16 Boys Assistant Coach: Joshua Ko
Coach Joshua Ko, originally from Seoul, South Korea, brings international playing experience, strategic leadership, and technical knowledge to No Panic Volleyball Club. Now based in Northern Virginia, Josh applies the same focus and discipline from his academic and athletic background to coaching youth athletes.
Coaching Experience and Specialization
- Assistant Coach, Cary Academy Varsity and JV Boys Teams
- Assistant Coach, PAC6 Volleyball Club (North Carolina)
- Head Coach, Middle School Girls Volleyball – Seoul Foreign School (3 years)
- Private 1-on-1 volleyball coach (2020–present)
- Focuses on:
- Setter development and mechanics
- Defensive positioning and court awareness
- Encouraging high volleyball IQ and technical fundamentals
Career Highlights and Achievements
- Team Captain – Seoul Foreign School Varsity Volleyball
- Best Setter (2018) – KAIAC Tournament
- All-Tournament and All-Conference Team, KAIAC
- Captain – USC Men’s Club Volleyball A Team
- Helped lead USC to Top 5 national ranking (NCVF)
- Former skateboarder turned competitive athlete
Education and Credentials
- University of Southern California (USC)
- B.A. in Applied & Computational Mathematics
- B.S. in Business Administration (Finance)
- Medical Scribe at OrthoVirginia
- MCAT candidate, future healthcare professional
Why He Loves Volleyball and Coaching Philosophy
Coach Josh believes in simplifying the game - his motto: “Volleyball is not that deep.” He emphasizes smart decision-making, refined execution, and calm under pressure. His coaching style is analytical, athlete-focused, and deeply rooted in fundamentals.
Personal Interests and Fun Fact
Outside of volleyball, Josh enjoys strength training, sports analytics, and spending time outdoors.
Fun Fact: He transitioned from competitive skateboarding to volleyball and never looked back.