Coaches
Jackie Gomez - Owner/Director & Volleyball Lead Coach
Sarah Lewis - Assistant Director & Volleyball Lead Coach
Sarah Lewis - Assistant Director & Volleyball Lead Coach
Jackie (Bernardin) Gomez was a highly accomplished high school and college player. She played Division I volleyball at the University of Texas and the University of San Diego. She was a three-time West Coast Conference defensive player of the year. Her love for volleyball led her to coach at the University of San Francisco, University of
Jackie (Bernardin) Gomez was a highly accomplished high school and college player. She played Division I volleyball at the University of Texas and the University of San Diego. She was a three-time West Coast Conference defensive player of the year. Her love for volleyball led her to coach at the University of San Francisco, University of New Mexico, and Point Loma Nazarene. She currently coaches at The Bishop’s School as the Head Coach and Director of the Girls Middle School Program. What Jackie loves most about coaching is seeing each player improve, develop leadership and a love for the game of volleyball. But most of all develop trusting relationships with her players.
Sarah Lewis - Assistant Director & Volleyball Lead Coach
Sarah Lewis - Assistant Director & Volleyball Lead Coach
Sarah Lewis - Assistant Director & Volleyball Lead Coach
Sarah joins La Jolla Knights Volleyball Club with 20 years of coaching experience. She began playing club volleyball at a young age and quickly developed a passion for the sport. In high school, she led her team to 3 CIF championship titles, earning CIF MVP honors as a sophomore and senior. She went on to earn a scholarship and a startin
Sarah joins La Jolla Knights Volleyball Club with 20 years of coaching experience. She began playing club volleyball at a young age and quickly developed a passion for the sport. In high school, she led her team to 3 CIF championship titles, earning CIF MVP honors as a sophomore and senior. She went on to earn a scholarship and a starting position as a freshman setter at the collegiate level landing top 10 statistics in setting assists and serving aces throughout her four year career. Since 2017, Sarah has been coaching with The Bishops School volleyball program. She is excited to be part of the LJK family!
Paula Ryan - UKnighted Volleyball Lead Coach
Sarah Lewis - Assistant Director & Volleyball Lead Coach
Paula Ryan - UKnighted Volleyball Lead Coach
Paula played competitive volleyball for Sunwest Volleyball Club, The Bishop’s School and Claremont McKenna College. After working as a real estate development consultant in Newport Beach, she moved back to San Diego to get a Master’s degree as San Diego State University, become a registered dietitian and coach for LJK. After 8 seasons of
Paula played competitive volleyball for Sunwest Volleyball Club, The Bishop’s School and Claremont McKenna College. After working as a real estate development consultant in Newport Beach, she moved back to San Diego to get a Master’s degree as San Diego State University, become a registered dietitian and coach for LJK. After 8 seasons of coaching, I took time off to raise 4 children. I’m so excited to be back in the gym coaching your wonderful children again.
Lauren Fuller - Volleyball Lead Coach
Lauren Fuller - Volleyball Lead Coach
Lauren Fuller - Volleyball Lead Coach
Lauren was born in Pasadena, CA but spent most of her childhood in Chicago, IL where she played club at Sports Performance Volleyball Club for 6 years. She returned to CA to play Division 1 volleyball at the University of San Diego – she was a starting Outside Hitter and helped the team make a run in the NCAA tournament all 4 years. Afte
Lauren was born in Pasadena, CA but spent most of her childhood in Chicago, IL where she played club at Sports Performance Volleyball Club for 6 years. She returned to CA to play Division 1 volleyball at the University of San Diego – she was a starting Outside Hitter and helped the team make a run in the NCAA tournament all 4 years. After being around the sport for over 10 years.
Regan Stone
Lauren Fuller - Volleyball Lead Coach
Lauren Fuller - Volleyball Lead Coach
Regan is a Southern California native, born and raised in San Diego. She grew up playing for Beach & Bay Volleyball Club and WAVE. After high school, Regan went on to play club volleyball at Colorado State University before transferring to UCSD where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience.
Lizzy Tardieu
Lizzy Tardieu
Lizzy Tardieu
Lizzy is originally from Salinas, CA where she grew up playing for Vision Volleyball Club for 7 years. She later went on to attend University of San Diego where she played DS/Libero for 4 years and competed in 4 consecutive NCAA tournaments. Lizzy has been living in San Diego since she graduated from USD in 2018 and still enjoys playing beach volleyball whenever she can.
Annie Benbow
Lizzy Tardieu
Lizzy Tardieu
Annie was born in Dallas, Texas. She is a senior libero at the University of San Diego studying Business Administration. She played for Dallas Skyline and Drive Nation Volleyball in high school. Annie has had similar experience coaching girls at USD summer volleyball camps, and high school and club camps as well. You can find out more about Annie in her USD volleyball bio.
Katie Lukes
Lizzy Tardieu
Katie Lukes
Katie was born in San Clemente, CA. She is a senior outside hitter at the University of San Diego and she played for Tstreet Volleyball club prior to college. Katie has coached young players before and loves to help players grow in their volleyball skills. After playing for over 10 years , she has loads of experience in team building, l
Katie was born in San Clemente, CA. She is a senior outside hitter at the University of San Diego and she played for Tstreet Volleyball club prior to college. Katie has coached young players before and loves to help players grow in their volleyball skills. After playing for over 10 years , she has loads of experience in team building, leadership, and competitiveness. She has earned many accolades over the years and you can find more about Katie in her USD volleyball bio.
Caroline Welsh
Brittany Caraccilo
Brittany Caraccilo
Caroline is from Atlanta, GA, and played at A5 Volleyball Club growing up. She attended the University of Illinois and played for their volleyball team as a DS/Libero. Notably making a final-four appearance in 2018. After graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2020, Caroline continued her studies in England. She earned her Master of
Caroline is from Atlanta, GA, and played at A5 Volleyball Club growing up. She attended the University of Illinois and played for their volleyball team as a DS/Libero. Notably making a final-four appearance in 2018. After graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2020, Caroline continued her studies in England. She earned her Master of Developmental Psychopathology from Durham University in 2021 while playing volleyball for the school. After a brief stint in Atlanta, Caroline moved to San Diego to start her career working for The Bishop's School in the Advancement Department. Caroline has coached young players at camps, club volleyball, and the school level and loves to help grow the game by teaching the next generation the fundamentals of volleyball.
Brittany Caraccilo
Brittany Caraccilo
Brittany Caraccilo
Bio coming soon!
Caidyn Taylor
Olivia Bennett
Olivia Bennett
Caidyn was born in St. Joseph, Michigan. He graduated in 2022 from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a BBA degree in Finance. He is currently a Junior Associate at Copia Wealth Management & Insurance Services in San Diego. He grew up playing and assistant coaching with his mom. He has helped out with kids ages 8 to 18. He played club growing up and beach leagues.
Olivia Bennett
Olivia Bennett
Olivia Bennett
Olivia is originally from Lexington, Kentucky. She is a junior libero at the University of San Diego studying Behavioral Neuroscience. She played for Lexington United in high school.