By Staff Dec 9, 2021 Members of the Kansas volleyball team come together during the Jayhawks' Sweet 16 match at Pitt, on Dec. 9, 2021, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The University of Miami volleyball team has added assistant coach Ainise Havili to the staff, head coach Jose "Keno" Gandara announced Monday. He's been in the deep water and knows volleyball inside and out. Elise McGhie Freshman setter from St. Teresas Academy in Kansas City, Mo. Zimmerman took the indoor success over to the sand by starting the beach volleyball program in 2020. During his two years with the men's volleyball program, Kustura helped the Tigers to their first winning season in 2018, and the best winning percentage in school history, an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) regular-season championship and a second-place finish at the AMCC Conference Tournament in 2019. Theres going to be a lot of that kind of thing, Bechard said of pandemic-inspired adjustments made by universities and programs all across the country. She's a fearless recruiter and a great player-development coach for our point guards. "He was front and center with the defensive revolution at Long Beach State, then from there to Baylor and Texas. Terry Liskevych, AVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2003. A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Houlton played collegiately at Pacific Lutheran University as a defensive specialist, then served as an assistant coach at her alma mater for four seasons. The Official Athletics Website for the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Ashleigh Houlton was added to the Wichita State volleyball coaching staff on July 20, 2022 and is entering her first season with the Shockers. Bechard is a four-time Big 12 Coach of the Year and has led the Jayhawks to eight of the last 11 NCAA Tournaments. The unseeded Jayhawks were sent to Omaha, Nebraska, for the first weekend and KU brought home two wins after defeating #19 Oregon, 3-0, and #20 Creighton, 3-1, to advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the third time in program history. Tough, athletic and powered by what Bechard called an unbelievable motor, the first-team all-state selection is known for her enthusiasm and defense. View Full Bio. They then competed at state again in 2013 and 2014. "Brian has a really impressive resume as a club guy, a camp guy, and a college guy. He completed his time at Barton County with the highest all-time winning percentage among two-year college coaches and ranked fourth all-time with 716 wins. Most college Volleyball coaches don't respond to unsolicited emails. In addition, four Tigers were named AVCA DIII All-Americans during Kustura's time at Wittenberg. Assistant Volleyball Coach & Recruiting Coordinator. 1 prospect on AL.coms A-List heading into her senior season of high school. Led by the University of Kansas Volleyball Coaching Staff This event is for those student-athletes who are focused on pursuing volleyball at the collegiate level. Im thankful for the working relationship I have with the other head coaches and the synergy and support that exists between Chancellor Doug Girod, Athletics Director Travis Goff and our sport administrator, Nicole Corcoran. When he's not covering KU sports, he likes to spend his time playing basketball and golf, listening to and writing music and traveling the world with friends and family. Ainises career at KU was nothing short of incredible, as she holds numerous records and accolades during her time as a player. A hot start proved to be brief and ultimately unsustainable Thursday for a Kansas volleyball team trying to upset the NCAA Tournament's No. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Havili attended the University of Kansas from 2014-2018, and received her masters degree from the University of Arizona in 2018. Paula Martin 1988 First Team Wilson, Ava He was the Volunteer Assistant at WSU from early 2020 until May of 2021. Terry Pettit, AVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2009. Chris Lamb is entering his 23rdseason as the head volleyball coach at Wichita State. After finishing the season with a 34-48 record, the . University of Kansas volleyball coach Ray Bechard announced on Tuesday the addition of former KU volleyball player Tori Miller to its staff for the upcoming 2022 season. KU announced the new contract for its veteran volleyball coach Thursday afternoon via a news release. Four Bantams also earned New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) All-Academic Team recognition under Kustura, while the entire team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The most recent triumph for Bechard during his time at Kansas came in 2021 as the Jayhawks returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017. Shields, Danny The western Kansas native with a lifelong passion for all things KU is the winningest coach in Kansas Volleyball history. He was a USAV National Referee from 1986 through 1998, officiating Division I competition. Payne announced the addition of Taelor Karr as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. "We are excited to have