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Reef is excited to welcome Colin Soper as our Boys Assistant Director. Entering his 10th year of coaching, Colin has built an impressive coaching résumé spanning the high school, club, and collegiate levels. His ability to teach the game, build competitive teams, and develop confident athletes has established him as one of the region’s respected boys volleyball coaches and an outstanding addition to Reef’s leadership team.
Colin currently serves as the Head Varsity Boys Indoor and Beach Volleyball Coach at Oak Park High School. Prior to leading the Eagles’ program, he was an assistant coach at Royal High School, where he helped lead the Highlanders to the 2022 CIF Championship and a California State Runner-Up finish.
As a club coach, Colin has consistently guided teams to compete at the highest levels. His teams have earned multiple USA and Open bids—the highest levels of qualification in club volleyball—while capturing Gold and Silver Medal finishes at the prestigious SCVA Invitational. These accomplishments reflect his ability to prepare athletes for demanding competition while building teams that play with confidence, discipline, and consistency.
Colin also served as Head Coach of the UC Davis Men’s Volleyball Club, where he led the program to a first-place league finish and a Top 15 finish at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation Championships. His success coaching at the high school, club, and collegiate levels reflects his ability to build strong team cultures, prepare athletes for high-level competition, and help players continue reaching new levels throughout their volleyball careers.
As Reef’s Boys Assistant Director, Colin will work alongside Club Director Brock Redmond to help lead the next phase of Reef Boys Volleyball. Together, they are committed to building a program defined by exceptional coaching, meaningful player development, and a competitive culture where athletes are challenged to reach their full potential.
Colin believes confidence is earned through preparation. His coaching philosophy emphasizes purposeful training, attention to detail, and creating an environment where athletes are challenged, supported, and encouraged to improve every day. He is committed to helping every player leave the gym more skilled, more confident, and better prepared for the next level of competition.