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Women of Distinction

shows great leadership but an these two powerhouse coaches
in-depth knowledge of this sport at the helm, there is no wonder
and what it takes to be a winner. why this team exudes so much
It quickly becomes obvious that excitement every time they hit
the women are not only doing the court.
their best because they are As a player, Collins-Parker
accomplished professionals, but was a star for Hawai’i, where she
they are doing their best because was named an All-American
they are proud to be playing three times. The middle blocker
for this accomplished leader. won back-to-back national titles
Standing at an impressive height with the Rainbow Wahine in
of 6’7”, Haneef-Park may very 1982 and 1983. She was the Na-
well be the tallest head coach in tional Player of the Year in both
professional volleyball. However, 1983 and 1984 and was part of
it’s not just her height that sets the 1988 USA volleyball team at
her apart; her experience as a the Seoul Olympics. She was the
Photos Courtesy of San Diego Mojo her players on a personal level, the best female athlete in college
first volleyball player to ever win
world-class athlete, along with
the Honda Broderick Cup as
her innate ability to relate to
makes her an exceptional coach.
sports. With these two power-
house coaches at the helm, there
Her experience as a player
is impressive. Haneef-Park is no
is no limit to the bright future of
the San Diego Mojo.
doubt an exceptional athlete,
having played basketball and
Attending a San Diego
competed in track & field until
audience is electrified by the
her true love of Volleyball won
incredible athleticism shown by
out. Her career spanned over a
the team, and as time goes by,
decade with the U.S. Women’s Mojo game is exciting; the
National Team, which includes it becomes obvious that it will
three Olympic appearances and become more difficult to secure
two silver medals. She retired tickets in the near future due to
from playing in 2012 when she the growth of female profession-
took on a professional coaching al volleyball. It is an exciting fan
career. experience that cannot be ap-
In addition to their skilled preciated unless you come out to
head coach, their leadership the arena and watch the fantastic
is strengthened even further team and coaches that make it a
by their experienced assistant life-changing experience.
coach, Deitre Collins-Parker. The San Diego Mojo is
Collins-Parker is a widely offering some amazing deals for
respected figure in the volleyball the 2025 season, and our staff
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with the U.S. National Team. She League, and as an assistant coaching positions at Cornell, priority for seat selection for
was an integral part of clubs in coach, USA Volleyball Women’s UNLV, and the University of next season. This is an offer you
Italy, Poland, Asia, and Istanbul. Collegiate National Team. She Arizona. Her assistant coaching cannot beat.
Haneef-Park’s coaching also served as an assistant coach positions at Coastal Carolina, We are so proud of this
career began in 2014 and has for the U.S. Women’s team at Northern Arizona, Houston, amazing group of women, and
been going strong over the past the Pan American Cup, where the University of Arizona, and you will be, too, after witnessing
ten years. This included the po- they secured a gold medal, and South Alabama are impressive as just one game.
sition of assistant coach for the as head coach for Team USA well. She has been named con- Bring the family out and let
University of Oregon, assistant during the NORCECA Conti- ference coach of the year, won them all see the impact being
coach for the Beach Volleyball nental Championship. The list Ivy League titles three times, made in women’s sports. If you
team at the University of Ari- just goes on and on. Watching and made two appearances in attend just one game, you will
zona, the Director of Sport for her on the court, she not only the NCAA tournament. With certainly be hooked!

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