny Isles School

Volleyball Accolades:

- Best regional setter 2014 (Brasil)
- Pair of the week 2021

Fun Fact:
"I speak 3 languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese)".

Isabella Cardona

Coach

Isabella Cardona

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Florida Memorial University pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

Playing Experience:
- National Sports games 2023 senior category
- Risaralda league (2021-2024)
- Point University
- Florida Memorial University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Liceo Taller San Miguel Camps (Colombia)

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2021 JAG Club Athlete of the Year
- 2023 JAG Club Athlete of the Year
- All Star Game Inter league Tournament 2023

Fun Fact:
"I speak 3 languages (Spanish, English, French)".

Nicolas Companioni

Coach

Nicolas Companioni

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Florida International University pursuing a degree in Business Administration.

Playing Experience:

- Christopher Columbus High School
- Ocean Bay Volleyball
- Coastal volleyball
- Miami United

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Miami Volleyball Academy

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2x GMAC Champions

Fun Fact:
I DJ electronic music to help pay for my school tuition.

Layla Cortez

Coach

Layla Cortez

Coach

Education:

- Southern Connecticut State University
- Florida National University

Playing Experience:

- Southwest Miami Senior High School
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Florida National University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Gulliver High School
- Southwest Miami Senior High School

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2x Attacker of the Year - FNU
- 2x First Team All American - FNU
- All-Dade selection- Southwest HS
- Tri-County Championship Runner-up- Southwest HS
- 2x District Champions- Southwest HS
- National Champion- Miami Hype
- GMAC Champion- Miami Hype

Fun Fact:
I have a sweet tooth, and a Great Dane!

Angelina Cuador-Camacho

Coach

Angelina Cuador-Camacho

Coach

Education:

- Florida International University, Bachelors in Business Administration for Pre-Law
- Miami Dade College
- John A. Ferguson High School

Playing Experience:

- Miami Hype Volleyball
- 305 Volleyball Club
- Miami Select Volleyball

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Riviera Preparatory School

Volleyball Accolades:

- Miami Hype Coach
Assisted the first team to win Nationals at Miami Hype (2025)

Fun Fact:
"I graduated high school with a certified veterinary assisting degree."

Aryanah Diaz

Coach

Aryanah Diaz

Coach

Education:

- Bachelors of Science in Biology - Quinnipiac University
- Masters of Health Science in Biomedical Science - Quinnipiac University

Playing Experience:

- Miami hype/Voleimiami/Topsin
- Ransom Everglades School
- Riviera Preparatory School
- Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Ct
Outside Hitter
Opposite Hitter
Libero
Setter

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- New England Shock - Hamden, Ct

Volleyball Accolades:

- Miami Hype:
2016 USAV Nationals 16U American Runner-Up
2016 USAV Nationals 16U American All- Tournament Team

- Ransom Everglades School:
2016 Miami Herald First Team All-Dade
2017 Miami Herald First Team All-Dade

- Riviera Preparatory School:
2018 Miami Herald First Team All-Dade
2018 Miami Herald Miami Dade 5A-2A Player of the Year
2019 Miami Herald First Team All-Dade

- Quinnipiac University:
2019 8th in the nation in NCAA D1 triple-doubles
2021 MAAC All-Championship Team
2022 All-MAAC First Team
2022 MAAC Conference Champion
2022 MAAC All-Championship Team MVP
2023 All-MAAC Second Team
2023 MAAC All-Championship Team
2023 Quinnipiac University Female Student-Athlete of the Year

- Pair of the week 2021

????Fun Fact:
"Most of the coaches here at Hype have known me since I was born".

Mauricio Diaz

Coach

Mauricio Diaz

Coach

Education:

- Bachelors in Physical Education- Florida International University

Playing Experience:

- Southwest High School - Beach Volleyball

Coaching Experience:

- Southwest High School
- Ransom Everglades High School
- St. Thomas University
- Club Volleyball at University of Miami
- Voleimiami / Miami Hype
- Riviera Prep School

Volleyball Accolades:

- Coached the first ever FHSAA boys state championship.