Taelor join our program," Payne stated. Beach Volleyball (Follow at @EKUVolleyball) Jeff Patton: Head Coach 859-622-8440 859-622-8440: Tierney Flaherty . He became the Journal-World Sports Editor in 2018. She played two years for the Wildcats and was named to the Academic All-Big 12 second team and was a two-time Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll honoree. She loves to watch, coach, ref, and play volleyball!!! She is an assistant coach for Wichita State Shockers. . Prior to accepting this position at Friends University, Coach Ayin spent two seasons as an assistant men's volleyball coach at Newman University where he also worked as the recruiting coordinator. There is no additional information to display: He is married to the former Shannon Hoyt, who is the Director of Volleyball Operations for the Shockers, and they have two daughters, Gracie and Sydney. In 13 of the last 14 years, Kansas has had a winning season. 12-time AVCA District IV Junior College Coach of the Year [1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997], AVCA ALL-AMERICANS 16 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and hosted the first and second round for the first time in school history. Alexis Shepherd 1995 First Team Spending a year as a volunteer assistant for Purdue University, Ainise now joins the Hurricanes staff for the upcoming 2023 season as a full-time assistant coach. BOULDER Colorado head coach JR Payne filled the vacancy on her coaching staff on Monday. The Rattlers finished second in the Heartland Conference in the regular season during Kustura tenure, increasing their winning percentage by over 100 points. LAWRENCE - Following back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and a Sweet 16 run in 2021, Kansas Volleyball Coach Ray Bechard has signed a three-year contract extension through the . 3 overall seed, Pitt, on the road. Parks is known for her relentless motor and work ethic, and Bechard said she has the potential to be the type of player who can inspire the entire roster to reach new heights. Employment Kansas head coach Ray Bechard speaks with the team during a timeout Friday night in San Diego. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. This is one of the ways SportsRecruits can help. The KU coaching staff discovered . The Kansas volleyball team is ready to unveil its rebuilt roster this fall, and head coach Ray Bechard could not be more excited about the names on the list. The official staff directory for the Washburn University Ichabods Skip To Main . Played in 21 matches for the Lancers, including 56 sets played, Was third on the team with 72 digs for the season, Recorded 2.46 assists per set (138 for the season), Played in six matches (14 sets), starting in three, Recorded 13 digs, five kills, and three blocks, Posted third-best 124 assists on the team, Played in 13 matches (26 sets), starting four, Recorded five kills, 172 assists, and three service aces, Prepped three varsity seasons at Servite High School, where he graduated in 2011, Holds the school record for career assists and career aces, Made USA Youth National Team as an alternative player, Born March 12, 1993, to John and Kathleen Kustura, Has one brother (John) and one sister (Colleen), Sister (Colleen) plays soccer at NCAA Division I St. Louis University. After three seasons at Long Beach, he took over the Baylor program in 1996, leaving eight years later as the winningest coach in program history with 129 victories to his credit. Kelsie Payne 2015 First Team, 2016 First Team, 2017 Third Team Jenkins, Emerson Astor, Fiona The Kansas volleyball team is ready to unveil its rebuilt roster this fall, and head coach Ray Bechard could not be more excited about the names on the list. Hinkle, Shaylee Under Bechard, the Jayhawks have posted winning seasons in 13 of the last 14 years, reaching at least 18 wins in eight of those seasons. She is currently a registered Varsity Volleyball Official with KSHSAA. Head coach Ray Bechard is in his 25th season leading the Kansas Volleyball program in 2022. He graduated from Lawrence High in 1996 and the University of Kansas in 2000 with a degree in Journalism. Kustura earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology from California Baptist in May 2015, and his master's degree in athletic coaching from Wittenberg University in May 2019. Tracy Bernhardt 1992 First Team He's done it all," Lamb said. She has coached club volleyball since 2000. Ramsey, Kadye 2022 Women's Volleyball Roster Go To Coaching Staff Print Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Sort By: Go Sponsors Footer Copyright 2023 Keiser University Athletics Privacy Policy Terms of Service Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting kuseahawks.com! Bechard was also president of the NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association from 1989-92. Paige Shaw Junior outside hitter from Mississippi State. WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State first year head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner officially announced his first staff Wednesday afternoon. / When he's not covering KU sports, he likes to spend his time playing basketball and golf, listening to and writing music and traveling the world with friends and family. She replaces Tim Hays who left to become the head coach at Pepperdine. Mansfield, Steve Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Havili attended the University of Kansas from 2014-2018, and received her master's degree from the University of Arizona in 2018. The Paola, Kan., native, spent five seasons as an assistant at Santa Clara before arriving in Stillwater. From 2011 to 2017 we built a culture of diversity and experiences I will forever remember and keep with me. He has led the Shockers to at least 20 wins in 15 out of the last 16 seasons and was the National Coach of the Year by Volleyball Magazine in 2017. Coach and I started out as neighbors. