Foothill High Honors Coach Dusty Collins
The veteran volleyball leader celebrates his 30th season as his team heads into the league playoffs.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Volleyball
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Foothill High School recently honored volleyball coach Dusty Collins during a ceremony to mark his 30th season at the helm of the program. The team finished its regular season with an impressive 12-1 league record, securing the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights a milestone career for Collins as Foothill High prepares for a deep postseason run. With the team holding a 22-9 overall record, this achievement underscores the program's consistent competitiveness within the East Bay Athletic League.
Foothill High completed its regular season with a 12-1 league record, ranking as the No. 2 seed for the EBAL playoffs. The team currently holds an overall season record of 22-9.
The players
Dusty Collins
He is the long-time volleyball coach at Foothill High School currently celebrating his 30th season.
Sebastian Bull
He is the principal of Foothill High School who presented a commemorative plaque to the coach.
The details
Principal Sebastian Bull presented a plaque to Dusty Collins in a ceremony that included former players from his tenure. Foothill High recently demonstrated its strength by defeating Dublin in three sets and Amador Valley in four sets.
Timeline
Oct. 20, 2026 is the article publication date.
This week marks the start of EBAL fall playoff action.
Season Trajectory
Foothill Highs position as the No. 2 seed directly shapes the upcoming bracket for the East Bay Athletic League playoffs. The team is expected to face San Ramon Valley in the semifinals while Monte Vista continues its pursuit of the top seed.
Foothill High is expected to face San Ramon Valley in the upcoming volleyball semifinals. Fans can track the playoff bracket as the team competes to improve upon its 22-9 overall record.
The takeaway
Thirty seasons of leadership provides the Foothill High volleyball program with significant stability heading into high-pressure postseason matches. Consistency in coaching often correlates with better performance during tournament play.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pleasanton Weekly.
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