Red Rock Volleyball Club will be holding tryouts for a 14U team based in Pleasanton. 

Pleasanton tryout related events, including tryouts, will take place at our Walnut Creek facilities below to provide a top-tier training experience by combining coaching expertise, athlete energy, and resources from both locations. Pleasanton and Walnut Creek staff will be on site throughout the events.

Tryouts for the Pleasanton team will be held on:

Saturday 10/11

10:00am-12:00pm

@ Shadelands Sports Mall  - 2640 Shadelands Dr., Walnut Creek CA 94598

COACHING STAFF

TED BABU

Ted brings a lifelong passion for developing young volleyball players and helping them reach their potential. With coaching experience spanning junior high, high school, club, and even the collegiate level at Cal State East Bay, he has guided athletes through every stage of their journey. Since 2003, Ted has served as Owner and Director of Club V.I.P. Volleyball Programs, where he oversees recreational and competitive programs across six cities. Dedicated to player growth since 1997, his mission has remained the same: to provide athletes with the tools, training, and confidence they need to achieve their goals.

OLIVIA BABU

Olivia Babu began her coaching journey in 2023 as an assistant with Red Rock, where she initially specialized in data collection and performance tracking. Following that season, she transitioned to working with youth athletes in Club V.I.P.’s recreational programs, where she discovered her passion for teaching the fundamentals of the game. Olivia is committed to growing as a coach, continually developing her skills and knowledge to better support young players. With her enthusiasm and dedication, she strives to guide athletes as they learn, grow, and build confidence on their volleyball journey.

DANIEL FARMER

Daniel Farmer is an AP Economics teacher at Dougherty Valley High School and a lifelong volleyball enthusiast. A former player at San Ramon Valley High School and later with the University of Oregon’s club team, Daniel went on to coach as the head JV coach at California High School in San Ramon for several years. After stepping away to focus on raising his two young children, he is excited to return to the sidelines now that his kids are older. Beyond the classroom and the court, Daniel enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time playing games with his family. Passionate about sharing his love of the game, he looks forward to helping the next generation of athletes grow and succeed.