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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

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

DT

AZ Hype Volleyball Coach

🏐 Former owner of Kingdom Courts Volleyball Facility | Founder of Arizona Sky Volleyball Club

Began his coaching career in 1997 for the Adult Volleyball at North Phoenix Baptist.

·         Started club career with Phoenix Joys in 1999 as Head coach for 13-2 and 14-2.

·         DT specializes in developing young athletes (girls and boys) and is well respected around the valley. Over the years, DT has also dabbled in Beach, Jr Boys and Adult Volleyball.

·         From the ground up, DT pioneered the Developmental Programs (CVP-Club Volleyball Preparatory and Sunday Skill Training), Friday Night Volleyball Draw , 4x4 Junior League, Sunday 35+ Adults Drop In and various tournaments (AZ Finals, AZ Kickoff, Junior High Friendship) that continues to strengthen AZ Region volleyball interest for all age groups. For the last few seasons, DT managed the ALL STARS project where potential athletes were recognized and assembled for after season out of state or in state competition.  He also conducts small/large group clinics, private lessons, leagues and indoor/outdoor tournaments since 1996.

·         From 1997 to 2020, DT has successfully coached many age groups from Developmental to 18’s. Teams that were coached by DT often earned a bid to National and received medals in the process. Other than top teams earning bids to National annually, DT has personally coached and qualified his teams of 12-2 (twice), 13-2, 14-2 (twice) and 16-2 to compete in the Girls Junior National Championship (formerly Junior Olympic Volleyball Competition). Proudest moment: 3rd place podium finish in National Division with Arizona Sky 14 Gold in 2017.

·         In summer of 2021, DT assisted a High Performance (HP) team and helped the team take second place in Florida.

·         Assisted ASU women volleyball club teams as a volunteer coach in 2021-2022.

·         Since 2020, DT has stayed on at Sky Academy (formerly AZ Sky VBC) for one year, coached briefly at Livewire, Beach House and the last 3 seasons at Atomic Volleyball Club. 

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