InsideSports: Premier Strength & Conditioning and Volleyball Training in the San Francisco Bay Area

At InsideSports, we are dedicated to providing top-tier strength and conditioning programs, as well as expert volleyball training for athletes and sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels in the Bay Area. Our mission is to empower youth and professional athletes to achieve their highest potential through a comprehensive approach that develops the body, mind, and athletic skills.

Expert Leadership and Personalized Training

Led by Olympian Harry Gomez, a former international volleyball player for the Venezuelan National Team, and ISSA certified personal trainer, along with Coach Angie Molina, a former international volleyball athlete and college player, our team delivers personalized training programs tailored to each athlete’s specific needs.

Comprehensive Programs for All Ages and Skill Levels

Our programs start as early as elementary school and extend through middle school, high school, college, and professional levels. We combine evidence based coaching, technical skill development, strength training, and mental conditioning to enhance athletic performance, boost confidence, and provide a competitive edge.

Harry Gomez: A Legacy of Excellence in Volleyball and Sports Training

Harry Gomez, ISSA certified personal trainer and founder of Inside Sports, is a world-renowned volleyball athlete and coach dedicated to developing athletes at all levels. A former Olympic volleyball player for Venezuela at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Harry has been recognized as Venezuela’s greatest volleyball player of all time. He earned top honors at the 1999 World Youth Championship in Saudi Arabia and the 2001 Youth World Championship in Poland, establishing himself as one of the best youth players globally.

Harry’s professional career extended overseas, notably in Greece, where he became the most successful foreign player, winning five national championships and earning three MVP titles. In Turkey, he led Fenerbahçe Volleyball Club to its first-ever double title, further cementing his status as an elite athlete.

Beyond his playing career, Harry transitioned into coaching, earning an FIVB Level II International Volleyball Coaching certification and co-founding Inside Sports alongside his wife, Angie Molina, Together, they have created a sports-centric family, with daughters Sofia, 19, playing at the college level, and Hanna 13, excelling in club volleyball.

Professional Coaching Experience

Harry has extensive experience as a head and assistant coach for professional teams:

• Assistant Coach, PAO Thessaloniki Men’s Professional Team, Greece

• Head Coach, Centella de Bolívar Men’s and Women’s Professional Teams, Venezuela

• Head Coach & Director of Sports, Huracanes de Bolívar Men’s Team

He has also achieved notable success with youth athletes:

• Silver/Bronze – Boys National U-14, 2023

• North Cal Kickoff U14 Girls Champion, 2024

• West Coast Cup U14 Girls Second Place, 2024

Education & Expertise

Harry holds an MBA in Sports Management and an MBA in Executive and Sports Coaching with a focus on High Performance Psychology, providing him with the expertise to combine athletic training, mental preparation, and personal development in all his programs.

Coaching Philosophy

Rooted in his experience as a top level athlete, Harry emphasizes trust, discipline, dedication, teamwork, and a positive training environment. His approach focuses not only on physical skill development but also on mental, strategic, and psychological preparation, ensuring athletes are ready to excel both on and off the court.

Whether through 1-on-1 training, group programs, or clinics, Harry Gomez and Inside Sports are dedicated to transforming athletes’ lives, enhancing performance, and helping them achieve their dreams.Harry's coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in his personal experience as a top-level athlete and his commitment to continuous learning. He believes in the power of trust, discipline, dedication, teamwork, and a positive environment to help athletes reach their full potential. His approach is not just about developing physical skills but also about nurturing the mental and strategic aspects of sports, ensuring that his athletes are prepared for every challenge they face on and off the court.

Coach Angie Molina

Coach Harry Gomez

ABOUT US

Coach Angie, a former Venezuelan Women’s National Team player and Columbia College Hall of Fame inductee.

An Athletic Journey Built on Resilience, Excellence, and Legacy

Early Beginnings in Venezuela

Angie Molina was born in Venezuela, where she began to stand out in volleyball from a very young age. At the age of 13, she was selected to represent her home state of Barinas, marking the beginning of an exceptional athletic career.

In 1995, at just 13 years old, she began a structured and specialized training process as a middle blocker, committing herself to an intense, disciplined, and consistent development path. This early commitment laid the foundation for a demanding and long term high performance career.

First Steps on the International Stage

In 1998, Coach Angie was selected for the Venezuelan National Youth Team and competed in her first South American Championship, marking her first international experience.

