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Dustin brings a wealth of experience, competitive success, and an exceptional ability to foster team culture to Reef Volleyball Club. Now entering his third season with Reef, Dustin has already made a major impact—leading his 17s teams to back-to-back gold medal finishes and earning bids to USAV Nationals two years in a row.
Dustin attended James Madison University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Sport and Recreation Leadership. As a student-athlete, he competed on JMU’s Men’s Club Volleyball Team, helping the squad qualify for the top division at the NCVF National Championship, where they finished 30th out of 264 teams—one of the highest finishes in program history.
He began coaching during his freshman year of college and has remained dedicated to developing young athletes ever since. Early on, he served as varsity assistant coach at Eastern Mennonite High School before advancing into collegiate coaching.
Dustin brings high-level NCAA Division I coaching experience, having served as an assistant coach for the James Madison University Women’s Team and most recently at the University of California, Santa Barbara. At JMU, he helped guide the team to a CAA Regular Season Championship and mentored two athletes to All-CAA and AVCA All-East Region honors. At UCSB, he contributed to a Big West Conference Runner-Up finish and coached five All-Conference athletes, including the Big West Libero of the Year.
Currently, Dustin is pursuing his Doctorate Degree in the Educational Leadership Program at California State University, Northridge, further demonstrating his commitment to leadership and athlete development.
While Dustin’s technical expertise and competitive record speak for themselves, one of his greatest strengths is the positive, high-performance culture he builds within his teams. Known for fostering strong relationships, trust, and accountability, Dustin creates an environment where athletes can excel both in volleyball and personal growth.
Reef is proud to have Dustin on staff as he continues to elevate players, foster team chemistry, and lead with passion and professionalism.