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Welcome to the  Fusion Community

Fusion is not a place, it's a people.

Mission Statement

Our mission at Fusion Volleyball is to create a premier community for volleyball players, coaches, and families. We lead with excellence in coaching, integrity in everything we do, and a deep sense of belonging for everyone. Through these values, we turn practice into progress, teammates into a healthy family, and a season into a lifelong love for the game.

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The Vision

Our vision is a community where every player, coach, and family belongs, where excellence and character go hand in hand, and where Fusion is known as the place where the game is played the right way.

Our Values

  • Excellence - the quality of being outstanding, exceptionally good, or superior in a particular field or activity. It isn't about being completely flawless or perfect; rather, it is about the continuous pursuit of the highest possible standards.

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  • Integrity - the practice of being honest, ethical, and consistent in your actions, values, and principles—even when no one is watching. The word comes from the Latin integer, meaning "whole" or "complete." In a human sense, having integrity means your inner character matches your outer behavior; you aren't divided or living a double life.

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  • Belonging - the human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group. Whether it's family, friends, co-workers, a religion, or a sports team, people have an inherent desire to belong and be an important part of something greater than themselves. It is more than just "fitting in." Fitting in requires you to change who you are to be accepted; belonging allows you to be exactly who you are and be valued for it.

Meet the Team

The Captains of the Ship.

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Executive Director

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Tony D. Lien

Tony is the Executive Director and original founder of Fusion Volleyball. Backed by a background with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, his experience includes:

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  • USA Volleyball National Team Development Program Coach (formerly High Performance)

  • Volleyball Director at Pioneer High School

  • 10+ Years of club and youth sports leadership

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Director of Community and Sport

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Vishal V. Patel

Vishal is the Director of Community and Sport . Bringing a rich background as a competitive player and dedicated educator, his experience includes:

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  • Former Player at Central Coast Volleyball Club

  • Teacher & Principal at Rocketship Public Schools

  • Head Coach at West Valley Volleyball Club and Tremors Volleyball Club

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    Director of Logistics and Senior Volleyball

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    Ryan K. Takaki

    Ryan is the Director of Logistics and Senior Volleyball. Bringing a wealth of specialized industry experience alongside his high-level volleyball background, his experience includes:

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    • Former Player for the San Jose State Club Team

    • Current Head Coach at Leland High School

    • Logistics & Packaging Professional with extensive private-sector experience prior to returning to Fusion

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      Program Coordinator

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      Stephanie Seto

      Stephanie is a Program Coordinator for our youth programs. She brings a background in Human Ecology from the University of California, Davis. Her experience includes:

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      • AVCA Thirty Under Thirty Award Nominee

      • Former Head Coach for Women’s and Men’s programs at Mountain View Volleyball Club (MVVC)

      • Assistant Coach at Menlo College during their 2019 GSAC Championship season

      • 17+ Years of coaching experience across the club, high school, and collegiate levels

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