Head Coach - Molly Xu

 •  7 years of volleyball coaching experience, including 3 years coaching competitive club volleyball.
•  12 years of competitive volleyball playing experience, including 9 years of travel club volleyball.
•  Three-year high school varsity starting setter and key player in for the 2022 County and Regional Championship titles.
    •  Continued playing competitively as a setter for the University of Maryland Women's Club Volleyball team.
    •  Successfully led multiple club teams to top finishes in both local and travel volleyball tournaments.
    •  Extensive experience coaching private lessons, summer camps, and clinics for athletes of various ages and skill levels.
    •  Specializes in developing strong fundamentals, refining individual techniques, and improving position-specific skills through personalized instruction and feedback.
    •  Designs and implements effective drills, structured practices, and game strategies to maximize individual and team performance.
    •  Experienced in managing team lineups, rotations, and in-game adjustments during competitive tournaments.

Head Coach - Joshua Dang

Coach Josh is in his third year at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he plays on the Men’s Club Volleyball team. With a background as a high school Varsity captain and four-year letter recipient, Josh brings both leadership and technical expertise to his role as coach.

Josh has been an active member of Stars Volleyball Academy, coaching at summer camps, seasonal clinics, and private lessons. He is dedicated to helping players improve their technique, strengthen their confidence, and reach their individual goals. His coaching style blends detailed technical instruction with positive energy, creating a supportive environment where athletes can develop as both players and teammates.

Highlights:

  • Coach for SVA 16s and 18s teams, summer camps, clinics, and private lessons

  • Current Men’s Club Volleyball player at the University of Maryland

  • 4 years of high school and club volleyball experience

  • Team captain at Sherwood High School (2022–2023)

  • 4-time Varsity letter recipient

  • Skilled in volleyball technique, drills, game strategy, and player development

Coach - Lana Gordon

Coach Lana is in her senior year at the University of Maryland College Park majoring in Computer Engineering, with 11 years of volleyball playing experience, and 6 years of travel club volleyball. As an outside hitter, she has developed a strong foundation of skills and teamwork needed on the court. With her club team, she competed in the national level in 2022. 

She also managed the Reservoir Gators in 2021 during their 3A State Championship season, gaining experience in tracking statistics and assisting with high level practices. Coach Lana has also had the opportunity to learn stat-tracking skills with a Division 1 volleyball team.

Coach Lana has two years of experience coaching summer camps and clinics of varying skill level and age, along with private lessons. Her experience in creating lesson plans, adapting drills to skill levels, and collaboration with other coaches helps practices be productive, fast paced, and beneficial to the players. She is passionate about helping young players build confidence in their abilities and develop fundamental volleyball skills. 

Coach - Sean Wagner

With five years of volleyball playing experience, Coach Sean developed a passion for the sport during his freshman year of high school. He currently plays competitively for the University of Maryland Men’s Club Volleyball Team, where he continues to strengthen his skills and knowledge of the game.

Coach Sean also has experience coaching volleyball clinics, focusing on teaching fundamental skills and helping young athletes build a strong foundation. He is passionate about sharing his love for volleyball and is dedicated to helping players improve their techniques, develop confidence, and reach their full potential on the court.

Coach - Arjun Chun

- 4 years of coaching experience
- Starting setter for UMD Men’s Club Volleyball
- 2 years of club volleyball experience at UMD
- 5 years of club volleyball experience at Mountain View Volleyball Club (NCVA)
- 7 years of total volleyball experience
- Medaled - AAU New Jersey State Championship (2024) / Stars Volleyball Academy / 15-Nova Team
- 1st Place - ECVA DII Central Division Tournament (2024) / UMD Men’s Club Volleyball / B Team
- Volleyball League Champions (2021-2022) - EVHS Boys Varsity Volleyball / Blossom Valley Athletic League / Santa Teresa Division
- Volleyball All-League Second Team (2020-2021) - EVHS Boys Varsity Volleyball / Blossom Valley Athletic League / Santa Teresa Division
- 1st Place - NCVA Boys’ Far Westerns Volleyball Tournament (2020) / Mountain View Volleyball Club / 14-Black Team
- 2nd Place - NCVA Boys’ Far Westerns Volleyball Tournament (2022) / Mountain View Volleyball Club / 16-Black Team
- 3rd Place - SoCal Cup Winter Formal Volleyball Tournament (2022) / Mountain View Volleyball Club / 17-Black Team
- Coaches Recognition Award for Resilience, Competitiveness, and Community / Mountain View Volleyball Club (2023)

