Charles Tran (Girls’ Volleyball)

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WESLEY TSAI
Staff Writer

1. What distinguishes you from other/past coaches?
2. How would you describe yourself as a coach?
3. Why do you love the sport that you coach?
4. How has coaching influenced your life?
5. How has coaching helped you build bonds with your team?

1. This is my fourth year coaching for Alhambra volleyball and I would say that I have a sense of commitment to Alhambra High School. In terms of strategies, I believe in team chemistry. Volleyball is a team-oriented sport and, without team chemistry, it is nearly impossible to play a good game.

2. I have high expectations for my kids to do their best and to work hard. I am a strict coach and sometimes the kids find me a bit intimidating, but at the same time I have a soft spot and the kids can and will come to me for support or guidance. When coaching, I believe in teaching life lessons. Whether it is through games, being on time for practices or respecting everyone on the team, I always teach my team that the things they learn from being on the team will benefit them in life in the future.

3. I played volleyball at Alhambra when I was in high school. I also love the pace of the game and just the adrenaline you get when you take the court. Whether I am playing defense or offense, there is definitely a thrilling sense.

4. Coaching has influenced my life in many ways. While it is my job to teach and coach these kids, I have learned so much from them as well. The biggest thing, however, is that coaching influenced me to become a teacher. I saw what I could do on the court and it made me make a life-changing decision to pursue a career in education.

5. I still keep in touch with my former players. Many of them have come back to help during practices and even fundraisers. There is definitely a bond that forms through years of being together as a team.