OUR COACHES.
Meet the coaches leading VR1’s men’s, women’s and junior programs. Bringing together playing experience, coaching knowledge and a shared commitment to developing every athlete.
MEN’S COACHES
State League and development coaches across the VR1 men’s program.
Myalla Hatch
2026 VVL Res 1 Coach
- Former Premier 2 women’s setter
- Boba lover
- Skiing enthusiast
Penuel Pantaleon
Men’s Coach
- Current R1 men’s opposite
- Former P1 player
- Likes playing Apex Legends on his days off
Danny Nguyen
Men’s Coach
- Current R1 men’s setter
- R2 silver medallist — 2023
- Competitive FIFA player
Kevin Ryan Co
2026 VVL Res 3 Coach
- Current R1 men’s outside hitter
- International junior experience
- Played and trained with Alas Pilipinas
- Likes playing Clash Royale and eating steak
Jerry Nepomuceno
2026 VVL Res 1 Coach
- Long-time experienced competitor
- Co-founder of Young Legends Volleyball Group
- Secondary school student trainer and mentor
Alliana Alvarez
2026 VVL Res 2 Coach
- Owner of Play Better Philippines
- Years of experience in junior development
- Studying nursing
- Enjoys the gym and cooking in her spare time
WOMEN’S COACHES
Coaches supporting the development and progression of VR1’s women’s teams.
Khathawut (Peach)
Women’s Coach
- Current P2 setter
- Veteran of the sport with years of playing experience
- Owner of Thai Volleyball Club Melbourne
- Coaching experience with VFL and WRV juniors and women’s teams
- Likes to cook in his spare time
Alyssa Lee
Women’s Coach
- Current R1 outside hitter
- 3 years of volleyball experience
- Former rhythmic gymnast
- Loves bread and sleeping on days off
Angela Palis
Women’s Coach
- Current R1 outside hitter
- Played U19s, Division 2 and Division 1
- 5 years of volleyball experience
- Former Taekwondo athlete
- Likes studying and hanging out with friends
JUNIOR COACHES
Experienced coaches helping build strong foundations for VR1’s next generation.
Oreti Lutu
Junior Coach
- 20+ years of volleyball experience
- Started playing at 15 and still going strong
- Former coach at Carrum Downs Volleyball Club
- Proud father of three daughters
Alvin Htoo Saw
Junior Coach
- Former Res 2 opposite / outside hitter
- Current junior and senior men’s coach at Thomas Carr College
- Loves making Spotify pre-match playlists
- Favourite player: Taichiro Mizumachi
VR1 STATE LEAGUE
AWARDS
NIGHT.
One season. One team. One night to celebrate it all. Join us as we recognise the players, coaches and people behind VR1's 2026 State League season.