Floyd Love - LOVE VB

Owner / Trainer

Coach Floyd Love, owner / trainer of Love, VB LLC, is a technical trainer that teaches the basic fundamentals of every skill, including high performance techniques for advanced players, in every position. With over a decade of experience coaching competitive volleyball teams for quality USA Volleyball Club programs in the Lone Star / North Texas Region. He’s been coaching / training volleyball athletes for over 15yrs, managing athletic programs, while training and developing talent at the middle school and all high school levels.

In addition to school teams, Coach Floyd has coached club on each level, from local to National teams, and High School summer camps for Gold Medal Squared.

He initially attended the coaching accredited program at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Shortly after, received a certification through the American Coaching Academy.

COACHING EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Member with American Volleyball Coaches Association

USA Volleyball, LS Region Provisional Ref / Impact certified

United States Olympic Training Center, CAP I

Assistant Camp Coach for 3X Gold Medalist - Patrick Powers (VB Mentor)

American Coaching Academy Certification

Gold Medal Squared

Rick Lara - Texas Made Athletics

Founder / Trainer

Rick Lara, better known as "Coach Rick", was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He is a sports performance coach who specializes in jump training, strength & conditioning, and is an expert in vertimax training. 

Lara carries more than 15 years of experience in training collegiate, junior, and semi-pro athletes. His passion for exercise started as a young athlete himself and has been a staple in his life to this day. 

Coach Rick shares his enthusiasm and expertise in every training session. He is highly motivated and channels his positive energy and charisma when training his athletes, letting them know he truly believes in them. As a big believer in supporting kids on and off the court, you may see (or hear) Lara on the sidelines cheering on his athletes no matter which club team they play for. 

Coach Rick is the Founder and President of Texas Made Athletics, whose mission is to create a positive environment with exceptional training experiences for all athletes and their families by enhancing their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing through fitness and athletic development. 

Kelsie French

Kelsie French joins Paradox Volleyball as the club’s Recruitment Media Consultant. Having played for 10 years and wrapping up her playing career at Lubbock Christian University back in 2018, she has an immense love for the sport that carries off the court and onto film.

Her love of watching and editing film makes her a great addition to the team as she strives to help athletes make it to the next level. Athletes will be able to work with Kelsie and use her services as they prepare for the recruitment phase of their career.

For any inquiries about her services, feel free to reach out to Kelsie using the following email: frenchkelsie@gmail.com

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