Nick Enriquez joined Wave in 2021 and has been coaching youth volleyball since 2014. Along the way, he's coached at Lighthouse Christian Academy, Patrick Henry High School, East County Volleyball Academy, and now Wave, working with athletes at every stage of their high school development.

Whether it's competing for medals at national tournaments or helping a player earn confidence for the first time, Nick's favorite part of coaching is watching athletes grow—both on and off the court.

Notable Coaching Experience & Accomplishments:
2026: Coached Wave 15U to a Bronze Medal at the Girls Junior Club Championships
2025: Coached Wave 15U to a Bronze Medal in the American Division at the Red Rock Rave Junior National Qualifier
2021–Present: Wave 15s Head Coach
2018–2021: East County Volleyball Academy 1s Head Coach
2018–2020: Patrick Henry High School Girls Varsity Assistant Coach
2014–2018: Lighthouse Christian Academy Varsity Head Coach & Program Administrator

Nick believes that *the game teaches the game.* His practices are built around competitive, game-like situations that challenge players to make decisions, solve problems, and learn the game in realistic environments rather than through repetitive drills.

While skill development is important, he believes great teams are built through trust, communication, and shared accountability. His goal is to create a competitive environment where players feel safe to take risks, embrace adversity, and develop the confidence and resilience they'll carry far beyond volleyball.

Every season introduces a one-of-one team, and Nick strives to adapt his systems to fit the personnel under his care.  He relies heavily on stats to uncover trends and correlations to inform decision making and set his teams up for success.

Coaching isn't his job.  It's his passion.

Nick earned his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University in 2007 and currently works full-time as an Engineering Manager, leading an organization of more than 120 software engineers.

His career has taken him through test, electrical, software, and engineering management roles, where he's learned that the principles behind building high-performing teams are remarkably similar—clear communication, thoughtful preparation, trust, accountability, and continuous improvement. Those same principles shape the way he coaches every season.

Fun Facts:
- Nick has spent the past 20 years working in engineering and has held roles in test, electrical, software, and engineering management.
- He was homeschooled from 3rd grade through high school.
- Before graduating from SDSU, he spent his freshman year at Auburn University and has been an Auburn sports fan ever since—especially football and volleyball.
- Despite his parents being 5'3" and 5'5", and having no particularly tall relatives, Nick somehow ended up 6'2" (his brother is 6'1", too!).
- He's a self-proclaimed coffee nerd who loves trying new roasts, brewing methods, and espresso recipes.
- He spends plenty of time in the car, living in Lemon Grove, working in Poway, and coaching in Del Mar.
- He studied classical piano from ages 7–18 and won multiple regional and state performance competitions in Alabama and California.

When he's not coaching or working, you'll probably find Nick exploring San Diego with his wife and two daughters, experimenting with a new recipe in the kitchen, dialing in the perfect cup of coffee, or playing beach and indoor volleyball with friends.