Women's Beach Volleyball
Alex Luna
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- alexluna712@boisestate.edu
Alex Luna joined the Boise State beach volleyball coaching staff in August 2024 as an assistant coach. In his current position, he is involved in all aspects of the program from helping with the day-to-day operation, developing drills, running practices, travel, scouting and recruiting.
His first season with the Bronco brought unparalled success to the program, as the Blue and Orange made its first NCAA National Tournament appearance after claiming the Southland Conference regular season and tournament championship. Four of the Broncos’ five pairs earned all-conference accolades, on top of Allyson Alden earning SLC Student-Athlete of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.
Luna joined the Bronco staff after serving as an assistant coach for South Carolina last season. As an assistant coach with the Gamecocks, Luna developed and led the on-court training and film study. He helped lead the Gamecocks to a 20-16 record and a Coastal Collegiate Sports Association tournament championship appearance, the first in program history. South Carolina earned two individual honors for the first time in program history in 2023 - Skylar Allen was named the CCSA Scholar-Athlete of the Year while Julia Waugh garnered the CCSA Freshman of the Year award.
Prior to his time at South Carolina, Luna founded the beach volleyball program at Stephen F. Austin. In Luna's five seasons with the Lumberjacks, he totaled 38 wins while guiding the program through three conference transitions.
Along with the success on the sand, his program achieved the highest departmental GPA and earned several national academic awards. Aside from coaching and recruiting, he spearheaded plans for a four-court facility, designed and managed a new budget, oversaw travel logistics, fundraised over $25,000 a year for the program and mentored several graduate assistant coaches that went on to full-time roles.
Prior to Stephen F. Austin, he worked for three seasons as an assistant coach for both the beach and indoor programs at San Jose State. He also has experience working with the USA Beach National Team Development Program as a boys and girls development coach and National Team Scout, as well as at the pro level with the Association of Volleyball Professionals.
He has twice been recognized as a 30 Under 30 Award winner from the American Volleyball Coaches Association and has been invited to present at the AVCA National Convention.
An active player, he regularly competes on all surfaces and currently plays outdoor on the AVP Grass Tour and AVP Beach qualifiers. He also plays in the Volleyball League of America, a semi-professional indoor league where he plays as a libero and a setter.
He graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas where he earned degrees in psychology and marketing. He competed in both volleyball and baseball, while also serving as an assistant coach for the women's volleyball team.
His first season with the Bronco brought unparalled success to the program, as the Blue and Orange made its first NCAA National Tournament appearance after claiming the Southland Conference regular season and tournament championship. Four of the Broncos’ five pairs earned all-conference accolades, on top of Allyson Alden earning SLC Student-Athlete of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.
Luna joined the Bronco staff after serving as an assistant coach for South Carolina last season. As an assistant coach with the Gamecocks, Luna developed and led the on-court training and film study. He helped lead the Gamecocks to a 20-16 record and a Coastal Collegiate Sports Association tournament championship appearance, the first in program history. South Carolina earned two individual honors for the first time in program history in 2023 - Skylar Allen was named the CCSA Scholar-Athlete of the Year while Julia Waugh garnered the CCSA Freshman of the Year award.
Prior to his time at South Carolina, Luna founded the beach volleyball program at Stephen F. Austin. In Luna's five seasons with the Lumberjacks, he totaled 38 wins while guiding the program through three conference transitions.
Along with the success on the sand, his program achieved the highest departmental GPA and earned several national academic awards. Aside from coaching and recruiting, he spearheaded plans for a four-court facility, designed and managed a new budget, oversaw travel logistics, fundraised over $25,000 a year for the program and mentored several graduate assistant coaches that went on to full-time roles.
Prior to Stephen F. Austin, he worked for three seasons as an assistant coach for both the beach and indoor programs at San Jose State. He also has experience working with the USA Beach National Team Development Program as a boys and girls development coach and National Team Scout, as well as at the pro level with the Association of Volleyball Professionals.
He has twice been recognized as a 30 Under 30 Award winner from the American Volleyball Coaches Association and has been invited to present at the AVCA National Convention.
An active player, he regularly competes on all surfaces and currently plays outdoor on the AVP Grass Tour and AVP Beach qualifiers. He also plays in the Volleyball League of America, a semi-professional indoor league where he plays as a libero and a setter.
He graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas where he earned degrees in psychology and marketing. He competed in both volleyball and baseball, while also serving as an assistant coach for the women's volleyball team.
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