Rich Camerlengo​

Rich Camerlengo

Girls 16's, 15's

Coach Rich is returning for his 5th season at Momentous VBC having previously coached teams in the 15s, 16s, & 17s age divisions. He grew up in Long Island, New York before moving to Southern California.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

Long Beach City College – middle blocker from 2005-2007

• Named All-Tournament Team in 2007

Hope International University

• 2009 – earned a trip to the NAIA National Championship Tournament finishing 3rd in the nation where Rich was the Tournament’s leading blocker

• 2-time Defensive Player of the Year

USA Men’s National Team – 2010

TSV Geisen/Hildesheim (professional) – Germany

• 2011 – Won the German Championship (undefeated)

USAV Adult National Championships - won a gold medal with Team Creole in the Men’s Open and AA Divisions.

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

Hope International University - men’s blocking coach

Rip Curl VBC – 16s, 17s

Fresh Start VBC – 16s, 18s

High Line VBC – boys 16s

El Dorado HS – boys JV & asst. Varsity

Rich, in his own words: “Over the course of my playing career, I have been able to learn from some great coaches and players. I memorized all of the drills and training that made such a big improvement in my game because I always knew I wanted to coach once my playing career was done. As a coach, it is my goal to create a fun and nurturing environment where the athletes can grow and want to come to practice.”