Sarah Perata

Sarah Perata returns to Absolute as the Co-Head Coach of 10 Black, Co-Head Coach of 11 Pink, and assistant on 14 White for the 2025–26 season. She first joined Absolute Volleyball Club in 2024–25, coaching the 12 White and Junior Jumpers/Absolute Advantage teams. Sarah brings 14 years of coaching experience working with youth ages 10–16, including stints with Marin Catholic, Novato High, CYO, Marin Juniors, and Amplify.

As a player, Sarah competed in multiple positions at Novato High, where she earned MCAL All-League honors and Player of the Week recognition. She went on to play volleyball at City College of San Francisco while studying in the paramedic and fire technology programs.

Her coaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive environment where players feel valued, challenged, and inspired to grow on and off the court. Sarah emphasizes fundamentals, teamwork, communication, and leadership, encouraging her athletes to take accountability and maintain a positive attitude.

Outside of volleyball, Sarah is a proud mom of five children. She loves Disney and Harry Potter, enjoys traveling whenever she can, and most weekends can be found cheering on her kids in their various sports and activities.