Directors
Taylor Ho, Co-Director/Founder
About Taylor
Taylor Ho is a respected leader and veteran coach in Northern California’s club volleyball community, bringing over 13 years of coaching and leadership experience to the launch of his newest venture — Tyrants Volleyball Club. With a proven record of developing high-level athletes and building successful programs, Taylor is focused on creating a club culture rooted in elite training, opportunity, and character.
Coaching & Leadership Experience
• Founder of Tyrants Volleyball Club — A new, athlete-centered volleyball club committed to long-term growth, competitive success, and community impact
• Former Boys Club Director, Beach Director, and Manager of Operations at Red Rock Volleyball Club
• Former Coach at Elite Volleyball Club and 650 Xtreme Volleyball Club
• Assistant Coach for UC Davis D1 Beach Volleyball (2018–2019 season)
Notable Coaching Achievements
• Coached boys and girls teams at every age level and division
• Led seven girls teams to USAV Junior National Championships, earning bids across all levels — National, USA, Liberty, and American
• 2025 AAU Boys 14 Premier Division – 5th Place National Finish
• 2023 AAU Boys 16 Premier Division – Bronze Medalist
• 2022 USAV Boys 16 USA Division – Bronze Medalist
Playing Career Highlights
• Played 8 years with Bay to Bay Volleyball Club and Pacific Rim Volleyball Academy as a Libero and Setter
• Helped lead teams to five top-5 finishes in the Open Division at Junior Nationals
• USA Volleyball Indoor High Performance (2010–2012):
• Three-time Libero for the Youth National A1 Team
• USA Volleyball Beach High Performance (2013):
• Bronze Medalist at High Performance World Championships
• International experience representing USA Volleyball
• 9-Man National Champion and Tournament MVP (2022):
High School & College Background
• Founded the first boys’ volleyball program at San Mateo High School during his junior year
• Two-time Team MVP (Junior & Senior years)
• Collegiate athlete at Orange Coast College (Setter), then UC Davis (Opposite/Setter)
• Named Team MVP and NCCVL All-Conference First Team in both junior and senior seasons
Paolo Castillo, Co-Director/Founder
About Paolo
Paolo Castillo is a dedicated coach and leader with nearly 10 years of experience in Northern California’s volleyball scene. As the founder of Tyrants Volleyball Club, he is committed to creating an environment that prioritizes elite training, opportunity, and strong character. Paolo has a proven track record of leading teams to success and developing high-level athletes for collegiate competition. A Bay Area native, his lifelong love for volleyball drives his commitment to helping players reach their highest potential. Outside of coaching, Paolo works in biotech, contributing to advancing cancer research. He is a graduate of UC Davis and holds master’s degrees from both UC Berkeley and USC. He is excited to build a program that not only promotes the high-level technical development of its athletes but also fosters a strong, family-like club culture.
Coaching and Leadership Experience
● Nearly 10 years of coaching experience in Northern California’s volleyball community
● Founder of Tyrants Volleyball Club
● Former Boys Director, Beach Director, and Program Director (SF Location) at Red Rock Volleyball Club
● Former coach at Lakas and 650 Xtreme Volleyball Club
● Former coach at Moxie Beach Volleyball Club, helping a former AVP athlete establish an elite program in the Sacramento/Davis area
● Worked with both the beach and indoor NCAA women’s teams at UC Davis
Notable Coaching Achievements
● Led the Boys 17-1 team to a 2nd place finish at the NorCal Invitational in 2025
● Led the Boys 16-1s team to a 3rd place finish at AAU Nationals in the 16 Premier Division in 2024
● Led the Boys 16-1s team to a 2nd place finish at NCVA Power League in the 16s Division in 2024
● Led the Boys 16-1s team to a 1st place finish at Far Westerns in the Open Division in 2024
● Led the 15-1s team to a 5th place finish at USAV Junior National Championship in 2023
● Led the 15-1s team to a silver medal at SoCal Cup in 2023
● Led the Boys 15-1s team to a silver medal at the NCVA Far Westerns Qualifier in 2023
● Led the Boys 14-1s team to a top 10 finish in NCVA Power League, earning a bid to USAV Nationals in 2022
Playing Career Highlights
● Multi-sport athlete throughout high school, earning MVP honors in both volleyball and water polo during junior and senior year
● Competed in club and school seasons for volleyball, water polo, and soccer
● Played as a libero for four years on the NCCVL UC Davis Men’s Team, finishing 2nd in the league
● Created the first club beach volleyball program at UC Davis, competing as part of the “2’s” pair
● Played on a local 9-man team called San Francisco Dragons, placing 4th at the National Championships in Oakland in 2022
● Competed with a local semi-professional VLA team from San Jose, playing alongside and against former Division 1 athletes
● Played on the UC Berkeley NCCVL Men’s Team as a libero/DS, finishing top 10 in the nation and 1st in the league