About US
Club Kaos was founded with a clear purpose: to create real opportunities for young athletes to enter and thrive in the volleyball club scene. It has since developed the original sister organisation, The Volleyball Academy, into a competitive club offering a wide range of support to athletes of all levels. With Competitive Adult and Women's teams, and development opportunities for younger players.
After moving to Wellington from the States, Josette Delgado recognised a gap in the local volleyball scene. There were limited opportunities for players, particularly young athletes, to develop and transition into club volleyball. She began by training adults, founding The Volleyball Academy (TVA) in 2023. As interest grew, TVA expanded into youth development, offering coaching for players from Years 3–12 and building a strong foundation for the sport.
However, there was still no clear pathway into club volleyball.
In 2024, Club Kaos was established to bridge that gap. Designed as an entry point into the club scene, Kaos provides athletes with the opportunity to compete, grow, and experience team volleyball from an earlier age. Building the club from the ground up, Jo took on multiple roles as president, coach, and player to bring this vision to life.
The club has grown rapidly. In its first year, Kaos launched a women’s team and two men’s teams with around 70 total members. By 2025, a second women’s team was added, and membership rose to approximately 130. Today, the club has grown to approximately 200 members. This growth has been matched with on-court success, including a second-place finish in Division 3 for the Women’s A team in 2025.
At its core, Club Kaos is built on being team-focused and valuing the journey over the outcome. We prioritise development, connection, and a genuine love for the game.
Our Values
Team-First Mentality
We put the team above the individual, building a culture grounded in trust, accountability, communication, and unity on and off the court.
At Club Kaos, success is defined by collective growth. We foster an environment where players are committed not only to improving themselves, but to lifting those around them. We believe the strongest teams are made up of individuals who take responsibility for each other, communicate openly, and work towards a shared purpose.
This team-first approach extends beyond competition. Many of our senior athletes give back by volunteering their time to coach and support younger players, both within the club and across school programmes.
Club Kaos was founded with a wider vision: to grow and strengthen volleyball in the Wellington region. Our commitment to giving back is at the heart of our identity, ensuring that what we build as a club benefits not just our teams, but the wider volleyball community.
Respect for All
We show respect to players, coaches, officials, and volunteers, recognising that every individual plays an essential role in our community. Respect is the foundation of how we train, compete, and connect with one another.
At Club Kaos, we actively value and celebrate the diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal identities within our club. We believe that embracing what makes each person unique strengthens our teams and enriches our environment. By creating a space where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued, we foster a genuine sense of belonging.
This commitment to respect shapes our behaviour on and off the court. We promote open communication, empathy, and understanding, ensuring that everyone feels supported and included. Through this, we build not only stronger athletes, but a more connected, inclusive, and respectful volleyball community.
Commitment to Growth
We are dedicated to continuous improvement—both as athletes and as coaches—embracing challenges and striving to get better every day.
At Club Kaos, growth is intentional and ongoing. We invest in the development of our coaches by creating opportunities to learn alongside experienced and professional coaches, building their confidence, knowledge, and leadership. Many of our coaches are also actively working towards or hold local referee certifications, deepening their understanding of the game and strengthening the wider volleyball community.
For our athletes, development is a key focus. Through initiatives such as Saturday development sessions, we provide additional opportunities for players to refine their skills, build game understanding, and grow in a supportive environment.
We believe that a commitment to growth means embracing challenges, learning from experience, and continually striving for improvement—both individually and as a club.
Positive Learning Environment
We create a space where players feel safe to learn, take risks, and develop their skills with confidence.
Volleyball is a game that demands resilience—mistakes are inevitable and essential to growth. At Club Kaos, we embrace this by normalising errors as part of the learning process, encouraging players to take risks without fear of failure.
We are committed to supporting our athletes through both their successes and their setbacks. Wins are celebrated, and challenges are met with encouragement, guidance, and reflection. By creating a positive and supportive environment, we help players build confidence, resilience, and a genuine love for the game.
Supporting the Holistic Athlete
We believe great athletes are supported beyond just their performance on the court. At Club Kaos, we value the whole person and recognise that physical development, mental wellbeing, and life outside of volleyball are all interconnected.
Our approach is centred on creating an environment where athletes feel supported, balanced, and understood. We encourage healthy habits, open communication, and self-awareness, helping players develop confidence, resilience, and perspective alongside their volleyball skills.
OUr Team 2026
Josette Delgado – President & Founder
Jo is the driving force behind Club Kaos and The Volleyball Academy. With extensive experience playing and coaching both internationally and in New Zealand, she founded Kaos to create meaningful pathways for athletes in Wellington. As president, she continues to lead the club’s vision while remaining actively involved in coaching and player development.
Robert Higgins - Head oF Coaches & Men’s B Coach
Great volleyball players are built on strong fundamentals and a commitment to continuous growth. Robert Higgins is a Volleyball New Zealand Level 3 Te Whanake Accredited Coach with over seven years of experience coaching across all levels, from beginners discovering the sport to men’s representative athletes competing at the highest levels.
Robert is currently Head of Men’s Volleyball at Victoria University of Wellington and coaches at Scots College. His experience also includes coaching with Wellington IPC, Wolves VC, Wellington Girls’ College, Wellington High School, and Queen Margaret College.
Specialising in structured player development pathways, Robert’s coaching philosophy focuses on hustle, responsibility, and personal ownership. He is dedicated to developing not only skilled volleyball players, but well rounded, driven athletes who take responsibility for their growth and success on and off the court.
Pesamino Morrison – Head Coach Men’s A
Pesa Morrison is a familiar name in the volleyball community. As an athlete, he is a Wellington Men's Representative and is preparing for the upcoming AVC Tournament in India, as a part of the New Zealand Men's VolleyBlacks Team. Pesa's experience in coaching includes the Canterbury Open Men's IPC team when they earned a silver medal in 2024, and is the lead of the flourishing Scots College Volleyball Programme. His philosophy regarding high-level coaching is simple. Where individual and team identity is built on work ethic and making people around you better. Pesa looks forward to stamping his mark at a surging space as Kaos Volleyball Club, and is humbled with the opportunity to work with such determined athletes.
Jeron Erkens - Head Coach Women’s B
Jeroen Erkens brings decades of connection to the game, having first played volleyball at Canterbury University in the early 1990s before spending several years in the Wellington club scene. After stepping away from the sport for a period, he returned through coaching five years ago, beginning with junior boys at Wellington High School and later moving into senior girls coaching.
Jeroen has coached the Kaos Men’s B team for the past two seasons and is currently Head Coach of the Kaos Women’s B team. He coaches for the love of the game and the enjoyment of helping players grow, particularly watching confidence build when skills start to click and enthusiasm for volleyball takes off.
IsoBel Lemanutau - Head Coach Women’s A
Isabel Lemanutau is a dedicated and driven volleyball coach with youth development qualifications. She is committed to building strong fundamentals, confidence, and teamwork in athletes, creating a high-quality environment where they are challenged to grow and reach their full potential.
Outside of coaching, she enjoys watching The Office with her husband and supporting her children’s extracurricular activities.