MEET THE COACHES
We are pleased to introduce this year's all-star roster of Pacific Coast Club Coaches!
12U Girls
TBA
Head Coach - 12U Black
Bio coming soon.
Elham Fallah
Assistant Coach - 12U Black
Elham Fallah has 10 years of experience with the Iran National Team. She served as the Captain of the National Team at the 2020 Olympic Qualifiers. Over the course of her career, she has been both champion and runner-up in the Iranian Premier League. In 2018 and 2019, she was selected as Best Setter and Player of the Year. In addition to her playing career, she is a coach in the REP Program at the Richmond Olympic Oval and coaches the 15U and 12U teams at Apex Volleyball Club.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 12U Black
Bio coming soon.
TBA
Head Coach - 12U Red
Bio coming soon
Maria Fotiou
Assistant Coach - 12U Red
Bio coming soon.
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Assistant Coach - 12U Red
Bio coming soon
13U Girls
​Thomas Tran
Head Coach - 13U Black
Thomas Tran is excited to return to coaching volleyball after some time away with his young kids. He was extensively involved in the Ottawa club teams and regional team programs as both a player then coach. He has also been a part of the UBC men’s program as an assistant coach and team physio.
Richard Schick
Assistant Coach - 13U Black
Richard has coached at all levels from 13u club to the University level, and both our Mens and Women's national team. As a player, Richard won National Championships at the college, university and pro levels and as a coach at college, university and junior beach levels. Over his coaching tenure his programs have produced numerous athletes who have who have represented both our Canadian indoor and beach national teams.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 13U Black
Bio coming soon
TBA
Head Coach - 13U Red
Bio coming soon
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Assistant Coach - 13U Red
Bio coming soon
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Assistant Coach - 13U Red
Bio coming soon
14U Girls
Autumn Bailey
Head Coach - 14U Black
Autumn is excited to be joining PCVC this year as a coach for the 12U team. She started playing volleyball when she was 10 years old and has loved it ever since.
Autumn played college volleyball at Michigan State University where she studied elementary education and then moved to Vancouver to join the Canadian National Team. Autumn played her first professional season in Turkey and helped her team earn a top 5 finish in the competitive Turkish League. In 2019 at the VNL qualifier, she suffered a knee injury that has kept her out of competition, but she is eager to heal and return to the court as soon as she can.
​Autumn is from Ontario and grew up playing club volleyball for Defensa. She has been coaching youth volleyball for 15 years and is excited to bring her expertise to the 12U level, helping to develop athletes to reach their full potential and to grow as people and teammates.
Jake Hagen
Assistant Coach - 14U Black
Bio coming soon.
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Assistant Coach - 14U Black
Bio coming soon.
Ricardo Hernandez
Head Coach - 14U Red
Ricardo brings a wealth of coaching experience to the PCVC 13U Red team, with a strong background and dedication in coaching at various school levels. Last season, he led the PCVC U12 Red team to a silver medal finish in Div 1 at the Provincial Championships and guided his U12 girls’ school team to their first-ever CISVA championship in 2024.
Ricardo is currently the Varsity Head Coach at Little Flower Academy, where he continues to foster excellence and teamwork among his athletes.
A multi-sport athlete himself, Ricardo has played both volleyball and basketball, representing British Columbia and Ontario on provincial teams and competing at the CCAA level. He believes in making volleyball enjoyable while inspiring and developing the next generation of players.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 14U Red
Bio coming soon.
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Assistant Coach - 14U Red
Bio coming soon.
15U Girls
Michelle Burt
Head Coach - 15U Black
Michelle Burt brings experience as both a coach and player. As a coach, she earned Bronze with Zone 5 at the 2026 BC Summer Games. In 2026, she coached U14 to Provincial Gold in D1T1 and a tied 5th-place finish at Nationals in D1T1. In 2025, she coached U13 to Gold at Regionals and a 4th-place finish at Provincials in D1T1. In 2024, she coached U12 to Provincial Silver in D1T1. As a player, Michelle competed for the University of Manitoba, the University of Toronto, and Team Ontario.
