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Grace Vander Veen

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Department(s):	Coaches
Position:	Girls Beach Volleyball

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Biography
My favorite moments as an athlete at Santa Monica College and UCLA were not just about the wins; they were about the deep relationships and breakthrough moments shared on the sand. Nothing beats that feeling when a strategy clicks or when you push past a plateau together. Those moments of shared trust and connection build bonds that go far beyond the court, which is why forming genuine relationships with my teammates remains my favorite part of continuing to compete competitively. As a coach at Pacifica, I want to create that same environment for our players. My focus is on building a tight knit team culture, sharing everything I’ve learned on the sand, and being a grounded mentor for these girls. I want to help them grow into confident athletes and even stronger people off the court. My favorite verse: Colossians 3:23 - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

Biography

My favorite moments as an athlete at Santa Monica College and UCLA were not just about the wins; they were about the deep relationships and breakthrough moments shared on the sand. Nothing beats that feeling when a strategy clicks or when you push past a plateau together. Those moments of shared trust and connection build bonds that go far beyond the court, which is why forming genuine relationships with my teammates remains my favorite part of continuing to compete competitively.

As a coach at Pacifica, I want to create that same environment for our players. My focus is on building a tight knit team culture, sharing everything I’ve learned on the sand, and being a grounded mentor for these girls. I want to help them grow into confident athletes and even stronger people off the court.

My favorite verse: Colossians 3:23 - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

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