SURF-BLACK
COACH KAMALU
Coach Kamalu
COACH SOPHIA
Team Surf-Black is coached by LAVBC Director Kamalu Makekau-Whitaker.
Kamalu, set for the United States High Performance Team from ages 15-18 before signing to Cal State Northridge. There she worked under Olympic Gold Medalist, Coach Jeff Stork.
Surf-Black is currently ranked in the top 10 in all of Southern California.
Coach Sophia Lawrance
Bounce-Gold is Head Coached by Sophia Lawrence.
Coach Sophia, is an n and dedicated volleyball player and coach with a strong background in both indoor and beach volleyball. She played 5 season at Predators Volleyball Club in Ontario, Canada under the tutelage of Paul Pavan (father of AVP Professional Sarah Pavan). She won (2) Provincial Championships in Calgary and British Columbia.
Sophia came to the states to purse beach volleyball and currently plays for Santa Monica College Beach after (2) seasons with the indoor team. She is currently training and looking for opportunities to play at a higher level. She currently coaches at the Middle School level and counts here extensive knowledge of the game and her disciplined and goal-orientated approach to coaching as among her strongest assets.
2025 SURF-BLACK
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“I love LAVBC because the coaches are all really kind to the students. Also the coaches push us to our limits, give us amazing tips on passing, serving, and hitting, and the coaches also let us have fun and play games during practice.”
— Jade P. (age 11)