Fun Fact:
"I played outside hitter in high school in 1992, the first year of high school boys volleyball in south Florida"

Aaron Dos Santos

Coach

Aaron Dos Santos

Coach

Education:

- BA in recreational therapy - FIU
- AS in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Keiser University

Playing Experience:

- Southwest Miami Senior High School
- Pfeiffer University

Coaching Experience:

- Voleimiami
- Southwest Miami Senior High School
- Miami Hype

Volleyball Accolades:

- State Semi-finalist - Southwest HS
- District, Regional, GMAC Champs - Southwest HS
- Conference Semi-finalist- Pfeiffer University

Fun Fact:
"I love bad dad jokes and puns"

Agatha Gonzalez

Coach

Agatha Gonzalez

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Florida Memorial University pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

Playing Experience:

- Tribe Volleyball Club
- John Ferguson High School

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Volunteer at PlayWhereYourFeetAre

Volleyball Accolades:

- First Team All-Dade (2021, 2022, 2023)

Fun Fact:
"I have a twin who is a boy".

Sofia Guerrero

Coach

Sofia Guerrero

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Florida International University pursing a degree in Biological Sciences.

Playing Experience:

- Everglades High School
- Pennsylvania Western University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Legacy Volleyball Club

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2017 AAU 3rd place National Champion
- 2018 AAU 1st place National Champion & All Star
- 2022 All Broward All Star
- 2X National Bid Winner

Fun Fact:
"I love playing beach volleyball!".

Valeria Guerrero

Coach

Valeria Guerrero

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Florida International university pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences.

Playing Experience:

- Everglades High School
- Pennsylvania Western University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Legacy Volleyball Club

Volleyball Accolades:

- AAU 3rd Place National Champion (2017)
- AAU 1st Place National Champion (2018)
- 2X National Bid Winner
- All-Broward All Star MVP

Fun Fact:
"I love to travel".

Stephanie Harris

Coach

Stephanie Harris

Coach

Education:

- Florida International University
- Broward College
- Polk State College
- Dr. Michael M. Krop High School

Playing Experience:

- Florida International University
- Polk State College
- Dr. Michael M. Krop High School
- Miami Elite

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Coastal Club Volleyball
- Alpha Performance Group
- Dr. Michael M. Krop High School

Volleyball Accolades:

- Miami-Dade First Team Player of the Year 2011
- NJCAA ranked #10 in nation in blocking
- NJCAA ranked #13 in nation in hitting efficiency ???
- Took her high school team to State Championship for first and only time in school’s history

Fun Fact:
"Most of my favorite movies are animated films. Especially Shrek.".

Robert Hartney

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Robert Hartney

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Education:

- Bachelor of Science in Marketing – Barry University
- State of Florida Certified Paramedic
- State of Florida Certified Firefighter
- State of Florida Fire Instructor III
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer

Playing Experience:

- West Virginia University – NCAA Division I Baseball
- Barry University – NCAA Division II Baseball
- Southwest Miami Senior High School – Baseball, Basketball, Swimming

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Riviera Prep
- Miami Select

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2024 USAV Girls Junior National Championship American Division Qualifier – 13th in the Nation Finish
- 2024 FHSAA District Champion

Fun Fact:
"I have 3 daughters that play volleyball".

Nicole Kouri

Coach

Nicole Kouri

Coach

Education:

- Florida International University- Biology

Playing Experience:

- St. Brendan
- Miami Hype

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype

Volleyball Accolades:

- HYPE award 2019

Fun Fact:
I’m an identical twin!

Nohelia Lacayo

Coach

Nohelia Lacayo

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Miami Dade College pursuing a degree in Nursing.

