Hello Academy Parents and Players,

I’m Luciana De Pra, originally from São Paulo, Brazil. With a rich background in volleyball, both as a player and a coach, I bring a wealth of experience to my role here. From 1987 to 1998, I competed as a professional in both indoor and beach volleyball, participating in notable tournaments such as the Brazilian Circuit, the South American Beach Volleyball Circuit, the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship, and the Brazilian Superliga Indoor, among others. My coaching career has been equally fulfilling. I have led teams in Georgia and Virginia, and I am currently at our Academy, where I am entering my fifth successful season. Throughout my tenure, our teams have consistently achieved remarkable results, including securing bids for the Girls Junior National Championships with teams in the 12s (2021) and 13s (2022, 2023, 2024) age groups. This past season, we proudly finished 3rd place in the Regionals Power League and 5th place in the National Division. In addition, I have recently completed two seasons of coaching at Nueva High School and Crystal Springs Middle School, where I gained valuable experience and contributed to the development of young players. I am enthusiastic about continuing my journey with the Academy, where I am committed to fostering player development, teamwork, and success. On a personal note, I have been married since 1996 to Leonidio De Pra Filho, an Olympic Brazilian Volleyball player and current assistant coach for the USA Women’s Volleyball Sitting Team. Together, we have two daughters: Livia, a 24-year-old former College DI player and coach at our Academy, and Laura, a 25-year-old former College DI player and current professional indoor volleyball setter in Brazil. I look forward to another season of growth, learning, and achievement with all of you!

Let’s goooooo!!