Pat Powers
Olympic gold medalist, world champion, USC coach, beach champion, and one of the most respected skill volleyball coaches in the game.
More than 10,000 hours in the game.
Pat Powers, affectionately known as “PP” by many volleyball aficionados, is truly one of the best skill volleyball coaches in the world. He has devoted far more than 10,000 hours to playing, studying, teaching, coaching, analyzing, judging, and living the game of volleyball.
He is especially gifted at reaching the up and coming athlete by showing the reality of reaching a dream in sport. You need more than talent, skill, work ethic, and competitive spirit. You need an attitude that is constantly striving for better performance from yourself and your teammates.
You need to earn your position, which means helping make each player on your team a better player and a beneficial member of the club.
From being cut to becoming a champion.
Coach Pat attended Santa Monica HS where he was cut from the varsity team as a junior. He used that defeat to make the team the following year and then earn a spot at Santa Monica Junior College, where he led the team to the 1977 California State title.
He transferred to USC where he was a key hitter and blocker for the 1980 NCAA championship team after being a starter on the 1979 NCAA runner-up team. He represented the USA in the 1979 Pan-American Games and became a two-time NCAA All-American and two-time NCAA All-Tournament team selection.
Powers excelled internationally as a member of the 1984 USA Indoor Gold Medal Olympic team, the 1985 World Cup title squad, and the 1986 World Championship team, where he was Co-USA Team MVP with Karch Kiraly.
Teaching the game across the country.
After retiring as a player, Pat spent six years as USC Men’s Volleyball head coach, winning 100 matches and twice coming within one win of the NCAA Volley Four. He became one of the most highly acclaimed clinic instructors in volleyball history by teaching his methods to players all over the United States and the world.
Even advanced players swear by his methods and gain knowledge from his insights by returning to his clinics year after year. Pat also started his own club volleyball team when his daughters were ready to play, giving back through a low-cost club environment focused on winning, teamwork, academics, and work ethic.
A resume built in gold.
- Six years Head Men’s Volleyball Coach at University of Southern California
- Only one of three players in the world who has won an indoor and beach championship
- Eleven time All-American
- 2 time MVP of USA Volleyball Nationals
- 1988 voted best blocker and spiker on AVP Tour
- 1986 World Championship Gold Medalist
- 1986 Co-MVP with Karch Kiraly on Team USA
- 1985 World Cup Gold Medalist
- 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist
- 1980 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Champion
- 1979 Pan-American Team
- 1978 Junior National Team
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