Coaching Staff
Coaching Philosophy:
βCommit to the process of becoming 1% better everyday, as a player and as a person. As you show up as the best version of yourself, others around you will be empowered to do the same. Be grateful for your opportunities, be fearless in your efforts, and always play with love for the game.β
Aaron Wexler
Founder & WC BEACH Director | Windward School Assistant Coach | Author of The Inspired Athlete
Coaching Career
- Founder & Director β WestCoast VBC (since 2014)
- Assistant Middle School Indoor Coach - Windward School (current)
- Varsity Beach Coach β Harvard-Westlake School Beach Volleyball (2025)
- Varsity Head Coach β Crossroads School (2013β2017)
- 2016 CIF Division 6 Coach of the Year
- 2016 CIF D3 Champions
- 2016 State Regional Champions & Finalists
- Volunteer Assistant Coach β UCLA Womenβs Volleyball (2011)
- Team won the NCAA D1 National Championship under Head Coach Mike Sealy
Beach & Indoor Playing Career
- UCLA Menβs Volleyball Libero under legendary coach Al Scates (2001β2005)
- SAMOHI Alum β Setter/Outside Hitter, Class of 2001
- 20+ Years of Beach Volleyball Competition
- 4x CBVA Open Champion
- 2x AVP Main Draw appearances
- 1x NVL Main Draw appearance
- 6x Gilberto Classic Champion β Venice, CA (β15, β17, β18, β19, β20, β23)
- 2005 Maccabiah Games Silver Medalist β Team USA, Israel
Education & Certifications
- UCLA Class of 2006 β B.A. in Geography/Environmental Studies
- BCAP I Certified β USA Volleyball Beach Coaching Accreditation Program (2018)
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- CPR/First Aid Certified 2025
Coaching Philosophy:
βI believe in proper preparation. This starts with mindset training for our athletes. I run progression-based practices sessions that focus on proper technique, fundamentals, and game preparedness.β
Travis Schoonover
WestCoast VBC Co-Founder & Tournament Director | Pro Beach Athlete
Coaching Experience
- Co-Founder & Director β WestCoast BEACH (2014βPresent)
- Volunteer Assistant Coach β Crossroads School Varsity Girls (2014β2018)
- Part of the staff during the 2016 CIF Championship
- 2016 D3 State Regional Champions & Finalists
- 13+ Years of Club Coaching Experience across top SoCal programs:
- WestCoast VBC (2014βPresent)
- Sunshine VBC β Head Coach (2011β2014)
- Geneβs Team β Head Coach (2008β2011)
- Reef VBC β Head Coach (2006β2008)
- Spectrum VBC β Head Coach (2005β2007)
- Mustangs VBC β Head Coach (2003β2005)
- Zuma Bay β Head Coach (2001β2003)
Playing Career
- Setter β Thousand Oaks High School (Class of 2001)
- College: Pierce College, SMC, and currently pursuing a B.A. in Business
- Pro Beach Volleyball Competitor β AVP, NVL, CBVA tours
- NVL Top 10 Player (2014) & NVL Best Defensive Player (2015)
- Smack Sportswear Sponsored Athlete
- 10x CBVA Open Champion
- Gilberto Classic Champion β 2017, 2023
- Moonlight Beach Champion β 2017
Certifications
- BCAP I Certified β USA Volleyball Beach Coaching Accreditation Program (2018)
Coaching Philosophy:
βWith the right motivation, will power, and effort, anything can be achieved in this sport.β
Dylan Maarek
WC BEACH Coach | International Competitor | Elite Youth & Club Coach
Coaching Experience
- WC BEACH Coach β Focused on player development, fundamentals, and competition prep
- USA Volleyball International Trials
- Coached Menβs Beach Team to Silver Medal β USA U19 Trials (2017)
- Coached Womenβs Beach Team to Gold Medal β USA U19 Trials (2017)
- Coached Menβs Beach Team to Silver Medal β USA U21 Trials (2016)
- Paul Revere Middle School β Head Coach (Boys & Girls, 2017β2018)
- Delphic League Champions β Boys Team (2018)
- Pac6 Volleyball Club β Head Coach
- 16s Team (2015)
- 16s Team (2016) β 3x Silver Medalists
- 14s Team (2016)
Playing Career
- Current AVP Pro Player (Career best 7th place finish Manhattan Open 2025)
- First CBVA Open Win at age 21 (2014)
- 8x CBVA Open Champion
- 2nd Place Finish β NVL Long Beach (2017, out of the qualifier)
- FIVB Debut Representing France β 2018
- 3x AVP Main Draw Qualifier
- p1440 Main Draw Competitor β 2018
Coaching Philosophy:
"Create an environment of learning and improvement with an emphasis on fun and desire, whilst using effort and enthusiasm as the measurements of success."
