Head Coaches
Luke Campbell - Program Director & Head Coach of SpikeZone, Youth, Junior, Senior, Elite and CoE
The Program Director and Head Coach of the Greater Melbourne Volleyball Academy.
During the season I spend time head coaching all squads, from SpikeZone through to the Centre of Excellence for both boys and girls.
As a player I was part of the National Mens Indoor Team from 1998 to 2008 playing in an Olympic Games, two World Championships, a World Cup and three Continental Championships. I also played professional volleyball for eight years in Spain, Holland, Germany, Montenegro and Saudi Arabia. In 2009 I was part of the National Beach Volleyball program and played in 5 FIVB World Tour events.
Outside GMVA I have been and still am an active coach in the community:
- State Team, as program coach 4 times, and head coach 4 times for 2 gold medals
- State League, across 3 teams in 6 years for 5 championships
- Assistant Coach for Uni Blues in the Australian Volleyball League for 4 years, 4 Championships
- St Michaels Grammar (finished in 2020 Dec) for 10 years, including 47 titles from year 7 to 12 boys and girls
- Mentone Grammar for 8 years, including 3 AGS Championships with the boys
- Gippsland Academy of sport Head Coach for 8 years
During the season I spend time head coaching all squads, from SpikeZone through to the Centre of Excellence for both boys and girls.
As a player I was part of the National Mens Indoor Team from 1998 to 2008 playing in an Olympic Games, two World Championships, a World Cup and three Continental Championships. I also played professional volleyball for eight years in Spain, Holland, Germany, Montenegro and Saudi Arabia. In 2009 I was part of the National Beach Volleyball program and played in 5 FIVB World Tour events.
Outside GMVA I have been and still am an active coach in the community:
- State Team, as program coach 4 times, and head coach 4 times for 2 gold medals
- State League, across 3 teams in 6 years for 5 championships
- Assistant Coach for Uni Blues in the Australian Volleyball League for 4 years, 4 Championships
- St Michaels Grammar (finished in 2020 Dec) for 10 years, including 47 titles from year 7 to 12 boys and girls
- Mentone Grammar for 8 years, including 3 AGS Championships with the boys
- Gippsland Academy of sport Head Coach for 8 years
Kell Lean - Head Coach Youth, Junior, Senior and Elite Sessions
I began playing volleyball in 2008 and have been lucky enough to have travelled and played throughout the world. I have been apart of GMVA since 2011 as both a current training full time athlete with the CoE and coach of primarily the Youth and Girls squads. I am the current Australian Women’s Volleyball team Captain and starting setter and am now entering my 4th international season with the Volleyroos. I spent 4 years playing collegiate volleyball throughout the United States of America where I captained a national Championship team at the National Junior College level as well as played 2 years in the top division of the NCAA. I graduated off 4 years of full scholarship tuition with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology.
As a coach I am still developing my understanding of the game to balance out my passion for athletes development and opportunity within the sport. I am currently the Head of Volleyball at Wesley College and assistant coaching at the Victorian State team level.
As a coach I am still developing my understanding of the game to balance out my passion for athletes development and opportunity within the sport. I am currently the Head of Volleyball at Wesley College and assistant coaching at the Victorian State team level.
Andrew Papalaskaris - Head Coach of SpikeZone, Youth, Junior and Senior Sessions
I have been playing volleyball since 2008, at various levels, including school, club, state teams and AVL. I'm the captain and starting setter for the premier team at Mazenod Volleyball club and believe that it is very important to continue to develop as a player, to allow yourself to offer personal experiences when developing athletes here at GMVA and beyond.
This same mindset follows with me and my coaching, I am always trying to learn new and improved ways to do things to get the best out of the athletes. I am very happy to be a part of GMVA, seeing athletes develop not only on the court but off the court as they continue through the program is a very humbling experience.
This same mindset follows with me and my coaching, I am always trying to learn new and improved ways to do things to get the best out of the athletes. I am very happy to be a part of GMVA, seeing athletes develop not only on the court but off the court as they continue through the program is a very humbling experience.