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. She played volleyball at Bishop Carroll High School and the University of Kansas. / He became the Journal-World Sports Editor in 2018. All rights reserved. Karr spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State. WSU Head Volleyball Coach, Skills Trainer for SHOCKWAVE. NORMAN New Oklahoma head volleyball coach Aaron Mansfield completed his full-time coaching staff Friday when he announced the hiring of 15-year professional player . Madison Rigdon 2016 Honorable Mention, 2017 Honorable Mention We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. LeGrand, Loren KU Athletics. Assistant Volleyball Coach 785-670-1987 785-670-1987: Washburn (bs, 2019) Genna Berg: Graduate Assistant Coach . Karli Schmidt Freshman outside hitter from Lansing High. Women's Basketball Sheila Johnson 1985 First Team. The Jayhawks reached the second round of the NCAA tournament after topping Miami (Fl.) Ashleigh Houlton was added to the Wichita State volleyball coaching staff on July 20, 2022 and is entering her first season with the Shockers. He's a friendly, fun person to be around, and our players and community are going to love him." / Scot Pollard, former basketball player at KU and in the NBA, AWARDS & HONORS INDEX Phone. The Kansas volleyball program recently announced the signing of four top prospects, each of whom head coach Ray Bechard said could make an immediate impact with the Jayhawks. Volley High has KUs 2020 recruiting class ranked as the 10th best in the nation, and PrepVolleyball.com ranks the Kansas class 11th. In 2022, Ainise returned to the United States to continue her passion for volleyball, only this time as a coach. Im extremely grateful for my continued association with an athletic program that is exceptionally supported and creates a first-class experience for its student-athletes, Bechard said in the release. Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. View Full Bio. The official staff directory for the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels . He played professionally overseas in Germany. During her senior year, she shattered the record for most career assists by a player in Kansas volleyball history with 5255 recorded assists. Erik and Ashley have three children Evelyn (Evie), Hutchins and Mason Jane. Two years later, he received his masters degree in Physical Education from FHSU. In his time at Barton, Bechard posted a career record of 716-60 (.923) and coached 23 Academic All-Americans. in their tournament opener. One of the most important decision is choosing a club, is the coaching staff, and our staff is second to none. A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Houlton played collegiately at Pacific Lutheran University as a defensive specialist, then served as an assistant coach at her alma mater for four seasons. Matt lives in Lawrence with his wife, Allison, and two daughters, Kate and Molly. KU announced the new contract for its veteran volleyball coach Thursday afternoon via a news release. We are excited to hit the ground running.". As much success as the program has already experienced over the past 25 years, I am incredibly excited about the future of Kansas Volleyball with Ray remaining at the helm.. The 2022-23 season was a big bounce-back season for OSU, which went 9-20 including a 55-45 loss to Colorado in 2021-22. The Jayhawks secured the league title with a five-set Senior Day victory over Iowa State on the same day the program bid a fond farewell to seniors Maggie Anderson, Tayler Soucie and Cassie Wait, a group who helped KU achieve unprecedented success during their playing careers. . All rights reserved Carter, Molly Lamb also earned AVCA North Region Coach of the Year and American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors. KU Athletics announced the news Thursday, following back-to-back seasons that have seen Bechard lead Kansas to the NCAA tournament. Molly Schultz Freshman defensive specialist/libero from Rockford (Minn.) High. KU volleyball adds former player to staff, Charges remain pending for turkey poachers who violated Kansas, Nebraska laws, Suspect leads officials on early-morning chase through 6 Kansas counties, Trial against KHP set to begin for alleged unlawful detainment of drivers, KU alumni team among 16 scheduled for TBT Wichita Super Regional, K-States Ekow Boye-Doe receives invite to Chiefs mini camp, Washburns JJ Letcher Jr. signs with Chiefs. Download Our App, Seven Hurricanes Named All-ACC Academic Team, Trio of Hurricanes Earn AVCA All-Region Honors, Canes Fall in Opening Round of 2022 NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship. Brandon is in his 6th year as an assistant coach at Friends University. Co-Director of Shockwave Volleyball Academy. Bien would also be named the AVCA Regional Freshman of the Year and earned an honorable mention selection to the AVCA All-America Team, making her KUs 10th AVCA All-American in program history and first since 2017. Head Women's Volleyball Coach 610-683-1333 610-683-1333: Brittney Moyer: Assistant Coach Lindsey Wagner: Volunteer Assistant Coach . 