16 Boys Head Coach: Gabriela Reda

Coach Gabriela Reda has been playing volleyball since middle school and has continued through high school, club, and college. She was a middle hitter, defensive specialist, and team captain in high school, played club volleyball for Alpha Gamma as a right-side hitter, and was part of Liberty University’s inaugural NCAA beach volleyball club team.

Beyond volleyball, Coach Gabriela has a passion for health and wellness. She combines her expertise as a Certified Health Education Specialist with her coaching, helping athletes develop both physically and mentally.

Coaching Experience and Specialization

Junior Development Program, Assistant Director
Summer Sports and Discovery Camp, Assistant Director
Assistant Coach for 15s Boys and 14s Boys, 2025
Youth basketball coach (ages 12-18) in NYC
Summer volleyball skills camp coach
Adult league director at the YMCA
No Panic Volleyball Club coach
Specialization: defensive skills, serving, endurance, and mobility

Why She Loves Volleyball and Coaching Philosophy

Coach Gabriela loves volleyball for its energy, teamwork, and fast pace. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes holistic athlete development, combining skill mastery, strategic play, physical conditioning, mental resilience, and emotional intelligence to help athletes thrive both on and off the court.

Career Highlights and Achievements

Won Silver Place at TWAX Adult Co-Ed Tournament (2025)
Competed in local-level volleyball tournaments while attending school in Argentina (2010-2012)
All-League Athlete Award for Varsity Volleyball (Section 1, New York, 2008)
Featured on the front page of The Journal News sports section

Personal Interests and Fun Fact

Outside of volleyball, Coach Gabriela enjoys arts and crafts, baking with whole food ingredients, camping, hiking, dancing, and music. She has a lifelong passion for fitness, having competed in track and field, worked as a lifeguard for over 10 years, and recently completed two half-marathons in 2024. Her next goal? A triathlon!

Fun Fact: Gabriela was an EMT for seven years.

Vision for the Future

Coach Gabriela is dedicated to empowering her players to take ownership of their development, push their limits, embrace challenges, and build confidence. Her vision is to help players cultivate lifelong skills that extend beyond the court, promoting overall health, wellness, and success in all areas of life.

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For Parents