Jed joined WAVE in 2007 and served as the Boys' Associate Director from 2009-2023, making significant contributions to the organization's success. With an extensive coaching career in San Diego since 1996, Jed has coached at various levels, including high school, club, beach, college, and professional arenas.
In addition to his role at WAVE, Jed has been the Assistant Director of Athletics at Pacific Ridge School since 2017. In this capacity, he leads middle school athletics and coaches volleyball in both the middle and upper schools, showcasing exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to fostering athletic excellence.
Jed's coaching career is adorned with numerous accolades and achievements, reflecting his exceptional abilities in developing successful teams. Notably, in high school, he has won multiple League Championships with Pacific Ridge and contributed to the success of La Costa Canyon Boys Volleyball with three CIF Championships. While with WAVE, he earned the 2021 BJNC 18 Open Bronze Medal and was honored as the 2020 American Volleyball Coaches Association Boys Club Coach of the Year. Additionally, he secured the 2019 16 Boys Gold Medal at the Florida Fest and the 2016 BJNC 16 Club Gold Medal.
During his tenure as the head coach for the San Diego City College Men's Volleyball team, Jed enabled them to achieve their best seasons to date.
Jed has also had the opportunity to coach on the men's and women's side of the AVP, with a notable highlight of coaching Matt Olson and Kevin Wong in the finals of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open.
Before dedicating himself to coaching, Jed pursued his own athletic career as a player. He earned degree in Business Marketing from San Diego State University, where he also played NCAA Division 1 volleyball before the program was discontinued. After graduating, he signed professional contracts with Division 1 VC Bottrop 90 in Germany as a Libero and with Nati League A Kanti Baden in Switzerland as a Setter.
Jed and his wife Kristen have two sons, Noa and Micah.