Tom Pestolesi

Head coach

“I have been involved in Southern California volleyball for 50 years.  I was a player, coach, and administrator.   I have been blessed to coach some of the best players in the game.  

I am very excited to be part of LOVB LA's Advisory Board and help develop LOVB LA into a world class organization.”

Career Highlights

USA Volleyball National Team Coach, 2008-2017 

Head Coach, Irvine Valley College, Men’s & Women’s Indoor and Women’s Beach Volleyball (25 years) 

  • 9x California Community College State Champions

    • 2 Women’s Indoor 

    • 3 Men’s Indoor 

    • 4 Women’s Beach

  • Only coach in CCC history to win a state championship in Women’s and Men’s Indoor, and Women’s Beach 

  • 8X Orange Empire Conference Coach of the Year 

University of Hawaii, Player, 2X AVCA All-American

Director of SCVA Adult Men’s Volleyball (1993 - 2017)  

Coach, Estancia HS & Newport Harbor HS (15 years)

LOVB Foundation Board Member

Inducted into CCC Men's Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame