Last update: December 5, 2023
EXECUTIVE STAFF
JEREMY SWANN - OWNER
Jeremy is owner of the Xceleration Volleyball Club. He is in his 16th season at Xceleration and in his 20th season of coaching junior girls’ volleyball. Jeremy returns this season to coach with Andy Schroeder for 18Blue. It will be their 13th year of coaching this team together. Before joining Xceleration, Jeremy was the Head Coach at Monte Vista HS in Danville for two seasons and led his teams to North Coast Section (NCS) appearances each season. Jeremy played volleyball at St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA and soccer at Cal State East Bay in Hayward, CA. |
COACHING STAFF
Much of what makes up our club is the result of our tremendous coaching staff. They are skilled volleyball players and coaches who are trained by the Xceleration staff in the methods that we want them to develop in our players. In addition, we make sure to only employ coaches that are being good role models on and off the court. We have very high standards for our staff that ensures that your daughters are being taught good life lessons both in and out of competition.
There is more to being a good coach than just an extensive knowledge of the game – you also have to be able to teach the girls how to effectively identify and work towards goals. We make sure to have coaches that not only preach it, they live their own lives by it.
There is more to being a good coach than just an extensive knowledge of the game – you also have to be able to teach the girls how to effectively identify and work towards goals. We make sure to have coaches that not only preach it, they live their own lives by it.
2023-2024 SEASON
ANDY SCHROEDER - CO-HEAD COACH 18 BLUE
Andy is entering his 16th year with Xceleration and 19th year as a club volleyball Head Coach. Prior to joining Xceleration, Andy spent four seasons coaching at Odyssey VBC and NorCal VBC. As a player, Andy played D-1 volleyball for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He was an AA-ranked beach volleyball player and, in 2007 was voted into the Seaside Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame. In 2015, Andy was named a finalist for the PrepVolleyball.com National Club Coach of the Year. In the last 14 years, Andy has coached Xceleration’s 18Blue teams that have consistently qualified for the USA Volleyball (USAV) Junior National Championships, with three teams finishing in the Top 5 in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2023. During his coaching career at Xceleration, nearly 200 of his former players have gone on to play in college. JEREMY SWANN - CO-HEAD COACH 18 BLUE Jeremy is owner of the Xceleration Volleyball Club. He is in his 16th season at Xceleration and in his 20th season of coaching junior girls’ volleyball. Jeremy returns this season to coach with Andy Schroeder for 18Blue. It will be their 13th year of coaching this team together. Before joining Xceleration, Jeremy was the Head Coach at Monte Vista HS in Danville for two seasons and led his teams to North Coast Section (NCS) appearances each season. Jeremy played volleyball at St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA and soccer at Cal State East Bay in Hayward, CA. TAYLOR DIXON – ASSOCIATE COACH 18 BLUE Xceleration alumnus Taylor has played volleyball for over 10 years, including two years with Xcel. Taylor earned a scholarship to play at Cal State San Marcos as an outside hitter for the Cougars. There she earned her BA degree in Liberal Arts, with an emphasis in Sociology. Taylor also obtained her teaching credential from CSU San Marcos and currently teaches 2nd Graders. Taylor prepped at Liberty High School in Brentwood, CA through 2016, where she was on varsity volleyball all four years and earned First Team All-East Bay for two years in a row. Last season, Taylor kept a busy competitive volleyball schedule, serving as an assistant to both the 14s and 17s teams. Taylor said, "I look forward to coaching and being a part of the Xcel family once again!" |
JUSTIN HOOVER – HEAD COACH 18 WHITE
Bay Area born and raised volleyball player and coach Justin Hoover returns to Xceleration after a hiatus from the club. In high school he played for Head Royce, winning CIF Northern California Section finals one year and went with his team to NCS finals a second year. He also played four years of club / JO's volleyball. After high school, Justin attended college at Colgate University where he played D-I varsity ice hockey but left the team after a year to play volleyball. He played all the remaining years at Colgate with the club team competing against D-3 schools across NY State. Justin also played in France with the University of Dijon during his study abroad. Justin began his coaching career in 1998 at Head Royce, as the JV girl’s coach, received his first coaching certification from Gold Medal Squared in 2001 coached the Colgate D-1 women’s club volleyball team from 2001-2003. From 2003-2009 Justin coached high school and club volleyball in the Bay Area with M-Power, Xceleration, Golden