Rob Tarr: Game Development Manager
Email: gdm@harbourvolleyball.co.nz
Rob is Game Development Manager, he oversees everything here at the Harbour Beach Centre and has been a big part of this Harbour Volleyball Association since joining us in January 2016. Rob is an ex USA mens volleyball player with very high knowledge of the game. His passion and love for the game has made him the person he is today, playing for both the USA Mens Volleyball Team and in multiple pro teams all over the world.
Rob has been coaching back since 2002 and is worth the time to talk to and get to know. He is also available for private coaching sessions if interested.
Maria Tyrrell: Regional Manager
Email: rm@harbourvolleyball.co.nz
Maria is our Regional Manager who joined in September 2025 and brings a wealth of experience in sports administration, having served on the Harbour Basketball Board and as General Manager of BNZ Kāhu – Auckland’s professional women’s basketball team based at Eventfinda Stadium. Before that Maria had a career in research and insights.
Maria is based at the Beach Centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, she’d love you to come and say hi and hear your ideas on how we can shape the future of Harbour Volleyball.
Adam Watson: Volleyball Development Officer
Email: vdo@harbourvolleyball.co.nz
Adam is our Volleyball Development Officer who joined us in 2021, making a massive impact on the facility. He’s very educated in the world of coaching and has been coaching since he was 18, with the previous 7 years dedicated to volleyball. He is the current head coach of the National Women’s Indoor Team (The Volleyferns).
He is available for private coaching if you are interested.