2026 Core Coaches
Looking for great coaches who will take you to the next level? Whether it’s making the high school team or getting recruited to play in college, the Core Volleyball Club coaches are here to help you achieve your goals. Our Head Coaches have experience coaching or playing at the high school or college level, as well as at the D1 and Pro Levels. Below is the Core Volleyball Club Coaching Lineup for the 2026 Season.
Anthony Brockmann
18 National Girl's Head Coach
17 National Boys Head Coach
2024 USAV 18 Open National Champion
2025 USAV 18 Open National Champion
Anthony Brockmann is the head coach of the men’s and women’s volleyball programs at Elk Grove High School, where his leadership has brought remarkable success. Anthony has led his teams to two SJS section runner-up finishes, secured a Delta League Championship, and captured a prestigious CIF NorCal Championship. Anthony is currently the Head Coach at Pleasant Grove High School.
With seven years of club volleyball coaching experience, including the last three at Core Volleyball Club, Anthony has been instrumental in the development of elite athletes. As the assistant coach for the 18 Elite team, he played a crucial role in their recent victory at the USAV Open National Championship.
Anthony is deeply committed to competing at the highest level while prioritizing the holistic development and growth of his athletes. He believes in the power of volleyball to teach invaluable life lessons that extend beyond the court.
Kaitlin Ecabert
18 Kai Boys Head Coach
Club Travel and Team Snap Coordinator
11 National Girls Head Coach
2018 Junior National Bronze Medalist
2025 Silver Medalist 17 Open USAV Nationals
With 15 years of volleyball experience as both a player and coach, Kaitlin Ecabert has made a lasting impact at the middle school, high school, and club levels. Her passion for the game and commitment to athlete development are at the center of her coaching philosophy.
Kaitlin is entering her 10th season with Core Volleyball Club and will be coaching the 18 Kai Boys team.
Her experience, leadership, and athlete-centered approach have helped players grow both on and off the court.
Throughout her coaching career, Kaitlin has achieved success at the regional and national levels, earning a Bronze Medal at the 2018 BJNC, a Bronze Medal at the 2025 BJNC, a Silver Medal at the 2026 West Coast Qualifier with the 18 National Girls team, and a Bronze Medal at the 2026 Far Western National Qualifier with the 18 National Girls team. She also helped lead her team to a 5th-place finish at the 2026 Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC).
Kaitlin is Safesport and IMPACT certified and is dedicated to creating a positive and challenging environment where athletes can develop their volleyball skills, build confidence, and learn valuable life lessons that extend far beyond the court.
Prima Glorioso
Club Director
18 National Boys Head Coach
Director of College Development
2023 D2 Section Champion
2024 USAV 18 Open National Champion
2024 SFL Boys Coach of the Year
2025 USAV 18 Open National Champion
2026 D1 Section Champion
With an impressive 30 years of coaching experience spanning high school, club, college, and the Men’s Professional Volleyball League, Prima Glorioso is a pillar in the world of volleyball. Her lifelong dedication to the sport began as a standout player at Sacramento City College, where she helped her team secure a 4th place finish in the State of California, and continued her academic and athletic career at Cal State Hayward. Since 2007, Prima has been integral to the NCVA High Performance Program, coaching top A1 athletes and leading the Boys International High-Performance Team to multiple medals at the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships. In 2016 she led her team to a Gold Medal in the Junior International Boys Division. During her time at Menlo College, Prima served as the First Assistant for the Women’s and Men’s Volleyball Program. Prima most recently served as the Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Coach at UC Davis that earned a Big West Conference Title in Program history.
Prima founded Core in 2006, providing a competitive and supportive environment for athletes, and helping many achieve their dreams of playing at the next level. Core has a remarkable track record of helping athletes play at the next level. As the Program Director for both Boys and Girls volleyball programs, Prima led the Granite Bay Girls Team to a Division 2 Section Title in 2023, and the boys side to two section semi final appearances. Prima’s certifications, including USA CAP II, Gold Medal Squared, Impact, Positive Coaching Alliance, and Champions of Character (NAIA), underscore her commitment to excellence and continuous learning.
