RÄKI VB Owner,
Ashley lee-maldonado
Volleyball Career:
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Long Beach State VB '07-'11
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Uni. of Hawaii Beach VB '11-'12
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Professional NUC Switzerland '13-'14
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Mater Dei VB Coach '14-present
Accolades:
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NCAA History: 1 of 2 players ever to record a Quadruple-Double (50A/13D/10K/10B)
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49er Legend: Only setter alongside Misty May in the 2k Assist/1k Dig/500 Kill club
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Big West Champ ('07-'11) | Big West All-Freshman
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USA Beach
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Top 10 All-Time in Assists at LBSU
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Big West Champions '07-'11
RAKI Services:
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Invite Only Clinics
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Powerhouse Clinics
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Elite Small Groups by request only
Taylor is an experienced volleyball player and coach with 6+ years of club playing time and 4+ years of coaching. Her career includes Assistant Varsity Coach at La Habra High School and Head Frosh Coach at Fullerton High School. Recognized with First Team All League honors and multiple CIF appearances, Taylor is a well-balanced coach for athletes at any level.
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Taylor is an experienced volleyball player and coach with 6+ years of club playing time and 4+ years of coaching. Her career includes Assistant Varsity Coach at La Habra High School and Head Frosh Coach at Fullerton High School. Recognized with First Team All League honors and multiple CIF appearances, Taylor is a well-balanced coach for athletes at any level.
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Paul comes to RÄKI with a wealth of knowledge and extensive volleyball experience. As a Mater Dei alumni, he went on to play D1 men’s volleyball at Long Beach State. From there, he skyrocketed to playing for the National Team during quad of the Beijing Olympics. After playing professionally overseas in Greece, Puerto Rico, and Portugal, Paul ran his own VB club for over 9 years.
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Jordan is a former record-setting libero at Northern Arizona University, where she was one of the program’s top defensive players. In her senior season, she set the NAU single-season record, ranking 17th nationally. She finished her career 3rd all-time in digs (1,457) and recorded a program-best 24 digs in an NCAA Tournament match. Anderson earned multiple honors, including 2 Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week awards and repeated All-Academic recognition. Jordan is also a specialist in Mindset and Performance for competitive athletes.
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Carly holds 6+ years of coaching experience, helping athletes grow at every level. After training at UC Irvine, she continued to coach and serve as RÄKI Director for one year. Her achievements include AAU National Champion All‑Star Team honors, 2 Freeway League MVP titles, and 3 First Team All‑League selections. Carly coaches all skills and levels, with a focus on passing, digging, and game fundamentals.
Taylor is an experienced volleyball player and coach with 6+ years of club playing time and 4+ years of coaching. Her career includes Assistant Varsity Coach at La Habra High School and Head Frosh Coach at Fullerton High School. Recognized with First Team All League honors and multiple CIF appearances, Taylor is a well-balanced coach for athletes at any level.
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A left-handed player, Kai brings a unique edge and strong all-around skill set to the court. He specializes in working with high-level athletes, with a focus on passing and hitting development. Kai takes a hands-on, all-skills approach to help players elevate every part of their game.
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Beverly brings over 13 years of volleyball experience, including four standout seasons at Frostburg State. She earned multiple conference honors, surpassed 1,000 kills and digs, and became one of the program’s top ranked all‑time leaders. Her strong play and academic dedication shaped her into a coach focused on growth, effort, and confidence.
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With over 12 years of experience, Zoe is a very versatile athlete and coach. She’s competed with D1 and D2 level clubs: Club H, Seal Beach VBC, APEX, and Unity VBC. Zoe was the #1 ranked Libero in her 2021 season, recognizing her as the CCCWVCA State Player of the Week, earning First-Team All-OEC honors and MVP, helping lead her team to an undefeated league championship. RÄKI kids love Zoe’s positivity and that she’s a lefty! Middle schoolers love her but Zoe works really well with advanced athletes as well.
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Kennedy is a RÄKI VB alum, dual-sport collegiate athlete at Purdue University Northwest. She has 7+ years of playing and 3+ years of coaching experience. She has led teams to success as the Head Coach of Villa Park High School JV, finishing undefeated in league play and helped Santiago Charter Middle School Boys earn their first OCCL Championship. Kennedy is passionate about creating a positive, energetic environment where athletes can build confidence, develop their skills, and maintain a love for the game. Having experienced athlete burnout herself, she is committed to helping players grow both on and off the court while enjoying the journey.
Taylor is an experienced volleyball player and coach with 6+ years of club playing time and 4+ years of coaching. Her career includes Assistant Varsity Coach at La Habra High School and Head Frosh Coach at Fullerton High School. Recognized with First Team All League honors and multiple CIF appearances, Taylor is a well-balanced coach for athletes at any level.
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This coach is a Mater Dei and Mizuno Long Beach alum who has competed at the highest levels of high school and Division I volleyball. After a year at West Virginia University, she continued at High Point University, where she became one of the top defensive players in the Big South Conference. Her accomplishments include a CIF-SS Regional, State, and National Championships, multiple All-CIF and All-State honors, and being named Mater Dei’s Defensive Player of the Year twice. In 2023, she earned four Big South Defensive Player of the Week awards, First Team All-Big South recognition, and helped lead High Point to a Big South Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. Known for her defensive excellence and leadership, she brings high-level experience and a passion for developing the next generation of athletes.
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As a middle blocker, Avery had a strong collegiate career, earning First Team All-Northwest Conference honors as a junior and senior. Known for her presence at the net, Avery is consistently a top offensive and blocking force, with double-digit kills and blocks. She helped lead Puget Sound to conference championships in 2022 and was recognized as Most Outstanding Player and earned All-Tournament honors at the Southwestern Invitational. As a coach, she brings high-level experience, leadership, and a strong all-around game.
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Meg Brown is a former Division I volleyball player and one of the top middle blockers to come out of Southern California. A Mater Dei standout and longtime RAKI VB athlete, she helped lead her team to CIF Championship titles 2 years in a row while earning Under Armour Third Team All-American and 1st Team All-State honors. Meg continued on to Pepperdine University and Kansas State University, where she was named the 2020 WCC Freshman of the Year and later earned a spot on the 2023 USA Collegiate National Team. Meg specializes in hitting, blocking, and right-side development, bringing high-level experience and a passion for helping athletes reach their potential.
Krystal is a highly experienced volleyball coach with 20+ years of coaching across all ages and skill levels. She has owned and directed multiple club programs for 15+ years, (Club Green and Gecko VB), and coached at Cerritos College. Krystal has worked as a Clinician for USC camps and served as a Director for Sinjin Smith’s Ocean-side Beach Camps. As a player, she was a Collegiate State Champion and earned MVP and All-League honors. She works with athletes from beginners to the collegiate level, bringing energy, experience, and a lifelong passion for the game.