Staff
With many years of coaching experience in all levels and playing experience in the national, international, amateur, and professional levels, our coaches posses a wealth of knowledge, and are excited to impart it to the younger generation.
Edwin Chun - CEO & Head Coach
- Started Lanikai Athletic Club (LAC) youth program in 2011.
- 15 years of coaching experience. Coached baseball, strength/conditioning, and volleyball in all levels ranging from beginners to college athletes.
- Coached baseball at Kalaheo High School, Kailua High School, and Saint Louis. All three programs made it to the state tournament and 2 out of the 3 programs were in the state championship game.
- Starting playing volleyball at Kailua High School his junior year.
- Played 2 years of volleyball at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.
- Freshman of the Year honors
- MVP (Sophomore year)
- Still holds single season dig record set in 2001
- Played 1 year in Germany.
- Plays annually for a team from Los Angeles in the Chinese 9-man volleyball tournament.
- Organizes the summer grass tournaments Lanikai Open and Koolau Classic.
Sivan Leoni - Assistant Director & Head Coach
- Over 14 years of coaching experience ranging from beginners to college level
- Co-founder of Lanikai Athletic Club
- Current Head Coach at Kalaheo High School Boys Volleyball Program (since 2015-16 season)
- Head Coach at Kalaheo High School Varsity Boys from 2001-2005. Lead the Mustangs to two consecutive OIA championships (2004, 2005) and four appearances at the State tournament
- IMPACT certified. CPR AED Certified.
- Played volleyball with the Israeli National Team (1992-1994)
- Graduate of the University of Hawaii (UH) with a degree in Photography & Marketing
- Played volleyball at UH for 4 years (1995-1998)
- Two Appearances at the NCAA D-I Final Four tournaments
- Top Scholar Athlete for 3 years at UH
- Top 10 career leaders list in multiple categories of the UH's records book (Service aces, ace percentage, total block assists, total solo blocks, blocking percentage & hitting percentage)
- Sivan has a 21 year old daughter in the club
- Works as a Computers Programmer, specializing in web-based database applications
Nichol "Nik" Meyers - Operations Manager
- Been with LAC since 2013
- Administrator - Jammers Volleyball Club 2005-2013
- Operations Supervisor - Ohana Construction 1994-2008
- Maecee Pastele Shack Owner 2005-present
- Robin & Co Salon & Spa owner 1997-2003
- Pink Sox Softball - Director/Coach 2003-2006
- Kaneohe Little League - Coach 2003-2006
- Ace Certification
Kealohilani Kea
- 2017-2018 Head Coach for LAC 16U.
- 2016-2017 Head Coach for LAC 15U.
- 2015-2016 Head Coach for LAC 14U Green.
- 16 years of volleyball experience.
- Played for Jammers Volleyball Club from 12s-17s
- Received numerous All-tournament Team and MVP awards in 12s, 13s, and 14s age divisions.
- Traveled every year to Junior Olympics either in Club or Open division both as a player and coach.
- High School State Champion Division I for Kamehameha-Kapalama in 2005-2006
- Received ILH Player of the Year in 2005 and All-Star and All-State first team in 2005-2006.
- Was offered Full Athletic Scholarships to St. Mary's, Pepperdine, Minnesota, Florida, and Oregon State. She decided on Pepperdine.
- Played 2 years at Pepperdine University.
- Returned home to coach for Jammers VBC in 2010 and 2011 seasons.
- 2010 Assistant coach on the 17s team who finished 26th in Club division at Junior Olympics
- 2011 Head coach of the 13s team. Came in 4th in the Reno Open Qualifier and finished 14th in the Open division at Junior Olympics.
- Took a break from coaching due the birth of her and Coach Elias' daughter in 2012
- In 2015 came in mid-season to assist Coach Ed with the LAC 13 Green.
Elias David
- 2017-2018 Assistant Coach for LAC 16U
- 2016-2017 Assistant Coach for LAC 15U
- 2015-2016 Assistant Coach for LAC 14U Green
- 14 years of volleyball experience
- Played for Outrigger Volleyball Club from 14s-18s
- Every year his team placed in the top 3 which includes 1 bronze, 2 silver, and 2 gold medals in the Junior Olympics Open division.
- 4 year Varsity starter at Kalaheo High School
- Won back to back OIA Championships in 2004-2005. Placed 3rd in the State Tournament in 2004-2005.
- Received OIA East Player of the Year 2004 and made All-star first team all 4 years as well as All-State first team in 2004 and 2005
- Received a partial scholarship to Cal State University Northridge (CSUN) and attended CSUN in 2006-2007
- Played for UH Mens in 2008-2009.
- Assistant coach for Kalaheo High School for 2 years with LAC Director Coach Ed Chun
- Assistant coach for Saint Francis for 3 years which lead to 2 state championships.
- Placed 2nd in the Haili Tournament Open division in 2011 and 2012, also received the MVP open award in 2011.
Harlee Meyers
- 14U Assistant Coach (2014-15)
- 13U Black Assistant Coach (2013-14)
- Assistant Coach for 2013 Kalaheo Boys
- Played 1 year at LIU Post in Long Island, as the starting Outside hitter. Returned home to pursue an Environmental Science degree and her passion for coaching
- 2012 Haili Tournament Championship and MVP with LAC Women's team
- Played three years of varsity volleyball at St. Francis and won Division Two State Championships in 2011
- Named State Tournament Most Outstanding Player, St. Francis Player of the Year, and ILH Division Two First Team, and 2011 Fab 15 VB players
Joby Ramos
- 14 years of volleyball experience
- Coached LAC 16U 2017
- Coached two years at Iolani JV Boys 2016-2017
- Coached one year at Kaimuki JV Boys 2015
- Coached one year at St Francis JV Girls 2015
- Coached three years at A’o a Koa 15U,16U, & 17U 2015-2017
- Attended University of Hawai’i at Manoa from 2013-2014 as a starting setter and appeared in the NCAA Playoffs in 2013
- Attended University of the Pacific from 2011-2012 playing OH and Libero
- Played four years of varsity volleyball at Roosevelt High School
- Won three OIA championships
- Named to Honolulu Advertiser all-state first team in 2009 and ’10, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin Fab 15 from 2008-10, and OIA Red East Player of the Year in 2009 and ’10
- Played seven years with Kuikahi Volleyball Club
- 14U National Bronze Medal and 15U National Gold Medal
Tina Rico Smith
- Played Club volleyball for Nike Nevada Juniors
- Played at the University of Arkansas as part of their inaugural volleyball program, which grew into a top 20 program by junior year (1994-1997)
- 4 year team captain and starting setter
- Career leader in service aces and assists
- First team all SEC 1996-1997
- First team all South Region 1996-1997
- Selected to play on a Nike volleyball tour throughout Europe with Mary Wise (Florida) and John Dunning (Stanford)
- Played professionally in Spain
- Volunteer assistant coach in charge of setter training while attending Law School at University of Arkansas
- Coaching experience at the club, high school, and college levels
- Daughter Keira plays with LAC 12U
- Currently has a legal consulting business and works with her husband, Kyle, in his law practice