Coaches

Katey Thompson

Varsity Head Coach

kateythmpsn@yahoo.com

Coach Thompson is entering her fourth season as the head coach for the Corona Del Mar Sea Kings. In her second season, she led the Sea Kings to a CIF Final and State Regional Semi- Finals Appearance.

Coach Thompson grew up in Newport and attended Newport Harbor where she played volleyball for Dan Glenn; graduating in 2010. In her senior season, the team won CIF and a State Championship. As a result, Katey became Sunset League MVP and CIF Player of the Year. She attended UCSB for all four years on a full athletic scholarship. Katey topped off her senior year at UCSB winning the Big West Conference Title. After college, Katey coached at Newport Harbor under Dan Glenn for the girls and Rocky Ciarelli for the boys, for four years.

In 2022, Katey coached at Orange Coast Volleyball Club as the 18-1s Head Coach, where they won 1st Place in the Open Division at Junior Nationals. In 2021, as the coach of the 17-1s they won Third Place in the Open Division at Junior Nationals.

Katey is also an elementary school teacher in Saddleback Valley Unified School District as a 6th-grade teacher and recently earned the award of Top 10 Teacher of Orange County by OC Parenting Magazine. Katey continued her education and also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration.

Coach Thompson is proud to be a part of this prestigious program and carry on the Sea King tradition.

Sam Stafford

Varsity Assistant

Sam Stafford has been with the CdM volleyball program for the past twelve years. He has coached both Frosh/Soph and JV teams and has led them all to league championships and tournament titles. This is his sixth year as Assistant Varsity Coach. Sam has also coached for the Newport Harbor High School girls’ volleyball program with Coach Dan Glenn. Recently Sam coached the CdM Girls’s Volleyball program with Coach Steve Astor.

While a student at CDM, Coach Stafford played all four years as a setter, and played on the teams that won CIF Championships in 2005 and 2007.

Coach Stafford is excited to join his alma mater as a Physical Education Teacher.

Jack Stafford

Varsity Assistant

Coach Stafford grew up in Corona Del Mar and attended Corona Del Mar High school, playing all four years and graduating in 2013. He attended Orange Coast College and was part of the 2014 State Championship team before transferring and graduating from UC Santa Barbara. Jack coaches for Balboa Bay Volleyball Club and previously coached in the CDM Program in 2018 and 2019.

Jack is excited to return to the CDM Boy’s Volleyball Program!

Tyler Lee

Junior Varsity Head Coach

Dr. Tyler Lee, DPT was born and raise in New Jersey, where he grew up playing competitive volleyball. He went on to play D1 Indoor Volleyball during his undergraduate at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Upon graduation, he continued his studies at Sacred Heart University, receiving a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with an interest in Sports and Orthopedics. Dr. Lee continues to compete in volleyball tournaments and attributes his passion for physical health and wellness from his athletic background.

TBD

Frosh Soph Coach

Corona Del Mar Frosh Coach

Stephan Rivas, ATC

Athletic Trainer

I graduated Cum Laude from Illinois State university in 2015 and recieved my Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. While attending Illinois State, I obtained 3000 clinical hours rotating several site rotations under various Certified Athletic Trainers. These sites included high school, NCAA Division I, and Division III sports. In addition, I completed a summer internship with the Chicago Bears in 2014 and spring of 2015. From there, I went on to receive a post-professional Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from Texas State University in 2017. While attending Texas State University, I worked as a full-time Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for the university’s softball team. In the summer of 2017, I solely cared for the “Texas Charge” – a professional summer league softball team. I also have experience working with youth sports, industrial work sites, an outpatient physical therapy clinic, and two high schools including Corona Del Mar High School. I am a published author in three sports medicine journals. My treatment approach is centered on corrective exercises that are supplemented with soft tissue release techniques, stretching, and modalities. When I am not at work I enjoy surfing, exercising, and playing guitar. I am very grateful to be working with the athletes at CDM! I hope I add a positive experience to your child’s time here.

Go Seakings!