John “JJ” Mitchell, Volleyball Director

JJ’s parents Carol and Jim were original members of CRC when it opened, and it’s where he first learned to play volleyball. JJ established the CRC Beach Volleyball Academy in 2010 and has grown our volleyball program each year.

JJ is a Physical Education instructor at Pleasant Valley HS in his 31st year of teaching. Prior to that, he coached basketball and indoor volleyball (boys & girls) at Chico, Pleasant Valley, and Sonoma Valley High Schools. Mitchell also spent two years as a NCAA indoor volleyball coach at Chico State with two NCAA playoff appearances.

JJ still plays 3-5 days a week at CRC. His wife Mia and daughter Lily join JJ as active members.