Richard Wong

Richard Wong returns to Absolute Volleyball Club as the Assistant Coach of 11 Black for the 2025–26 season. In 2024–25, he also served as the Assistant Coach of 11 Black.

Richard brings over 28 years of coaching experience to AVC, where he has been an integral part of the staff since 2018. Versatile and experienced across multiple age groups, he has contributed to the success of teams such as 11 Black, 11 Pink, and 13 Pink in past seasons.

His coaching career is highlighted by major achievements, including guiding the first AVC 13 Pink team to qualify for the Junior Nationals Championship and leading teams from the Bay Area peninsula to top-half finishes in both the 12-National and 12-American divisions. Richard has also earned multiple Division I championships in the SF CYO league and captured the PSAL championship in 2014.

As a player, Richard began his career as an outside hitter. He attended San Francisco State University, where he graduated in 1997 with a degree in Computer Science while playing collegiate club volleyball.

Richard’s coaching philosophy focuses on developing strong fundamentals, building teamwork, and fostering resilience. He emphasizes learning from setbacks, encouraging players to support one another, communicate effectively, and stay determined in their pursuit of growth. His ultimate goal is to help athletes develop not only as volleyball players but also as teammates and individuals prepared for challenges both on and off the court.

Outside of volleyball, Richard enjoys working on cars, editing photos and videos, and spending time outdoors skiing, snowboarding, and wakeboarding.