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Assistant Coach - 15U Black
Bio coming soon
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Assistant Coach - 15U Black
Bio coming soon
Daley Chan
Head Coach - 15U Red
Daley is a passionate volleyball coach with over 10 years of coaching experience and 15 years of playing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Recreation, he has been a member of university and club volleyball teams in Hong Kong. Inspired by his love for the game, he enjoys sharing skills and coaching young players to grow and succeed
Lala (Ying Mak)
Assistant Coach - 15U Red
Bio coming soon.
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Assistant Coach - 15U Red
Bio coming soon.
16U Girls
Elham Fallah
Head Coach - 16U Black
Elham Fallah has 10 years of experience with the Iran National Team. She served as the Captain of the National Team at the 2020 Olympic Qualifiers. Over the course of her career, she has been both champion and runner-up in the Iranian Premier League. In 2018 and 2019, she was selected as Best Setter and Player of the Year. In addition to her playing career, she is a coach in the REP Program at the Richmond Olympic Oval and coaches the 15U and 12U teams at Apex Volleyball Club.
Caitlin Hughes
Caitlin is making her return to court coaching for PCVC after spending 2 years at the University of Toronto completing her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy! While in Ontario, she proudly represented Leaside Volleyball Club as a 12U Head Coach and Sunday League Lead.
Caitlin has been a member of the PCVC coaching staff since 2018. From lead coaching clinics, head coaching club teams and doing administrative tasks, she has gained a ton of experience navigating youth sport program delivery and has received fantastic mentorship throughout her coaching career. You can find her coordinating Sunday League and scheduling coaches for PCVC clinics this year (which has been her role since 2022).
Caitlin is ecstatic to be joining the 15U PCVC Black crew this year, as many of the girls are original members of her 12U crew from a few years ago - full circle! She looks forward to working with growth mindset oriented athletes who are committed to personalizing their volleyball craft and who appreciate the purpose of strengthening the mental side of their game too.
​Caitlin started her own volleyball journey at age 8, and played her 12-18U club career with Thunder Volleyball Club in Vancouver. Currently, Caitlin competes locally on the Volleyball BC beach circuit in the summer, and enjoys hiking in her free time.
Assistant Coach - 16U Black
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Assistant Coach - 16U Black
Bio coming soon.
Shea Murphy
Head Coach - 16U Red
Shea grew up in Edmonton playing club and school volleyball throughout his secondary years, culminating in a 4A provincial championship in his final year. After graduation, he remained active in the sport through co-ed recreational leagues for over a decade.
In 2014, Shea began coaching developmental volleyball at Avalon Junior High, his alma mater, where he spent six seasons introducing young athletes to the game. In 2019 and 2020, he joined the Nooks 14u and Fog 15u club teams, helping both to bronze medals in premier tournaments.
Throughout his coaching journey, Shea has found that clear communication and positive relationships between teammates and coaches create a supportive environment for growth. His approach centers on equipping athletes with knowledge and then providing ample opportunities to refine their skills and build confidence. He believes athletes are the ones who do the work and achieve the results. As a coach, his role is to support, guide, and empower them to grow as players and as people.
Catherine Hughesman
Assistant Coach - 16U Red
Catherine coached the U13 girls to a Provincial Tier 1 Silver medal during her inaugural year as a PCVC coach, having coached elementary school volleyball teams for the past three years.
As a mom to two Club and beach players, Catherine’s can-do attitude supports the team, athletes and parents to enjoy the best playing experience possible for all. Catherine is an avid beach player, and she returned to playing indoor 6s for fun this year.
Together with her spouse Curtis, they are proudly part of a family obsessed with volleyball and hockey; Catherine also enjoys an executive legal career with a professional sports team and is a UBC law professor.