Bear, and St. Mary’s College High School until 2009. After that, Justin took a break from volleyball and turned to martial arts, gaining a black belt in Kung Fu and competing at high levels across California. Justin continues to practice and teach martial arts today and is a certified yoga instructor. Justin also continues to coach and play volleyball, currently coaching for Piedmont Middle School and Piedmont High School. Justin’s certifications include Gold Medal Squared, the Art of Coaching, and Positive Coaching Alliance and Justin is a candidate for a NASM personal trainer certificate later this year. Justin holds a master’s degree in fine art from the San Francisco Art Institute and a master’s degree in public administration of international management from Middlebury University. Justin resides in Piedmont, CA with his wife and three kids. LINDSEY McLAUGHLIN – ASSISTANT COACH 18 WHITE Coming soon! |
ANDREW RANDOLPH – HEAD COACH 17 BLUE
Andrew is now in his 7th year of coaching, and has done so for multiple high school and club teams. He began coaching in 2017 for Belltown VBC in Riverside, CA for their 12's, 13's, 14's, and 16's teams. Shortly after, he moved on to coach the Girls' Frosh, JV, and Varsity teams for the 2019 season at Southlands Christian Schools in Rowland Heights, CA, as well as the Boys' team for Martin Luther King High School in Riverside. Andrew coached two seasons with the JV team at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, CA. Andrew helped coach the 15 White team for Xcel during the 2020-2021 season, the 16 White Team during the 2021-2022 season, 17 White during 2022-2023, and now looks forward to coaching our 17s and 14s teams for this upcoming season. Andrew played High School Volleyball for Berean Christian High School in Walnut Creek, CA from 2010-2014 as the team's starting Libero. He also played three years as an Outside Hitter and Libero for Diablo Valley Volleyball Club (DVVC). He earned DVAL Honors all four years including Honorable Mention his Freshman year, 2nd Team All-League Sophomore and Junior years, and 1st Team All-League Senior year. From 2014-2017, Andrew attended California Baptist University (CBU) in Riverside, CA and graduated with his Bachelor's in Psychology, with a Minor in Coaching. He then remained at CBU for the 2018-2019 school year and earned his Master's degree in Sports and Performance Psychology. He has worked with a multitude of high school and college sports teams including Cheer, Golf, Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer as a Mental Performance Coach. Andrew also currently holds a certification as a Personal Trainer, with a specialization in Sports Conditioning. Andrew's goal is to gain as much experience as he can working among high school student athletes, and desires to be one of the first to work with high school and college athletes in both mental and physical performance aspects. Helping athletes learn to set goals for themselves and work diligently to find success is what Andrew is most passionate about, and will continue to work towards as he builds his career surrounding athletics. ALLAN ALBERTO – ASSISTANT COACH 17 BLUE In his 4th year with Xceleration, Allan's 30 years of volleyball experience began in his hometown in the Philippines. Allan started his collegiate volleyball career at National University in the Philippines, playing the middle and right position. He was a member of the Philippine National Team in 2002, 2004, and 2005 and competed internationally in Fukuoka, Japan, in 2002. Allan also became a member of the Philippine Air Force Volleyball Team and was the Philippines' National Open champions from 2005 to 2007. Allan started his volleyball coaching experience as the Head Coach of Asian College of Science and Technology in the Philippines from 2004 to 2006. He was the Assistant Coach for the Philippine Air Force from 2004 to 2006 and National University in the Philippines from 2006 to 2008. When Allan arrived in California, he joined Club Solano and was one of the head coaches, coaching the Girls 15's, 16's, and 17's age groups from 2017 to 2020. Allan loves and is very passionate about Volleyball. He enjoys teaching players the fundamentals of the sport and fostering the importance of hard work, determination, and teamwork. His goal is to share his talent and experience with younger players, to inspire them to develop their skills and passion for volleyball. |
JACK COWDEN – HEAD COACH 16 BLUE / DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RECRUITING
Jack has coached all ages of athletes. Most recently, he coached at a four-year NCAA Division II university. Previously, he was the first assistant at Foothill College where they won conference championships from 2009-2011. He coached in the regional girl's High Performance program for four years, Recently, he assisted in the start-up of the national women's Professional League (PVL) through USA Volleyball and the NCVA, and had a final-four finish in the National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky as head coach. BRYANNA DAVIS - ASSISTANT COACH 16 BLUE Coming soon! |
