Our Staff
Lydia Cordova - Club Director
Lydia opened Nfinity Volleyball Club 2012 after coaching many years with other clubs. Lydia has coached all levels of club volleyball from the youngest athletes to the top level 18s teams. She is the head coach of the 17-1 team this year.
Prior to opening Nfinity VBC in 2012, she was with South Bay Volleyball Club for 14 years. There, she served as club administrator for 5 years and coached all levels and ages of teams from 12s-18s. In 2007, Lydia coached her 16-1 team to the Open division of the Junior Olympics in Minneapolis, MN. Then again in 2009, her 16-1 team won the Southern California Junior National Qualifier to earn a bid to the National Division of the Junior Olympics held in Miami, FL.
Lydia played middle blocker at LMU from 1996-1999 on a full athletic scholarship. She still holds many records in the LMU record books: 13th overall in attack percentage, 16th in block assists, and 14th in total blocks. She was also inducted into the LMU Hall of Fame this year as a member of the 1996 Women’s Team that finished 9th in the nation. After graduation, she was hired in Palos Verdes Peninsula USD as a fifth grade teacher where she taught for 7 years. Currently, she teaches middle school science in PVPUSD and has a two daughters, Summer (15) and Paige (7), and two stepdaughters, Maddie (17) and Logan (14).
Daniel Cordova - Boys Director and Boys 16-1 Head Coach
Daniel begins his 27th year of coaching competitive club volleyball. Prior to joining the elite coaches here at Nfinity Volleyball Club, Daniel honed his coaching skills with South Bay Volleyball Club where he coached there for 11 years while coaching in both the 18s and 16s and under divisions. In 2009, he helped lead South Bay’s 16-1 team by winning the Los Angeles Junior National Qualifier earning them a bid to the Junior Olympics in Miami, Florida. Before coaching at South Bay Volleyball Club, Daniel was the co-founder of Big Dog Volleyball Club where he coached for 7 years.
Daniel works in the counseling office at Peninsula High School. He is married to his beautiful wife, Lydia, has three daughters, Maddie (17), Logan (14) and Paige (7) and one stepdaughter, Summer (15).
Alison Wood Lamberson - Girls 14-1 Head Coach
Ali Wood Lamberson has had a full and varied volleyball career. Ali was the assistant coach for the 2016 and 2017 University of Southern California (USC) National Championship Beach Volleyball team. Ali spent the 2019, 2018, and 2015 collegiate beach seasons serving as the Assistant Coach for Tulane University, helping the Green Wave to their most team wins in program history and best finish at AVCA Pairs Championship (9th). Through her work at USA Volleyball, Ali was instrumental in the addition of beach volleyball as an NCAA sport. In 2020 Ali joined Beach Prospects, the nation's top beach volleyball recruiting service.
In 2006 Ali became USA Volleyball’s first full time beach staff. She served as the Director of International and High Performance Beach Programs from 2006 to 2013, overseeing all aspects of support and development for USAV’s Olympic, Pan Am, and Youth and Junior Beach athletes. In 2008 Ali launched USAV’s Beach High Performance Program comprised of the USA Youth and Junior Beach National Teams, the Beach High Performance tryouts and national camps, and the USAV Beach High Performance Championships, the premiere elite beach event for athletes ages 12-25. Under Ali's direction the USA Youth and Junior teams won more than six international medals.
In 2013 Ali left her director position at USAV to focus on her true passion, coaching. She then led the USA Under-17 Beach National Team to a historic gold and silver medal finish at the inaugural 2014 FIVB U-17 World Championship, and a second consecutive USAV Beach High Performance Championship title. The next two years she led the USA Under-19 and Under-15 Girls Beach National Teams to back-to-back USAV Beach High Performance Championships. Additionally in 2018 she coached the USA U-19 National Teams to 4th and 9th place finishes at the FIVB Youth World Championships and the Youth Olympic Games.
Ali competed on the AVP, FIVB, BVA and WPVA pro beach volleyball tours from 1992-2005, competing in 178 career tournaments. She has four pro beach final four appearances to her credit, and since her retirement continues to play recreationally.
Following only 2 years of junior club volleyball, where her Ichiban U18 team took 2nd at the prestigious Volleyball Festival, Ali received a full-ride to UC Irvine where she was the school's top outside hitter (1986-89) and a 1989 First Team All-Region Selection. She lead the Anteaters to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance and top 20 ranking in 1988. She then spent one season as a middle/opposite with Vfl. Oythe in Germany’s Bundesliga and one Carrie graduated from Cal State Long Beach and is a science teacher at Bishop Montgomery High school. She was a volleyball coach for 25 years and has had her CrossFit L1 Certification for three years. She has also been a strength and conditioning coach for three years as an outside hitter with the PVL’s San Jose Stars.
