Meet Our Leadership

SCOTT WONG

Founder and Master Coach

Scott Wong, the founder and master coach of Pacific Coast Volley, is known for his elite coaching and holistic player development. He not only leads PCVC, but also serves as head coach for Pepperdine University's nationally ranked women's team. Scott brings a unique perspective to the game from having played and coached at all levels, including the US National Teams.

Scott's coaching philosophy was shaped by guidance from esteemed mentors such as Marv Dunphy and Dave Shoji. Marv, considered as one of the best teachers of the game, not only coached Scott during his collegiate career but he also brought Scott on board to assist the Pepperdine Men’s team during the 2005-2009 seasons, in which the team won a national championship. Dave Shoji, whom for years held the title of the winningest coach in the history of NCAA volleyball, hired Scott for his ability to teach the game and bring a new perspective that was welcomed in Hawaii.

Originally from Hawaii, Scott has excelled not only in collegiate coaching but also in club coaching both in Hawaii and Thousand Oaks. He has a knack for capturing his players' attention and identifying their strengths to foster their growth. While winning medals isn't his sole focus, Scott has led his youth teams to multiple medals at qualifier events and achieved success at the United States Junior Nationals, including a Bronze medal in 2023 with his 12 and under team.

In his leisure time, the Conejo Valley resident enjoys spending quality time with his family—wife Tamar, who teaches English, daughter Elyse, who loves the family sport of volleyball, son Dylan, who loves shooting hoops, and energetic ausie-doodle, Ollie, who loves playing fetch.

Isabel Zelaya

Club Director

Isabel, a graduate from Pepperdine University with a Masters in Business, combines her academic achievements with an excellent volleyball career to bring a wealth of experience to the club scene. With a passion for giving back to the sport that shaped her, Isabel’s volleyball journey began at a young age in Houston, Texas.

Coming from a volleyball family, both her mom and older sister played volleyball at a division one college. Throughout her Pepperdine career, she left a lasting impact, earning the distinction of being the 2nd highest all-time assist record holder for the University. Isabel was not only a stellar player, but also served as a four-year captain, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to excellence on and off the court. With her unwavering dedication, leadership skills, and love for the game, Isabel is ready to inspire the next generation of athletes.

Julie Bennett

Director of Youth Development

With over 15 years of coaching experience, Julie has coached the youngest of beginners to the collegiate level. For the past 4 years, she has been coaching the girls indoor and beach programs to success at Oaks Christian. The past 2 season the Oaks varsity girls were CIF SS runner ups, as well as went 20-0 in Marmonte league matches; and in beach were semi finalists in the inaugural year of CIF playoffs. Prior to Oaks, Julie was the assistant coach for the women’s team at Pepperdine, overseeing recruiting, team defense, and extensive work with outsides and Liberos.  Julie has also coached at Pacifica Christian where she was coach of the year to her CIF SS championship team in 2013. She’s also coached at various clubs including: Actyve, Sports Academy (as the Director in its inaugural year), and Sports Shack.

As a student athlete, Julie is a an alum of Oaks Christian followed by Pepperdine. There she was an all-American, 4-time all WCC selection (1st team for 3 years), a top 10 Division 1 finalists for the 2009 NCAA Woman of the Year Award, and a recent inductee into the Hall of Fame. After Pepperdine, she spent time training with team USA, half a season in competitive Azerbaijan, and 3 seasons in Puerto Rico.

She is excited to bring her experiences, knowledge, and passion for volleyball to this club! Julie is most looking forward to mentoring the girls, teaching this technical sport, and inspiring the athletes to want to be and do their best!

Meet Our Coaches

  • Kellee Roesel

    16’s Head Coach

  • Alec Bennett

    15’s Head Coach & 16’s Assistant Coach

  • Shannon Macias

    15’s Assistant Coach

Interested in Coaching for PCVC?

We are always looking for passionate individuals who are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our athletes. At PCVC, we value hardworking coaches who see themselves as mentors and are eager to learn and embrace our coaching philosophy. If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young athletes and willing to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! 

Careers@pacificcoastvolley.com