John Kutsuzawa

Thanks for visiting my page.

What I do best:
I gather a bunch of random kids with varied skills and help them realize their potential to play at a competitive level.
I focus on team success – it is a result of individual perseverance, development of team strategies, and superior team training.

Fun Fact:
I am a FAA licensed commercial pilot and a certificated flight instructor. I have 2,000 hours of flight time mostly in Cessna branded aircraft.

For a short introduction to my coaching philosophy, take a look at this video.
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Coaching Experience

2026-Present : Unami Middle School
2025-Present : TNT, Head Coach 12-1 Inferno
2022-Present : Central Bucks South High School
2022-Present : Bertucci Volleyball Camp Staff
2022-2025: TNT, Head Coach 13-1 Roadrunner
2022-2023: Sandyard Beach Volleyball
2021-2022: Solebury High School
2027-2022: East Coast Power
2016-2020: Our Lady Mount Carmel CYO
2015-2017: GPS Crush

Team Results

2027 season:  Raise the standard, challenge yourself, and strengthen by adversity.

2026 season:  With heart, hustle, and unity, we turn ambition into achievement.
* 4 Gold medals in the Gold bracket
* Ranked #1 in the state of Pennsylvania

2025 season:  Adapt to new challenges.
* 2 Gold medals in the Gold bracket
* Won the Pearl division at AAU FL Nationals

2024 season:  Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.
* 3 Gold medals / 1 Silver medal all in the Gold bracket
* First TNT team to shutout a set 25-0 at AAU FL Nationals

2023 season:  Evolve the way we play the game.
* 5 Gold medals / 1 Silver medal all in the Gold bracket
* The most successful team in TNT history

Certifications

USAV Coaching Accreditation Program
Gold Medal Squared
Art of Coaching
AAU Double-Goal Coach
USAV Impact / Safesport

Play Philosophy

1. Everything is IN.
2. Attack the ball over the net.
3. If you’re not sure whose ball it is, it’s yours.

Volleyball is about movement; fluid like water, always adjusting in both offense and defense.

I am a big proponent of teaching proper body mechanics when executing skills. I focus on the technique starting with the basic skills of passing, overhand passing/setting, and attacking, then I progress to body movement for efficiency, correct posture, and maximum power.

I am excited to share with the team many advanced concepts and offensive plays. Stick around one of our matches, and you can see us run our version of the “Philly Special” play.

Though I’ve played volleyball close to 30 years, I still consider myself a student of the sport. I continue to attend coaching clinics and camps to learn tips and techniques for teaching and playing.