Donte Bolden

Coach Donte Bolden brings over 15 years of youth coaching experience—five of those dedicated to volleyball—and a deep passion for mentoring young athletes both on and off the court. A former collegiate track and field athlete at the University of Georgia, Donte competed as a hurdler and long jumper under Olympic-level coaches, gaining first hand insight into high-performance training and championship-level discipline.
Now a certified personal trainer with a focus on strength and conditioning, Donte uses his background to help athletes become not only physically stronger, but mentally tougher and more confident in themselves. He has coached varsity volleyball at Merritt Academy and currently leads a youth development program focused on teaching fundamentals and character through sport.
Donte is known for his high energy, motivational presence, and relentless belief in the potential of every athlete he works with. He challenges players to push past limits and grow as individuals, emphasizing values like discipline, teamwork, and self-belief.
Outside of volleyball, Donte also works as a motivational speaker and mindset coach, inspiring young people to lead with confidence and purpose. His ultimate goal is to help athletes win far beyond the court—building champions through effort, attitude, and heart.