Our Team
Cheyenne Vaca
Owner/Coach
Howdy y’all! My name is Cheyenne Vaca. I am so excited to start this journey here at BPV, as well as continue my 11th year of coaching!
I played club volleyball for 6 years at Pure Energy Volleyball, Austin Juniors and Roots. I was a 4-year varsity starter at Salado High School. Following high school and club, I continued my career playing collegiately at Greenville University as a 6-rotation outside hitter.
I started my coaching career at the young age of 16 giving private lessons to junior high athletes and have continued that work to this day. I have coached for multiple clubs such as H2 in St. Louis, Texas Legends Volleyball, and CTX Slam Volleyball, where I was also the director. I have advised at several other organizations, and coached multiple clinics at various local high schools.
My coaching philosophy is pretty straight forward. I coach in a way that provides young athletes with the tools to succeed, not just in the volleyball world, but in the professional world too. I believe in giving lots of positive reinforcement while still focusing on areas of improvement. I never ask my athletes for perfection. The only thing I ask is that they give me a perfect effort on and off the court, in the classroom, and in the community. What I mean by perfect effort is showing up, in whatever circumstance, and being fully present physically, mentally, and emotionally. I love to win but my success and my team’s success is not based solely on a statistic. I want to see my athlete’s grow in their athletic and personal skills.
Melinda Woodall
Central Texas
13s Head Coach
Melinda Woodall began her coaching career at the Intense Volleyball Club in Lexington South Carolina where she coached 13’s and 14’s for 4 years. She also coached for 4 years on the high school level as a Varsity assistant coach and head JV coach. Along with playing volleyball in high school and coaching various other sports, she has been involved in sports her whole life. Melinda graduated from Liberty University with a Masters in Teaching, Special Education, in 2023. She began teaching in 2018 as a special education assistant, then at Killeen ISD as a teacher in 2023, and will continue her career, teaching special education, at Rogers Elementary for the '25-'26 school year.
Dia Smith
Houston
13s Head Coach
COMING SOON!
Omar Joglar
Houston
Houston Director/14s Head Coach
Born in San Juan Puerto Rico. Raised in a sports family with my Father (RIP) as a professional basketball coach and my grandfather (RIP). Teacher and multi sport coach at The University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus. My wife, Cristina Belaval, and I have been married for 21 years and have two beautiful children, Valeria Joglar 16 and Andrea Joglar 19. I’m a huge fan of the Houston Astros, L.A. Lakers and Houston Texans. My hobbies are cooking and playing golf. I also enjoy spending time with my beloved pets Golden Retriever - Patty, Rescue Dog - Marley, and Cat - Blakie.
I started playing volleyball and basketball at the age of 10. I studied and played all basketball and volleyball teams at La Merced High School. Mini 11-12, Juvenile 13-14, Junior 15-16, Senior Varsity 17-18. I graduated from high school and started studying Education with a concentration in Physical Education at the University of Puerto Rico. I played outside hitter and middle in college where I was named All-Round Player of the year in 1995.
I started coaching volleyball at the age of 19 as a side job in many clubs and high schools in PR. Following college, I worked as a teacher in P.E., Athletic Director and volleyball, basketball, baseball, and track and field at La Merced High School, for 10 years. In my 9th year, we won the all High Schools Men’s Varsity tournament in P.R. Copa El Nuevo Dia. My family and I eventually moved to The Woodlands. I began coaching at TAV from 2018-2022 with their 14, 15, 16 and 17 teams. In 2023 I became a certified USAV Regional Referee and High School TASO Referee. My coaching philosophy is teaching first the skills of the game and then coach. I want to improve my players on and off the court to be successful in life. Positive attitudes and 110% effort all the time. Make goals realistic as short, middle and long term.
Quotes important in my life:
"The spirit, the will to win and the will to excel are things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occasion them." -Vince Lombardi
T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More. There is no "I" in Team!
Dejon Griffin
Central Texas
14s Head Coach
With over a decade of experience shaping athletes and elevating volleyball programs, I bring a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and innovation to every team I work with. Since 2014, I've coached across Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., developing athletes through high-level training, strategic program development, and mentorship that fosters both athletic and personal growth. As the Owner and Director of NELA Elite Volleyball Club, I’ve overseen indoor and outdoor programs, helping athletes achieve collegiate scholarships through personalized development plans. My coaching philosophy blends technical precision with dynamic strength and conditioning methods, ensuring players excel in speed, agility, and game strategy.
Throughout my tenure, I have successfully led teams in competitive environments, broken program records, and cultivated strong team cultures that emphasize discipline, integrity, and excellence. Certified in Gold Medal Squared, AAU, USAV, Safesport, and IMPACT, I continue to refine my coaching methodologies to stay ahead of the evolving demands of the sport. Whether it's leading multi-team practices, organizing tournaments, or mentoring athletes toward their full potential, I am committed to building winning teams and empowering players to succeed on and off the court.
Currently, the Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach at Lake Belton High School.
COMING SOON!
Tilar Stanford
Houston
16s Head Coach
COMING SOON!
Tali Coleman
Central Texas
17s Head Coach
Coach Tali brings a wealth of experience both on and off the court, with over a decade of competitive play and coaching under his belt. A four-year varsity athlete in high school, he earned 2nd Team All-Star honors his junior year and 1st Team All-Star his senior year in the West Division. He played club volleyball for Kui’Kahi and continued his collegiate career at Lakeland University in Wisconsin, competing as a versatile hitter—Middle, Right Side, and Outside—while also being recognized as a Scholar-Athlete. Tali expanded his talents to the international beach volleyball stage, representing American Samoa on the National Beach Team and competing in the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands. He is also a proud member of both the AVP and NAGVA.
His coaching career began early as a player/assistant coach at the high school level from 2013 to 2015, followed by a role as a Volunteer Assistant Men’s Coach at Lakeland University. Currently, he serves as a Head and Assistant Coach at VolleyWorld in Georgetown, TX, and a Floater/Sub Coach with Texas Fury Volleyball Club. He’s also led younger athletes in Club Prep programs for 4th–8th grade girls in 2024 and 2025.
Coach Tali is passionate about athlete development, fostering a competitive yet supportive environment, and bringing high-level experience to every athlete he coaches.