Paul Araiza

Paul Araiza is a Volunteer Assistant Coach for Cal's Beach Volleyball program.

Araiza has a long track record of success as a high school, club and college coach. He coached multiple indoor prep indoor teams to state championships and oversaw the club beach program at San Diego State, his alma mater. Araiza has also worked at some of the top clubs in California.

Araiza has also been a regular competitor on the AVP Tour since 2005 and has recorded three top-10 finishes.

Araiza’s playing career started at University of San Diego High School before moving on to Grossmont College. Araiza ultimately transferred to San Diego State and played on the Aztecs’ club indoor team.

Araiza’s best finish on the AVP Tour is seventh at the 2016 Seattle Open. He also has a pair of ninth-place finishes.