Enterprise State Community College Women's Volleyball

Bio Coach Marcio Machado joins our lady Weevils volleyball team for the 2025 season and brings with him nearly three decades of experience, with a strong background in both coaching and officiating. Since beginning his volleyball journey in 1996, he has coached athletes of all ages and skill levels in both indoor and beach volleyball, developing a broad and practical understanding of the game.  Coach Machado began his career in 1996 as an assistant volleyball coach at Unisinos, in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil. He also officiated high school and college matches. In 2000, he moved to the U.S. and was hired as an assistant coach at Arizona Western College. He later returned to Brazil, where he spent 14 years as the head coach of both indoor and beach volleyball at Colégio Sinodal, a respected private school in southern Brazil. During his tenure, his teams achieved consistent success at the state and national levels. His indoor volleyball teams reached the state finals in 2018 and 2019, and in 2022, they won the state championship. In beach volleyball, his teams were national champions in 2019 and frequent finalists in national competitions, further establishing Colégio Sinodal as a powerhouse in both indoor and beach volleyball under his leadership. In addition to his work at the school, Coach Machado also coached All-State teams in national competitions, earning recognition for helping players reach a high level of performance. In 2023, Coach Machado returned to the U.S. as a volunteer assistant at Neosho County Community College in Kansas. He has continued his involvement in the sport through club volleyball coaching over the past two years. Between 2023 and 2025, Coach Machado coached at a volleyball club in Atlanta, working with the 13U, 15U, and 16U age groups. During this time, he led his teams to multiple tournament victories, including winning the Little Big South Championship in 2023 with the 16U team. His 13U team earned 3rd place at  Sunshine Classic in Orlando in 2025 and won a BID to play Nationals in Kansas City, KS. With additional experience as a National Level Volleyball Referee, Coach Machado brings a deep understanding of the game from multiple angles. His passion for volleyball, combined with years of international experience, makes him a valuable addition to the Weevils volleyball program at Enterprise State.