Sajad dehnavi
Owner / Director
ABOUT US

Founded in 2022 by professional volleyball coach Sajad Dehnavi, Newport Sports Academy (NSA) was created to provide young athletes with world-class training, expert mentorship, and a strong foundation for long-term success.

With over 12 years of experience in competitive volleyball and coaching, Sajad has trained under some of the sport’s most renowned coaches, including Julio Velasco. Over the past decade, he has successfully guided hundreds of young athletes by applying scientific training methods, efficient skill development techniques, and individualized programs …..

coaches

head coach

-12 Years National & Professional Experience - Certified international Volleyball Coach - Founder – NSA Volleyball Academy

sajad dehnavi

head coach

12+ years of coaching - Head Coach at Sage Hill Boys - Program - 07-'09 First Team All League - 08-'09 Team MVP - 09 San Joaquin All-Star First Team - 24 CIF-SS Champion Coach - 24 CIF-SS D5 Coach of the Year

shelby young

head coach

18 Years of National & Professional Experience - Asian & World Championship Medalist - Certified International Volleyball Coach

mo Andalib

coach

Sunset League 1st Team – 2021 & 2023 All-Star Team OC & MVP – 2022–23 Scholar-Athlete (GPA 3.5+), Current CUI Player

dominique vadeboncoeu

coach

4× All-League Honoree, incl. 1st Team (2019–21) All-CIF San Diego 2nd Team – 2021 Current UCI Volleyball Player

kaleen williams