Head Coach - Nikky Duong

Nikkolas Duong is a current student at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he plays on the Men’s Club Volleyball team. With approximately six years of competitive volleyball experience, Nikkolas brings a strong understanding of the game, technical knowledge, and a passion for player development to his role as a coach.

Nikkolas has been an active coach at Stars Volleyball Academy, working with the U14 and U15 teams, as well as coaching summer camps and seasonal clinics. He is passionate about helping young athletes develop strong fundamentals, build confidence, and improve their overall understanding of the game. His coaching approach emphasizes technical development, teamwork, and a positive learning environment where players feel motivated to improve and reach their full potential.

Highlights:

--Coach for SVA U14 and U15 teams, summer camps, and clinics

--Current Men’s Club Volleyball player at the University of Maryland

--Approximately 6 years of competitive volleyball experience

--Experienced in coaching and developing youth volleyball athletes

--Skilled in volleyball fundamentals, technical instruction, drills, game strategy, and player development

--Dedicated to building player confidence, teamwork, and a positive competitive environment

Coach - Dana Tran

Coach Dana has been playing volleyball for over seven years, beginning at the age of 13. She played three years of Varsity Volleyball at Clarksburg High School and participated in numerous volleyball camps and clinics to further develop her skills. After high school, she continued playing competitively in tournaments hosted at her college.

Coach Dana currently serves as a manager for the University of Maryland Men’s Club Volleyball Team, where she helps coordinate practices, drills, and tournaments to ensure smooth team operations. She also brings over six years of experience working with children and teenagers through summer camps, including tennis and ice skating programs.

With her strong volleyball background and extensive experience working with young athletes, Coach Dana is passionate about creating a positive, supportive learning environment where players can develop their skills, build confidence, and grow their love for volleyball.

Coach - Midori Lunde

Coach Midori has a strong competitive volleyball background, having played four years of club volleyball with MVSA from 13U through 16U, including two appearances at the USA Volleyball (USAV) National Championships. She also played four years of Varsity Volleyball as a setter, helping her high school team advance to the State Championships twice.

Coach Midori currently serves as a manager for the University of Maryland Men’s Club Volleyball Team, where she supports team practices and activities. She has also continued developing her volleyball skills through collegiate-level recreational play.

With her extensive playing experience and strong understanding of the game, Coach Midori is excited to share her volleyball knowledge with young athletes. She is dedicated to helping players develop fundamental skills, build confidence, and foster a lifelong passion for volleyball.

Coach - Angela Zhang

Coach Angela is a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in Computer Science. She has over eight years of volleyball experience, beginning with competitive club and Varsity Volleyball during high school. She continues to play volleyball at UMD through Club Volleyball and intramural leagues, primarily as a pin hitter.

Coach Angela also brings coaching experience from volleyball clinics, where she has helped young athletes develop fundamental skills, improve their techniques, and build confidence on the court.

With her competitive playing background and coaching experience, Coach Angela is passionate about creating a positive and supportive learning environment. She is dedicated to helping players strengthen their skills, challenge themselves, and develop a lasting love for volleyball.

Coach - Ivy Ho

Coach Ivy has seven years of volleyball playing experience, including playing as a libero/defensive specialist (Lib/DS) for SVA 18s and John F. Kennedy High School’s Coed Volleyball Team. She was recruited to play at the NCAA Division III level but was unable to compete due to injury. She continues to play competitively in local tournaments, consistently earning top-three finishes.

