OREGON PREMIER
VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Coach Joseph is a valuable new member of Oregon Premier Volleyball Club, stepping into the position of Boys Assistant Director and Head coach. With his vibrant coaching background, he brings a wealth of experience in developing and inspiring athletes across different skill levels.

Coach Joseph serves as the head coach of the volleyball program at Parkrose High School, where he cultivates a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for player development.

Coach Joseph has trained athletes at all levels including USAV High Performance. His coaching tenure at Clackamas Community College as a setter coach further showcases his expertise.

He is wholeheartedly committed and eager to share his expertise, extensive knowledge, and enthusiasm with our OPV athletes and the organization.

Coach Chon will join OPV in his first season as a Master Coach and assisting teams as requested.

Previous, Chon coached for Excel NW for 10 years, along with several club teams prior, in the Puget Sound Region.

Currently, Coach Chon is an Assistant Coach at Warner Pacific University (NAIA), and served as an Assistant Coach at Saint Martin University (NCAA D2) prior.

Coach Chon is closing in on 30 years coaching Women’s Volleyball, having coached at the Middle/High School level, involved with USA Volleyball High Performance/All Star Program for Puget Sound Region, coaching Beach Volleyball for Aloha Ball Club, and serves as a Camp/Lead Coach/Director for NikeSports Volleyball Camps.

Coach Chon continues with coach training, through attendance at Gold Medal Squared and The Art of Coaching Volleyball clinics.

Coach Chon resides in the Vancouver area, with his wife Patt, and 2 cats, Columbia River and Marley.

Coach Tyler Johnson, is a chiropractor, certified sports physician, and strength coach that specializes in athlete recovery, development, and performance. He is a retired college football player that stays around sports by coaching and treating athletes in the weight room, on the sideline, and in the clinic

Reagan grew up Gresham, OR, where she played volleyball at Sam Barlow High School and with different clubs, including OPV. She is currently continuing her athletic career by playing at Warner Pacific University. Reagan has played at a few clubs, growing her skill to become a competitive athlete that is committed to the game both mentally and physically.

Aloha! My name is Tayah-Anne Toa, I was born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. I graduated from Maryknoll High School. I fell in love with this sport around 6 years ago. I played club volleyball at High Intensity Volleyball Club, RVCH, and Ka’ulukoa. I now attend and play volleyball at Warner Pacific University.

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Drew (Coach Ford) grew up in Wasilla, Alaska, where he began his athletic career as a three-sport athlete in high school, competing in basketball, soccer, and cross country at Wasilla High School (2006-2010). He continued at Gardner-Webb University, where he was a member of the track and field team (2010-2014). He further expanded his athletic experience playing volleyball in the BUCS league and the National Volleyball League for Durham University (2017-2018).

With the sunset of his personal athletic pursuits, Coach Ford is now dedicated to mentoring young athletes. He has six years of experience coaching volleyball, working with Wasilla High School and Inspire Volleyball Club. His coaching philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach, empowering athletes to become confident, authentic, and compassionate leaders both on and off the court.

He holds a BA in Global Studies and Communications and took master’s level continuing education in Arabic and Middle Eastern politics. He is passionate about building community and creating positive spaces for diverse groups. He values integrity, authenticity, and open communication.

He lives in Portland’s central eastside and enjoys a rainy day spent playing video games, reading, or watching Adventure Time and loves hanging out in one of Portland’s many coffee shops with friends.

Coach Claire has spent the majority of their life immersed in the game of volleyball, cherishing every moment of it. As a middle hitter, she was fortunate to compete at the highest level during her high school seasons, helping Gresham High School earn a 4th place state title in her senior year. Coach Claire also played for various coaches at Oregon (now Adidas) NW Juniors Volleyball Club, where she developed her volleyball IQ and honed valuable team skills.

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Although Coach Claire chose to play softball in college, she remained connected to volleyball by working as the stat taker for the athletic department’s volleyball program. After college, Coach Claire had the opportunity to coach a girls’ 14’s team for Adidas NW Juniors, where her volleyball knowledge and newly acquired coaching skills were put to the test. 

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When COVID-19 disrupted the volleyball world, Coach Claire stepped away, but was eager to return when her high school coach invited her to assist with the annual volleyball summer camp at her alma mater. That summer camp led to a full-time volunteer role with the high school, where Coach Claire assisted all of the teams as needed. For the past two years, Coach Claire has primarily worked with the varsity team at Gresham High School.

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In the spring of 2024, Coach Claire was also given the opportunity to serve as an assistant coach for the Park Rose Boys Volleyball program, helping lead the team to a 4th place finish at the state tournament.  Coach Claire believes that volleyball is an excellent way for kids to learn important life lessons such as teamwork, perseverance, and integrity. She hopes to instill the same passion and love for the game that her coaches once gave her, and is looking forward to a season full of hard work and fun times.

Tamara started playing volleyball in the 7th grade. She went on to play volleyball for Gladstone High School’s varsity team as the starting middle hitter, earning All-League Honorable Mention her senior year. She played club volleyball her sophomore through senior year, ending her senior year with Portland Volleyball Club. She went on to earn an athletic scholarship to Umpqua Community College (UCC). During her freshmen year at UCC, Tamara led her team in percentage of kills and blocks which earned her the honors of UCC offensive player of the week for three weeks, Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) player of the week, and a spot on the Mt. Hood Classic All-Tournament Team. Tamara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the State University of New York at New Paltz to complete her college education.

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Tamara is the CFO and co-owner of Prestige Power Systems, a solar and electrical contractor in Happy Valley. Tamara and her husband Sean have two children, Austin and Rylee. 

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Tamara’s philosophy of coaching is to foster the love of the game and to meet players where they are to help establish a growth mindset. Not all players start from the same place. Through positive, disciplined and focused training, players can grow into effective, athletic and dynamic players. Lifting players up, helping them create goals and holding them accountable for the goals they set, can foster a lifetime of success both on and off the court.

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