Name: Peter Fukuchi
Lived: Detroit, MI - Honolulu, HI - Boulder, CO - Eugene, OR - Lake Oswego, OR - Vancouver, WA - Ridgefield, WA - Happy Valley, OR
Years of playing Volleyball: 30+ years
Years of playing other sports and what sport: 30+ years, (Tennis, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball)
Years of coaching Volleyball: 35 years
Years of coaching other sports and what sport: 15+ years (Tennis)
Why did I start coaching: I first started coaching in a youth group and wanted to grow the game. I soon realized I loved working with people and helping them reach their goals (athletically and personally).
My hobbies: Travel and hanging out with my family
A little something you might want to know about me: Tennis was my sport. Played in college!! I have a fiance (Holly) and she she has 2 daughters and I have one of my own that goes to school in Hawaii but is now in Croatia studying abroad. I also have a fur baby - Penny who you will see around the gym.
Name: Courtney Wilkinson
Birthplace: Washington
Years of playing volleyball :20+
Years of coaching volleyball:15
Years of coaching other sports: 10, softball & basketball
Why did I start coaching: I had some amazing coaches throughout my experience as an athlete. I love teaching and impacting athletes. With my own experience sports was very much a way to escape some of the stresses of life. I love being part of a team and working towards a common goal. I coach to give back and to pay it forward for the next generation of athletes. I also love to compete. Some of my best memories come from the teams I have had the pleasure of being a part of.
A little something you may want to know about me: I have been married to Kurt Wilkinson for the past 23 years. We have two children Drew & Paige. I love to travel and hopefully will live abroad someday. I have been a business owner for the last 23 years. We have cat named meow meow. When we’re not busy you can find us spending time at the coast.
Name: Lehua Mataele
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah
Years of playing Volleyball: 16 years
Years of coaching Volleyball: 1st year coaching
Why did I start coaching: I started coaching because the love of the sport and a passion I have for training all these girls can create a fun and engaging environment for them! Knowing what I can contribute to this “ohana” and what these girls can teach me is something that I love as a coach!
My hobbies: Some of my favorite hobbies are crocheting, photography & of course playing volleyball!
A little something you might want to know about me: I am the youngest of 5 kids in my family. I recently moved to Washington with my family just over a year ago! We a 14 month old son that we love and adore! Family time is my favorite time, you can never go wrong with hanging out with family especially family game night!