Prima remains dedicated to growing the game and inspiring and developing the next generation of student athletes.
Taylor Marks
Boys 18 National Assistant Coach
2024 Division III National Champion
Taylor has had an amazing playing career including Jesuit High School 21′, and is a DIII National Champion 24′ Cal Lutheran. Last season Taylor was an AVCA First Team All American Setter, and also earned First Team All Region. Taylor is now finishing up his career at Jessup University. Taylor’s coaching background includes Santa Monica Beach Club West (SMBC) 18-2 Head Coach, and Dynamix 17-1 Assistant Coach.
Logan Marks
Boys 18 National Assistant Coach
Girls 14 National Assistant Coach
2024 Division III National Champion
Logan comes to Core with six years of collegiate playing experience, he spent four years at California Lutheran University, winning the 2024 NCAA Division III National Championship and earning All-Tournament Team honors, before finishing his career at Jessup University and winning the NCCAA National Championship.
Dina Bulda
Boy's 16 National Head Coach
Girl's 17National Head Coach
2023 MCQ Gold Medalist
2024 5th Place Finish USAV Nationals
2025 Silver Medalist 17 Open USAV Nationals
Dina Bulda is a respected volleyball coach with 30 years of experience shaping high-performing athletes across high school and club programs. She earned Coach of the Year honors in the Delta League—twice with the girls’ team and once with the boys’—while building winning teams at Laguna Creek High School (1997–2012) and delivering championship-level results at Christian Brothers High School (2012–2014).
For the past two years, Dina has been coaching at Jesuit High School, where she has developed the frosh program and helped athletes grow through disciplined fundamentals and competitive standards. She has also contributed at the club level with Core Volleyball Club (Boys 16-1), including a 2023 Denver Boys Qualifier Gold Medal and a 2024 NCVA Summer Kick-Off Bronze Medal.
Dina’s coaching is defined by consistent success, strong leadership, and a commitment to player development.
James Kim
Girls 13 National Head Coach
James brings over 15 years of club volleyball coaching experience in the Sacramento area, with a track record of developing athletes who go on to compete at the collegiate level. After stepping away to raise his daughters, he returned to the court two years ago with a renewed perspective — and a personal stake in the youth game he loves. James is excited to continue bringing his experience and passion to Core Volleyball Club.
Sara Marks
Girls 14 National Head Coach
Sara Marks brings more than 30 years of coaching experience at the club, junior high , high school, and collegiate levels. She just finished the season as the Head Coach of Core’s 13-1 National Team and is currently the Girls Varsity Competition Head Coach at Saint James School, Sara has built a reputation for developing athletes, creating championship-caliber programs, and fostering positive team cultures.
Throughout her career, Sara has led successful programs at Jesuit High School, Dynamix Volleyball Club, Woodland and Pioneer High Schools, Sacramento City College, and numerous other Northern California programs. During her six seasons as Head Coach at Jesuit High School (2018-2024), she compiled an outstanding 162–25 record (.866 winning percentage), leading the Marauders to five consecutive Delta League Championships, back-to-back CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Championships, and two CIF NorCal State runner-up finishes. Her coaching excellence has been recognized with multiple Coach of the Year honors, including Delta League Boys Volleyball Coach of the Year (2019, 2022, 2023), Sac-Joaquin Section Boys Volleyball Coach of the Year (2022, 2023), Golden Empire League Women’s Volleyball Coach of the Year(2004), and Delta League Women’s Volleyball Coach of the Year (1998). Most recently, she guided Saint James School to the 2024 Parochial Athletic League JV Competition Championship.
Sara is passionate about helping athletes maximize their potential both on and off the court, emphasizing skill development, competitive excellence, leadership, and being a student of the game. Her commitment to player development has helped numerous athletes advance to collegiate volleyball opportunities while building strong foundations for long-term success.
Jada Burns
17 Elite Head Coach
TJ Corgiat
Girls 18 National Assistant Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
TJ Corgiat is Elk Grove born and raised. He attended Elk Grove High School, where he played on the men’s volleyball team. TJ’s love for the game continued through taking volleyball courses in college. His passion for the sport is evident and focused as our middle coach. TJ has been coaching with Core for 5 seasons. TJ is an assistant coach at CRC College for the indoor and beach programs.