Playing Experience:

- Southwest Miami Senior High
- Miami Hype

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype

Volleyball Accolades:

- Qualified For Nationals in OPEN

Fun Fact:
"My fight or flight response is fight".

Daniela Llinas

Coach

Daniela Llinas

Coach

Education:

- Florida International University, Bachelors in Public Relations and Communications

Playing Experience:

- Indoor National Team U20 (2016, 2018)
- Beach National Team- Classification for the Youth Olympics Games (2017)
- Florida Memorial University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Miami Select
- Miami Wave
- Ferguson High School
- Southwest High School
- Westwood Christian High School

Volleyball Accolades:

- Most Kills (2018)
- Best Serve (2016)
- Most Improved (2014)

Fun Fact:
"I have been playing basketball for 16 years".

Isabella Marquez

Coach

Isabella Marquez

Coach

Education:

- Ferguson Senior High School
- Barry University- Exercise Physiology

Playing Experience:

- Barry University (Indoor & Beach)
- Ferguson Senior High School
- Miami Hype
- 305 Volleyball Club

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- VolleyOn Beach Volleyball

Volleyball Accolades:

- Third Team All-Dade (2022, 2023)
- Coaches Award (2023)

Fun Fact:
I can fall asleep in any setting from the quietest place to the nosiest resturant.

Juliana Medain

Coach

Juliana Medain

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Florida Memorial University pursuing a degree in Finance and minor in Business Administration.
- Colegio Teresiano de Envigado in Colombia .

Playing Experience:

- Florida Memorial University
- Indoor
- Beach (First Pair)

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Club Envigado

Volleyball Accolades:

- MVP and Best Hitter - FNU

Fun Fact:
" I have traveled to 4 different countries exploring by myself".

Jazmin Molina

Coach

Jazmin Molina

Coach

Education:

- Bachelors of Science in Biology- Florida International University.

Playing Experience:

- Florida National University
- Florida Memorial University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Florida Memorial Assistant Coach

Volleyball Accolades:

- Ranked in top 5 for digs per set in the Sun Conference.
- Ranked 46th in the nation for NAIA for digs.
- FMU Defensive player of the year.
- FMU team captain.

Fun Fact:
"I love pineapple on my pizza".

Melissa Montenegro

Coach

Melissa Montenegro

Coach

Education:

- Atlantis University
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer with additional training in strength and conditioning.
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Monarch High School.

Playing Experience:

- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Monarch High School.
- Atlantis University - NAIA D2 volleyball.

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Boomers Volleyball Academy
- American Heritage School
- Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale)
- Cardinal Gibbons High School

Volleyball Accolades:

- Team Captain (2017 & 2020)
- MVP Award (2018)
- State Champion (2018)
- AAU National Semifinalist (2019)
- All-Star Game Selection (2020)

Fun Fact:
I am a semi-professional martial artist. I train and compete outside of volleyball to challenge myself mentally and physically.

Carlos Mursuli

Coach

Carlos Mursuli

Coach

Education:

- Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies- Florida International University

Playing Experience:

- Southwest Miami Senior High School

Coaching Experience:

- St. Timothy Catholic School (Elementary & Middle School Volleyball Team)
- Southwest Miami Senior High School (Girls and Boys JV & Varsity)
- Ransom Everglades School (Middle School & High School Girls and Boys JV & Varsity)
- Miami Elite (Head Coach 15U Teams)
- Miami Palmetto Senior High School (Girls and Boys JV & Varsity)
- Mater Grove Academy (Middle School PE Teacher)
- Miami Hype (Director of Beginners Skills Training Program, Director of Pre-Season Intensive Training Program, Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning Program, Head Coach for Regional and National Club Teams - ages 6 through 18 yo)

Volleyball Accolades:

- Southwest Miami Senior High 2008 Boys Volleyball State Champion

Fun Fact:
I could eat an entire tub of ice cream in one sitting.

