Personal
Lainey is a Founder & Co-Director at Actyve Volleyball. Lainey played libero at UCLA and was captain of the 2011 NCAA Division 1 National Championship team.
Lainey is a San José native who attended Archbishop Mitty High School. She came to Southern California to attend UCLA. While still playing she began coaching and rediscovered her understanding and passion for the game. Her commitment to doing things the right way, in life and in volleyball, makes her an excellent role model for aspiring young athletes. She is thrilled to provide an exciting and progressive volleyball club to the Westside.
Coaching Experience
Actyve Volleyball Club
2022/2023 - 18 Black Head Coach
2021/2022 - 14 Black L Head Coach
2020/2021 - 13 Black Head Coach & 11 Black Asst Coach
2019/20 - 14 Mizuno Head Coach & 17-Mizuno Asst Coach
2018/19 - 13 & 17 Mizuno Head Coach
1st Place USA Pacific NW Qualifier (13-Mizuno)
1st Place USA Pacific NW Qualifier (17-Mizuno)
2nd Place Open Far Western Qualifier (13-Mizuno)
5th Place in USA Division at USAV Junior Nationals (13-Mizuno)
5th Place in USA Division at USAV Junior Nationals (17-Mizuno)
2017/18 - 16 Mizuno Head Coach
3rd Place Far Western Qualifier
2017/18 - 15-Mizuno Asst Coach
2017 - 15-Mizuno Head Coach
3rd Place Far Western Qualifier
2017 - 16-Mizuno Assistant Coach
2016 - 15-Mizuno Head Coach
2015 - 16-Mizuno Head Coach
2nd Place Spokane Pacific NW Qualifier
2015 - 14-Mizuno Head Coach
Windward School
2022- Head Coach Volleyball
Archer School for Girls
2019-Varsity Head Coach/Program Director
2018-Varsity Head Coach/Program Director
2017-Varsity Head Coach/Program Director
2016-Varsity Assistant Coach
CIF-SS Quarterfinalist
Ranked #3 in Division VII
2015-Varsity Assistant Coach
2015 CIF Division 4AA Final Four
Sports Shack
2014 - 15-1's Head Coach
2013 - 15-1's Head Coach
2013 - 18-2's Assistant Coach
2012 - 15-1's Head Coach
2011 - 15-2's Head Coach
2010 - 16-2's Head Coach
Sunshine Volleyball Club
2008-2010 - Peewee's Head Coach
Formula 1 Volleyball Club
2009 - 15-1's Assistant Coach
Playing Experience
Link to Lainey Gera - UCLA Official Athletic Site
Club:
Vision Volleyball Club
2008 JO's 18-Open Bronze Medalist
Archbishop Mitty High School
2008 AVCA High School 1st Team All-American
2008 CIF First Team All-Northern California Section
2008 All-West Coast Athletic League
2007 CIF State Finalist
2006 CIF State Finalist
College:
UCLA '12 - Libero & Team Captain
2011 Division 1 NCAA National Champion
2011 Pac-12 Honorable Mention
2009-2011 Team Dig Leader
2010 Pac-10 Honorable Mention
2009 Pac-10 Honorable Mention
Testimonial
"I have always enjoyed playing volleyball but I truly fell in love for the game when Lainey became my coach. She is extremely knowledgeable about the sport and notices the minor details that make all the difference when you are trying to master a new skill. The technique she teaches really prepares players to play at the next level and she inspires her players to work to their full potential every single practice. I noticed an immense improvement in my level of play in every aspect of the game with her coaching and she motivated me to play at the collegiate level. She has taught me key lessons on and off the court that I will use throughout my college career and the rest of my life. Looking back, my favorite club years were the ones where Lainey was right by my side helping me grow as a player and a human being. I was extremely lucky to have Lainey as a coach and mentor and I wouldn’t have been able to get where I am now without her!"
Shannon Levinson, University of San Francisco '21