Newest Coaching Staff hired at Weber State Volleyball

 

OGDEN, Utah – On Friday afternoon, Weber State volleyball and head coach Jeremiah Larsen announced the hiring of Sammi Stuart to the Wildcat coaching staff.

"I'm excited to have the chance to work with Coach Larsen," Stuart said of her appointment to Weber State. "He's been a good friend of mine for quite some time. The opportunity to work with him and his program will be great for me. I'm looking forward to improving my volleyball IQ with him."

Stuart is coming to Ogden with an abundance of experience in the Big Sky Conference and power five levels, as well as a familiarity with volleyball in state of Utah. Most recently, Stuart was the head coach at Idaho State prior to resigning from her position on May 12, 2022. She spent three years in Pocatello at the helm of the Bengals' program.

Before taking over the head coaching position at ISU, Stuart was an assistant coach at Utah State University where she spent three years. From 2008-2014, Stuart was an assistant coach in the PAC-12 at Arizona State where her efforts were vital in taking the Sun Devils from a conference cellar dweller to a regular in the postseason. Her final three seasons in Tempe all resulted in bids to the NCAA tournament.

Stuart's volleyball coaching career got its start in Provo, Utah, where she worked as the Director of Volleyball Operations for BYU from 2006-2008. The Cougars went to the NCAA tournament on two separate occasions in that time frame, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 2007.

During her time in college at Utah State, Stuart was a member of the Aggie basketball team from 2003-2005.

Regarding Stuart's hiring, Larsen noted, "Sammi is a huge asset to our volleyball program. Sammi is an elite coach and person and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our gym. I am excited for the opportunity to work with her as we continue to build a volleyball program that will compete consistently at the national level."

Stuart will fill the position that was formerly occupied by Kayla Morgan, who recently transitioned to the Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator in Weber State's athletic department.