Lena Chan

Lena is the head coach at Pacific University (3nd year). She previously coached six seasons at Mt. Hood Community College, and was three-time NWAACC Volleyball Coach of the Year.  Lena led the Saints to NWAACC championships in 2002, 2006 and 2007 and a second place finish in 2005.  She is also the director and founder of Athena Volleyball Academy.

Contact Info:
email Lena
503 330-7326

The 411

Favorite quote: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1st Corinthians 14:4-7
Years coaching: 13 years
Playing experience (college): Baylor University, Academic All-American 1997
Greatest Accomplishment: My family.
Pets: Denali (husky) and 2 cats (Makai and Akili)
First Car: 1984 light blue Honda Accord
Favorite Athletes: MJ and Roger Federer
Favorite Hobbies: Spending time with my family, volleyball, tennis and home projects.
Favorite Place I’ve Visited: Cabo San Lucas
Favorite Place I’d Like to Travel to: Barcelona
Favorite Entrée/Dish: Chipotle carnitas burritos!
Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate chip cookie dough
Favorite Snack: Chocolate chip cookie
Favorite Pizza Topping: Cheese
Favorite Drink: Nestle Quik chocolate milk
Dinner with any 3 people in history: Jesus, Ghandi, and Alex
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Actor:  Jerry Mathers (The Beav.)
Favorite Actress:
Favorite Cartoon Character: Mickey Mouse
Favorite Singer or Band: U2
Favorite Book: The Winners Manual by Jim Tressel
Most Prized Possession: my BMW
What I want to be when I grow up: a volleyball coach
Something Most People Would be Surprised to Know About Me: chose volleyball in college and passed up a soccer scholarship to Washington State.