Virginia Union University Athletics

Coach Jonathan Amaral. A native of Rhode Island who moved to Virginia in 2012, Amaral is entering his 7th year as a club coach in the Hampton Roads area. Previous years he was the head Varsiry coach for Denbigh Boys volleyball from 2017-2020 leading them to the state tournament and winning the first Region title in program history . He was also the York Varsity head coach at York High School 2020-2023 where he lead the Falcons to the state tournament twice and also winning the First State Championship in program history.

Playing Accolades:

• Middle/RS at Bluefield College before a shoulder injury sidelined college career
• He was selected for 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Region and 2nd Team All-State at Denbigh High School.
• Still Holds school record most kills in a season (387)

Coaching Accolades:

• 2023 NFHS State Coach of the Year – Volleyball / York High School
• 2023 Peninsula Sports Club VHSL Coach of the year
• 2022 Class 3 State Coach of the Year – York High School
• 2022 Class 3 State Champions – York High School
• 2022 3A Region Champion – York High School
• 2022 3A Region Coach of the Year – York High School
• 2022 Endless Summer Tournament Champion (5-0)
• 2022 ACPL Greensboro Champions 17 Open
• 2022 Top 3 finish at Boston National qualifier
• 2021 3A Regional Runner Up – York High School
• 2021 Class 3 State Final Four – York High School
• 2020 4A Region Champion – Denbigh High School
• 2020 4A Region Coach of the Year – Denbigh High School
• 2020 Class 4 Boys State Final Four – Denbigh High School
• 2019 Most wins in Denbigh Boys program history for a season (15 wins)
• 2018/2019 City of Oaks Champion 16 Boys – 18 Boys