Coach Jolen Aldaya returns for his 5th year at Synergy with big goals for his 17 Navy team. Last year, Coach Aldaya took his 13 Orange team all the way to USAV Nationals, marking his second trip to nationals. He currently is head coach at Merion Mercy High School, and has also coached Pennsylvania club teams since 2001. Prior to that he coached club teams in San Mateo, Calif. He is also a standout grass court doubles player, achieving an AA ranking on the Northern California Grass Doubles Tour from 1989 to 1995. His daughter Emma Aldaya played libero for 16 Orange last year.

Coaching Experience

2008-Present: Synergy Volleyball

Current 17 Navy, Head Coach
2012 13 Orange, Head Coach, USAV Nationals
2011 15 Orange, Head Coach, MLK Champions
2010 14 Orange, Head Coach
2009 13 Orange, Assistant Coach, 4th NEQ, 1st KRVA Regionals, 17th AAUs, 27th USAV Nationals
2009 12 Orange, Assistant Coach, 3rd Place NEQ, USAV Nationals

2010-Present: Merion Mercy Academy, Head Coach

2004-2009 Interboro High School, Prospect Park, PA, Head Varsity Coach

2005-2008 Mystique Volleyball Club, Ridley, Pa

2008 Mystique 13-1′s ranked 4th in KRVA Region
2006-2008 13s, Head Coach
2005 18s, Head Coach

2004 Valley Forge Volleyball Club, Malvern, Pa

17′s Head Coach

2003 Radnor High School, Radnor, PA, Assistant Varsity Coach

2002 Haverford College, Haverford, PA, Assistant Coach

2001-2003 Golden Eagle Volleyball Academy, Aston, Pa

2003 15′s head Coach
2002 18′s Head Coach
2001 14′s Head Coach

1995-96 Club V, San Mateo, Calif.

16s, Head Coach

1994 Peninsula Juniors, San Mateo, Calif.

18′s Head Coach

1991-1999 Capuchino High School, San Bruno, California

Varsity and JV Coach

Playing Experience

1989-1995 Northern California Grass Doubles Tour, AA ranking

Honors & Achievements

Father of Emma, Synergy libero and 2010 Prep Volleyball Freshman of the Year Finalist, State Tournament Defensive MVP and All State Team.

Education

Impact Certified