Hartnell College Women's Volleyball

Pedroza enters her 9th season as a Physical Education Instructor and Head Volleyball Coach of the Hartnell College Panthers.  Since taking over the program in 2008, Hartnell has accumulated two Coast Conference runner-up finishes and three straight trips to the California State Playoffs.  Coach Pedroza was named Coast Conference Co-Coach of the Year in 2013.  In 2015, Pedroza eclipsed the 100 win mark for her career.  Also during her tenure, she has assisted 15 student-athletes receive volleyball scholarships to four-year universities.    In 2007, Coach Pedroza was the Head Varsity Girls Coach at North Monterey County High School.  From 2004-2006, she was the Lead Assistant Coach at California State University, Monterey Bay (NCAA Division II).  Her duties included recruiting, skills development, weights and conditioning, game preparation, and directing the summer camp.  Coach Pedroza was also the Director of the Monterey Volleyball Club from 2003-2006.  She has additional experience coaching club, camps, private lessons, and at the high school level. After red-shirting at San Diego State University (NCAA Division I), Coach Pedroza played at Palomar Community College for one year before transferring to CSU Monterey Bay.  She finished her eligibility at CSUMB by playing three years for the Otters.  Her playing accolades included Scholar-Athlete awards, Team MVPs, All-Conference selections, NAIA Player of Week, and top ten school rankings in various statistical categories. Coach Pedroza has an Associate of Arts from Palomar College (2001), a Bachelor of Science in Earth Systems Science and Policy with a Minor in Coaching from California State University, Monterey Bay (2004), and a Master of Arts in Education, also from CSUMB (2008).  A native of Escondido (CA), Coach Pedroza now resides in Marina with her husband Abe, daughter Ava, and their two dogs (Sunny and Mama).

Bio Felipe Hernandez begins his thirteenth season on the Hartnell College Women’s Volleyball coaching staff. Coach Felipe has been instrumental in helping the Panthers achieve new heights, assisting in all facets of the program. Additionally, he has experience coaching for IMUA volleyball, as well as Diamonds Volleyball Club. Coach Felipe played indoor volleyball at Alisal High School, before attending Hartnell College where he received an Associate of Sciences degree. He is a recent graduate of Cal State University of Monterey Bay where he received his degree in Kinesiology. While at Hartnell he participated and captained the Men's Club Volleyball team, receiving all-league honors and leading the team to the league championship game. Felipe currently lives in Salinas, CA. with his wife Miranda, two cats Gus and Toby, and dog Millie

Bio Kameo Aranda begins her thirteenth season on the Hartnell College Women’s Volleyball coaching staff. Coach Kameo has been instrumental in helping the Panthers achieve new heights, assisting in all facets of the program. Additionally, she has experience coaching for IMUA and South (Puget) Sound Volleyball Clubs. Coach Kameo played locally at North Salinas High School before transferring to Hartnell. She played two years for Coach Pedroza, starting at setter for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. After a stellar junior college career, Coach Kameo received a volleyball scholarship to The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She played two seasons for the Geoducks, starring at setter and defensive specialist. During her time at Evergreen, she also competed in track and field, setting a school record in the javelin. Coach Kameo has an Associate of Arts from Hartnell College (2012) and Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from The Evergreen State College (2014). After completing her master’s degree in Exercise Science at Liberty University (2020), she is a professor in the kinesiology department at Hartnell College. She resides in Salinas, CA. with her husband Froy, and two son's Deluka and Lennox.