Ohlone College women’s volleyball head coach Courtney Owyang-Paras earned the Thirty Under 30 Award, bestowed by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).
The award recognizes up-and-coming coaches, assistant coaches and volunteers across club, high school and collegiate levels. Youngest among her peers, Owyang-Paras said the award validated commitment and passion.
As the only community college recipient, Owyang-Paras noted, “I’m proud to represent this level of collegiate athletics, which often doesn’t get the spotlight it deserves. There’s a persistent stigma around community colleges, but the caliber of play and the opportunities we provide our athletes are exceptional.”
Owyang-Paras began her Ohlone coaching career in 2019 as an assistant and became a head coach in 2022. In the past three seasons the women’s volleyball team has shown great improvement, going from an overall record of 9-20 in 2022 to an impressive 23-8 in their latest season.
“Right now, I’m focused on continuing to elevate Ohlone College and solidifying our reputation as a highly competitive and respected program,” she said.
