2024 COACHES

CLUB DIRECTORS: CHURCH VILLACAMPA, APRIL VILLACAMPA

 

2023-2024 SEASON
18-1: Ira Arce, Isis Arce
17-1: Gilbert Gilberstadt, Magda Gilberstadt, Josie Les Callett
16-1:
Apollo Madayag, Megan Mullins
15-1: April Villacampa, Isis Arce, Sierra Yuen
15-2: Gilbert Gilberstadt, Magda Gilberstadt, Zooey Dea
15-3: Apollo Madayag, Megan Mullins
14-1: April Villacampa, Ira Arce, Sierra Yuen
14-2: Juan Calderon, Katrina Paz
14-3: Velvet Steel, Riece Steel, Rhae Steel, Chaiy Steel, Lei Steel
13-1: Church Villacampa, Katrina Paz, Rachel Daquis, Angelynn Gumboc
13-2: Juan Calderon
12-1: Velvet Steel, Riece Steel, Rhae Steel, Chaiy Steel, Lei Steel
11-1: Church Villacampa, Gaby Herandez, Rachel Daquis
10-1: Velvet Steel, Riece Steel, Rhae Steel, Chaiy Steel, Lei Steel

 

APRIL VILLACAMPA
April returns as a head coach at Tremors after a successful season leading both her 18 Wolverines and 14 Wolverines to the 2023 USAV Junior National Championships in Columbus, OH and Chicago, IL. In 2022, her 17 Wolverines won a bronze medal at the 2022 USAV Junior National Championships in Indianapolis in the 17 Freedom division, and her 14 Wolverines competed in 14 Open with the top 36 teams in the nation. In 2019, April led the 14-1 Wolverines to a Colorado Crossroad USA Championship Title, solid second place finishes at Windy City National Qualifier and Far Westerns, and a bronze medal in the 14 USA division at the 2019 USAV Junior National Championships in Indianapolis. In 2014, April led the 13-1 Cobras to the Junior National Championships in Minneapolis, MN, making it the first team in club history to compete in the Open Division. The 2014 13-1 Cobras won 13 Open at Far Westerns and was the only 13’s team to represent Northern California in 13 Open at the 2014 JNC, competing alongside the top 24 teams in the nation. The 2014 13-1 Cobras were also the 13’s division Region Champions and was the only 13’s team to maintain a Gold rank in the 14’s division throughout the season. In 2015, April lead the 13-1 Cobras to an undefeated Power League season, winning the 13’s division Region Championships and qualified the team in 13 Open at the 2015 JNC in New Orleans, LA. The 13-1 Cobras again was the only 13’s team to represent the region in 13 Open at the 2015 JNC’s, competing amongst the top 36 teams in the nation. In 2017, April led the 12-1 Wolverines to an undefeated Power League season and Regional Championship title. The 12-1 Wolverines collected four Gold medals and quadruple qualified to the 2017 Junior Nationals by winning the Colorado Crossroads National Qualifier, SCVA National Qualifier, Far Western National Qualifier, and NCVA Power League. The 12-1 Wolverines then went on to finish 9th in the nation at the 2017 USA Junior National Championship in Minneapolis, MN. April has coached all 23 of her previous teams (12’s through 18’s) to Gold division finishes, with 18 of her teams qualifying to the Junior National Championships — 2007 12-1 Jaguars, 2008 13-1 Jaguars, 2009 12-1 Wolverines, 2010 13-1 Cobras, 2013 12-2 Cobras (Far Western 12 American Champions), 2014 13-1 Cobras (NCVA Region Champions, Far Western 13 Open Champions, ranked top 24 in the nation), 2015 13-1 Cobras (NCVA Region Champions, ranked top 36 in the nation), 2016 14-1 Cobras (Far Western 14 American Champions), 2017 12-1 Wolverines (NCVA Region Champions, Colorado Crossroads 12 American Champions, SCVA National Qualifier 12 National Champions, Far Western 12 National Champions, Finished 9th in the Nation at the 2017 USA Junior National Championship), 2018 13-1 Wolverines (Windy City 13 USA Champions), 2019 14-1 Wolverines (Colorado Crossroads 14 USA Champions, USAV Junior National Championships 14 USA Bronze Medalists), 2020 15 Wolverines (NCVA Region, 1st Place), 2021 16 Wolverines and 12 Wolverines (NCVA Region Champions), 2022 17 Wolverines (USAV JNC 17 Freedom Bronze Medalists) and 14 Wolverines (NCVA Region Champions, ranked top 36 in the nation) and 2023 18 Wolverines and 14 Wolverines.
April graduated from San Francisco State University with a BS in Kinesiology, emphasis on Exercise and Movement Sciences and concentration in Human Performance Analysis. Outside of volleyball, April likes to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, and enjoys traveling, hiking, and beach days with her two corgis Captain and Tony.

