Our Coaches
At OPV we pride ourselves on providing the best, truly qualified coaches around. To us, that means they have the context of playing at a high level (college) or coaching at a high level themselves (or both!). Afterall, how can we train our players to play at a high level if we haven't been there ourselves? We pay our coaches better than anyone around because we value their experience and expertise. Club is an investment, take a look below at what you are investing in when it comes to coaching.
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Meet our coaches
Assistant Club Director
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14 National Head Coach
London Starley
London grew up in the Portland area, where she honed her volleyball skills at Sandy High School and with the Adidas NW Juniors Volleyball Club. She went on to play Division II volleyball in Vermont before transferring to Warner Pacific University to complete her collegiate career.
A passionate coach, London has spent several years helping young athletes develop their skills. She served as the varsity assistant and JV2 head coach at Philomath High School, where the varsity team finished 3rd in State. In addition, London coached at G3 Volleyball Club in Corvallis, where she ran the 14-1s and 14-3s teams, and assisted with the 18-1s. Under her leadership, her 14-1s team finished in the top 10 in the CEVA region.
London's coaching career spans all levels, from 12s to 18s, with many of her teams finishing in the top 20. Now in her 7th year as a club coach, she is in her 3rd year at OPV as an Assistant Director. She is also an assistant coach at Warner Pacific University, where she has been a part of the coaching staff for 3 years. She also helps support nike volleyball camps and James Finley volleyball.
In addition to her volleyball career, London holds a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Leadership and Management. Outside of volleyball, she manages a chiropractic office and enjoys spending her free time indulging in her love for Disney.
Boys Director,
Master & Recruiting Coach
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16 National Assistant Coach,
Boys Head Coach
Dale Agbayani
Coach Dale is a big part of Oregon Premier Volleyball Club, playing a role in almost every aspect of the organization. He coaches both girls' and boys' teams, serves as the Boys Director, and helps train coaches and players as one of the Master Training Coaches. As the club’s recruiting coach, Coach Dale works closely with athletes to build and update their profiles for college recruitment.
Coach Dale's expertise spans across the nation, as he travels regularly to lead and coach at various volleyball camps and club programs. He contributes to the Puget Sound Region All Stars program and serves as a Director for Nike Volleyball Camps, organized by US Sports Camps.
Coach Dale served as Associate Head Coach at Clackamas Community College for four years before transitioning to Warner Pacific University, where he now serves as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. In this role, he plays a key part in developing talent and shaping the team's success. Coach Dale also coaches the boys' volleyball program at Parkrose High School, helping to nurture the next generation of athletes. He stays deeply involved in the sport, actively competing both nationally and internationally.
18 National Head Coach
Lihau Perreira
Lihau began her volleyball career in Kauai, HI, before becoming a 4-year varsity starter at Sam Barlow High School (2008-2012), earning numerous honors including All-Conference and All-State recognition. She continued her career at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), where she helped the team win back-to-back Southern Region Championships and earned multiple accolades, including NWAC Player of the Week and AVCA Second Team All-American honors.
Lihau finished her playing career at Holy Names University, where she ranked as a top 25 outside hitter in the PacWest Conference.
Lihau has also ran Sandy high Schools program prior to 2023. Lihau was hired as Head Coach at Sam Barlow High School and was named Co-Coach of the Year in her conference. She has also coached 16-18s teams at OPV, where she continues to mentor young athletes. We are lucky to have her on the OPV coaching staff.
Boys Head Coach
Joseph Porche
Coach Joseph is a valuable new member of Oregon Premier Volleyball Club, stepping into the position of Boys Assistant Director and Head coach. With his vibrant coaching background, he brings a wealth of experience in developing and inspiring athletes across different skill levels.
Coach Joseph serves as the head coach of the volleyball program at Parkrose High School, where he cultivates a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for player development.
Coach Joseph has trained athletes at all levels including USAV High Performance. His coaching tenure at Clackamas Community College as a setter coach further showcases his expertise.
He is wholeheartedly committed and eager to share his expertise, extensive knowledge, and enthusiasm with our OPV athletes and the organization.
Master Coach
12s & 14s Girls
Chon Clayton
Coach Chon will join OPV in his first season as a Master Coach and assisting teams as requested.
Previous, Chon coached for Excel NW for 10 years, along with several club teams prior, in the Puget Sound Region.
Currently, Coach Chon is an Assistant Coach at Warner Pacific University (NAIA), and served as an Assistant Coach at Saint Martin University (NCAA D2) prior.
Coach Chon is closing in on 30 years coaching Women’s Volleyball, having coached at the Middle/High School level, involved with USA Volleyball High Performance/All Star Program for Puget Sound Region, coaching Beach Volleyball for Aloha Ball Club, and serves as a Camp/Lead Coach/Director for NikeSports Volleyball Camps.
Coach Chon continues with coach training, through attendance at Gold Medal Squared and The Art of Coaching Volleyball clinics.
