Tamara Lapointe was introduced to volleyball in the sixth grade, fell in love with the sport, and has been playing ever since.  Her high school alma mater is Placer located in Auburn, CA.  She started as a setter and moved into an outside hitter position.  She had the privilege of winning a championship under Randy Ittner, a former Olympic Men’s VB player.  

Tamara then played for Sacramento City College under Debbie Blair as a Defensive Specialist.  Their team went on to win league that year. Due to her love and dedication for volleyball, Tamara found herself at San Diego State University, a NCAA Division I team, where she played Defensive Specialist for Mark Warner.  Tamara graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.  Later she earned a Masters in Business Administration degree from National University.

Tamara’s philosophy is that volleyball is a team sport.  This means every member of the team (including the coach) must be dedicated, hard working, and able to build positive relationships.  My success as a coach is to see each individual player develop and grow on and off the court.

I ask parents to support your athlete and the team in a positive way.  Be a good listener, sponsor, and fan.  Please allow the bonding process of the team to take place by encouraging the athlete to have direct contact with the team and the coach. 

- IMPACT Certified (2009)

- Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate (2011)

- Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Coach Certified (2011)

Playing Experience

San Diego State University (1997 – 2000)
NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference

Sacramento City College (1996)
CCCAA Big 8 Conference

Placer High School (1991 – 1995)

E.V. Cain Middle School (1989 & 1990)

Club Coaching Experience

Gold Cal Jrs VBC (2012)
16-2 Girls Head Coach

Gold Cal Jrs VBC (2011)
18-2 Girls Head Coach
Challenger Division Highest Seed 44

Gold Cal Jrs VBC (2010)
14-1 Black Girls Assistant Coach
Bronze Division Highest Seed 28

Inner City Volleyball Club (2007)
15 and Under Volunteer Coach

Foothill Volleyball Club (1997)
14 and Under Head Coach

Jr. High & High School Coaching Experience

West Campus High School

Varsity Girls Head Coach (2011)
2nd Place Golden Empire League 12 – 3

JV Girls Head Coach (2010)
Golden Empire League Co-Champions 12 - 3

JV Girls Head Coach (2009)
Capital Valley Conference Champions 13 - 1

JV Girls Head Coach (2008)
3rd Place Capital Valley Conference 9 - 5

JV Girls Head Coach (2006)
Capital Valley Conference Champions 13 - 1

E.V. Cain Jr High School (1994 & 1995)
8th Grade Girls and Guys Head Coach