Eryn joins Booker as the top assistant on the Vanguard Lions' volleyball staff in 2010. This season marks Leja's first year coaching at the collegiate level, though she has two years of volleyball coaching and a terrific playing career under her belt.
As a player, Eryn spent two seasons at College of the Desert, where she was a team captain both seasons. She earned first-team all-conference in both campaigns, and earned the team MVP award twice. In addition, Leja was awarded COD's Female "Athlete of the Year" in 2007. Following her time at College of the Desert, Leja attended U.C. Riverside, where she redshirted in 2007. Leja then transferred to Chapman University the following year, and played two seasons from for the Panthers. As a senior in 2010, Leja was named a team captain and earned second-team All-Independent conference.
Leja was a successful coach during her playing career. In 2009, Leja was an assistant coach for the 951 Elite 17's, who earned a gold medal at the Junior Olympics in Miami, Florida. The following season, she continued in her role for the Elite 18's. Leja has also coached two seasons for the Desert Sports Volleyball Club in Palm Desert, California.
"I love the family-like atmosphere of Vanguard," Leja stated. "As well as the values, morals, and character of the individuals I will be working with."
Leja graduated from Chapman in 2010, and is pursuing a Master's Degree in Sports Administration. Leja is single and lives in Huntington Beach.