Coach Chon resides in the Vancouver area, with his wife Patt, and 2 cats, Columbia River and Marley.
Head Training Coach
Tyler Johnson
Coach Tyler Johnson, is a chiropractor, certified sports physician, and strength coach that specializes in athlete recovery, development, and performance. He is a retired college football player that stays around sports by coaching and treating athletes in the weight room, on the sideline, and in the clinic
14 Premier Co Head Coach
Reagan Slyter
Reagan grew up Gresham, OR, where she played volleyball at Sam Barlow High School and with different clubs, including OPV. She is currently continuing her athletic career by playing at Warner Pacific University. Reagan has played at a few clubs, growing her skill to become a competitive athlete that is committed to the game both mentally and physically.
14 Premier Co-Head Coach
Tayah Anne-Toa
Aloha! My name is Tayah-Anne Toa, I was born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. I graduated from Maryknoll High School. I fell in love with this sport around 6 years ago. I played club volleyball at High Intensity Volleyball Club, RVCH, and Ka’ulukoa. I now attend and play volleyball at Warner Pacific University.
18 National Assistant Coach
Brooklyn Starley
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16 Premier Head Coach
Drew Ford
Drew (Coach Ford) grew up in Wasilla, Alaska, where he began his athletic career as a three-sport athlete in high school, competing in basketball, soccer, and cross country at Wasilla High School (2006-2010). He continued at Gardner-Webb University, where he was a member of the track and field team (2010-2014). He further expanded his athletic experience playing volleyball in the BUCS league and the National Volleyball League for Durham University (2017-2018).
With the sunset of his personal athletic pursuits, Coach Ford is now dedicated to mentoring young athletes. He has six years of experience coaching volleyball, working with Wasilla High School and Inspire Volleyball Club. His coaching philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach, empowering athletes to become confident, authentic, and compassionate leaders both on and off the court.
He holds a BA in Global Studies and Communications and took master’s level continuing education in Arabic and Middle Eastern politics. He is passionate about building community and creating positive spaces for diverse groups. He values integrity, authenticity, and open communication.
He lives in Portland’s central eastside and enjoys a rainy day spent playing video games, reading, or watching Adventure Time and loves hanging out in one of Portland’s many coffee shops with friends.
16 Premier Assistant Coach
Claire Palmiter
Coach Claire has spent the majority of their life immersed in the game of volleyball, cherishing every moment of it. As a middle hitter, she was fortunate to compete at the highest level during her high school seasons, helping Gresham High School earn a 4th place state title in her senior year. Coach Claire also played for various coaches at Oregon (now Adidas) NW Juniors Volleyball Club, where she developed her volleyball IQ and honed valuable team skills.
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Although Coach Claire chose to play softball in college, she remained connected to volleyball by working as the stat taker for the athletic department’s volleyball program. After college, Coach Claire had the opportunity to coach a girls’ 14’s team for Adidas NW Juniors, where her volleyball knowledge and newly acquired coaching skills were put to the test.
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When COVID-19 disrupted the volleyball world, Coach Claire stepped away, but was eager to return when her high school coach invited her to assist with the annual volleyball summer camp at her alma mater. That summer camp led to a full-time volunteer role with the high school, where Coach Claire assisted all of the teams as needed. For the past two years, Coach Claire has primarily worked with the varsity team at Gresham High School.
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In the spring of 2024, Coach Claire was also given the opportunity to serve as an assistant coach for the Park Rose Boys Volleyball program, helping lead the team to a 4th place finish at the state tournament. Coach Claire believes that volleyball is an excellent way for kids to learn important life lessons such as teamwork, perseverance, and integrity. She hopes to instill the same passion and love for the game that her coaches once gave her, and is looking forward to a season full of hard work and fun times.
12 National Head Coach
Tamara Manzo
Tamara started playing volleyball in the 7th grade. She went on to play volleyball for Gladstone High School’s varsity team as the starting middle hitter, earning All-League Honorable Mention her senior year. She played club volleyball her sophomore through senior year, ending her senior year with Portland Volleyball Club. She went on to earn an athletic scholarship to Umpqua Community College (UCC). During her freshmen year at UCC, Tamara led her team in percentage of kills and blocks which earned her the honors of UCC offensive player of the week for three weeks, Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) player of the week, and a spot on the Mt. Hood Classic All-Tournament Team. Tamara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the State University of New York at New Paltz to complete her college education.
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Tamara is the CFO and co-owner of Prestige Power Systems, a solar and electrical contractor in Happy Valley. Tamara and her husband Sean have two children, Austin and Rylee.
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Tamara’s philosophy of coaching is to foster the love of the game and to meet players where they are to help establish a growth mindset. Not all players start from the same place. Through positive, disciplined and focused training, players can grow into effective, athletic and dynamic players. Lifting players up, helping them create goals and holding them accountable for the goals they set, can foster a lifetime of success both on and off the court.
14 Gold Head Coach
Harley McBee
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14 Gold Boys Coach
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