Richard joins SoCal Volleyball Club with more than 20 years of coaching and playing experience and a great love for the game and maintaining healthy lifestyles through athletics.  A member of the US Coast Guard, Richard is an "Ultra-Runner", with many 50 milers, 50 k's, and 100 milers under his belt.  He also has coached travel and rec. baseball, little league, and USSSA for 23 years.

Richard is a AA Men's Beach player and has participated in the California Beach Volleyball Association for 15 years.  He is also a member of USAV as well as a certified referee. Richard spent several years coaching with a girl's competitive club program in Texas, and is anxious to continue his volleyball learning experience with SoCal VBC. 

Richard is married with 3 beautiful children, ages 7, 9 and 12.