Rage volleyball coaching staff

Carmelo Dela Fuente

"I have a passion to grow the love of the game for athletes who are starting and continuing their journey through the sport. I believe in training the physical, tactical, and mental parts of the game to develop complete players which will build character throughout the year."

Recruiting Coordinator, Head Coach 18-1 National & 15-2 National Teams

I’m entering my eighth year coaching with Rage Volleyball.  Along with over 18 years of experience, I am in my seventh season as the Coordinator of Analytics with the University of the Pacific Women’s Indoor Volleyball team, a NCAA Division 1 program.  I have a beautiful family of four and am a father to 16 and 18-year-old kids. I am known for my athlete-centered approach to training and have helped athletes get recruited to play at the collegiate level. 

Career Highlights:

  • 2024- Qualified American, 13-1s.
    • Finished 6th, NCVA Power League
  • 2023- Post-Season NIVC, UOP
    • Third appearance.
  • 2022- Qualified American, 14-1s.
    • Finished 9th at USAV Nationals (American Division)
    • Bronze Medal finish, Far Westerns National Qualifier
    • Finished 5th, NCVA Power League
  • 2022- Finished 10th at USAV Nationals (Patriot Division), 17-2
  • 2022- Bronze Medal finish, JVA West Coast Cup, 17-2s
  • 2021- Qualified American, 16-2s.
    • 45th place finish at USAV Nationals. (American Division)
    • Finished 3rd in the NCVA Power League.
  • 2021- Qualified National, 17-Garren*
    • 1st place finish in the NCVA Power League.
    • 21st place finish at Nationals. (National Division)
  • 2020- Qualified American, 18-2s.
    • Gold Medal finish at the 18s Sierra National Qualifier. (American Division)
    • Finished 8th in the NCVA Power League.
  • 2019- Assisted Rage Sacramento 17-Rick to a Bronze medal at USAV Nationals. (National Division)

*Assistant Coach.