Nick Taub
Assistant Coach - 16U Red
Nicholas Taub will be joining the PCVC 15U Girls team as an assistant coach this season. Having been part
of PCVC for several years, he is excited to continue growing with the club. A former UBC men’s volleyball
player, Nicholas also brings experience competing in beach volleyball overseas. He looks forward to sharing
his knowledge and passion for the game with the team this season.
17U Girls
Richard Schick
Head Coach - 17U
Richard has coached at all levels from 13u club to the University level, and both our Mens and Women's national team. As a player, Richard won National Championships at the college, university and pro levels and as a coach at college, university and junior beach levels. Over his coaching tenure his programs have produced numerous athletes who have who have represented both our Canadian indoor and beach national teams.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 17U
Bio coming soon.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 17U
Bio coming soon.
18U Girls
TBA
Head Coach - 18U Black
Bio coming soon.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 18U Black
Bio coming soon.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 18U Black
Bio coming soon.
Ricardo Hernandez
Head Coach - 18U Red
Ricardo brings a wealth of coaching experience to the PCVC 13U Red team, with a strong background and dedication in coaching at various school levels. Last season, he led the PCVC U12 Red team to a silver medal finish in Div 1 at the Provincial Championships and guided his U12 girls’ school team to their first-ever CISVA championship in 2024.
Ricardo is currently the Varsity Head Coach at Little Flower Academy, where he continues to foster excellence and teamwork among his athletes.
A multi-sport athlete himself, Ricardo has played both volleyball and basketball, representing British Columbia and Ontario on provincial teams and competing at the CCAA level. He believes in making volleyball enjoyable while inspiring and developing the next generation of players.
Chloe Tees
Assistant Coach - 18U Black
Chloe has several years of coaching experience, including leading high school teams to league championships and guiding the 12U Red team to a silver medal at provincials last year. She has played volleyball for many years, including competing on the SFU club team, which has deepened her knowledge and passion for the game. Chloe is excited to be coaching again this year and can’t wait to share her love for the sport with a new group of players.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 18U Black
Bio coming soon.
13U Boys
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Head Coach - 13U Boys
Bio coming soon.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 13U Boys
Bio coming soon.
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Assistant Coach - 13U Boys
Bio coming soon.
14U Boys
Elijah St Germain
Head Coach - 14U Boys
Elijah is looking forward to coaching his second season with PCVC. He’s been coaching high school and club volleyball since 2018. Also with experience at the collegiate level playing three years at Douglas College as a libero, he’s excited to share his knowledge to the next generation of athletes.
Jenson Yuen
Assistant Coach - 14U Boys
Born and raised in Vancouver, Jenson has been coaching at the youth, high school, and university level. As a player, Jenson has accumulated over 10 years of experience playing as a setter, outside attacker, and libero.
Throughout his career, he has played for Team BC, the David Thompson Trojans, and the Capilano Blues, and was able to earn 3 berths to the BC High school Provincials, 4 Vancouver City Gold Medals, a PACWEST Provincial Gold Medal, and a CCAA National Gold medal.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 14U Boys
Bio coming soon.
15U Boys
Daley Chain
Head Coach - 15U Boys
Daley is a passionate volleyball coach with over 10 years of coaching experience and 15 years of playing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Recreation, he has been a member of university and club volleyball teams in Hong Kong. Inspired by his love for the game, he enjoys sharing skills and coaching young players to grow and succeed
Victor Law
Assistant Coach - 15U Boys
Bio coming soon.
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Assistant Coach - 15U Boys
Bio coming soon.
16U Boys
Jared Krause
Head Coach - 16U Boys
With over 20 years of experience on both the beach and indoor volleyball courts as a setter for UBC; having played professionally for over a decade, Jared now brings his knowledge and experience into a coaching role. He also competes domestically on the beach volleyball circuit.
Parker Maris
Assistant Coach - 16U Boys
The Edson, Alberta local comes from a rich family history of volleyball, being one of three Maris brothers playing for both Red Deer College (national champ!) and the University of Calgary. The practicing lawyer is fluent in Spanish and played in China and Uganda.
