Patrick Lobner
Academy Design Lead
Returning to Elite for his fourteenth season, Patrick Lobner begins his sixth season as the Academy Design Lead following 6 years of leading Elite's 17's and 18's teams. Lobner brings over 25 years of volleyball experience to his role of developing Elite's training curriculum and assessing its effectiveness through performance and statistical data. He has received multiple accolades with the club, including two Virginia Elite Diamond Coach Awards in 2015 and 2018 and an Assistant Coach of the Year Award in 2015.
Originally from Manhattan Beach, California, Lobner grew up playing both beach and indoor volleyball. Starting his career with SoCal powerhouse Loyola High School, he immediately earned a starting spot starting his college career at the United States Naval Academy as a pin hitter. Lobner captained the Midshipmen to consistent top level finishes in his junior and senior seasons while earning numerous individual all-tournament awards. Upon returning to California, he continued to play in open-level sand tournaments.
Lobner graduated from the Naval Academy in 2004 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Spanish Literature, and holds an MBA from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School. He currently resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife and six year old daughter and works in the defense sector with Booz Allen.
