Volleyball
Dantes, David
David Dantes
- Title:
- Director of Operations
- Email:
- ddantes@sports.uga.edu
David Dantes joined the Georgia volleyball staff in 2017, fulfilling the role of Director of Volleyball Operations. Dantes oversees operations both at home and on the road and coordinates team and player analytics for the coaching staff.
In addition to his operations duties in Athens, Dantes has spent significant time on the international volleyball stage with the USA men's national team and the USA men's sitting team as a technical coordinator. Dantes and Team USA won bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Dantes came to Athens following a six-year stint at the University of California as the Golden Bears’ Director of Operations. He served as a volunteer coach during the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
The East Bay, California, native added professional experience to his resume when he served on the technical support team for the USA Men’s National Team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. His responsibilities included a vast knowledge of statistical and video work during the Olympics.
Dantes’ second stint in Berkeley came by way of New Haven, Connecticut, where he was an assistant coach for the Yale volleyball program under head coach Erin Appleman. With his help, the Bulldogs finished 2010 with a share of the Ivy League championship, a 12-2 conference record, and an 18-8 overall mark. Dantes served one season as a volunteer assistant in 2009 before he was promoted to a full-time position.
While serving as a volunteer, he was also the head coach of the Yale women’s club volleyball team. The club secured its first league title by winning the Northeast Women’s League (NWVCL) championship. Dantes’ guidance saw the Bulldogs to their first appearance in the NCVF (National Club Volleyball Federation) Division II National Championship tournament, where they captured the national title.
During his two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Cal, the Golden Bears made history with their first finish as an NCAA semifinalist. The 2007 squad finished ranked No. 4 in the nation during his first season at Berkeley. In 2008, the team earned a No. 6 finish and reached the regional finals of the NCAA tournament for just the second time in school history.
Dantes earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, with a minor in religion, from Boston University in May 2007. He competed for the Terriers’ men’s club volleyball team.
In addition to his operations duties in Athens, Dantes has spent significant time on the international volleyball stage with the USA men's national team and the USA men's sitting team as a technical coordinator. Dantes and Team USA won bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Dantes came to Athens following a six-year stint at the University of California as the Golden Bears’ Director of Operations. He served as a volunteer coach during the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
The East Bay, California, native added professional experience to his resume when he served on the technical support team for the USA Men’s National Team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. His responsibilities included a vast knowledge of statistical and video work during the Olympics.
Dantes’ second stint in Berkeley came by way of New Haven, Connecticut, where he was an assistant coach for the Yale volleyball program under head coach Erin Appleman. With his help, the Bulldogs finished 2010 with a share of the Ivy League championship, a 12-2 conference record, and an 18-8 overall mark. Dantes served one season as a volunteer assistant in 2009 before he was promoted to a full-time position.
While serving as a volunteer, he was also the head coach of the Yale women’s club volleyball team. The club secured its first league title by winning the Northeast Women’s League (NWVCL) championship. Dantes’ guidance saw the Bulldogs to their first appearance in the NCVF (National Club Volleyball Federation) Division II National Championship tournament, where they captured the national title.
During his two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Cal, the Golden Bears made history with their first finish as an NCAA semifinalist. The 2007 squad finished ranked No. 4 in the nation during his first season at Berkeley. In 2008, the team earned a No. 6 finish and reached the regional finals of the NCAA tournament for just the second time in school history.
Dantes earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, with a minor in religion, from Boston University in May 2007. He competed for the Terriers’ men’s club volleyball team.
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