Private volleyball coaching built on California sand, earned on Utah courts. Real reps. Honest coaching. No filler.
Earn it.
It started on the sands at Zuma Beach in Malibu, CA. Just the game, a court, and a love for volleyball that never went away. He played setter at UVU — learned to read the whole court, orchestrate an offense, and make the right call when it mattered. From there, after over a decade of coaching, he built Salem Hills High School's boys program from its very first season.
One philosophy: show up, do the work, and never let a player leave the court worse than they walked in. That's the standard at Zuma Volley.
"The setter sees everything — the blockers, the passers, the gaps. That vision is what I try to give every athlete I coach."
— Coach Josh McKell
Great coaches don't just develop athletes — they develop people. Inspired by the character-first philosophies of Coach Wooden, the relentless belief of Coach Valvano, the discipline of Coach K, and the servant leadership of Coach Sitake, every Zuma Volley session is built on four principles.
Play with joy and passion — the love of the game above all else. When you play with zeal, every rep means something.
Volleyball is a team sport, even in training. We lift each other up, celebrate progress together, and never leave a teammate behind.
Fundamentals first, always. Own your development, embrace the process, and trust that mastery is built one rep at a time.
Integrity on and off the court. Be someone your team can count on — in competition, in practice, and in life.
Coaches who shaped this philosophy
Private lessons aren't for kids who are struggling. They're for kids who refuse to.
Coach McKell brings over a decade of coaching experience, and as an active high school head coach, he'll evaluate your athlete with the same eye he uses at the varsity level. That's insider-level access most families never get, and it starts here.
In-Person Training · Salem, Utah
Book when it works for you. One hour, one-on-one, full focus. No strings attached — just work.
One session a week, every week. Consistency is where real progress gets made.
Commit to three months and earn your best rate. Serious about getting better? This is the plan.
All sessions paid via Venmo @ZumaVolley after confirmation. Questions? Contact Coach McKell.
Online Coaching · Anywhere in the World
Monthly feedback and drill programming via WhatsApp and Loom. Perfect for athletes who want consistent coaching without a set schedule.
Weekly drill assignments, weekly film feedback, and direct WhatsApp access. Built for competitive athletes who want to level up fast.
Everything in Development, plus a monthly live call and position-specific advanced programming. I keep limited Elite spots so every player gets my full attention.
Fill out the form. Josh will get back to you within 24 hours — not an auto-reply, not a bot. An actual response to get you scheduled and working.