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Coach Jonathan Mercado is both a leader in the Connecticut volleyball community and an accomplished educator. He founded the Northeast Boys Club program in 2019, and the program has grown and flourished under his leadership. Jon brings a tremendous amount of youth coaching experience to Northeast Volleyball Club, having led several boys and girls high school programs to successful seasons. He has also coached at Mizuno East Volleyball Club, CP-AC Volleyball Club, and Greenwich Volleyball Club.
Originally from New York City, Jon played club volleyball for Stellar Volleyball Club, eventually earning a Division I scholarship to Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. During his four years at Sacred Heart, Jon helped the men’s program qualify for the EIVA Conference tournament, where they continually upset nationally ranked programs. In addition to his successful athletic career, he graduated with a B.A. in Creative Writing and a Master’s degree in Education.
Currently an English/Language Arts teacher at Jockey Hollow Middle School STEM Academy in Monroe, Jon brings a unique perspective to Northeast Volleyball Club as an educator. He views the volleyball court as a classroom first and foremost, applying established educational principles to his coaching methods. Jon also specializes in training and improving the mindset of our athletes, developing and leading NEVBC’s Athlete Mentality Program.