Welcome to Waves Volleyball

Head Coach - High School & Middle School

Indoor/Beach

Julie Ducharme

Dr. Julie Ducharme has been playing and coaching volleyball for the last 20 plus years. She started out her career at Lindsay High school being recruited by top colleges and decided to attend a small Christian College Christian Heritage. Where she was a dual sport athlete for Volleyball and basketball winning National titles in volleyball. After College Julie traveled overseas and played for a couple different international professional volleyball teams as well as a basketball pro team. After her stint playing she returned to San Diego where she took on the head coaching position at Cuyamaca college for 5 years. She was also the head coach at Christian High school and Foothills High school. Julie owned her own club in East County San Diego for 5 years as well as helped coach at several Elite camps and clubs across San Diego and other states. Julie is a woman devoted to her faith, a loving wife, and the proud mother of 2 remarkable children, aged 12 and 15. Her passion lies in coaching young female athletes and nurturing their spiritual growth in Christ.

Head Coach - Elementary

Indoor/Beach

Erin Roberts

Erin was asked to join the DI New Mexico State University volleyball team as a walk-on freshman. She played there her freshman year, 1998-99, as a setter/libero. She transferred to DII Colorado Mesa University her sophomore year and was the starting setter her sophomore through senior year, 1999-2002. She was voted Captain and MVP of her team her senior year. She is a woman of faith, a wife, the mother of 3 incredible children (ages 14, 12, and 8), and is passionate about coaching young female athletes to not only teach them the sport of volleyball but to also help further develop their character and integrity through Christian values.

Head Coach - Elementary

Indoor/Beach

Matt Leszczynski

With a passion for the game that extends far beyond the court, Matt brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the world of beach volleyball. Starting as a libero for SDSU, he transitioned from indoor to the beach and never went back, competing at a high level until 2013. His career in the Navy provided opportunities to play in tournaments worldwide, including a notable finish with AVP Pro Ty Loomis against a visiting Pro Team from Japan in the 2012 Marianas Cup. 

As a coach, Matt is known for his innovative training methods, infectious passion, and unwavering commitment to always keep it fun. His coaching philosophy emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and individual development, aiming to instill not only technical skills but also a love for the game. 

Matt's journey has encompassed various levels of competition, from local leagues to state championships, providing invaluable insights into the dynamics of team play and individual development. His experiences as both a player, father, and a coach have contributed to his success. 

A man of faith, husband, and father of three aspiring beach volleyball players, Matt is more than just a coach; he is a mentor and guide. Through his contagious passion for the game, he empowers aspiring volleyball players to reach their full potential both on and off the court. 

Assistant Coach - High School & Middle

Indoor/Beach

Allison Crawford

Allison has played volleyball since she was 10 years old. By starting with middle school and rec leagues, she was able to make varsity all four years of high school where she lead the conference in digs and service aces her junior and senior year. All four years of high school, she was named most valuable player. She played club volleyball on national teams all four years of high school. After high school, she attended the University of Mount Olive as their starting libero for two years. Allison is passionate about helping youth build their confidence, self-esteem, and their spiritual development.