Pulse 18 Brandon — #86 Boys 18 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Boys 18 Volleyball Team · Pulse Volleyball Club · Anaheim, CA

Pulse 18 Brandon is the #86 ranked boys 18 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 1889 and a 14-25 record (36% win rate) across 39 matches. The team competes as part of Pulse Volleyball Club (Anaheim, CA).

#86
Overall Rank
1889
Elo Rating
14W-25L
Record
36%
Win Rate
39
Matches

Scouting Report

Pulse 18 Brandon is an 18U boys team from Pulse Volleyball Club, a family-owned program in California focused on developing nationally competitive teams. Coached by Brandon with assistants Gonzalez and Griggs, the team features middle blocker Teddy Portney (class of 2026) and competes in high-level tournaments like SoCal Cup events. Limited specific results are available for the 2025-2026 season so far, but the club has a track record of strong finishes in OPEN divisions.

Competitive Level: Strong regional program with national aspirations

Strengths:
  • Competes successfully in OPEN divisions at major SoCal Cup tournaments.
  • Backed by a club with a history of national bids and all-tournament honors.
  • Features committed middle blocker Teddy Portney, class of 2026.

Match History (50 matches)

DateEventOpponentScoreW/LSets
2026-07-06 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... GSL 18 Elect - Shane (IM) 1-2 L 22-25,25-18,13-15
2026-07-05 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... Miami United 18 N Michael (FL) 2-0 W 25-20,25-21
2026-07-05 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... ACAD Boys 18 Red (GE) 0-2 L 25-27,21-25
2026-07-04 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... Cinci Attack 18 Black (OV) 0-2 L 25-17,25-22
2026-07-04 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... MVC 18-North Shore (BG) 0-2 L 25-21,25-9
2026-07-04 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... OMNI 18-1 National (NC) 0-2 L 30-28,25-13
2026-07-03 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... Pinnacle 18 Amado (SC) 0-2 L 25-18,25-15
2026-07-03 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... Blue Royals 18 National (PS) 2-0 W 19-25,24-26
2026-07-03 AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion... SPVB B18 Elite (GL) 0-2 L 25-15,25-17
2026-06-21 2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase AJAXVB 18-1 Gold 0-2 L 16-25,21-25
2026-06-20 2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase COAST 18-1 Pat 0-2 L 25-15,25-16
2026-06-20 2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase C2 Attack Boys 18-1 Elite 0-2 L 25-17,25-20
2026-06-20 2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase AZ Fear 18 Black 1-2 L 25-16,23-25,19-17
2026-06-19 2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase SMBC Shack 18 Molten 2-1 W 24-26,25-15,15-10
2026-06-19 2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase Team Rockstar 18 Matt 0-2 L 25-20,27-25
2026-06-19 2026 SoCal Cup: The Showcase VVA 18-Orro 2-1 W 19-25,25-20,10-15
2026-06-07 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Championships Team Rockstar 17 Angel 2-0 W 25-20,25-23
2026-06-07 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Championships Balboa 17 Blue 0-2 L 25-21,25-23
2026-06-07 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Championships MB Surf 17's ASICS 2-0 W 19-25,18-25
