Brian Rowley
Brian Rowley - Boys Club Director | Head Coach
Coaching at Vegas Aces
- Boys Club Director for Vegas Aces Volleyball
- Serves as a Head Coach within the Vegas Aces boys program
- Joined Vegas Aces in 2019 and continues to coach with the club today
- Helped establish and grow the Vegas Aces boys volleyball program
- Started the first Vegas Aces Boys Club Team in 2020
- Has managed boys summer camps, clinics, and fall ball programs
- Focused on developing athletes both as volleyball players and young men
Coaching Experience
- Vegas Aces Volleyball Club | 2019–Present
- Coaches boys volleyball teams and helps lead the development of the Vegas Aces boys program
- Started the first Vegas Aces Boys Club Team in 2020
- Manages boys summer camps, clinics, and fall ball programming
- BYU Volleyball Camps & Gold Medal Squared Volleyball Clinics | 2004–2006
- Coached volleyball camps and clinics while playing collegiately at BYU
- Helped organize drills, schedules, activities, and player development
- Worked with athletes on developing volleyball skills and achieving success both academically and athletically
- Participated in coaching clinics and training
Building Boys Volleyball for Over 20 Years
Program Leadership • Player Development • Camps & Clinics
Playing Experience
- Brigham Young University | 2004–2006
- 2004 NCAA National Champion with the BYU Cougars
- Starting libero during his final two seasons
- Team Captain in 2006
- Led the team in total digs and digs per game
- One of the top passers in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
- Averaged just 0.87 return errors per game, ranking second among MPSF liberos
- Mt. Carmel High School | San Diego, California
- Three-year volleyball letterman
- Team MVP and Spring Athlete of the Year
- First Team All-League and First Team All-CIF as a senior
- Selected to the Redondo Beach and Las Vegas All-Tournament Teams
- Recipient of the United States Marines Distinguished Athlete Award
- Grew up playing both indoor and beach volleyball
2004 NCAA National Champion
BYU Men’s Volleyball • Libero • 2006 Team Captain
Coaching Philosophy
- Develop the whole athlete, not just the volleyball player
- Use volleyball to teach discipline, accountability, confidence, communication, and teamwork
- Emphasize preparation, effort, consistency, and a willingness to learn
- Help athletes respond to adversity and turn challenges into opportunities to improve
- Create an environment where athletes are challenged to become better players while developing habits and character that serve them beyond the court
- Believe that long-term player development is more important than short-term results
Education
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Brigham Young University
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – Brigham Young University
- Graduated cum laude and received multiple academic honors as a collegiate student-athlete
Beyond Volleyball
- Deputy General Manager, Clark County Regional Flood Control District
- More than 20 years of professional experience in project management, leadership, communication, and team development
- Holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University
- Enjoys golf outside of the volleyball gym