2014-15 Men's Volleyball Roster Choose a Player: Bergholtz, Brock Burge, Jackson Carr, Jackson de Diego Garcia, Enrique DeLyon, Rocky Hadobas, Robert Iglesias, Arturo Ilena, Bryan Jackson, Cody Kustura, Kevin Llinas Rosa, Giovanni Maurer, Daniel Melcher, Zachary Miller, Caleb Paul, Rohit Powell, Roy Schick, Philip Tuttle, Jonathan Yashiro, Nyck Go Prior to joining Trinity College, Kustura served as a graduate assistant coach with both the men's and women's volleyball programs at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio from 2018-19. Douglass made it to state for the very first time in school history in 2011. The 2015 team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to eventual national champion Nebraska. The 2016 Kansas team accomplished something no team in the 40-year history of Kansas Volleyball had accomplished by winning the Big 12 Conference regular season title. . Lamb led the Shockers to their sixth Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title and third Valley Tournament title. Jayhawk volleyball coach Ray Bechard has always been a lifelong Jayhawk and has lived and worked in the state of Kansas his entire life. Volleyball staff. Prior to her time at Spartanburg Methodist, Zimmerman served as an Assistant Coach at the University of Louisiana from 2017-2018. Following the departure of lead assistant coach Greg St. Jean, the Mavs have been linked to a few experienced candidates for Jason Kidd's staff. After covering KU sports for the University Daily Kansan and Rivals.com, Matt joined the World Company (and later Ogden Publications) in 2001 and has held several positions with the paper and KUsports.com in the past 20+ years. Their daughter, Ashley, was a Kansas Volleyball letterwinner from 2001-04 and married Erik Henkelman in 2011. Professionally, Mike served on the Wichita Fire Department for 33 years, retiring as a Battalion Chief in 2009. And that doesnt even include our three transfers, Bechard noted. Seeing the praise heaped onto his recruiting class has helped him stay energized. Hosfeld's most recent collegiate coaching experience came as an interim assistant coach at Utah, where he spent the 2011 season before transitioning full-time to club volleyball. She is joined in Wichita by her husband Parker, a former Shocker baseball player, and their son Parks. The Cowgirls went 21-12 last season and made the NCAA Tournament after missing out in 2022. Karr started her collegiate career at Kansas State. Over the course of her four seasons in Spartanburg, Zimmerman was twice named Coach of the Year, guiding the Pioneers to three region titles. And thats just the regular routine. Morris, Jason In his lone season with the Bantams, Kustura implemented and controlled a team blocking system, helping Trinity improve their blocks per set from 1.03 to 1.77. But if they can stay at pretty good levels of physical and mental health, the other stuff will take care of itself.. The Jayhawks also recently announced the addition of two graduate transfers both from within the Big 12 for the upcoming season in Reagan Cooper of Texas Tech and Mykayla Myers of TCU. Julie has coached for 20 years, 13 years of Club and7 years of volunteer coachingat the YMCA and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. During her time with the Jayhawks, Miller served as a defensive specialist on the volleyball team. The Shockers earned the No. Kansas head coach Ray Bechard gives instruction to his players during the first set on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Bechard came to KU in 1998 following 13 seasons on the sidelines of Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kansas. Internships He has coached 10 players who reached All-American status during their time at Kansas. Im extremely grateful for my continued association with an athletic program that is exceptionally supported and creates a first-class experience for its student-athletes, Bechard said in the release. As the only non-Division I coach on staff, Bechard coached alongside TCUs Sandy Troudt and Penn State assistant Erin Tomblin as Team USA competed against youth teams from Poland and Slovakia. Call 1 (785) 843-1000 to contact any staff member. The most comprehensive coverage of KU Volleyball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. He also guided the Jayhawks to the NCAA Final Four and a 30-3 season in 2015. PrepVolleyball National Coach of the Year [2015] On a daily basis I