Experienced Volleyball Coach Takes Over Pacific Collegiate Boys Team

Todd Hollenbeck, a former USC assistant and Menlo College head coach, will lead the Pumas' volleyball program.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Pacific Collegiate School, a top-ranked public charter school academically, has hired experienced volleyball coach Todd Hollenbeck to lead its boys volleyball program. Hollenbeck, 41, has coached at every level from NCAA Division I to junior college and brings a wealth of experience to the Pumas. He previously served as the head coach at Menlo College, where his 2025 team was ranked No. 1 in Division II in California and top 10 in the country.

Why it matters

Pacific Collegiate School has a proud history in boys volleyball, winning Central Coast Section Division II titles in 2014 and 2017. However, the program has struggled in recent years, going 4-12 overall last season. Hollenbeck's hiring represents an effort to revive the Pumas' volleyball fortunes and build on the school's strong academic reputation.

The details

Hollenbeck, a former player at the University of the Pacific, has coached at the NCAA Division I, Division III, NAIA, and junior college levels. He served as an assistant coach for the USC men's volleyball team from 2015-2018 before taking over as the head coach at Menlo College, where he led the Oaks to national recognition and individual accolades. Hollenbeck is excited to bring his coaching energy to the public sector and work with the student-athletes at Pacific Collegiate School.

  • Hollenbeck coached at Menlo College from 2018-2025.
  • Hollenbeck served as an assistant coach for the USC men's volleyball team from 2015-2018.

The players

Todd Hollenbeck

A 41-year-old experienced volleyball coach who has coached at every level from NCAA Division I to junior college. He previously served as the head coach at Menlo College, where his 2025 team was ranked No. 1 in Division II in California and top 10 in the country.

Todd Osborne

The Athletics Director at Pacific Collegiate School who hired Hollenbeck to lead the boys volleyball program.

Leif McArthur

A junior setter/outside hitter at Pacific Collegiate School who was a second-team all-league selection last season.

Son Mai Clark

A senior outside hitter at Pacific Collegiate School.

Ian Bulfin

A senior middle blocker at Pacific Collegiate School.

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What they’re saying

“I'm pumped. Moving into the public sector, I was looking forward to putting my coaching energy into a place that I love. It's a great opportunity in my community.”

— Todd Hollenbeck, New Head Coach, Pacific Collegiate School Boys Volleyball

“It's hard to find a guy like Todd, who's established and wants to start a program and build it. We're stoked to have him. We're super fortunate.”

— Todd Osborne, Athletics Director, Pacific Collegiate School

What’s next

Hollenbeck plans to add to the Pumas' 2026 schedule as he looks to build the program and help the team return to its past success.

The takeaway

Pacific Collegiate School has hired an experienced and accomplished volleyball coach in Todd Hollenbeck to revive its boys volleyball program and build on the school's strong academic reputation. Hollenbeck's hiring represents an opportunity to restore the Pumas' past glory in the sport.