LJ Manera
Boys 16 National Assistant Coach
Girls 17 Elite Assistant Coach
2024 USAV 18 Open National Champion
Lj was a former player here at Core and won a National Championship in 2024 for USAV 18 Open. He later went to CSU Northridge for his freshman year and played on the club volleyball team receiving defensive player of the year. He came back after one year and is now coaching Inderkum High school Varsity for both boys and girls while also coaching 16 National for boys and 16 elite for girls here at Core. Lj was a libero and setter who always had a calm but energetic way of playing while also implementing high iq attributes and discipline. He has years of experience and a high knowledge on the game helping the younger generations become great volleyball players.
Kaylee Mejia
Girls 14 National Assistant Coach
Kaylee is a former collegiate beach volleyball athlete who played at Boise State University, where she earned First Team All-Conference in 2023. During her time at Boise State, Kaylee recorded 21 wins in the 2023 season, the third-most in program history, and holds the school record for most wins at the No. 4 pair position. Kaylee also has 8 years of competitive indoor volleyball experience with Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club and was a four-year varsity athlete at Rock Canyon High School. Her coaching experience includes serving as an Assistant Coach for the 13 National team, helping lead the St. James JV Comp team to a PAL Championship, serving as a Floater Coach at Dynamix Volleyball Club, and coaching at The Lab Volleyball Club in Colorado. Kaylee is passionate about helping young athletes develop their skills and confidence while bringing energy, leadership, and her collegiate playing experience to every team she works with.
Julia Olson
Girls 14 National Assistant Coach
Julia brings both collegiate playing experience and successful coaching experience to the court. She played volleyball at Granite Bay High School and competed throughout her high school career with Synergy Force on the National Team. She continued her volleyball career at Jessup University, where she played middle blocker at the collegiate level.
Julia began her coaching career as the Head Varsity Coach at San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, where she quickly established a winning program. Under her leadership, the team captured two consecutive league championships, and Julia was named Coach of the Year in back-to-back seasons.
Her experience as a player and coach gives Julia a strong understanding of the game and a passion for helping athletes develop their skills, confidence, and love for volleyball.
Diego Gonzalez
Boys 16 Elite Head Coach & Girls 14 Elite Head Coach
Bio Coming Soon
Aulani Carter
Girls 13 National Assistant Coach
Aulani Carter played NCAA Division I volleyball at Utah Valley University for four years, where she earned her degree in Physical Education and Recreation. After graduating, she began her coaching career as an assistant coach at UVU while teaching collegiate volleyball classes.
Upon returning to California, Aulani spent four years coaching 18s National Club Volleyball and three years officiating, gaining invaluable high-level experience and a well-rounded understanding of the game.
After taking time off to start a family, she returned to coaching in 2022 where she led the 12s National Team and helped expand their youth development program. Most recently, Aulani served as the Varsity Assistant Coach at Wasatch High School in Utah during the 2023 season, contributing to the growth and competitive edge of their varsity program.
With a lifelong passion for the game and years of collegiate and club experience, Aulani brings a deep commitment to developing young women both on and off the court.
Jeff "JT" Demure
Boys 17 National Assistant Coach
Jeff “JT” DeMure competed in collegiate volleyball at Concordia University Irvine where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree—and Irvine Valley College following a standout high school and junior career. During his club tenure, he made six Junior Nationals appearances, highlighted by a 2nd-place silver medal finish and USAV All-Tournament selection in the 2017 16’s Club Division, as well as an 11th-place finish in the 2018 17’s Open Division. Internationally, JT represented USAV as the 12’s Libero in 2014 and competed in the 2017–2018 Cornacchia World Cup in Pordenone, Italy. His high school career at Granite Bay High School was packed with accolades, capped off by a 2019 AVCA Boy’s All-American Second Team selection and an Optimist All-Star Team roster spot. He was named a two-time Varsity MVP Player of the Year, two-time Sierra Foothill League MVP/Co-MVP (2018, 2019), and earned three consecutive Sacramento All-City Team honors (2017–2019).