Coach Eduardo “Cocolo” Galarza

Garlarza graduated from the American University of Bayamon Puerto Rico with a Bachelor’s degree in physical education. He played professionally in Puerto Rico from 1997-2010 and was Player of the Year 2000-2003. Galarza was the assistant coach for the Patriotas de Lares (2010-2011), Capitanes de Arecibo (2012-2013), and the Puerto Rico Women’s National team (2013-2015). Galarza coached the Patriotas de Lares (2014) and Plataneros de Corozal (2015) Men’s Professional teams. He was also a coach for the Lancheras de Catano Women’s professional team in Puerto Rico.Galarza is a FIVB International and Puerto Rico Volleyball Federation Coach.

AWARDS

• 2012   Coaching Staff of the Year (Male Professional League)
• 2012   Male Professional League Championship
• 2013   Coaching Staff of the Year (Male Professional League)
• 2000 – 2003   Volleyball Player of the year American University of Puerto Rico
• 2000   Male Professional League Championship
• 2000   Gold Medal Central and Caribbean Games University

ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH THE NATIONAL TEAM

• 2013   Our tenure started with the team ranked number 20 in the FIVB Ranking
• 2013   Third Place in NORCECA Volleyball Tournament
• 2014   First Place in NORCECA Qualifiers for the Women’s World Championship
• 2014   Third Place in Pan-American Cup
• 2014   Third Place in FIVB Women’s Grand Prix (Division 2)
• 2014   Finish in the 17th place in the FIVB Women’s World Championship
• 2014   Second place in the Central and Caribbean Games
• 2014   Finish Ranked number 15 in the FIVB World Ranking

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Physical Education teacher, department coordinator, athletic director, and leader of volleyball and basketball teams at Marist College El Salvador Maniti, Puerto Rico.
• Sports and Recreation Director of Autonomous Municipality of Lares, Puerto Rico]

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