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jon haruguchi
associate head coach

get to know jon haruguchi

Alma Mater:
  • Colorado state university (1996)
  • University of hawaii (2003)
Coaching History:
  • I have coached many years of club and high school ball, too many to recall at this point. I have coached a couple of seasons of boys volleyball. I am entering my 12th season of collegiate coaching. Southeastern louisiana university, university of louisiana lafayette, dartmouth, and now here at northern colorado. 
What is your nickname? How did you get it?
  • guch. my dad and brother also go by the nickname. it's part of my last name and was my dad's call sign on base. 
Family:
  • Wife: Wendee. We have been married 4 years, no children but hoping to get a dog. 
What is your favorite thing about UNC?
  • the people i work with is what makes my job great. the coaches, support staff, and players are incredible. 
What is your favorite thing to do in Greeley/Colorado?
  • i enjoy getting together with friends and being there for life events, graduations, birthdays, promotions, etc. Makes me feel like a part of a much larger family. 
FAVORITE FOOD:
  • I COULD EAT JUST ABOUT ANYTHING!
WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
  • I WOULD LOVE TO GET MY PILOT'S LICENSE
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
  • it's hard to narrow down to a favorite but as a player, it was winning a gold medal at Jo's in 1991, pretty unbelievable team many of whom are still involved with the game in some fashion. As a coach, the best memories for me are reconnecting with players after they have graduated. i love seeing who they have become, meeting their families and knowing i was able to share a chapter of their lives. 

Who would you most like to meet (past or present)?
  • Matthew mcconaughey, i just think he'd be great to have at a bbq and then maybe he could CHAUFFEUR me around in his lincoln.
How would you describe your coaching style? What is your favorite part of the game to coach?
  • i enjoy all facets of the game. I've worked with serve RECEIVE and pin attacking the most in my years at the collegiate level and have found that to be a lot of fun. I'd say my coaching style is ever-changing depending on the athletes i am working with. WOrking as a special education teacher for 5 years allows me to understand that everyone learns differently. I do my best to bring what the situation calls for. 
What is your twitter bio? 
  • Assistant Volleyball Coach - The University of Northern Colorado
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  • Team
    • #2 Laura Katarzynski
    • #3 Syd Cole
    • #4 Kyndall Feather
    • #5 Taylor Muff
    • #7 Daisy Schultz
    • #8 Michaela Boon
    • #9 Bronwyn Timperley
    • #10 Lauren Hinrichs
    • #11 Rachel Hickman
    • #12 Lauren Strain
    • #13 Makenzie Harris
    • #14 Cece Huhn
    • #15 Jadyn McCartney
    • #16 KJ Ince
    • #17 McKenna Sciacca
  • Staff
    • Lyndsey Oates
    • Jon Haruguchi
    • Pi'i Aiu
    • Kendra Cunningham
    • John Forster
    • Support Staff
  • Our Home
  • Game Day
  • Life As A Bear
    • Practice with the Bears
    • Life Off the Court
    • Admissions
    • Bears Abroad
  • History
    • Honors
    • Record Book
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    • Individual Camps
    • Team Camp
  • Contact Us
    • Bear Attackers
    • Recruits