Meet the Coaches
Parents and athletes deserve to know who guides their development. We intentionally recruit and retain coaches with the technical knowledge, experience, leadership, and character to teach within the Oregon Surf culture.
Scott Coons
Club Director
33 years coaching
33 years coaching volleyball. 16 years head coach of 6A high school programs. 6 years as a club director. 3 teams qualified for Nationals.
Michael King
Assistant/Recruiting Director
30 years coaching
Former Division I head coach. 21 years as a Division I coach and recruiting coordinator. Has coached and helped place 150+ club athletes at colleges where they earned Division I or Division II scholarships.
Kalli Dickey
Coach
3 years coaching
Coached for three years at McMinnville High School and Oregon Surf. Played at Whitman College, Freshman of the Year 2017.
Nathan Mckinney
Coach
3 years coaching
Coaches clinics at Oregon Surf and at various college camps. 3 years of club volleyball at OSU and PCC.
Cole McMahon
Coach
13 years coaching
13 years of coaching experience, now in his 10th season at Oregon Surf. Coached the 2022 CEVA Champion 16-1 team.
Bryan Quintana
Coach
3 years coaching
2 years at Beaverton High School, 1 year club coaching. Played PCC PIVA volleyball.
Jakobe Boyd
Coach
3 years coaching
Coaches at Riverdale High School and Kingtide Volleyball. 3 years of college club volleyball at PCC.
Owen Aroche
Coach
Coaches Kingtide 12U and 14U. Assists at JWO and Oregon Surf camps. Plays on the PCC A team.
Mel Kistler
Coach
4 years coaching
4 years of coaching experience. Has completed about 180 marathons and ultramarathons.
Meet your Club Director, Scott Coons
- 33 years coaching volleyball
- 16 years head coach of 6A high school volleyball programs
- 14 years coaching club volleyball at all skill levels
- 9 years president of youth athletic organizations
- 6 years as a club director
- 3 teams qualified for Nationals
- 9 years coaching at college volleyball camps
- 4 years directing volleyball operations at Courthouse Athletic Club
- 4 years collegiate & USA AAA volleyball playing experience
- 2 years as a top coach at Oregon State volleyball camps
Michael King: experience that serves athletes
- 21 years as a Division I coach and recruiting coordinator
- Former Division I head coach
- 150+ club athletes coached and placed at colleges where they earned Division I or II scholarships
- Over 20 years of college coaching and 30 years of club coaching
A record of development and achievement
5
College conference championships
2
NCAA Division I tournament appearances
31
NCAA Division I All-Conference players
8
AVCA Academic Awards (team GPA 3.30+)
1
National volleyball championship
3
CEVA Regional Championships
2
ERVA Regional Championships
Historical coaching results reflect Michael's experience across previous programs.
Who coaches each team
Directors coordinate the program. Team coaches guide the daily athlete experience.
Upper POD
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18-1 Gold
Head Coach: T.J. Schlatter
Assistant Coach: Cole McMahon
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16-1 Gold
Head Coach: David Cho
Assistant Coach: Nathan Mckinney
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15-1 Gold
Head Coach: Scott Coons
Assistant Coach: Kalli Dickey
Middle POD
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14-1 Gold
Head Coach: Kalli Dickey
Assistant Coach: Bryan Quintana
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14-2 Blue
Head Coach: Mike King
Assistant Coach: Jon Ho
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14-3 White
Head Coach: Jae Asuncion
Assistant Coach: Whitney Olson
Younger POD
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12-1 Gold
Head Coach: Penny Werner
Assistant Coach: Stephanie Kolodechik
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12-2 Blue
Head Coach: Mel Kistler
Assistant Coach: Jakobe Boyd
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12-3 White
Head Coach: Owen Aroche
Assistant Coach: Shane Davis
Team assignments as presented at the 2026–27 parent information meeting. Final team availability is confirmed in club announcements.
What we look for in a coach
Pillar 01
Technical Knowledge
Deep understanding of skill mechanics, strategy, and game execution.
Pillar 02
Experience
Proven track record of high-level competition and player growth.
Pillar 03
Leadership
Empowering athletes to reach their potential through positive guidance.
Pillar 04
Character
Modeling discipline, sportsmanship, and the Oregon Surf values.
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