15 Boys Head Coach: Ethan Doan
Coach Ethan Doan, from Herndon, Virginia, brings a wealth of experience and passion to his coaching role. With 5 years of playing experience, he transitioned to coaching and has since taken on multiple head and assistant coaching positions with No Panic Volleyball. His coaching journey includes leading coed, boys’, and girls’ teams across various age groups, as well as serving as an assistant coach for Herndon High School. Ethan has also been the head coach for No Panic’s boys’ summer training program.
Coaching Experience
No Panic Volleyball
- 17s/18s Boys Head Coach, 2025
- 14s Boys Assistant Coach, 2025
- 14s Coed Head Coach, 2022
- 18s Boys Assistant Coach, 2022
- 16s Boys Assistant Coach, 2022
- 14s Boys Head Coach, 2023, 2024
- 15s Girls Head Coach, 2023
- 15s Boys Assistant Coach, 2024
Herndon High School
- Assistant Coach, 2024
Boys Summer Training
- Head Coach, 2024
Specialization
Coach Ethan focuses on developing players to be intentional and smart with their play. He emphasizes all-around skill development, ensuring players have the foundation and strategic awareness to excel on the court.
Why He Loves Volleyball
Ethan discovered volleyball in high school while spending time with friends and quickly grew passionate about it. Over the years, he has dedicated himself to training hard and mastering the sport to compete at a high level. Coaching allows him to share this passion with his players.
Career Highlight
One of Coach Ethan’s proudest moments was leading a team he had coached over two years to a second-place finish at the CHRVA Regionals, a testament to his dedication and commitment to player development.
Coaching Philosophy
Coach Ethan believes in pushing players to reach their individual best, with a focus on skills and mindset that will enable them to succeed in volleyball long term.
Vision for the Future
Coach Ethan’s goal is to build teams and players who are among the best in the DMV area and to support players in achieving their personal volleyball goals.