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Staff & Coaches

Nick Maruyama

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Biography

630 Executive Director
630 Boys 17-1 Head Coach
VLA Head Coach
AVCA 30 Under 30 Recipient
JVA Boys Representative

Email: nmaruyama@630volleyball.com

Nick Maruyama is the Executive Director of 630 Volleyball, where he oversees club operations, coach development, and program growth alongside his brother, Tim Maruyama, the club’s owner. Under Nick’s leadership, 630 Volleyball has grown into one of the premier volleyball clubs in the country, including becoming the largest boys volleyball club in the nation while also launching and expanding a competitive girls program.

In addition to his role at 630 Volleyball, Nick serves as a VLA Head Coach and Owner, Director of Chicago Sand Volleyball, and former Assistant Coach at Wheaton College.

As a head coach, Nick has led teams to success on the national stage. In 2021, he coached his 16-1s to a National Championship appearance, becoming one of only three Illinois boys clubs to ever reach an Open Division final. In 2026, his 18 Open team captured the Boys Southwest Classic championship, earning recognition as the first Midwest program to win a major national boys event on the West Coast at the 18 Open level.

Nick earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Northern Illinois University, where he played club volleyball while serving as both team president and captain.

Nick currently resides in Aurora with his wife, Julia.

 

Personal

  • Hometown: Glen Ellyn
  • Resides in Aurora with his wife, Julia

Education

  • Northern Illinois University
  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Playing Experience

  • Over 10 years of competitive volleyball experience
  • Collegiate club volleyball player at Northern Illinois University
  • Served as team captain and club president at NIU

Coaching & Leadership Experience

  • Executive Director, 630 Volleyball
  • VLA Head Coach & Owner
  • Director, Chicago Sand Volleyball
  • Assistant Coach, Wheaton College
  • USA Volleyball High Performance Coach
  • 630 Volleyball Boys Club Head Coach
  • Coaching since 2014

Coaching Accomplishments

  • Coached over 40 athletes who have gone on to compete at the NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA levels
  • Won multiple national-level tournaments across the boys Open division
  • USAV National Championship 16 Open Finalist (2021)
  • Boys Southwest Classic 18 Open Champion (2026)
  • Led 630 Volleyball to become the largest boys volleyball club in the country
  • Helped launch and grow 630 Volleyball’s girls program