Allister Lyne - Beach Volleyball Head Coach
I have been playing volleyball for the past 13 years. I started as an indoor player until I discovered the joys that beach volleyball can bring. I have played 3 seasons on the FIVB World Tour as well as several events on the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour and the New Zealand Tour. I have been playing on the Australian Tour for the past 10 years.
I am currently the Tournament Director of the Victorian Beach Tour and recently became a part owner of Vic Beach.
I am currently the Tournament Director of the Victorian Beach Tour and recently became a part owner of Vic Beach.
Mick Stevens - Head Coach of Youth, Junior, Senior and Assistant Coach in all Programs
I started playing volleyball in yr 7 and instantly fell in love with the game. After 18 years of playing and coaching I still love it. As a player I’ve represented my state from U16's - U21's, captained AVL team's and a proud member of Yarra Ranges Volleyball Club for the last 15 years. I’ve coached all levels of State League as well as multiple State Teams. I currently work as a Volleyball Coach for Wesley College and am excited to work with the amazing group of coaches at GMVA. What’s been more special for me than what I’ve achieved as a player and coach is the friendships and relationships I’ve made off the court. I’ve made life long friends that have mentored me and journeyed through life with me. GMVA gives me the opportunity to coach the sport I love as well as building relationships and working with young people.
Current Roles:
- Past Head Coach Yarra Ranges Men P1
- Volleyball Victoria Technical Director
- GMVA Head and Assistant Coach
- Previous Assistant Coach at AVL Uni Blues
Current Roles:
- Past Head Coach Yarra Ranges Men P1
- Volleyball Victoria Technical Director
- GMVA Head and Assistant Coach
- Previous Assistant Coach at AVL Uni Blues
Tamsin Hinchley - Beach Volleyball Head Coach
Tamsin Hinchley is one of the few athletes in the world to be a dual-sport Olympian. She has represented Australia in two Olympic Games and has played over 350 international matches for her country. Her most recent and favorite achievement is placing 5th for beach volleyball at the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 with her partner Natalie Cook.
I enjoy coaching young athletes and helping them to push their limits to reach their goals. I try to bring the same ethic to the court as a coach and a player. I believe everyone has the ability to be be a top athlete so long as they do their best and always put 100% into every training, match and strength session. I believe volleyball should be fun but that doesn't mean taking it easy- it means trying new things, pushing your limits and at the end of the day feeling proud that you have achieved something either individually or as a team
I enjoy coaching young athletes and helping them to push their limits to reach their goals. I try to bring the same ethic to the court as a coach and a player. I believe everyone has the ability to be be a top athlete so long as they do their best and always put 100% into every training, match and strength session. I believe volleyball should be fun but that doesn't mean taking it easy- it means trying new things, pushing your limits and at the end of the day feeling proud that you have achieved something either individually or as a team
Pat Howes - Head Coach of Beach and Assistant Coach of Youth, Junior and Senior Sessions
I have been playing volleyball for 9 years now at School, Club, Academy, State and AVL level.
Over the past four years I've started coaching and really enjoy working with kids to improve their volleyball and pass on my experiences.
So far I've coached in the State Team as a Head and Assistant Coach, at School level in the APS and at Academy level.
Over the past four years I've started coaching and really enjoy working with kids to improve their volleyball and pass on my experiences.
So far I've coached in the State Team as a Head and Assistant Coach, at School level in the APS and at Academy level.
Assistant Coaches
Many of the GMVA Assistant Coaches are current and past atheltes in the Centre of Excellence Program. They are all Level 2 qualified and have vast volleyball experience.
