Coaches
Valor coaches teach with conviction, passion, and vigor. Valor coaches instruct at the highest levels and desire that all of our boys learn, grow and compete with honor, fairness, and good sportsmanship.
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Julian de la Garza
Director / Head Coach
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Coach Julian de la Garza is going into his second season as Director and his 4th season as a head coach for Valor Volleyball Club. He is currently the Head Varsity Coach at California High School in Whittier for the boys volleyball program where he has coached since the 2020 season. In his time at Cal High, coach Julian has assisted Varsity to 2 undefeated Del Rio League Championships (2022 & 2023) and headed JV to 2 consecutive league titles (2023 & 2024). While with Valor, Julian has worked with both the 14u and 16u age groups where he has worked to develop the fundamentals of those new to volleyball and advanced the skills of those who have played. A number of players he has coached have gone on to the collegiate level to continue their volleyball journey at Fullerton College, Golden West College, Long Beach City College, and Hope International University.
Coach de la Garza played 3 years of high school volleyball at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente and was a Varsity team captain his senior and final year in 2014. While in college, he spent a year as an athletic training student where he fueled his passion for the inner workings of the human body and learned a general understanding of sports injuries and rehabilitation. He got his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University Long Beach in the Fall of 2020 with an Emphasis in Exercise Science.
Coach de la Garza is constantly looking to utilize his education to break down and develop skills into more detailed but easy-to-understand concepts. He also uses his understanding of anatomy, physiology, and strength training to condition and strength-train the athletes for the adaptations they need to be better volleyball players. Julian is invested in the players and athletes he engages with and strives to give them the tools and confidence they need to succeed not only at the high school/club level but further. He hopes to eventually coach at the collegiate level and is constantly working to improve his knowledge and abilities as a coach.
Michael Moran
Assistant Coach
Mr. Moran recently graduated from California High School in 2022 and is now attending Golden West College where he plays for the Rustlers Volleyball team. While still a Junior in high school, Mr. Moran started playing for Valor where he was able to develop his skills playing under Coach Cruz. It was with Coach Cruz that he learned to to be a better player, more focused, and more competitive. Additionally, at Valor, Mr. Moran competed alongside players from other local high schools to give him a broader understanding of the game.
While in his senior year in high school, he was fortunate enough to play on a team with a great group of guys who swept Del Rio League completely. Mr. Moran is in his 4th year of playing volleyball and can’t begin to explain how much this sport has done for his mindset, physical abilities, his stamina, and overall health.
"I’m excited to see what volleyball will do for the players I get to coach. I enjoy being around the sport of volleyball in whatever capacity I can, whether it be coaching or playing. I love being around people that have the desire to improve, and I love seeing people achieve their goals."
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Head Coach
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Shaun Muna
Assistant Coach​
Mr. Muna has been playing volleyball for about 4 years. He attended Troy High School and played 2 seasons with Proplay Volleyball Club and 1 season with Valor. Shaun went on to be a part of Fullerton College Men's Volleyball team for 2 years where he was a setter. During his time playing, he sharpened his skills to a high level and gained a deeper understanding of the complexities of volleyball.
Coach Muna has spent 2 years coaching at Beatitudes of Our Lord Catholic School where he led the girl's teams to playoffs both years. Additionally, he won a CYO championship and made an open division playoffs appearance with the boys' team. This will be his first season coaching with Valor Volleyball Club.
Coach Muna is currently studying kinesiology at Fullerton College and has plans to become a pharmacy technician. He is looking to use his role as a coach to help our athletes see that with enough practice and focus, they can be great volleyball players.