Josh and Rachel Marsh lead Mercer University’s beach volleyball program as a dynamic husband-and-wife coaching duo. Josh, a former U.S. Army paratrooper and AVP competitor, took over as head coach in 2019 and quickly guided the Bears to multiple conference championships, while also emphasizing academic excellence. Rachel, who joined the staff in 2024, brings over a decade of coaching experience across youth, high school, and club levels, with a strong track record of player development. Together, the Marshes bring a disciplined, player-centered approach rooted in leadership, growth, and a shared passion for the game.
Alex Luna is the assistant coach for Boise State's beach volleyball team. He joined the program in 2024 and helped lead the Broncos to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and Southland Conference title. Before Boise State, Luna founded and coached the beach program at Stephen F. Austin, earned two AVCA 30 Under 30 honors, and spent a season at South Carolina, helping the Gamecocks reach new milestones.
He also works with the USA Beach National Team Development Program and has professional experience in the AVP and Volleyball League of America. Luna holds degrees in Psychology and Marketing from UT Dallas, where he played indoor volleyball and baseball.
Ashley Emery is the head coach of Missouri State Beach Volleyball, where she’s quickly built a competitive and record-setting program since taking over in 2022. Under her leadership, the Bears posted a historic 26-win season in 2024 and earned back-to-back Conference USA postseason appearances. A former collegiate standout at Southwest Baptist and experienced coach at the high school and college levels, Emery brings a player-first approach and a proven ability to develop both talent and culture on and off the sand.SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/@UCpUJHPUbdaw6tT_5A7d6gVA https://open.spotify.com/show/3YJcjINBNRfV8s6QManQqnhttps://www.instagram.com/coaches_on_the_beach/
Chris Flood is an Assistant Development Coach with USA Beach Volleyball, bringing a wealth of experience from youth to Olympic-level coaching. He previously coached at Pepperdine University, led powerhouse high school and club programs, and helped Team Canada to a top-5 finish at the Tokyo Olympics. Known for his technical precision, video analysis expertise, and athlete-centered approach, Flood emphasizes mental toughness, teamwork, and making practice harder than the game. His coaching philosophy centers on helping athletes understand the “why” behind their actions to foster lasting development and performance.
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Cassidi Stabile is the Associate Head Coach of Tulane Beach Volleyball, bringing over a decade of experience in player development and coaching. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she founded the first beach volleyball club in the state and has coached at every level—from youth to NCAA. Her coaching journey includes roles at Colorado Northwestern, Stephen F. Austin, and as head coach at Central Arkansas. Known for her player-first approach and passion for growing the game, she now helps lead Tulane’s rising program.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Welcome back...
0:29 - Cassidi's start in beach
4:26 - Albuquerque beach community
11:18 - Committing to beach volleyball life
16:32 - Transition to beach
20:29 - Start streaming
25:00 - What is next for Tulane
27:25 - What is next for NCAA Beach Volleyball
Just two beach coaches talking about how to make our teams better and what our process is. We also give Colling a little beach volleyball quiz at the end!
Take a walk down memory lane as we recap the 2025 season!
Sarah Riedell is the assistant beach coach at Austin Peay State University. After a long storied beach career at Coastal Carolina University, Sarah is now giving back to the athlete's she gets to coach.
As we celebrate two years of Coaches on the Beach we take a look back at our top 10 rated episodes (according to Spotify).
10. Ep 61- Steve Grotowski (3:28)
9. Ep 26- Angela White (6:40)
8. Ep 62- Jeff Alzina (8:02)
7. Ep 10- Kristi Tekavec (9:42)
6. Ep17- Alex Vernardos (11:53)
5. Ep 21- Kristen Rohr (13:33)
4. Ep 19- RJ Abella (14:50)
3. Ep 66- Brooke Niles (18:55)
2. Ep 27- Todd Rogers (21:35)
Honorable Mention. Ep 9- Beth Van Fleet (24:32)
Honorable Mention. Ep 25- Majo Orellana (25:27)
Honorable Mention. Ep 12- Cati Leak (28:19)
1. Ep 67- Daniel Foo (30:29)
Damien is the head coach at the College of Charleston
The season has built up to one weekend. Winner takes all... we are talking about the CotB Bracket Challenge! Get your brackets in here:
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Its crunch time and this is what it all comes down to!
Thank you all for your continued support and listening to us just talk.
Get a first look at some bracket predictions from Collin and Michael!
Lets discuss some NCAA Beach Volleyball as we are getting ever closer to the end of a season and crowning a national champion.
Talking NCAA Beach Volleyball week 5 recap and week 6 glance.
Talking week 4 recap and how nice a bye weekend feels!
NCAA Beach Volleyball week 3 recap and week 4 preview!
Recapping week 2 and previewing week 3 of the NCAA beach volleyball season!
Coaches on the Beach talking all things headed into week 2 of the season. Special guest appearance from the weekly CotB Beach Chair award, Steve Grotowski!
