Taimani joined the WAVE coaching staff in 2026! She has extensive experience coaching both boys' and girls' programs at the club and high school levels. Since beginning her coaching career in 2019, she has worked with athletes ranging from 12U to 18U, serving in both assistant and head coaching roles. She has competitive experience and a modern understanding of the game into every practice and match.

Her coaching philosophy centers on developing fundamentally sound, confident and competitive athletes while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous growth. Taimani believes successful coaching extends beyond teaching volleyball skills. Her goal is to help athletes develop strong communication, leadership, resilience, and a growth mindset that will benefit them both on and off the court. As both a coach and a retired competitor, she understands what it takes to succeed at every stage of an athlete's development. Her coaching emphasizes technical excellence, volleyball IQ, communication, and a relentless work ethic while creating an
environment built on trust, accountability, and enjoyment of the game. She strives to help every athlete become not only a better volleyball player but also a confident leader and teammate. Her ultimate goal is to prepare athletes to compete at the highest level possible while developing skills that extend far beyond the court.

Personal Playing Experience
Westwind Volleyball Club (2010-2011)
- First year of playing volleyball ever
Coast Volleyball Club (2011–2019)
- Competed for 8 seasons on 1s & 2s teams level.
- Helped earn approximately six tournament medal banners throughout my club career.
Cathedral Catholic High School (2016–2019)
- Three-year varsity volleyball player competing at one of Southern California's premier high school programs.
Collegiate Volleyball
- Earned a full-ride athletic scholarship to compete at the NAIA level in Kansas at MNU.
- Communications Studies
Wave VLA
- Played in the Wave VLA for one season.
American Samoan Women's National Team (2019–2022)
- Competed in the 2019 Pacific Games representing American Samoa.

Club Coaching Experience
Dynasty Club Volleyball (2019–2020)
Coast Volleyball Club (2021–2024)
El Capitan High School (2022)
Canyon Crest Academy (2023)
Olympian High School (2023)
Westview High School (2024)