Inside Los Al Volleyball: Tony Panzica Takes the Helm
Quarterfinal momentum, family leadership, and competing in one of the nation’s toughest leagues.
0:27 – Tony Panzica Takes Over at Los Alamitos
Tony Panzica steps into his new role as head coach of the Los Alamitos boys volleyball program after previously serving on staff.
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1:02 – From Associate Head Coach to Leading the Program
Panzica discusses his transition from associate head coach under Katie Kelly to now leading the Griffins.
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2:02 – Coaching Roots at Huntington Beach
He reflects on getting his start at Huntington Beach High School, where Rocky Terrell brought him in as a lower-level coach.
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2:55 – Quarterfinal Run in Division 3
Last season, Los Alamitos advanced to the CIF Division 3 quarterfinals before falling to eventual champion Tesoro.
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4:36 – Assistant Coach Chris Comer’s Local & Collegiate Background
Varsity assistant Chris Comer, a Los Alamitos alum, played collegiately at UC Santa Barbara and brings valuable experience to the staff.
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5:45 – Family Leadership on the Court
Ben Panzica and Charlie Panzica, the coach’s sons, return as varsity contributors this season.
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8:01 – Tournament Tests Ahead
Los Alamitos will compete in the Redondo Tournament and the Best of the West Tournament, providing early high-level competition.
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11:37 – Craig Pazanti Surpasses 1,000 Wins
Coach Panzica discusses Huntington Beach coach Craig Pazanti recently reaching the 1,000-win milestone.
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15:17 – The Strength of the Sunset League
The Sunset League continues to be regarded as one of the top public school boys volleyball leagues in the country.
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18:36 – Luke Charlton: The Under-the-Radar Middle
Middle blocker Luke Charlton is highlighted as a hard-working, blue-collar player who consistently makes an impact.

