Vanna Marquez

Vanna Marquez returns to Absolute Volleyball Club as the Assistant Coach of 11 Black, Head Coach of 18 Pink, and the head coach of 12 Blue for the 2025–26 season. She also serve as an Assistant Director for the AVC Junior Jumpers and Absolute Advantage programs.

Vanna is entering her sixth year coaching with Absolute, where she has previously worked with the 12 Pink, 15 White, 16 Pink, 17 Pink, and 17 White teams. In prior seasons, she served as Head Coach of 12 Pink, Co-Head Coach of 17 White, and Assistant Coach of 10 Black. In 2022–23, she was the Assistant Coach of 17 Pink, helping the team secure a national bid with a 3rd-place finish in the region. The following year, she assisted 16 Pink, where her leadership contributed to top finishes, including 1st place at President’s Day and the Pacific Northwest Qualifier, earning a Liberty Bid.

As a player, Vanna competed as a libero and setter at Merrill F. West High School before continuing her career at the Division II level. Over four years, she finished in the top five in her conference for digs and aces in 2022. She earned a degree in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Molecular Biology and a minor in General Chemistry.

Vanna’s coaching philosophy emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and mental toughness. She is committed to helping athletes grow in every aspect of the game—technical skills, physical conditioning, and tactical awareness—while also fostering confidence and resilience. She believes in empowering players to understand the game at a deeper level and to develop the mental fortitude needed to succeed in high-pressure situations.

Outside of coaching, Vanna enjoys spending time with her cats and pursuing hobbies such as harvesting.