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Coach Ashlynn

AZ Hype Co-owner/founder

🏐 Volleyball Coach

Born and raised in Colorado, Ashlynn played both club and middle & high school volleyball. Following high school, she attended Pikes Peak Community College as well as the Art Institute of Colorado where she pursued a degree in Design Management with a focus on graphic and web design.

Beginning in 2017, she began coaching at the club level and then the high school level shortly thereafter. Between personal lessons, small group training, club and high school coaching, Ashlynn loves nothing more than to be in the gym developing athletes and sharing her passion for the game!

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

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.

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

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.

Taelynn

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach