Wellington (Beef) Afusia

Wellington Afusia, known as “Coach Beef” throughout the OUAZ community, is the head coach of the Ottawa University Arizona men’s volleyball program and brings extensive playing and coaching experience to the court.

Originally from Carson, California, Coach Wellington began playing volleyball at age 14 at Carson High School. He helped the program win its first city championship and earned four national medals while competing with HBC Volleyball Club. He later attended Grand Canyon University on an academic scholarship, where he founded the GCU men’s club volleyball team. He earned a degree in business management with minors in accounting, finance, and economics.

Coach Wellington began his OUAZ coaching journey in 2019 as a graduate assistant before advancing to a full-time assistant coaching position and eventually becoming head coach. He helped guide the Spirit to its first conference championship in 2022 and the program’s second NCCAA national championship. During his time with OUAZ, the Spirit has consistently ranked among the nation’s top programs, made multiple national tournament appearances, and produced several All-American athletes.

In recognition of his leadership, Coach Wellington was named NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association in both 2022 and 2024.

His coaching experience also includes Victorium Volleyball Club, as well as numerous camps and clinics throughout Arizona. He currently coaches a boys team at Momentum and works with OVA athletes to build strong fundamentals and continue developing their skills.

A man of faith, Coach Wellington is committed to creating an environment that encourages spiritual growth, character development, and service to others.

His wife, Olivia, is the head coach of the OUAZ women’s volleyball program. They are active members of Christ’s Church of the Valley and live in Peoria with their dogs, Stacy and Stanley. They recently welcomed their first child, Elijah.