Santa Clara University Women's Beach Volleyball

Jeff Alzina is a legendary figure in the world of beach volleyball with over 25 years of experience coaching both beach and indoor volleyball. Alzina has worked extensively across the last four decades at all levels of the game, from club and high school all the way to the professional and Olympic level, playing a pivotal role in shaping the careers of top players and elevating the sport worldwide. He has established himself as a true pioneer in the sport, known for developing elite athletes, leading national teams, winning championships, and elevating the level of play both domestically and internationally since 1998. With a master's in sport psychology from Long Beach State and a bachelor's in social psychology from UC Santa Barbara, Alzina combines a scientific approach with a passion for mentoring athletes. Alzina is in his eighth year with the Santa Clara University beach volleyball program in 2025-26, his fourth as head coach of the Broncos after spending four seasons (2019-22) as the team's associate head coach. He previously held coaching roles at both UCLA and Long Beach State, winning an NCAA national championship with the Bruins in 2018, and making a trip to the NCAA championship with LBSU in 2017. He has an extensive background in professional and Olympic beach volleyball, and is the winningest coach in AVP history with over 1,000 match victories in his time on tour. Alzina has served as a national team coach for eight different countries, including the United S

3rd Season UC San Diego, '22 Lance Muret is entering his fourth season with the Santa Clara University beach volleyball program in the spring of 2026, and his