Albert Napoles

Coach

Albert Napoles

Coach

Education:

- Florida International University

Playing Experience:

- Southwest High Senior School - University of Mount Olive

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Voleimiami
- Gulliver Prep

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2x All-Dade selection 2001, 2002.
- 2000 Club National Champion.
- 2001 East Coast Regional Champion.
- 2002 GMAC Champion.

Fun Fact:
Obviously, I'm Coach Diaz's favorite player of all time!

Ailanie Ortega

Coach

Ailanie Ortega

Coach

Education:

- Pursuing bachelor’s in natural sciences - Florida National University

Playing Experience:

- Tainas Volleyball Club
- Tohopekaliga HS
- Gateway HS
- Momentum Volleyball Academy

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Gateway HS

Volleyball Accolades:

- 2022 All-tournament player award
- 2023 district championships

Fun Fact:
"I've never sprained or broken a bone in my body".

Taysha Ortega

Coach

Taysha Ortega

Coach

Education:

- Currently pursuing a Bachelors in Natural Sciences - Florida National University
- Studied Kinesiology - Lassen Community College

Playing Experience:

- Florida National University
- Lassen Community College
- Tohopekaliga High School
- Momentum Volleyball Academy
- Tianas Volleyball Academy

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype

Volleyball Accolades:

- At Tohopekaliga High School
Received MVP, various years

Fun Fact:
"I am a hairstylist and enjoy braiding and doing everyone's hair."

Ryan Pena

Coach

Ryan Pena

Coach

Education:

- Millenia Atlantic University, Masters in Business Administration
- Florida International University, Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management
- Everglades high school

Playing Experience:

- Millenia Atlantic University
- Florida International University (Club)
- MVP Academy Volleyball
- Everglades High School
- Glades Middle School

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Legacy Volleyball Club

Volleyball Accolades:

- CCVL All star team
- Glades Middle School District Championship (2016)

Fun Fact:
I am an aspiring Chef!

Vanessa Pineda

Coach

Vanessa Pineda

Coach

Education:

- Keiser University
- Miami Dade College
- Southwest Highschool

Playing Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Southwest Highschool

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- JC Bermudez Highschool
- Rockway Middle School
Volleyball Accolades:

- Regional Semi Finals - Southwest Highschool

Fun Fact:

"I collect mini brands and build legos.".

David Puente

Coach

David Puente

Coach

Education:

- Florida International University- Bachelors of Business Administration
- Nova Southeastern University- Masters of Business Administration

Playing Experience:

- Southwest Miami Senior High School
- Domestic & International professional beach volleyball
- 94'-95' Rutgers University- Newark, NJ
- USAVBA Indoor

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype

Volleyball Accolades:

- GMAC Champions- Southwest Miami HS
- 1st & 2nd place finishes- Italy Pro Beach Volleyball Tour

Fun Fact:
I have two daughters who play volleyball.

Jose Rioseco

Coach

Jose Rioseco

Coach

Education:

- Executive Masters in Taxation - Florida International University
- Bachelors in Accounting - Florida International University

Playing Experience:

- Miami Coral Park Senior High School

- Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Gulliver Preparatory School
- Miami Wave Volleyball Club
- Tribe Miami
- Miami Elite Volleyball Club

Fun Fact:

I can kind of juggle!

Luis Rodriguez

Coach

Luis Rodriguez

Coach

Education:

- Miami Dade College - Associate in Science (A.S.)

Playing Experience:

- Mater Academy High School

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Florida Southwestern State College - Assistant Coach
- USA South Volleyball Club - Club Director
- Bishop Verot Catholic Highschool - Head Coach
- Palmetto Ridge Highschool - Head Coach
- Mater Academy Charter Highschool - JV Head

Volleyball Accolades:

- NJCAA Division 1 - National Championships - Florida Southwestern State College (2023 & 2024)
- USA South - Coach of the Year (?2020)
- USA South - Assistant Coach of the Year (2018)

Fun Fact:
I've won a national championship every year I coached in college and I am ambidextrous.

