Charlie has been playing the game of volleyball for over 10 years now. Winning a CIF Championship at SAMO High School under former Olympian Liane Sato. Getting coached under her on varsity at a young age helped Charlie find his passion which is volleyball! Charlie being lucky enough not only to be coached by former medaling Olympian as well as UCLA Hall of Famer Denny Cline who was a big impact on Charlie's skills during his club volleyball season. Denny, one of the all time great who played and won many championships for UCLA having his number retired and his name carved into UCLA's legendary hall of fame! After graduating he was trained by another great player and great volleyball mind John Mayer. John mayer coached charlie at Santa Monica College, who is still a professional touring with the AVP and USA National Beach team. Charlie loves the sport and he was taught the game by legendary coaches and players who have given him the tools and inspiration to teach the game of volleyball.