ANDY JEE – HEAD COACH 15 BLUE
Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Xceleration staff. Andy has coached for over 25 years at various levels from Club to Junior College. Andy is currently the Head JV coach at Carondelet HS (Concord, CA). Prior to his role at Carondelet, Andy was formerly the Head Varsity Coach at Miramonte HS (Orinda, CA) and Assistant Coach at Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, CA) and Los Medanos College (Pittsburg, CA). Andy has also coached at various clubs in the Bay Area and is a five-time Girls' Junior National Championship qualifier, which included a 3rd Place finish at the National level. Additionally, Andy has 30+ years experience in Volleyball Officiating. He is a current Pac-12 Official’s Observer, Division 2 Official, Junior College Official, and USA Regional Volleyball Official. TAYLOR SCRIVEN – ASSISTANT COACH 15 BLUE Taylor is currently the Head Varsity coach at Mt. Diablo HS (Concord, CA). After playing volleyball at Liberty High School (Brentwood, CA), Taylor played two years at Los Medanos College (LMC) as an Outside Hitter. She was named conference MVP during her sophomore year and received an athletic scholarship to Alcorn State in Mississippi, a D1 university, where she continued her volleyball career and education. After graduating in 2017 with a BS in Psychology, Taylor moved back home and became the assistant coach at LMC for about six years. She coached at many different age levels, girls and boys from middle school to the collegiate level. Taylor has also obtained her MS in Sports Psychology and is currently in school to earn her teaching credential and a Masters degree in Education. Taylor said, "Volleyball is my passion and I love spending my time sharing my knowledge and love for the game. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family. We love hanging out on the weekends and watching Sunday football." |
ANDREW RANDOLPH – HEAD COACH 14 BLUE
Andrew is now in his 7th year of coaching, and has done so for multiple high school and club teams. He began coaching in 2017 for Belltown VBC in Riverside, CA for their 12's, 13's, 14's, and 16's teams. Shortly after, he moved on to coach the Girls' Frosh, JV, and Varsity teams for the 2019 season at Southlands Christian Schools in Rowland Heights, CA, as well as the Boys' team for Martin Luther King High School in Riverside. Andrew coached two seasons with the JV team at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, CA. Andrew helped coach the 15 White team for Xcel during the 2020-2021 season, the 16 White Team during the 2021-2022 season, 17 White during 2022-2023, and now looks forward to coaching our 17s and 14s teams for this upcoming season. Andrew played High School Volleyball for Berean Christian High School in Walnut Creek, CA from 2010-2014 as the team's starting Libero. He also played three years as an Outside Hitter and Libero for Diablo Valley Volleyball Club (DVVC). He earned DVAL Honors all four years including Honorable Mention his Freshman year, 2nd Team All-League Sophomore and Junior years, and 1st Team All-League Senior year. From 2014-2017, Andrew attended California Baptist University (CBU) in Riverside, CA and graduated with his Bachelor's in Psychology, with a Minor in Coaching. He then remained at CBU for the 2018-2019 school year and earned his Master's degree in Sports and Performance Psychology. He has worked with a multitude of high school and college sports teams including Cheer, Golf, Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer as a Mental Performance Coach. Andrew also currently holds a certification as a Personal Trainer, with a specialization in Sports Conditioning. Andrew's goal is to gain as much experience as he can working among high school student athletes, and desires to be one of the first to work with high school and college athletes in both mental and physical performance aspects. Helping athletes learn to set goals for themselves and work diligently to find success is what Andrew is most passionate about, and will continue to work towards as he builds his career surrounding athletics. ANDY JEE – ASSISTANT COACH 14 BLUE Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Xceleration staff. Andy has coached for over 25 years at various levels from Club to Junior College. Andy is currently the Head JV coach at Carondelet HS (Concord, CA). Prior to his role at Carondelet, Andy was formerly the Head Varsity Coach at Miramonte HS (Orinda, CA) and Assistant Coach at Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, CA) and Los Medanos College (Pittsburg, CA). Andy has also coached at various clubs in the Bay Area and is a five-time Girls' Junior National Championship qualifier, which included a 3rd Place finish at the National level. Additionally, Andy has 30+ years experience in Volleyball Officiating. He is a current Pac-12 Official’s Observer, Division 2 Official, Junior College Official, and USA Regional Volleyball Official. |
