Adam Cutrell is in his first season as the head coach of the Hope International women's indoor volleyball program. He also is in charge of both the women's beach volleyball and men's beach volleyball programs, the latter of which enters its inaugural season in 2026. He has 26 years of coaching experience having mentored teams of varying ages and skill level teaching valuable volleyball and life skills.
He took over the women's beach volleyball program on an interim basis in 2023 and became the full-time head coach in 2024. In his four seasons with the Royals, the program has gained momentum, most notably in rising to as high as No. 5 in the NAIA national rankings. HIU knocked off then-No. 5 Arizona Christian during the 2026 season.
Beach Elite Volleyball Club, Huntington Beach, CA 2016 to Present
Head Coach of Girls and Boys Volleyball
Fountain Valley High School, Fountain Valley, CA 2014 to 2015
Head Varsity Coach of Girls and Boys Volleyball
Achievements:
Took girls program to Cif for first time in 10+ years
Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana, CA
2011 to 2013
Head Varsity Coach of Girls and Boys Volleyball
Achievements:
2011 Cif Div. 1 Champions & State Semifinalist.
2011 Orange County Coach Of The Year.
Over 2 years amassed a record of 100-24 (81% Win. Pct.)
2012 Trinity League Champs & was #1 in OC.
Surf City Girls Volleyball Club, Huntington Beach, CA 2008 to 2014
Director / 16 & 17s Head Coach
Achievements:
Created a successful and well respected volleyball club in O.C.
Coached two teams in the Junior Olympics in Open Division 1. Teams
finished second highest in Southern California at Junior Olympics
Ocean View High School, Huntington Beach, CA 2008 to 2010
Head Varsity Coach of Girls Volleyball
Achievements:
2010 Pre-season #1 in CIf, ranked top 3 all season
2010 Semi Finalist (first time in 13yrs.)
Marina High School, Huntington Beach, CA 2009 to 2011
Head Boys Volleyball Coach
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA 2005 to 2008
Assistant Coach
Achievements:
State Champions—2006
State Champions—2007
Prior to coaching Cutrell played collegiate volleyball at Golden West College and Utah Valley College.
A Southern California native Cutrell has been married to AnnMarie for 25 years and they have 5 kids (3 girls, 2 boys) and Penny their Labradoodle. As a family they love to attend church together, go to the beach, golf, basketball, and hike. Cutrell earend an Associates of Arts in Psychology degree from the University of Phoenix in 2011.