- Lachlan Chester, and Head Coach
- Stefan Krnic
- Minja Zlatic
- Stephanie Baker
- Tom Hermans
- Jamieson Vail
- Joshua Young
- Kade Zrna
- Quinn Borchardt
- Scott Johnson
- Cameron McIntyre
- Lachlan Chester, and Head Coach
- Stefan Krnic
- Minja Zlatic
- Stephanie Baker
- Tom Hermans
- Jamieson Vail
- Joshua Young
- Kade Zrna
- Quinn Borchardt
- Scott Johnson
- Cameron McIntyre
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Molly Richardson - Assisting Coach of Girls
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Assisting Coaches
Our Assisting Coaches are generally parents from the program that have a volleyball history or a keen interest in improving their coaching education. In addition they are all State Team Coaches
Darren Curtis - Assisting Coach
I’ve been playing volleyball since primary school, first represented my state (South Australia) in under 15s and continued through each age group to U21s. I’ve also represented Australia in Junior Championships in Iran and Thailand in the early 90s. In 1995, I represented Australia in an invitational pairs beach tournament in South Korea coming 2nd to Italy. I was awarded Best and Fairest for South Australia State League Honours and best spiker in 1998 and best blocker in 1995. In early 2000’s, I played for Monash Unit Honours and was awarded MVP in 2001. I’m currently playing with Mornington Volleyball Club RM1
Coaching:
- Mornington Volleyball Club Junior Boys for the last 4 years.
- State Team u14 girls head coach
I’ve been playing volleyball since primary school, first represented my state (South Australia) in under 15s and continued through each age group to U21s. I’ve also represented Australia in Junior Championships in Iran and Thailand in the early 90s. In 1995, I represented Australia in an invitational pairs beach tournament in South Korea coming 2nd to Italy. I was awarded Best and Fairest for South Australia State League Honours and best spiker in 1998 and best blocker in 1995. In early 2000’s, I played for Monash Unit Honours and was awarded MVP in 2001. I’m currently playing with Mornington Volleyball Club RM1
Coaching:
- Mornington Volleyball Club Junior Boys for the last 4 years.
- State Team u14 girls head coach
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Rod Hutchings - Assisting Coach & Mental Health First Aider
I was introduced to volleyball in the RAAF over 30 years ago and has, over the past two years, started coaching alongside his children’s involvement. He has been involved as an Assistant Coach for the Victorian State Team, and Boys Head Coach for School Sport Victoria. I was drawn to yoga in 2002. He holds an Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching from the Melbourne CAE (Centre for Adult Education), and has taught in corporate and sports settings. As an accredited Mental Health First Aider, I can provide assistance helping athletes to speak openly about mental health, and facilitate early intervention as required. Current Roles: - GMVA Monday night Assisting coach across Beach and Indoor for boys and girls - Yoga instructor for the Centre of Excellence Mark Famous - Assisting Coach
“My approach for sport can be summarized with three words, Fun | Respect | Confidence, these are the key lessons I learned in my career as a player and coach.” Part of my athletic career includes my time as a Division I athlete in the U.S. My involvement in volleyball began after university in the San Francisco volleyball league at the open level. I found not only a passion for the sport, but also an exceptional community of player athletes, and friends, from around the world. My coaching career began in San Fransisco, California, where I coached youth volleyball and basketball across a number of schools and teams, winning multiple league championships. Before leaving the USA, I was Director of Volleyball for the Town School for Boys. I have continued my passion for playing and coaching multiple sports here in Melbourne. I currently play social volleyball with VFUM and join Al for some outdoor tournaments in the warm summer months on the beach. Current Roles: - u15 girls white head coach - GMVA Assisting Coach |
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Daryl Basterfield - Assisting Coach
With a range of coaching experience within other sports, Daryl was invited to join GMVA in July 2019 and now focuses on Volleyball. Daryl has roles as Assistant Coach with GMVA SpikeZone, Youth, Junior and Senior Programs ( Boys and Girls) and fills in for Elite/COE Programs. Current Roles: - Volleyball Coach with St Michaels Grammar School - Casual Volleyball Coaching for Melbourne Sports Institute - Assistant Coach at VIP Club - Head Coach - U14 Boys State Beach Team and Indoor Team |
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