Derrek Orel

Derrek was a multi-sport athlete growing up competing in Soccor, Basketball and Track and Field.  He continued that trend competing collegiately in both volleyball and track and field.

He brings 30+ years of playing and coaching experience to club volleyball.  He continues to play competitive doubles volleyball and is always looking to be a better player and better coach.

He believes that coaches need to continue to improve their craft and become better at what they do.  One size doesn’t fit all athletes.  Adapting to different team personalities is a must in order to help bring out the best in every athlete.

He takes pride in developing young players and understands that the key to learning is to be open to trying new and more difficult tasks and that failure is a part of the learning process.

Club

2022-2023 RVA North 17 Premier Head Coach

2021-2022 RVA North 15 Premier Head Coach

2020-2021 RVA 18 Elite Assistant Coach
2019-2020 Gold Cal Jrs 16 Air Head Coach
2018-2019 Gold Cal Jrs 15 Elite Head Coach
2017-2018 Gold Cal Jrs 16 Elite Head Coach
2016-2017 Oasis Volleyball Club 18-1 Head Coach
2015-2016 Antelope Volleyball Club 18-1 Head Coach
2014-2015 Antelope Volleyball Club 16-1 Head Coach
2013-2014 Antelope Volleyball Club 16-1 Head Coach
2012-2013 Antelope Volleyball Club14-2 Head Coach
2011-2012 Antelope Volleyball Club 14-1 Assistant Coach

High School

2021-Current BMHS Girls Jr. Varsity Head Coach
2018-2019 Antelope High School Girls Varsity Head Coach
2013-2017 Antelope High School Girls JV Head Coach
2013-2019 Antelope High School Boys JV Head Coach

Middle School
2011-2012 Antelope Crossing Girls 8th Grade Head Coach
2012 Antelope Crossing Boys 8th Grade Head Coach

Playing Achievements and Highlights

30+ years – Outdoor doubles AA ranking with multiple tournaments won
1994-1996 Cal State Chico Men’s Volleyball – MB/OH

1991-1992 Yuba College Track Team – High Jump / Hurdler

Education

1994-1996 Chico State – BS Business Administration (Marketing)
1991-1993 Yuba Community College – AA Engineering, Math and Science
1988-1991 Yuba City High School

Additional

– Impact Certified
– Safe Sport
– NHFS Member
– CPR & First Aid Certified
– Art of Coaching Volleyball Clinic