Coach's Corner

VHS Boys Volleyball Program Director, Varsity Head Coach (Spring 2018 to present), & JV Assistant Coach: 

Tim Mays  

Cell: (805) 886-0131  

email: timays@yahoo.com

VHS Boys Volleyball JV Head Coach, Varsity Assistant, Girls JV Basketball Coach, & VHS Instructor:

Ed Pacula

email: Edward.Pacula@venturausd.org 

Classroom 52

VHS Boys Volleyball Program Advisor & VHS BVB Program Director/Varsity Head Coach 2011-2017:

Gary Knowles

VHS Girls Volleyball Program Advisor, VHS Girls Volleyball Varsity Head Coach 1994-2021 & VHS Instructor:

Debbie Litten

VHS Girls Volleyball Program Director & Girls Varsity Head Coach:

Bryan Ornelas

VHS Boys Volleyball Varsity Assistant Coach & VHS Girls Volleyball Coach:

Tracy Duffey

VHS Athletics Director:

Teri Dath

email: Teri.Dath@venturausd.org

Playing: Setter for Edison HS (Class of '95) 2nd Team All-Sunset-League, Rip It Up VolleyBallClub 14u, Kokoro VBC 16u & 18u, Irvine Valley College, Santa Barbara City College (State Semifinals), & Westmont College Men's VBC (Class of '99)

Coaching: Westmont College Men's VBC, Newbury Park HS Frosh/Soph, Oaks Christian JV, Shoten VBC 16u (Oxnard), Rise VBC 14u & 18u (Ventura/Thousand Oaks), VHS since 2018, & 2019 Pacific View League Boys Volleyball Coach of the Year.

Reffing:  20+ years experience reffing both Girls and Boys High School Volleyball for the Channel Coast Volleyball Officials Association;  Rated C1;  Currently serving on the Channel Coast Volleyball Officials Association Board of Directors

Boys Volleyball honors the Ventura Unified School District Athletic Code of Conduct as well as the code of conduct outlined in the Ventura High School Student Handbook
As representatives of both Ventura High School and their community, we expect our student athletes to…
…Complete paperwork or online steps to be ‘cleared to play’  www.RegisterMyAthlete.com
…Arrive early enough to pitch in and help set up the nets for practice
…Arrive before the Frosh/Soph or J/V home match to help set up for home games
…Wear appropriate uniform, athletic socks, & gym shoes (vball or bball)
…Agree not to leave gym until equip. out, must be put away properly
…Maintain minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible to play (per school probation & ineligible list)
…Attend all practices, matches, and tournaments  (see below)
…Score-keep, stat-keep, and referee matches as required
…Never leave a match or gym area without authorization  (see below)
…Reimburse the volleyball program for any lost/damaged uniforms or gear
…Participate in organized team fundraising events
…Respect school property by never leaving trash or chewed gum in gym
…Refrain from wearing jewelry or earrings during matches (NFHS rule)
…Treat teammates, opponents, coaches, and referees with respect
…Understand they can be suspended or removed from the program for repeated inappropriate behavior
 
Attendance Policy:  We do realize your student athlete has other commitments in life that will conflict with our schedule at times.  Keep in mind that missing time (like any class) can lead to falling behind and impacts our team chemistry which is vital to success on the court. Thank you for making a three month commitment to our season!

Leaving Early:  For their safety, your student athlete will not be allowed to leave the gym early without permission.  Your student athlete is not permitted to leave at an away game (should be returning with us on the school bus) without a signed note given to the head coach and must leave with an immediate family member after checking in with coach.  If your student athlete needs to leave a home game early it will require a family member or a signed note.


As representatives of Ventura High School and their community, we expect our student athlete’s parents to…
…Help their student athlete arrive on time for practice & home games to help set up
…Volunteer to help work at the snack bar during our home games
…Be respectful to our officials, players, & opponents during games
…Allow their student athlete to first approach coach about playing time or related issues
…Make an appointment with the coach as a next step if there are any unresolved issues
…Reimburse our program for student athlete's missing or damaged uniform or gear
…Understand their student athlete could be suspended or removed from our program for repeated inappropriate behavior