learned from Coach B through natural interactions and life skills of how to deal with day to day management of a program. I love that Taelor will pour into our players to help them develop in every area of their lives. Anezka Szabo Junior outside hitter from Nebraska. Following his departure from Barton, Bechard was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1998. Roster Coaching Staff. He helped craft one of the stingiest defensive units in college volleyball, as Texas won three consecutive Big 12 titles and reached the Final Four in 2008, 2009, and 2010. View Full Bio, Aliyah Upon graduating from Kansas in 2018, Ainise continued her athletic career in international play, taking her talents to Allianz MTV Stuttgart of Germany and Karayollar Spor Kulb of Turkey. Previously, Kustura also spent a season as a graduate assistant women's volleyball coach at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, helping coach a Rattlers' team that won the Heartland Conference Tournament and made their first NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Tournament appearance since 2011 in 2017. Brandon is also the Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Friends University. For anyone who is hoping to get recruited it is critical to know who to get in front of - and NCSA provides the information you'll need. And multiple players received All-Big 12 Conference recognition. Chelsea Albers 2013 Honorable Mention, 2014 Honorable Mention The official Volleyball Coach List for the . Kustura enters his first season as head coach of the Terriers' men's volleyball program, joining the Terriers from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., where he served as the assistant women's volleyball coach and assistant strength and conditioning coach this past year. How to get recruited by University Of Kansas Volleyball. Full Bio. LAWRENCE Kansas volleyball coach Ray Bechard has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Jayhawks through the 2025 season. "She brings a wealth of experience as both a player and coach. Coach B isKansas volleyball. Learn the ways of Hornet volleyball on Thursday, May 4 when Emporia State coach Ken Murczek, his staff and players put on a free clinic at the ESU Practice Facility. LAWRENCE Kansas volleyball coach Ray Bechard has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Jayhawks through the 2025 season. Miller, who most recently served as the Director of Volleyball Operations at Air Force, will serve as the Tech Coordinator for the Jayhawks this season. He brings a calm intensity. A four-year academic all-conference selection and member of four NCAA Tournament teams, Miller played on the 2016 that won the Big 12 title and on the 2015 team that advanced to the NCAA Final Four. Lamb guided the 2016 team to another NCAA Tournament and won the fourth MVC Tournament title in school history. KU tore through the Big 12 schedule with a 15-1 record, including wins in each of its last 14 conference matches. Cavender, Emily In 1995, Bechard was an assistant coach for the USA Volleyball Youth National Team, which won the Slovakian Cup Championship in Zilina, Slovakia. Katie Zimmerman just joined our Shockwave volleyball staff for the 2022-2023 season. The 2022 season saw Kansas finish 19-11, as it reached its eighth NCAA tournament in 11 tries. And thatll keep him trending toward a third decade at the helm at Kansas, as hes just wrapped up his 25th season leading the program. Coach Bechard has long been a national leader in the sport of volleyball, a key fixture for Kansas Athletics and in our community, and has elevated our entire department on a daily basis, KU Athletic Director Travis Goff said in the release. During the first full season in 2022, the Pioneers went 15-4 and took third at the inaugural AVCA Two-Year Beach Championships. She started off as the head coach at their middle school for 9 years and is currently in her 12th year at the high school. Bechard, a four-time Big 12 Coach of the Year, has a career record of 428-291 (.595) while at Kansas, which includes a mark of 167-50 (.770) during a stretch that included six consecutive NCAA Tournament for the Jayhawks from 2012-17. Prior to coaching for Shockwave, he coached for 5 years with Redline Volleyball Club. Celebrating the power of Jayhawk women's teams: Appreciating where we've been while making plans for an even better future. Coached Junior Varsity at Maize South High School for 2 years in 2015 and 2016. Payne announced the addition of Taelor Karr as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. Prior to his work with that team, Hosfeld served as USA Volleyball's Director of the World University and National Team tryouts at the Olympic Training Center. ed., 2007); Arkansas (ms, 2010) KristanToddATC: . Parks has a brother who plays on the Kansas football team. A two-time Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) All-Academic Team selection, Kustura played four seasons of volleyball for NCAA Division I California Baptist University in Riverside, Calif., tallying 478 assists and 291 digs in 64 matches and 181 sets played.

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