Private volleyball coaching with a varsity head coach. Online from anywhere in the world, or in-person on Utah courts. Real reps. Honest feedback. No filler.
"You don't need to be the best player on the court. You need to be the most prepared."
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 more than 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 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. Four principles, every session.
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. Lift each other up, celebrate progress together, 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."
Coaching from anywhere — WhatsApp film review, weekly drill plans, Loom feedback. Your gym, your schedule, varsity-level eyes on every rep.
Monthly feedback and drill programming via WhatsApp and Loom. 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. Limited spots — every player gets full attention.
All sessions paid via Venmo @ZumaVolley after confirmation. Questions? Contact Coach McKell.
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.
Salem, Utah. All sessions paid via Venmo @ZumaVolley after confirmation. Contact Coach McKell to book.
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