JENNIE BAUTISTA-BOYD – HEAD COACH 14 WHITE
Jennie was born and raised in Honolulu, HI and has over 15 years of volleyball experience. She played intramural volleyball at Long Beach City College, has been coaching high school volleyball since 2018, and is currently the boys varsity coach at San Ramon Valley HS. She believes in the long-lasting lessons inherent in team sports, and in creating a team-first atmosphere, where talent comes in all different forms and where everyone is a valuable asset to the team. RYIN LE – ASSISTANT COACH 14 WHITE Coming soon! |
TAYLOR DIXON – HEAD COACH 13 BLUE
Xceleration alumnus Taylor has played volleyball for over 10 years, including two years with Xcel. Taylor earned a scholarship to play at Cal State San Marcos as an outside hitter for the Cougars. There she earned her BA degree in Liberal Arts, with an emphasis in Sociology. Taylor also obtained her teaching credential from CSU San Marcos and currently teaches 2nd Graders. Taylor prepped at Liberty High School in Brentwood, CA through 2016, where she was on varsity volleyball all four years and earned First Team All-East Bay for two years in a row. Last season, Taylor kept a busy competitive volleyball schedule, serving as an assistant to both the 14s and 17s teams. Taylor said, "I look forward to coaching and being a part of the Xcel family once again!" ALLAN ALBERTO – ASSISTANT COACH 13 BLUE In his 4th year with Xceleration, Allan's 30 years of volleyball experience began in his hometown in the Philippines. Allan started his collegiate volleyball career at National University in the Philippines, playing the middle and right position. He was a member of the Philippine National Team in 2002, 2004, and 2005 and competed internationally in Fukuoka, Japan, in 2002. Allan also became a member of the Philippine Air Force Volleyball Team and was the Philippines' National Open champions from 2005 to 2007. Allan started his volleyball coaching experience as the Head Coach of Asian College of Science and Technology in the Philippines from 2004 to 2006. He was the Assistant Coach for the Philippine Air Force from 2004 to 2006 and National University in the Philippines from 2006 to 2008. When Allan arrived in California, he joined Club Solano and was one of the head coaches, coaching the Girls 15's, 16's, and 17's age groups from 2017 to 2020. Allan loves and is very passionate about Volleyball. He enjoys teaching players the fundamentals of the sport and fostering the importance of hard work, determination, and teamwork. His goal is to share his talent and experience with younger players, to inspire them to develop their skills and passion for volleyball. |
SUPPORT STAFF
PRIMA GLORIOSO - CLUB ADMINISTRATOR
Prima has 22 years of coaching experience ranging from high school, club, college, and the Men’s Professional Volleyball League. Prima has been involved in volleyball almost her entire life. Her playing experience includes Sacramento City College. As a member of the Sacramento City College team, she played opposite and helped the team finish 4th in the State of California. Prima then went on to finish her playing and academic career at Cal State Hayward. Prima has been involved in the NCVA Regional High-Performance Program since 2007. She is also a USA High-Performance Volleyball Camp Coach, and has worked with the top A1 athletes in the country. Prima also represents the Northern California Region as the Head Coach of the Boys International High Performance Team. The team competes at the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships every summer where they earned back to back silver medals and competed in the International Division with two 4th place finishes. In 2016 the Regional High Performance Team won a Bronze Medal in the International Division, and the year before that the team earned a Gold Medal in the International Division. Prima is currently the First Assistant at Menlo College Mens Volleyball Program. Thirteen years ago she founded Core Volleyball Club to give opportunities to female and male athletes to have a safe, fun, and competitive environment to achieve their goals. Prima’s certifications include USA CAP II, Gold Medal Squared, Impact, Positive Coaching Alliance, and Champions of Character (NAIA). Prima resides in Fair Oaks with her husband Justin and her two beautiful daughters Kiana and Gabriela. JOHN DAVID – MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS John has been affiliated with Xceleration since 2011 when his daughter Sam joined the club, and ever since the media team was created in 2013, he has become the club’s historian, archiving and reporting highlights and accomplishments of its current and former athletes. John also supports the club’s various online registration and communications needs, such as content development for and management of its website, presence in social media circles, creation of marketing and digital materials, and publication of the club’s monthly newsletter, XCELlent NEWS, which currently is in its 11th season. |