The Coaching Edge - Coaching Clinic

Theme: Developing the Complete Coach – Empowering Coaches to Build Athletes for Long-Term Success

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Lunch included)

Location: AAG Fieldhouse A

Registration Fee: $250 Early Bird Discount: 10% off for registrations received by October 1

Additional 10% for more then 2 coaches from the same club/School

Organization
Arizona Athletic Grounds - Volleyball
When
Sat, November 1st
9:00am - 5:00pm
# Date Time Location
When & Where
1 Sat, November 1st 9:00-5:00pm Arizona Athletic Grounds
Details

Clinic Overview: 
Join some of the most respected minds in volleyball and sports performance for a full-day clinic designed to develop the complete coach. This event will offer practical strategies, mindset training, and performance insights to elevate your coaching and empower your athletes for sustainable success—on and off the court.

Featured Clinicians:



Dave Rubio 
With over 30 years as Head Coach at the University of Arizona, Dave Rubio is one of collegiate volleyball’s most respected figures. He led the Wildcats to over 20 NCAA Tournament appearances—including a Final Four—and developed numerous All-Americans and professional athletes. Rubio is known for his technical expertise, program-building acumen, and calm leadership style. 



Gabby Cole 
Founder of The Bold Break, Gabby is a leadership and performance coach with a focus on mindset and mental training. A former Division I athlete at UC Berkeley, she empowers coaches and athletes to build confidence, clarity, and resilience. Her sessions blend neuroscience, real-life experience, and actionable tools for growth. 



Laura "Bird" Kuhn 
She is a dynamic and accomplished volleyball leader—an elite recruiter, player-developer, and strategist. From standout performer at Georgia Tech to a nationally recognized coach on the collegiate and professional stages, she’s known for transforming teams, nurturing athlete growth, and building winning cultures with authenticity and intensity.. 



Kyle Olry 
An expert in performance training, Kyle specializes in strength and conditioning for volleyball athletes. His session will provide coaches with strategies to build stronger, faster, and more injury-resilient players. 



RJ Abella 
Former Assistant Coach and Recruitment Coordinator for University of South Carolina Beach Volleyball and current Director of Elite Development at p1440, RJ is an esteemed 30 under 30 AVCA award recipient and volleyball analyst for SEC Network. He brings a wealth of experience in developing elite beach athletes and supporting coaches' growth. RJ oversees p1440's Elite Development Program, including fab50, which trains the top 50 best beach volleyball juniors in the country.


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