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Omar Hoyos Aliff

Omar Hoyos became the 11th coach in EMU men's volleyball history prior to the start of the 2023 season. 

Coaching Experience

  • Head Coach, Eastern Mennonite University (2022 - present)
  • Head Coach, Wildfire Volleyball Academy (Girls), Florida (2019 – 2023)
  • Archbishop McCarthy High School (Girls), Florida (2019 – 2023)
    • 2021, 2022 District Champions, Rank top 3 in the state
  • Head Coach MVP Volleyball Academy (Boys), Florida (2016 – 2019)
    • 2019 National Champions 18’s open division
    • 2017, 2018 (17’s & 18’s) Rank top 5 in the nation
  • Head Coach San Juan Volleyball Club (Boys), Puerto Rico (2010 – 2016)
  • Head Coach / Asst. Coach, Notre Dame High School (Girls / Boys) Puerto Rico (2010 – 2016)
  • Head Coach Wesleyan Academy, Puerto Rico (Girls / Boys) (2003 - 2010)

Coaching Credentials

  • Puerto Rico Volleyball Federation Level II
  • USAV Indoor Impact / SafeSport Certification
  • USAV Indoor CAP I Approved (FPV certifications)
  • Florida Department of Education Athletic Coaching Certification (Grades K-12)
  • FIBA Level II
  • PR Olympic committee Strength and Conditioning Level I
  • Concussion in Sports
  • Heat Illness
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Education
  • MBA with a concentration in Marketing / University of Phoenix (December 2002)
  • Major in Liberal Arts/Political Science, with a minor in Business Administration / Interamerican University, San Juan, PR (1996)

Playing experience

University of Charleston, WV, NCAA DII

Professional

  • Dominican Republic
  • Santiago Professional Basketball League - GUG