From that point forward, she received elite, high performance training and quickly emerged as one of the top middle blockers of her generation within the national team system. While still very young, she advanced to the junior national team, where she further consolidated her performance and proudly represented Venezuela in two Junior World Championships, confirming her international projection and competitive level.

Senior National Team and International Recognition

Following this developmental process, Coach Angie became a member of the Venezuelan Senior National Team. During this stage, she established a strong and dominant playing style characterized by a powerful, consistent, and well structured block, combined with an effective and difficult to stop attack.

Through her performance, leadership, and commitment on the court, she became one of the most outstanding middle blockers in the country. In 2001, she received an official recognition from the Venezuelan Volleyball Federation, honoring her hard work, discipline, and athletic achievements. During that same period, at 19 years old, she was recognized as Best Blocker in international senior level competitions, solidifying her status as one of the top middle blockers of her era in Venezuela.

The Collegiate Chapter: Columbia College

As part of her athletic career, Coach Angie went through the recruiting process that led her to compete at the collegiate level during the 2000 season at Columbia College, located in Columbia, MO, Missouri.

During her freshman year, she made an immediate impact and was recognized as Freshman of the Year, standing out for her performance, consistency, and contribution to the team.

Adversity and Early Retirement

Upon entering the collegiate stage, Coach Angie was already facing significant physical challenges, as her knees had undergone three prior surgeries due to years of high level competitive demands.

Despite these challenges, she continued competing at the highest level. However, the accumulation of injuries ultimately limited her ability to sustain elite competition, leading to an early retirement from playing during that stage of her career.

A Remarkable Return to High Performance

In 2014, following an extensive recovery, strengthening, and physical reconditioning process, Coach Angie successfully returned to high level competition by joining the Venezuelan Professional League.

Once again, she performed at an elite level, demonstrating resilience, consistency, and physical strength, reaffirming her deep understanding of both her body and the demands of the sport.

Final Retirement and Hall of Fame Induction

In 2018, after a new complication in one of her knees, Coach Angie made the definitive decision to retire from competitive play, prioritizing her health and transitioning into a new phase within the sport.

That same year, she was inducted into the Columbia College Hall of Fame together with her team, a distinction reserved for elite athletes and teams who have left a lasting mark on the institution’s history.


A Global Perspective on Volleyball

Beyond her playing career, Coach Angie has contributed to the development of volleyball for more than 20 years. She brings extensive international experience, having lived 10 years in Greece, 5 years in Japan, and traveled to numerous countries.

Through these experiences, she gained deep technical, methodological, and cultural knowledge, which today shapes her holistic approach to athlete development.

InsideSports Volleyball Development

Following her definitive retirement as a player, Coach Angie fully dedicated herself to the development of young athletes. Alongside her husband, she leads InsideSports Volleyball Development in the San Francisco Bay Area, United States.

The program focuses on long term athlete development, high performance training, injury prevention, and building strong foundations for sustainable athletic growth, supporting athletes both on and off the court.

In Venezuela, she has also played a key role in high impact volleyball development projects, leaving a positive and lasting legacy through education, mentorship, and program building.


Family, Leadership, and Legacy

On a personal level, Coach Angie is the mother of two daughters who are also deeply connected to volleyball. Hanna Gomez Molina is currently developing and growing as a young athlete, while Sofía Gomez Molina, 19 years old, is preparing and developing herself to contribute to the sport from a leadership and coaching perspective.

A Shared Journey

For more than 20 years, Coach Angie dedicated herself fully to her athletic career while also supporting and accompanying the professional journey of her husband, Olympic athlete Harry Gomez.

Throughout this shared path, Angie Molina has been a fundamental pillar in a journey built together, where both developed a deep and extensive international experience, traveling across many countries and growing not only athletically, but also culturally and personally.

Today, all of that accumulated experience is reflected in an exclusive program, designed and led by both, which gives identity, purpose, and vision to InsideSports Volleyball Development, positively impacting new generations of athletes.

Coach Angie represents a powerful example of resilience, commitment, and vision, proving that a true legacy is not only built through competition, but through guiding, educating, and transforming lives through sport.

Coach Sofia Gomez

Passionate volleyball coach with experience as a college player and current Head Coach of the Junior Varsity team at San Mateo High School. Born into a volleyball family, she carries the sport in her blood and combines it with her vocation for teaching and mentoring young athletes. Her focus is on instilling discipline, teamwork, and love for the game, guiding her players to grow both on and off the court.