Warren Wilson College to add volleyball program
Owls eye 2023 for inaugural season
The Valley Echo
July 14, 2022
Warren Wilson College announced the addition of a women’s volleyball program, which will begin competing in the fall of 2023. Photo courtesy of Warren Wilson College
A new Owls program is taking flight at Warren Wilson College, which has announced the addition of a women’s volleyball team that will begin competition in the fall of 2023.
The Swannanoa college has launched a nationwide search for a head coach to lead the team.
“This is an exciting addition and step as we look to continue to grow our department,” said Robin Martin-Davis, interim athletic director at Warren Wilson. “We are thankful to have an administration that continues to support the initiatives of Warren Wilson athletics.”
The addition of volleyball represents a significant move for the athletics department as it continues through the NCAA Division III membership process. The introduction of a new team sport will help satisfy the membership requirements and Title IX compliance. Women’s volleyball is currently sponsored by 433 schools in NCAA Division III. Adding women’s volleyball shows growth, support for athletics and increases the school’s membership profile.
A nationwide search is being conducted to find a head coach to lead the new Warren Wilson College women’s volleyball team, which will play its first match in 2023. Image courtesy of Warren Wilson College
Women’s volleyball is a popular sport in North Carolina, with more than 500 high school volleyball teams in the state. Asheville is home to two major volleyball clubs, and most of Asheville-area high schools sponsor women’s volleyball.
“The popularity of women’s volleyball makes this an exciting addition to the athletics department and Warren Wilson College,” Martin-Davis said.
Women’s volleyball joins Warren Wilson College’s other varsity teams including men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, cycling, lacrosse, soccer and swimming. Warren Wilson also has active club sports, as well as intramural sports and outdoor programs.