2026-05-31 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Tourney 3 WAVE 18 Darrell 2-0 W 22-25,22-25
2026-05-31 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Tourney 3 COAST 17-1 Victor/Berkeley 0-2 L 25-20,25-23
2026-05-31 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Tourney 3 Team Rockstar 18 Rees 2-1 W 18-25,25-20,15-12
2026-01-19 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... MOD B18 Blue 1-2 L 25-17, 20-25, 15-13
2026-01-19 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Club 1 B 18 Skronkstrong 2-1 W 25-19, 21-25, 13-15
2026-01-18 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Adversity VBC 18 Adidas 2-0 W 25-22, 25-17
2026-01-18 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Next 18xBlack 2-0 W 25-15, 28-26
2026-01-18 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Seaside 18-Black 2-0 W 25-23, 25-19
2026-01-17 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Team Rockstar 18 Matt 0-2 L 25-15, 25-13
2026-01-17 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... C2 Attack 18-2 Elite 2-0 W 25-14, 25-21
2026-01-17 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... SMASH Boys 18-1 0-2 L 20-25, 22-25
2025-12-14 2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal Team Rockstar 18 Rees 2-0 W 21-25, 22-25
2025-12-14 2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal Rancho 18-Black 0-2 L 25-22, 25-12
2025-12-13 2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal Aspire 18 Thor 0-2 L 25-13, 25-17
2025-12-13 2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal COAST 18-1 Pat 0-2 L 25-15, 25-15
2025-12-13 2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal Elevation 18 Peak Boys 1-2 L 21-25, 25-23, 13-15
2025-12-12 2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal NorCal Boys 18-1 1-2 L 25-21, 18-25, 11-15
2025-12-12 2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal IMUA UVC 18UA 2-0 W 25-20, 25-22
2025-12-12 2025 SoCal Cup: Winter Formal AZ Fear 18 Black 1-2 L 25-27, 25-20, 15-9
2025-11-15 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Tourney 2 MB Surf 17's ASICS 0-2 L 25-20, 25-12
2025-11-15 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Tourney 2 NOC 18 Green 2-1 W 25-22, 17-25, 14-16
2025-11-15 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Tourney 2 SMBC West 17 Molten 2-1 W 25-21, 21-25, 13-15
2025-11-03 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Vegas Aces 18-1 (SC) 1-2 L 23-25, 27-25, 15-9
2025-11-02 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge SynergyForce B 18-1 Natl (NC) 2-0 W 18-25, 14-25
2025-11-02 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge MVP 18 Black (CH) 2-0 W 16-25, 23-25
2025-11-02 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Annapolis 18U-1 (CH) 2-0 W 18-25, 19-25
2025-11-01 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Pipeline 18-1 (GL) 0-2 L 21-25, 19-25
2025-11-01 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Tribe 18B Elite Cardinal (FL) 1-2 L 25-20, 23-25, 16-14
2025-11-01 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge SCB 18 Salty Reed (IM) 0-2 L 20-25, 16-25
2025-10-25 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Tourney 1 Team Rockstar 18 Rees 1-2 L 21-25, 25-17, 9-15
2025-10-25 SoCal Cup: 18/17 Tourney 1 NOC 18 Green 2-0 W 25-22, 25-15

