"I am looking forward to another great year at Metro this season as every year I have been with the club the level has gotten better and better.  I am looking forward to continuing the sucess of the North region as we had an excellent record overall last season.  I am passionate about the game and strive for my players to know the why's of the game not just 'cause coach said so.  Expanding the volleyball IQ of my players is my goal."

Brad Blumenauer returns to Metro as the 17 North Head Coach this season.  He has been coaching with Metro for 9 years. His coaching experience with Metro started with the club's 15/16 team, promoted to head coach of the 16 North team, and then to the 17 North team.  The 17 North team celebrated many victories last season. Brad has 13 years of coaching experience as he has been the Head coach at Brunswick High School and is now the Head coach at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. 

Brad's playing experience expands from playing collegiate club volleyball at Salisbury University while he was in undergrad to continue playing in grass outdoor and beach tournaments.  Brad is left handed and played right side as a player for the club team.

Brad graduated from Salisbury University with a BS in Biology and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a BS in Environmental Marine Science.  He recently completed his Master's in Cybersecurity from UMUC. He is currently employed as a Research Scientist with a government contractor.