Coach Mike Cantu - 13 Black
Asst. Coach Peyton Jones

Mike Cantu

 

​Coach Mike began playing volleyball on Waikiki beach during a vacation almost 35 years ago. He developed his game playing doubles in the sand and setting at USAV men’s indoor tournaments. While working at a sports park (with 20 sand courts!) he taught clinics, ran tournaments, and played a lot. He coached his first club team in San Antonio, his second in Dallas, his daughter at the Y, then came to EMV in 2018 where he’s coached the 18 Black Boys team and 14 White team. “I was in the best shape of my life while playing beach volleyball. Being a doubles player meant I had to do it all – pass, serve, set, and hit. Maybe I didn’t block much, but I loved the challenge of covering half the court or more. I’m excited to be able to share my experience with the players here at EMV.”​