From 2001-2005 she was head coach of the Cal State University Dominguez Hills (NCAA DII) women's volleyball team, leading the Toros to one of their best seasons to date and their first-ever regional ranking in 2004. Ali coached indoor club volleyball from 1999-2008, first as a coach and consultant for South Bay Volleyball Club then as the Head Coach and Club Director for Starlings LA West which she founded in 2004.
South Bay native, Ali is married to John Lamberson. Her blended family consists of daughter Josephine, step-daughter Kaylee, niece Madeleine, step-granddaughter Olive, and a fluffy collie named Aerowyn. Ali enjoys playing all sports, watching movies, and wine tasting.
Shannon Sneed - Boys 17/18s Head Coach and Girls 15-1 Head Coach
Shannon Sneed is a dedicated and experienced volleyball coach with a profound love for the game and a commitment to athlete development. She has a rich background in both indoor and beach volleyball, making her an invaluable asset to Nfinity Volleyball Club. Shannon’s coaching philosophy centers on creating a physically and psychologically safe environment for athletes. She believes in nurturing players to grow not only as volleyball players but also as individuals, imparting essential life lessons along the way. Her primary goal is to ensure she is never the athletes last coach by fostering lasting respect and cherished memories. Shannon aims to be a positive influence, encouraging her athletes to continue their volleyball journey with passion and dedication. Her mission is to equip athletes with the tools they need to become the best versions of themselves. She is dedicated to their holistic development, focusing on both their athletic skills and personal growth.
Shannon played volleyball and softball at the collegiate level, showcasing her versatility and commitment to sports. She competed professionally on the beach for 10 years, earning an AAA rating status for over a decade. Shannon has been an indoor head coach for 12 years and a high school beach coach for 6 years. She helped coach Redondo Union High School to back to back CIF Beach Volleyball Championships in 2023 and 2024. Furthermore, Shannon has been a coach for USAV Beach High Performance Coach for 10 years and led the USAV Beach HP 15U Boys National Team for 5 years, achieving national podium finishes each year.
Shannon is married and has raised three stellar athletes. Her unwavering passion for volleyball drives her to continue playing at a high level across the country. Her extensive experience and commitment to fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment make her an exemplary volleyball coach dedicated to the success and development of her athletes.
Kurt Barcinella - Boys 16-1 Assistant Coach
Coach Kurt comes to Nfinity VBC this year with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He started coaching club in 1989 and has coaches all levels of boys and girls since then. He has been both the head coach and the assistant coach of the boys and girls volleyball programs at Peninsula High School for the past 20+ years. He has won multiple league championships and won the Boys CIF Championship in 2019. Coach Kurt is an anatomy/physiology teacher at Peninsula High School.
Andrew Newlee - Boys 17/18 Assistant Coach
Coach Andrew is a South Bay native that has returned to home after living in the Bay Area for many years. Andrew was a setter at Bishop Montgomery High School from 2005-2009. He played collegiately at San Francisco State University and won the NCCVL Championship in 2012. He has been a club coach for many years with both boys and girls programs. Fun fact about Coach Andrew: In high school, he once served all 25 points to win the set!
Kiana Takahashi - Girls 16-1 Head Coach
Kiana is the head coach for the 16-1s team. She is currently the Frosh-Soph boys’ volleyball coach at Torrance High School. Kiana was a three year varsity player at Torrance High School and later played at El Camino College, indoor and beach volleyball. While she was there, they placed 3rd in state and she also was the first recipient with her beach partner to receive AVCA Beach Pair of the Week. Kiana is currently attending Cal State Long Beach pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics. She is also an intern at the Ports of Los Angeles in the engineer’s finance department.
Maddie Flentie - Boys 16-1 Assistant Coach
Maddie is the assistant coach for the boys 16-1s team. She started out her club career at South Bay Volleyball Club and ended it at Nfinity. While on the 18-1’s team at Nfinity her team had top finishes in Junior National Qualifiers. She also played at Redondo Union High School on both the indoor and beach team. Maddie is in her first year coaching club volleyball and super excited to work with the 12s team.
Maddie attended Sonoma State University where she majored in Political Science. After graduation she then moved to the United Kingdom where she graduated with her Masters in International Politics and Human Rights. She now works in the tech sector and lives in the South Bay.
Edan Musick - Girls 14-1 Assistant Coach
Edan was first introduced to volleyball when he was only 8 years old. Edan attended North Torrance High School where he played on the volleyball team for 4 years where 2 of those years he played for varsity. He also has played club for 2 years and now has taken his talents to the El Camino College volleyball team where he is currently playing as a setter. He has some coaching experience where he has helped coach the North Torrance Girls JV volleyball team where they were able to earn League Champions. Now he is currently the assistant coach for the girls 13-1 team.
