OUR TEAM
The West Los Angeles Women's Volleyball program is dedicated to the student athlete. Our goal is to utilize the power in teamwork to help each other become better athletes, better students, and better people. Our mission is to compete and complete! An education is the most valuable asset these athletes will earn for their future.
COMPETE FOR WEST LA
Players interested in competing for the West LA College Women's Volleyball Team can click on the RECRUITS link above, fill out the online form and a coach will be in contact with you shortly to discuss opportunities. You may also contact the volleyball office at (310) 287-4553.
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: John Anselmo
A native of Los Angeles, John attended Loyola High School earned a state volleyball championship his Senior year then moved on to compete for the UCLA Men's Volleyball team from 1989-1994 earning two NCAA division 1 National Championship titles. After graduating, John continued his volleyball career competing professionally on the AVP pro beach tour reaching a career high ranking of 17 and earning 4 top ten finishes. He founded WEST Volleyball Club in 2010 and continues to develop competitive youth teams from U12 to U18 age groups indoor and on the beach. John has also spent numerous summers with the USA High Performance Beach Program, a developmental pipeline for potential beach volleyball olympians, working as a youth national team coach, evaluator and group leader. John earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from UCLA and has since completed a Masters degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration and an additional Masters degree in Exercise Science from Condordia University Irvine. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead a program at WLAC. Though we are a relatively small school, our Athletic Department is like family and our athletes get the attention they need to reach their academic and athletic goals." - John Anselmo
Assistant Coach: Delaney Peranich
Head Coach: John AnselmoA native of Los Angeles, John attended Loyola High School earned a state volleyball championship his Senior year then moved on to compete for the UCLA Men's Volleyball team from 1989-1994 earning two NCAA division 1 National Championship titles. After graduating, John continued his volleyball career competing professionally on the AVP pro beach tour reaching a career high ranking of 17 and earning 4 top ten finishes. He founded WEST Volleyball Club in 2010 and continues to develop competitive youth teams from U12 to U18 age groups indoor and on the beach. John has also spent numerous summers with the USA High Performance Beach Program, a developmental pipeline for potential beach volleyball olympians, working as a youth national team coach, evaluator and group leader. John earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from UCLA and has since completed a Masters degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration and an additional Masters degree in Exercise Science from Condordia University Irvine. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead a program at WLAC. Though we are a relatively small school, our Athletic Department is like family and our athletes get the attention they need to reach their academic and athletic goals." - John Anselmo
Assistant Coach: Delaney Peranich
WHY PLAY FOR WEST LA COLLEGE?
- Free tuition for incoming high school graduates.
- Priority registration for athletes and class availability for efficient transfer.
- Excellent undergraduate teaching staff with fully credited professors
- Great Transfer Programs To UC, Cal State, and Private Universities.
- Free Tutoring For All Students