Bruce White

2014 to 2023
Original Owner of White Sands Volleyball Courts                   Metairie, LA

1988-2013
Volleyball Director, Coconut Beach Volleyball Complex

Manage all functions of a sports complex—promotions, staffing, and marketing, training, purchasing and scheduling of leagues and tournaments. Conduct volleyball clinics for players, referees and private lessons.

1995-Present
AAU Southern Regional Director

National Board of Directors, Chairman of the Rules Committee

Responsible for editing and updating the AVA Volleyball Rules of Play.

1996-2010
Head Volleyball Coach, Middle School

Coach girl’s volleyball for middle school.   Train and oversee other coaches and teams.

1979-1990
Head Volleyball Coach

Founded the volleyball club to improve and promote volleyball for boys and girls, ages 10-18.   Coached all age groups and managed the coaching staff.   Received a bid to the National AAU Junior Olympics each year.

1988
Head Volleyball Coach and Physical Ed. Instructor

Taught high school physical education and coached both Varsity and Junior Varsity girl’s volleyball. Record 30-10.

Other Experience

• Local Director of Officials for Association Volleyball Professionals
• Woman’s Professional Volleyball Association and NORCECA.
• Director of Officials for the Eastern Volleyball Association Tour.
• Tournament Director for local charity volleyball fundraisers Children’s Hospital, Ochsner Pediatrics and March of Dimes.

Awards Received

• Named Coach of the Year by Louisiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association, 1988.
• First inductee into the Louisiana Outdoor Volleyball Hall of Fame, 1998.
• YLC Role Model of the Year Award 2008
• AAU Jack M. Schatz Award 2014