Eddie Reyes - Girls 12s Head Coach
For Coach Eddie, volleyball has always been a big part of his life. Playing for club and high school has helped him improve his volleyball skills throughout time. He went to Highland High School in Palmdale, CA where he played volleyball for all 4 years of high school. He also played for 3D Volleyball Club and played for college too. Eddie started at El Camino College where he then transferred to play at Antelope Valley College for the men’s volleyball program. Eddie was always a libero for all of high school and college. Now, he is the assistant coach for the girls 18s team for Nfinity and the head coach of our girls 12s team. He is currently majoring in Kinesiology to pursue his career in becoming a P.E teacher. Looking forward to a great season!
Paityn Yamasaki- Girls 14-Blue Head Coach
Paityn began playing club volleyball in 8th grade and continued until her senior year of high school. She’s an alumni of Nfinity Volleyball Club! She was a two-year varsity player for West High School and received the Warrior Award in 2022. Currently, Paityn is attending El Camino College, pursuing a degree in Criminology. This will be Paityn’s second year being an assistant coach for Nfinity VBC!
Carrie Rey - Strength and Conditioning Coach
Carrie graduated from Cal State Long Beach and is a science teacher at Bishop Montgomery High school. She was a volleyball coach for 25 years and has had her CrossFit L1 Certification. She has also been Nfinity’s strength and conditioning coach since our opening in 2012.
Amani Flakes- Girls 16-1 Assistant Coach
Amani has lived in Torrance for all of her life. Her love for volleyball began in the 4th grade where she started playing recreational volleyball through the city. She grew up as a multi sport athlete until high school where she dedicated her time and efforts to volleyball. Amani attended West High School and was a two year varsity player. Her club journey began at Nfinity in her freshman year and after having such an amazing experience, she played there for 2 more seasons. Amani’s coaching journey began her junior year where she helped at the summer program for her school and assisted the Frosh team. She currently also works for the City in the Community Services Department.
Courtney Thomas - 12-1 Assistant Coach
Will Reyes- Girls 13-1 Assistant Coach
Coach Will started playing play volleyball when he was 12 years old. He was a four year member of the varsity team at Highland High School. Will is currently attending El Camino College and majoring in business. This is Coach Will’s first year working with Nfinity VBC.
Eloise Belandres - Girls 13-1 Head Coach
A South Bay native, Eloise began and ended their playing career with Nfinity Volleyball Club. A Bishop Montgomery High School alum, Eloise played for three years as a setter.
After graduating from San Diego State University with a B.A. in English, Eloise returned to the South Bay and has come full circle to coach for Nfinity. They are excited to continue this season as head coach of the 13-1s team!
Bishop Sneed - Boys 17/18 Assistant Coach
Coach Bishop played beach and indoor volleyball at Redondo Union High School (RUHS) all four years. He competed in club volleyball with Rockstar (4), SCVC (1) , and Evolution (2) for a total of 7 years. He has been a starter at El Camino College in 2024 and 2025 as an outside hitter. Bishop also coaches at the City of Redondo Beach's Beach Blast Volleyball Camp. He has been USAV National Beach High Performance athlete in the U13, U15, and U17 programs. Last year, Coach Bishop served as an assistant xoach for Nfinity's 2023-2024 inaugural boys program. This year, he will continue as an assistant coach with the 17s/18s team. Bishop brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the Nfinity Club Volleyball program, inspiring the next generation of athletes to reach their full potential.
Noah Rivera - Girls 14-Blue Assistant Coach
Coach Noah has been coaching club and high school for the past 5 years. As an athlete, Noah was a stand out player. He was a varsity captain for two years and was a nominee for Senior Athlete of the Year. He is currently the boys Frosh coach at Peninsula High School. We are so excited to have Noah with us this season!
Maddie Schonberg- Girls 15-1 Assistant Coach
Maddie started playing volleyball at 7 years old. She began her club career in 7th grade with Big Dogs Volleyball Club . She then played at Nfinity from 8th to 11th grade. Then finished her career at Beach Cities Volleyball.
She attended Redondo Union where she played volleyball for 3 years, and was apart of the CIF Championship team in 2019. She also threw for track and field.
Maddie then attended Centenary College of Louisiana (D3) where she played volleyball all 4 years. She graduated May 2024, with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in English.
This is Maddie’s first year coaching and she is excited to bring her knowledge and experience of volleyball to her team! She is also happy to be back at Nfinity where she developed her skills! She is the assistant coach for the 15s team.