John Goranson
Assistant Coach - 16U Boys
A native of Red Deer, Alberta, John enters his fourth season coaching youth volleyball in Vancouver.
An alumni of University of Alberta, the two-time USPORT champion played in both France and England and is now a Canucks superfan.
17U Boys
Conner Pundick
Head Coach - 17U Boys
Connor is excited to join PCVC for his first season, bringing a decade of club coaching experience with U13-U17 boys and girls teams in British Columbia and Ontario. Coaching philosophy 'better people make better players'. Having recently relocated to Vancouver, Connor is eager to join the PCVC community
Jaxon Johal
Assistant Coach - 17U Boys
Bio coming soon
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Assistant Coach - 17U Boys
Bio coming soon
18U Boys
Mike Hughes
Head Coach - 18U Black
As a player, Mike played setter at Langara College from 1994-1997. As a coach, he has an impressive resume spanning 24 years, including:
BCO U18 Girls Assistant Coach: 1997-2000, 2005-2007
Langara Men’s Assistant Coach: 2001-2003
UBC U21 Men’s Assistant Coach: 2001
UBC U21 Men’s Head Coach: 2002
UBC Men’s Assistant Coach: 2003 - 2005
BCO U17 Girls Head Coach: 2004 (Provincial Champs)
LFA Sr Girls Assistant Coach: 2007
Capilano Blues Women’s Assistant Coach: 2014 - 2018
PCVC U13-U14: Boys Head Coach - 2019-present
2022 Season with PCVC
Silver @ provincials - U14 Boy’s Tier 1
5th place Nationals - U14 Boy’s Tier 1
2023 Season with PCVC
Bronze @ provincials - U14 Boy’s Tier 1
5th place Nationals - U14 Boy’s Tier 1
2024
Silver @ Provincials - U15 Tier 1
5th Place Nationals - Tier 3 - 21st overall
2025
Silver @ Provincials - U16 Tier 1
5th Place Nationals - Tier 2 - 13th overall
Radivoje Kurcubic
Assistant Coach - 18U Black
Radivoje began playing volleyball at the age of 11, joining the junior selections of his hometown club in Serbia. Before turning 16, he advanced to the senior team, where he played as a libero. Over the next decade, Radivoje played semi-professionally in Serbia's second league, representing three different teams during this period.
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At the recommendation of his first coach, Radivoje transitioned to coaching, taking on the role of head coach for a boys’ 16-18U team. He successfully led this team for three full seasons before relocating to Canada.
TBA
Assistant Coach - 18U Black
Bio coming soon.
Elijah St Germain
Head Coach - 18U Red
Elijah is looking forward to coaching his second season with PCVC. He’s been coaching high school and club volleyball since 2018. Also with experience at the collegiate level playing three years at Douglas College as a libero, he’s excited to share his knowledge to the next generation of athletes.
Geoffrey Yip
Assistant Coach - 18U Red
Geoffrey has been playing volleyball, along with other sports, for most of his life, which led him to begin coaching over ten years ago when he recognized a void that needed to be filled. Coaching has become his way of giving back by helping youth grow through sports. He is now looking forward to his third season with the PCVC family. Here are some of his coaching accomplishments:
Burnaby South Rebels
• Jr Girls District Championship Finalist (2018–2019)
• Jr Girls District Champions (2019–2020)
Moscrop Panthers
• Jr Girls District Champions (2021–2022), Fraser North Zone Finalists (2022–2023)
• Sr Boys: District Champions (2021–2022), Fraser North Zone Finalists, 8th Place at Provincials, Fraser North Champions (2022–2023), 11th Place at Provincials
PCVC
• 2024 17U Boys - Nationals Tier 7 Silver Medal
• 2025 18U Boys - Provincials Division 2 Silver Medal; Nationals Tier 8 4th Place
TBA
Assistant Coach - 18U Red
Bio coming soon.