Rowdy Lennon
WC BEACH Coach | AVP Athlete | Collegiate & Club Coach
Coaching Experience
- 7 Collegiate Indoor Seasons (2021β2025): Coached 4 seasons with the UCSC Menβs Volleyball program and 3 seasons with the UCSC Womenβs Volleyball program.
- Program Achievements:
- 2x National Tournament appearances
- Consecutive years ranked in the AVCA Top 15 nationally
- 3x AVCA Team Academic Awards
- 1x AVCA All-American, 3x All-Region honorees
- C2C Conference Coaching Staff of the Year
- Santa Cruz Beach Volleyball Club (Lead Coach since 2022): Specializes in teaching fundamentals, technical progressions, and college-prep training for beach athletes.
- Club Volleyball Coaching:
- Kinnect Volleyball Club β Head Coach (Boys)
- MB Surf Volleyball Club β Assistant Coach (Boys), including a Gold Medal at Nationals
Education
- University of California, Santa Cruz
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology β Magna Cum Laude
- Academic All-District β Menβs Volleyball
Playing Career
- AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Player β 2018 & 2025
- Best AVP Finish: 2nd Place β Palm Beach, Florida
- 10x CBVA Open Champion
Coaching Philosophy:
"Create an environment of learning and improvement with an emphasis on fun and desire, whilst using effort and enthusiasm as the measurements of success."
Max States
WC BEACH Coach | Pepperdine Assistant Coach
Coaching Experience
Pepperdine University
Assistant Coach β Video Coordinator & Head of Player Development
February 2025 β Present
- Film all practices and handle video breakdown and distribution
- Work with players to fine-tune mechanics
- Integral in practice planning and player evaluation
USA Beach Volleyball
Assistant β Sarah Hughes & Kelly Cheng
November 2023 β December 2024
- Helped execute practice plans in lead-up to Paris 2024 Olympics
- Developed feedback loops with players and coaches
- Participated in pre- and post-practice breakdowns
Mamba Sports Academy β Newbury Park, CA
Head Beach Volleyball Coach
January 2019 β January 2020
- Coached players ages 8β18 with individualized practice plans
- Collaborated with Club Director to communicate with players and parents
- Identified and implemented opportunities for club improvement
University of Southern California β Los Angeles, CA
Volunteer Assistant Coach, Womenβs Volleyball
February 2018 β May 2018
- Coached elite Division I athletes in individualized skill development
- Assisted coaching staff with practice planning and player goal setting
Coaching Philosophy:
βBeing an athlete is important for the developing mind of a young person. Through sports they learn teamwork, overcoming obstacles/adversity, communication, troubleshooting, picking yourself up from a loss, or making a mistake, and staying physically healthy. Everyday you show up on the sand you will learn, change, grow, and evolve into a smarter, stronger, and more confident player.β
Kristian Howard
WC BEACH Coach | Notre Dame High School Coach | 2025 Mission League Champion
Coaching Experience
Notre Dame High School (2024β2025)
- Head Coach β Varsity Beach Volleyball
- 2025 Mission League Champions
- 2025 Mission League Single Pairs Champions
- 2024 Single Pairs Team: 3rd in Mission League, Qualified for CIF-SS Single Pairs Championship
- Head Coach β Junior Varsity Beach Volleyball
- 2025 JV Team: Undefeated Season
- Head Coach β Freshman Indoor Volleyball
- 2024 Freshman League Champions
Playing Background
- Started playing beach volleyball at age 10, competed in first tournament at age 11
- 6-Year Club Player with Southseas Volleyball Club
- Varsity Indoor Volleyball β Notre Dame High School
- Team Captain β Junior & Senior Years
- Most Valuable Player β Junior & Senior Years
Coaching Philosophy:
"I coach with the belief that greatness comes from a combination of joy, discipline, and personal growth. Whether it's a beginner or a high-level athlete, Iβm committed to helping players evolveβon and off the sandβthrough skill-building, competitive confidence, and a love for the game."
