I knew Chandler during a really formative time in my life around 2016/17. I had just started working and training at Velocity, trying to support myself while chasing a dream of becoming a professional beach volleyball player.

Chandler was training there at the time, and we were all in this place of transition. Athletes grinding it out, trying to discover what we were capable of. And even though we were pushing limits and competing against each other, Chandler stood out not just for his crazy speed, but for his spirit.

He was gentle, kind, and always encouraging. He had this grounded, humble presence, showing up to every drill with a big fat smile and a sense of purpose. He reminded me that being a great athlete wasn’t just about being the fastest or the strongest. It was about being a good person. He modeled what it meant to be a teammate.

He helped keep me focused at a time when I felt uncertain about who I was and where I was going. And when he started transitioning out of the game himself, I got to see another side of him. Before going back to San Jose to coach, he actually worked with me for a little while at Velocity, helping me run the newly launched Cryotherapy business. Everything was new, stressful, and a little chaotic, but having him there made such a difference.

I still laugh remembering this one moment. Something broke on our check-in desk, and I handed him a power drill and said, “You got this!” He took it with this confident smile, walked over, stared at the desk for a moment, then looked back at me and said, “I’ve actually never used one of these before.” We both burst out laughing. It was one of those moments that revealed so much about him. His honesty, humility, and ability to laugh at himself without ego. He always handled not knowing with grace.

He brought so much warmth, humility, and heart to our team, even when he was unsure of where he was going next. I could tell he was still figuring it all out, still searching, just like me. But what stood out most was that he never let the uncertainty dim his light. He stayed hopeful. He stayed present. And he never brought others down with him, only lifted us up.

When he got the coaching job at San Jose State, I was so proud of him. It just made sense. He had a gift. People felt better around him. He knew how to lead without ego, how to show up with integrity, how to bring out the best in others just by being himself.

Chandler, you had a real impact on me. I carry it with me every day. Thank you for your friendship, your energy, and the way you showed up in this world. You’ll always be remembered.

Chandler was truly a great soul. I only met him a few years ago working door security at a bar and he quickly became my favorite person to work with. We had a blast together terrorizing all the underage kids trying to pull a fast one on us. I know Chandler is at peace and looking out for us all. Seriously one of the brightest humans I have ever met. If anyone in the family has a formal photo of Chandler like the photo of him in a suit sitting down that they could send me, I would love to paint a portrait to give to his parents. Rest in peace Chandler. You will be missed but not forgotten. 

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