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

DateOpponentScoreW/LDivisionOpp EloElo BeforeElo AfterChangeKSoS
2026-07-06 GSL 18 Elect - Shane (IM) 1-2 L OPEN 2050 1886 1889 +3 56 1.00
2026-07-05 Miami United 18 N Michael (FL) 2-0 W OPEN 1936 1845 1886 +41 50 1.00
2026-07-05 ACAD Boys 18 Red (GE) 0-2 L OPEN 1979 1851 1845 -6 56 1.00
2026-07-04 OMNI 18-1 National (NC) 0-2 L OPEN 2071 1856 1851 -5 56 1.00
2026-07-04 MVC 18-North Shore (BG) 0-2 L OPEN 2204 1859 1856 -3 56 1.00
2026-07-04 Cinci Attack 18 Black (OV) 0-2 L OPEN 2011 1866 1859 -7 56 1.00
2026-07-03 Blue Royals 18 National (PS) 2-0 W OPEN 1947 1816 1866 +50 56 1.00
2026-07-03 SPVB B18 Elite (GL) 0-2 L OPEN 2215 1818 1816 -2 56 1.00
2026-07-03 Pinnacle 18 Amado (SC) 0-2 L OPEN 2070 1823 1818 -5 56 1.00
2026-06-21 AJAXVB 18-1 Gold 0-2 L OPEN 1860 1833 1823 -10 48 1.00
2026-06-20 AZ Fear 18 Black 1-2 L OPEN 2064 1834 1833 -1 56 1.00
2026-06-20 COAST 18-1 Pat 0-2 L OPEN 2104 1839 1834 -5 56 1.00
2026-06-20 C2 Attack Boys 18-1 Elite 0-2 L OPEN 2117 1843 1839 -4 56 1.00
2026-06-19 SMBC Shack 18 Molten 2-1 W OPEN 1557 1842 1843 +1 19 1.00
2026-06-19 VVA 18-Orro 2-1 W OPEN 1817 1822 1842 +20 44 1.00
2026-06-19 Team Rockstar 18 Matt 0-2 L OPEN 2171 1823 1822 -1 56 1.00
2026-06-07 Balboa 17 Blue 0-2 L AMERICAN 1645 1628 1615 -13 35 1.00
2026-06-07 MB Surf 17's ASICS 2-0 W AMERICAN 1699 1608 1628 +20 35 1.00
2026-06-07 Team Rockstar 17 Angel 2-0 W AMERICAN 1511 1599 1608 +9 32 1.00
2026-05-31 COAST 17-1 Victor/Berkeley 0-2 L AMERICAN 1686 1627 1599 -28 35 1.00
2026-05-31 Team Rockstar 18 Rees 2-1 W AMERICAN 1593 1610 1627 +17 32 1.00
2026-05-31 WAVE 18 Darrell 2-0 W AMERICAN 1564 1581 1610 +29 32 1.00
2026-01-19 MOD B18 Blue 1-2 L OPEN 1908 1766 1763 -3 56 1.00
2026-01-19 Club 1 B 18 Skronkstrong 2-1 W OPEN 1755 1751 1766 +15 46 1.00
2026-01-18 Next 18xBlack 2-0 W OPEN 1734 1726 1751 +25 37 1.00
2026-01-18 Seaside 18-Black 2-0 W OPEN 1616 1713 1726 +13 32 1.00
2026-01-18 Adversity VBC 18 Adidas 2-0 W OPEN 1746 1684 1713 +29 37 1.00
2026-01-17 Team Rockstar 18 Matt 0-2 L OPEN 2081 1687 1684 -3 56 1.00
2026-01-17 SMASH Boys 18-1 0-2 L OPEN 1761 1693 1687 -6 39 1.00
2026-01-17 C2 Attack 18-2 Elite 2-0 W OPEN 1602 1675 1693 +18 32 1.00

Roster (12 players)

#NamePositionGrad YearHeightCommitment
7 Hero English Middle 2026
9 Ethan Fernandez Middle 2026
8 Rhett Gundling Setter 2026
13 Elijah Inchaustegui Libero 2026
5 Parker Mesnik Setter 2026
11 Justin Nguyen Libero 2026
3 Tanner Pasternak Middle 2026
12 Dylan Patrik Pido Setter 2026
1 Theodore Portney Left 2026
17 Sean Spicer Left 2026
32 Noah Torres Left 2026
26 Austin Williams Right 2026

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Coaching Staff

Carson Gonzalez
Assistant Coach
Jordyn Griggs
Assistant Coach
Daniel Hart
Team Representative
Brandon Pank
Head Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pulse 18 Brandon ranked?

Pulse 18 Brandon is the #86 ranked boys 18 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 1889 based on 39 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is Pulse 18 Brandon's record this season?

14 wins, 25 losses (36% win rate) across 39 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does Pulse 18 Brandon compete for?

Pulse 18 Brandon is part of Pulse Volleyball Club, based in Anaheim, CA. View the full Pulse Volleyball Club club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for Pulse 18 Brandon?

Pulse 18 Brandon carries a roster of 12 players including Hero English, Ethan Fernandez, Rhett Gundling. The full roster below lists each player's position, class year, height, and college commitment when available.

How are VolleyLens team rankings calculated?

VolleyLens uses an Elo rating system tuned for volleyball: every team starts at 1500, ratings update after every match using K-factor 32 with margin-of-victory adjustment, and a strength-of-schedule multiplier accounts for opponent difficulty. Read the full methodology at /insights/volleylens-volleyball-ranking-methodology.