Melody Nua - Co-Director, Player Development
Vegas Aces Leadership
- Named Co-Director, Player Development for Vegas Aces Volleyball in 2022
- Helps oversee player development and high-level training within the Vegas Aces program
- Committed to helping Vegas Aces athletes continue developing their game and pursuing opportunities at the next level
Vegas Aces Coaching
- 4 USAV National Championship bids with Vegas Aces teams
- Earned USAV bids across the American, USA, National, and Open Divisions
- National qualification experience with athletes in the 16U and 17U age groups
- Brings experience coaching and developing athletes competing at the highest levels of club volleyball
Professional Coaching Career
- 2023–2025 – Assistant Coach, Vegas Thrill, Las Vegas’ professional women’s volleyball team
- 2025–2026 – Assistant Coach, San Diego Mojo
- Beginning Fall 2026, joined the Los Angeles MLV team as an Assistant Coach
Professional Volleyball Coach
Vegas Thrill • San Diego Mojo • Los Angeles MLV
Coaching Experience
- Began coaching and providing private volleyball training while still in high school
- Previously coached club volleyball with Desert Elite in Las Vegas
- Coached at Seal Beach Volleyball Club from 2012–2017
- Teams at Seal Beach earned Gold in the USA Division and Bronze in the Open Division
- Coached teams to 3 qualifier championships – two in USA and one in Open
- Club coaching experience across the 12U, 14U, and 15U–18U age divisions
- Coaching experience spans club, high school, junior college, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division I, and professional volleyball
Collegiate Coaching Experience
- Coaching experience at Golden West College
- Coaching experience at Cal State Dominguez Hills
- Coaching experience at Loyola Marymount University
- Coaching experience at UNLV
Coaching Philosophy
- Passionate about growing volleyball in Las Vegas and expanding opportunities for local athletes
- Focused on exposing athletes to the many opportunities available through club, collegiate, and professional volleyball
- Committed to helping every athlete find their place in the game and reach their full potential