IRA ARCE
Ira is entering her 6th season coaching at SF Tremors after a successful year with the 2018-2019 13-1 Wolverines! Her team finished in 1st place at the Colorado Crossroads National Qualifier, earning them an American Bid to the Junior National Championships (JNC). In Vegas, they finished in 5th place in the National Division. She also led her team to become the 13s Division NCVA Power League Champions, earning them a National Bid to JNC. They finished the season earning two bids to JNC in Indianapolis, IN.

All 5 of her previous teams have qualified to compete in the Junior National Championships and 4 of these teams finished in the Gold Division for NCVA. In her first season, she assisted the 12-1 Wolverines team in finishing 1st place in NCVA, 2nd place at Colorado Crossroads National Qualifier, 1st place at SCVA National Qualifier and 5th place at the Junior National Championships in New Orleans, LA. Her 12-1 team in 2016 and 13-1 team in 2017 both finished Top 5 in NCVA and qualified to compete at JNC in Indianapolis, IN and Minneapolis, MN. She is looking forward to another successful season!

Ira started playing at SF Tremors when she was just 10 years old. Through her main coaches, Church and April, she learned the importance of hard work and discipline. She attended Sacred Heart Cathedral where she was the starting setter all four years. Ira graduated from Saint Mary’s College where she studied Kinesiology: Health and Human Performance. She was also able to continue her volleyball career as she played club volleyball for Saint Mary’s. In her spare time, she loves watching the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and the San Francisco 49ers. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, sleeping, and eating!

APOLLO MADAYAG
Apollo “El Suave” Madayag descended from Mount Olympus in the late 80’s who played Volleyball in the United States Marine Corps. His latest accomplishments with his (2019) EL CAMINO HIGH SCHOOL varsity team ended up winning the Ocean League Championships with an undefeated record and making the State playoffs for the 2nd time in three years. This also includes his Junior Varsity teams who have won back to back championships with an undefeated record in 2016-2017. (2019) Coach Apollo guided the 14-2 Tigers and the 15-1 Wolverines to the Junior National Championships last season in Indianapolis. His 15-1 Wolverines obtained their bid at the Colorado Crossroads National Qualifier defeating tough mid-western teams to earn the15-1 AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP. (2018) The Ferocious 13-2 Tigers earned their bid to the Junior National Championships in Detroit who were mainly made up of rookies who fell short in qualifying in the Gold Division. (2017) Coach Apollo and his famous 14-3 Mighty Palkons made volleyball history. At the Pacific Northwest Qualifier, they finished a strong second place with high honors. The Far Western National Qualifier was also a great showing for the Palkons, taking 4th place out of 136 teams. At the Regional Championships, the Palkons took 1st place in the Silver Division. During the “Big Dance” (JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS) the Mighty Palkons took 5th place in the Patriot Division. This scrappy team’s final ranking was #146 in the Nation out of 4,600 teams! The best “3” team in the Nation! In 2015, he coached at Hillsdale High School delivering the Freshman Knights an undefeated, 22-0 season, crowning them as the “BAY PENINSULA ATHLETIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS”. In 2016, the Knights finished with a 19-3 record. Also, in the past 10 years he has devoted his spare time in training and coaching the young volleyball players at Our Lady of Mercy and Saint Brigid Catholic schools, bringing them many Championship titles. Apollo is enjoying his coaching positions at SF TREMORS VBC and is looking forward to making his 5th appearance at the Junior National Championships.

On his days off, you can find him working on his Tinikling moves, baking babinka, hosting TFC, competing against Bobby Flay, writing his novel, fencing with Poseidon, composing music, teaching eskrima, walking Thor, playing chess with Zeus, and planting rice on the Island of Mindoro.

JUAN CALDERON

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CHURCH VILLACAMPA

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