Coach Ivy brings five years of coaching experience through SVA teams and clinics, Montgomery County volleyball clinics, and private lessons. Currently in her second year at SVA, she previously served as an assistant coach for the SVA 14-2s team, helping players develop fundamental skills and improve their performance.

Coach Ivy is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, strengthen their skills, and develop teamwork while fostering a lasting love for volleyball.

Coach - David Le

David Le is entering his 2nd year of club coach with SVA. He currently a junior at the University of Maryland, College Park, playing as an opposite and outside hitter for the Men’s Club Volleyball Team for two years.

David has been playing volleyball for four years, participating and travelling across the nation for various clubs and teams, such as the DC Maryland Volleyball Program’s 9-man team, Philadelphia CIA, and UMD’s FCA D6 and VSA volleyball teams. In high school, David was the captain of his volleyball team and earned distinctions as the team’s MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.

With his passion for the sport and experience in leadership roles, he is committed to coaching young players to achieve their full potential, providing the fundamentals and confidence they need to thrive both on and off the court.

Floater Coach - Maddie Antevil 

Maddie Antevil has been playing competitive volleyball since 2019. She played volleyball for River Hill Highschool and travel volleyball at Stars Volleyball Academy for four years as a DS/L. She’s now a student at the University of Maryland College Park playing club volleyball. Maddie is passionate about working with players of all ages, but especially enjoys coaching the volleyball fundamentals.

Highlights: 

-Started for the 2022 3A Regional Champion River Hill Volleyball team
-4 years of travel volleyball 
-Honorable Mention All-County (2022-2023 season)
-Captain of River Hill Varsity Volleyball (2022)
-Captain of UMD Club Volleyball (2024-2026)
-Coach of SVA clinics (Summer of 2022)

Floater Coach - Emily Cheng

Coach Emily has been playing volleyball since 2018, beginning her journey through the CCACC Volleyball Clinic. She played for Wootton High School’s Girls Varsity Volleyball Team for three seasons (2022–2024) and the Coed Volleyball Team for two seasons (2022–2023). She also competed in club volleyball with East Coast Elite (ECE) from 2020–2023, playing on the 15U, 17U, and 18U teams.

Coach Emily brings valuable coaching experience from serving as an assistant coach for ECE’s 16U B team during the 2023–2024 season, where she helped developing players build fundamental skills and prepare for competitive tournament play. She also served as a camp counselor at the CCACC Volleyball Summer Camp in 2026, working with beginner and intermediate players.

With her playing and coaching experience, Coach Emily is passionate about helping young athletes develop strong fundamentals, improve their confidence, and grow their love for volleyball.

Floater Coach - Niti Rao

-Intramural with club team, won first place in intramural - play for fall and winter.
-Won MVP award freshman and junior year of volleyball career.
-Played at CVA and MDJRS.
-9 years of volleyball playing experience.
-3 years as libero in Stars Volleyball Academy club team.
-Played for all 4 years Varsity- 2 years Jv in Mount Hebron Volleyball Team.



Coaching Director & Coach - Frank Xu

Established the Stars Volleyball Academy in 2019, steering its growth and overseeing all coaching activities.
Directed the coaching strategies and development programs for athletes aged 16-18, leading them to achieve significant success in multiple tournaments, including earning several medals.
Spearheaded the organization and management of volleyball clinics and summer camps, significantly enhancing player skills and performance since 2018.
Fostered a team-oriented environment, guiding the club teams through practices, strategic game play, and tournaments, starting in 2017.


Key Achievements:
Successfully led the 16s, 17s, and 18s club teams to numerous tournament victories and medal placements, demonstrating effective team leadership and coaching acumen.
Cultivated a comprehensive volleyball academy from the ground up, which now stands as a beacon for youth volleyball training and competitive success.
Implemented innovative coaching techniques and strategies, resulting in marked improvement in player performance and competitive standings.
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