Kylin Loker
WC BEACH Coach | NCAA All-American | AVP Athlete | Beach Volleyball Mentor
Coaching Experience
- WC BEACH Coach β Passionate about developing young athletes through high-level technical training and mentorship
- Assistant Coach β University of Saint Katherine
- Helped lead team to its first-ever Conference Championship and National Tournament appearance
- Supported student-athletes in both technical skill and mental toughness
- Club Beach Coach (Since 2017) β Worked with athletes of all ages and levels
- Specialized in college-prep, mindset coaching, and elite beach development
Playing Career
- Started playing beach volleyball at age 12
- Entered first AVP Qualifier at age 17
- AVCA Beach All-America First Team β Senior year of high school
- 5-Year Starter β University of Hawaiβi at MΔnoa
- NCAA All-Tournament Team β No. 4 flight (2019)
- All-Big West Second Team + 2x Honorable Mention
- Tied for 8th in program history with 77 dual match wins
- 2nd all-time in career appearances (136 matches)
- Current AVP Athlete β Competed at AVP tour stops including Denver, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, and Manhattan Beach
- Beach Bash 2025 Champion β Earned main draw bid to AVP Denver 2025
Coaching Philosophy:
βAs a former collegiate athlete, I want to help athletes love their sport, by encouraging them to focus on improving as opposed to βjust winningβ or achieving end-goals. For me to succeed at the higher levels, it was best to play with passion as opposed to purpose. I want to inspire young athletes to remember to play for themselves, for the love of themselves, each other, and their sport. This will cause them to enjoy their highs, and most importantly to learn from their lows.β
Tabitha Mitchell
WC BEACH Coach | NCAA D1 Athlete β UC Davis | AAA-Rated Beach Competitor
Collegiate Career β UC Davis (2019β2025)
- 4-Year NCAA Division I Starter β Played in every match of her college career
- Competed on top flights (No. 1 and No. 2) all four years
- 7 wins vs. nationally ranked teams including Stanford, Cal, Long Beach State, Cal Poly, Hawaiβi, Washington, and GCU
- 2022 All-Conference Honorable Mention
- 2024 AVCA National Pairs Tournament β Represented the Aggies
- 2025 Team Co-Captain
- Holds the most wins in a single season by a freshman in program history
- Top 3 in UC Davis program history for total career wins
Beach Volleyball Accomplishments
- CBVA Womenβs AAA Rating β Earned at age 16, consistently renewed since
- 1st Place β CBVA $2,000 Premier Mich Ultra Womenβs Open (Hermosa Beach)
- Silver Medal β 2019 AAU Junior Olympics
- Top 5 Finishes at:
- AAU Junior Nationals
- AVPFirst Championships
- AAU Best of the Beach
- CBVA Cal Cup
- BVNE & USAV HP A1 Beach Championships</l
Coaching Philosophy:
βBeing an athlete provides us with a unique opportunity to better understand ourselves and grow through adversity. As a former WC BEACH player, I learned firsthand how a coach can help you grow beyond any subconscious limitations you might have. Itβs been my goal as a coach to encourage the same open communication, mutual respect, and growth mindset that I received as a player at this club. I strive to foster a space where fun, curiosity, passion, and drive are at the core of improvement. I believe in guiding athletes in that self-discovery through an approach that centers on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where athletes feel empowered to grow on and off the court..β
Lena-Louise Moores
WC BEACH Coach | Little Spikers Director | Player Mindset Mentor
Playing Experience
- Started playing volleyball at 13
- 6-year indoor club player
- Team captain for all 6 years
- Culver City Middle & High School team member
- Former WC BEACH player (2018β2020)
Coaching Experience
- WC BEACH coach since 2021
- Head Coach, WISH Charter JV & Varsity Beach Volleyball (2022β2024)
Academic Experience
- UCLA Class of 2024 β B.A. in Gender Studies and Film