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Nicole

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 Club & High School Coach | State Champion 2023

Nicole was born and raised in Arizona and has been coaching volleyball for the past 8 years. She has extensive experience in both the club and high school scenes and currently coaches at Sandra Day O’Connor High School, where her team won the state championship in 2023. Nicole is passionate about developing players and sharing her love for the game. #WheresTheHype

Specialty: All Skills | Ages 18U and under | All Levels

Taylor

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 Silver (2017) and Bronze (2018) finishes at Junior Nationals

Former Head Coach at Los Osos High School, leading the program to multiple top-40 state rankings. Former Lead Middle Coach at Forza1 North, training over 150 athletes weekly. Collegiate coaching experience at Benedictine University and Irvine Valley College. 

Coach Taylor Galliano is a former collegiate athlete and experienced coach with a proven track record at both high school and college levels. With top finishes at Junior Nationals and leadership roles at Forza1, Los Osos High School, and Irvine Valley College, his holistic coaching philosophy emphasizes respect, belief, and personal growth—helping athletes thrive both on and off the court.

Specialty: All Skills | Ages 18U and under | All Levels

Holly

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 Club Director & High School State Champion 

Coach Holly McLean is a highly decorated varsity and club volleyball coach with over 150 varsity wins and a career conference win rate of 85%. She led the Notre Dame Prep Saints to a 2021 State Championship and a 2020 State Runner-Up finish, earning multiple Coach of the Year honors, including All-Conference (2021) and All-Region (4x). Under her leadership, the Saints made five consecutive semifinal appearances and held an incredible 38-match home win streak across nearly three years.

Previously, as Head Varsity Coach at Chaparral High School, she was named Region Coach of the Year and led the team to a #1 overall conference ranking in 2017.

At the club level, Coach Holly has earned multiple USAV GJNC bids and guided teams to medal finishes at major national events, including Red Rock Rave and Triple Crown. Her teams have consistently competed at the highest levels, including Open, National, USA, and American divisions.

Specialty: Elite team leadership and competitive development from club to championship-level high school programs

Specialty: All Skills | Ages 18U and under | All Levels

Tiana

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 VLA Athlete | Former Collegiate Captain | JUCO Coach | Northwood University Alum

Tiana is a semi-pro volleyball player in the VLA with elite experience as both a player and coach. A former collegiate team captain at Northwood University, she later coached at the JUCO level, helping athletes move on to Division I programs. With over 10 years of private training, she coaches all ages and skill levels, focusing on fundamentals, confidence, and mental toughness.

Specialty: All Skills | Ages 18U and under | All Levels

Anisa

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 Former Collegiate Player at Long Island University

Anisa Lopez is a former collegiate volleyball player and current coach originally from Long Beach, California. She began her volleyball journey as an outside hitter and defensive specialist, playing club for Long Beach Mizuno. Anisa started her collegiate career at Long Beach City College before transferring to Long Island University in New York. After college, she transitioned into coaching, at Pratt Institute, a Division III school in Brooklyn. Anisa also has been coaching at the club level for three years doing various camps, clinics, and lessons. She’s coaching all age levels with a focus on technical skills and game IQ.

Specialty: All Skills | Ages 18U and under | Beginner to Intermediate

Lesjune “Lala” Florance-Littles

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 Club & Collegiate Player | All-Skills Coach | Focused on Confidence & Growth

Lala brings years of experience as a competitive player at the club, varsity, and collegiate levels. She now coaches club volleyball and is passionate about giving back to the sport by helping athletes grow in both skill and self-belief. Her coaching style blends fun with focus, creating a positive environment for improving technique, game IQ, and on-court confidence.

Specialty: All Skills | Ages 15U and under | All Levels

Aliya

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 9-Year Player | Hitting & Passing Specialist | Youth Development Coach

Coach Aliya brings nearly a decade of playing experience as an Outside, Right Side, and Middle Blocker, along with 2 years of coaching. She specializes in working with hitters and passers of all levels, focusing on athletes ages 10U–16. Her passion lies in building strong foundational skills and confidence in young players.

Specialty: Hitters & Passers | Ages 10U–16U | Beginner to Intermediate

Taelynn

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 6-Year Player |Fundamental Specialist

A senior in high school graduating with the Class of 2025. I’ve been playing volleyball for six years and am excited to continue competing at the collegiate level for the next six years. I specialize in coaching beginner to intermediate athletes ages 10–15, focusing on developing fundamental skills across all positions. My coaching style is technical and detail-oriented, helping athletes break down the mechanics of the game to improve performance and confidence. I can’t wait to work with your girls and help them grow on and off the court!

Specialty: All Skills | Ages 15U and under | Beginner to Intermediate