Women’s Volleyball Adds Naseri Tumanuvao To Coaching Staff
3/19/2025 1:56:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
A coaching veteran of the Big West, Tumanuvao has coached previously at UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach State Women's Volleyball Head Coach Natalie Reagan has selected Naseri Tumanuvao to join her staff as an Associate Head Coach. Tumanuvao is a veteran of collegiate coaching, having spent the last ten years as an assistant coach in the Big West.
"I'm beyond excited to add Naseri to our staff," said Reagan. "His wealth of experience will be invaluable to our team, and his recruiting skills will be a huge asset as we continue to grow our program. Not only is he an exceptional coach, but he's a great human being who will help develop strong, positive student-athletes both on and off the court. His deep ties to the Long Beach community make him a perfect fit for us."
Tumanuvao comes to Long Beach State from UC Irvine, where he was the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the program. Part of a massive turnaround with the 'Eaters, Tumanuvao joined a program that had finished in last place in 2019 and helped UCI record four straight finishes of .500 or better in Big West conference play in the last four seasons.
Prior to going to UCI, Tumanuvao worked for four seasons at Cal State Fullerton as an Assistant Coach after staying on with Concordia Irvine for three years as a graduate assistant at the conclusion of his collegiate playing career.
An outstanding player, Tumanuvao played for two seasons at Concordia Irvine, graduating as the program's career leader in kills with 636 and was the NAIA Player of the Year. A two-time All-American, Tumanuvao led the Eagles to the NAIA title game in 2014.
Coming to the Beach with extensive ties in the local volleyball community, Tumanuvao is the Head Coach and Club Recruiting Coordinator of the T-Street Volleyball Club in Irvine, a positing he has held since 2014 while also spending two years with the USA Women's National Team as a volunteer assistant coach.
What they're saying about Naseri Tumanuvao:
Misty May-Treanor:
I am so happy to see Naseri coaching at Long Beach State. Naseri's experience plus his passion for developing players are huge strengths that he will bring to the table. He is a great addition to the staff and I know he will impact the program positively.
Matt Ulmer:
Natalie hit a home run with this hire. Naseri puts the student-athlete at the forefront of every decision. His care for people is genuine and he will tirelessly work for each player to reach their full potential on and off the court. Naseri knows the Long Beach community very well and understands how special it is. Adding Naseri to this staff will only aid Natalie and the current team in strengthening one of the greatest cultures and traditions in our sport.
Brian Gimmillaro:
I have known Nasiri since he started as a volleyball coach. Immediately, I knew that he was going to be successful. Besides his ability as a coach, he is also a great family man with impeccable character.
Luka Slabe:
Long Beach State made a great hire in Naseri Tumanuvao. Naseri has a wealth of experience in coaching and player development within the USA volleyball pipeline, club, and collegiate world. His deep knowledge of the game will be invaluable. As a dedicated family man, he understands the importance of balance and teamwork. Long Beach State University is gaining a coach and friend who will positively impact the athletes and everyone else surrounding the program.
Jon Newman-Gonchar:
Congrats to Long Beach State and Coach Reagan on a grand slam of a hire in Coach Naseri Tumanuvao. Naseri has an incredible high level eye for the game, is a brilliant motivator, and an elite communicator. Most importantly Long Beach gains an absolute amazing person.
"I'm beyond excited to add Naseri to our staff," said Reagan. "His wealth of experience will be invaluable to our team, and his recruiting skills will be a huge asset as we continue to grow our program. Not only is he an exceptional coach, but he's a great human being who will help develop strong, positive student-athletes both on and off the court. His deep ties to the Long Beach community make him a perfect fit for us."
Tumanuvao comes to Long Beach State from UC Irvine, where he was the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the program. Part of a massive turnaround with the 'Eaters, Tumanuvao joined a program that had finished in last place in 2019 and helped UCI record four straight finishes of .500 or better in Big West conference play in the last four seasons.
Prior to going to UCI, Tumanuvao worked for four seasons at Cal State Fullerton as an Assistant Coach after staying on with Concordia Irvine for three years as a graduate assistant at the conclusion of his collegiate playing career.
An outstanding player, Tumanuvao played for two seasons at Concordia Irvine, graduating as the program's career leader in kills with 636 and was the NAIA Player of the Year. A two-time All-American, Tumanuvao led the Eagles to the NAIA title game in 2014.
Coming to the Beach with extensive ties in the local volleyball community, Tumanuvao is the Head Coach and Club Recruiting Coordinator of the T-Street Volleyball Club in Irvine, a positing he has held since 2014 while also spending two years with the USA Women's National Team as a volunteer assistant coach.
What they're saying about Naseri Tumanuvao:
Misty May-Treanor:
I am so happy to see Naseri coaching at Long Beach State. Naseri's experience plus his passion for developing players are huge strengths that he will bring to the table. He is a great addition to the staff and I know he will impact the program positively.
Matt Ulmer:
Natalie hit a home run with this hire. Naseri puts the student-athlete at the forefront of every decision. His care for people is genuine and he will tirelessly work for each player to reach their full potential on and off the court. Naseri knows the Long Beach community very well and understands how special it is. Adding Naseri to this staff will only aid Natalie and the current team in strengthening one of the greatest cultures and traditions in our sport.
Brian Gimmillaro:
I have known Nasiri since he started as a volleyball coach. Immediately, I knew that he was going to be successful. Besides his ability as a coach, he is also a great family man with impeccable character.
Luka Slabe:
Long Beach State made a great hire in Naseri Tumanuvao. Naseri has a wealth of experience in coaching and player development within the USA volleyball pipeline, club, and collegiate world. His deep knowledge of the game will be invaluable. As a dedicated family man, he understands the importance of balance and teamwork. Long Beach State University is gaining a coach and friend who will positively impact the athletes and everyone else surrounding the program.
Jon Newman-Gonchar:
Congrats to Long Beach State and Coach Reagan on a grand slam of a hire in Coach Naseri Tumanuvao. Naseri has an incredible high level eye for the game, is a brilliant motivator, and an elite communicator. Most importantly Long Beach gains an absolute amazing person.
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