Sofia Sanchez

Coach

Sofia Sanchez

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending St Thomas University pursuing a degree in Nursing.

Playing Experience:

- St Brendan Highschool
- Polk state College
- St. Thomas University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- OTH Athletics

Volleyball Accolades:

- St Brendan
3X District Champion
2X Regional Champion
2X State Final Four appearances
2nd Team All-Dade
- St. Thomas University
Conference Champions

Fun Fact:
I am bilingual, I can speak Spanish & English.

Ivette Sandoval

Coach

Ivette Sandoval

Coach

Education:

- Southeastern university
- Florida national university

Playing Experience:

- Southwest Miami Senior High School
- Miami Hype
- Florida National University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Southwest Miami Senior High school

Volleyball Accolades:

- Tricountry Champion Runner-up
- 2x District Champions
- 3x State Championship Final Four appearance
- 2nd team All-Dade

Ivan Sosa

Coach

Ivan Sosa

Coach

Education:

- FIU - Information Technology BS
- Tusculum university
- MDC - Associate of Arts Computer information technology

Playing Experience:

- Miami Killian Senior High School
- Southwest Miami Senior High School
- Coastal
- Tusculum University

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Downtown Doral charter upper school
- Miami Southwest Senior high school
- Ransom Everglades high school

Volleyball Accolades:

- Killian HS 2017 GMAC Champion
- Killian HS 2017 State Champion
- Killian HS 2018 State Quarterfinals
- Southwest HS 2019 State Runner-up
- Southwest HS 2023 State Champ (Coach)

Fun Fact:
I’m the tallest person in my family.

Atamaica Torres

Coach

Atamaica Torres

Coach

Education:

- Educacion en Venezuela.

- Playing Experience:

- Pro Indoor Volleyball League Venezuela (2014)
- Military World Championship Korea (2015)
- Pro Indoor Volleyball League Venezuela (2015)
- Pro Beach Volleyball League (2016 & 2017)

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- JVA Volleyball Coach

Volleyball Accolades:

- Pro Indoor Volleyball League Venezuela 2014 – Académicas de Caracas – 2nd Place
- Military World Championship Korea 2015 – Represented Venezuela – 4th Place
- Pro Indoor Volleyball League Venezuela 2015 – Bucaneras de La Guaira – 2nd Place
- Pro Beach Volleyball League 2016 – Deportivo Anzoátegui – 2nd Place
- Pro Beach Volleyball League 2017 – Deportivo La Guaira – 3rd Place
- USA Volleyball Open National Championship – May 2024 – 3rd Place

Fun Fact:
I played for my country Venezuela at multiple levels.

Briance Venegas

Coach

Briance Venegas

Coach

Education:

- Belen School (Costa Rica)

Playing Experience:

- Belen Volleyball Club (Costa Rica)
- Belen Beach Volleyball Club (Costa Rica)

Coaching Experience:

- Costa Rica National Team
- Belen Volleyball Club (Costa Rica)
- Belen Beach Volleyball Club (Costa Rica)
- Coached in various countries across Central America (CFIVB Level 1)

Volleyball Accolades:

- Champion for Central American National Team (Costa Rica)
17U, 19U, 21U, and Mayor League

Fun Fact:
I have travelled to various countries coaching from 1994 to 2015. As a coach I have won various Central American Championships all over the world representing Costa Rica.

Isabelle Venero

Coach

Isabelle Venero

Coach

Education:

- Currently attending Miami Dade College pursuing a degree towards Early Childhood Education.

Playing Experience:

- Coral Gables Senior High
- Miami Select

Coaching Experience:

- Miami Hype
- Carrolton School Of The Sacred Heart
Middle school & High school (both indoor and beach volleyball)
- Miami Wave

Volleyball Accolades:

- Outstanding achievement in leadership and academics
- 2x Coaches Award recipient

Fun Fact:
I have 3 creases on my left pinky and 4 creases on my right pinky.