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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Volleyball

NCAA D1Big Ten ConferenceChampaign, IL
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How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Compares (NCAA D1)
36% lower than division average acceptance rate165% higher than division average$8,468 lower than division average

Coaching Staff (7)

Chris Tamas
Chris Tamas

Head Coach

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Chris Tamas enters his ninth season as head coach of the Fighting Illini volleyball program in 2025 after being named to the position in February 2017. Tamas (pronounced

Becky Cook
Becky Cook

Sport Psychologist

Dr. Becky Cook joined the Fighting Illini volleyball staff as a sport psychologist in the summer of 2024. She spent the 2023 season working with the Fighting Illini

Eli Sharping
Eli Sharping

Assistant Coach

Eli Sharping joined the volleyball staff as an assistant coach in February 2020. Sharping is in charge of technical coordinating, opponent scout, and camp while also

Emily Schilling
Emily Schilling

Director of Strength & Conditioning

Began at Illinois: September, 2016 Education: Schilling earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Hannah Hashbarger
Hannah Hashbarger

Director of Operations

Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas announced the addition of Hannah Hashbarger as the director of operations.  "Hannah was very impressive in her interview

Jen Tamas
Jen Tamas

Assistant Coach

Jen Tamas is in her ninth season on the Illinois volleyball coaching staff after joining the Illini as a volunteer assistant coach in March 2017. With the NCAA eliminating

Meredith Schamun
Meredith Schamun

Associate Head Coach

Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas announced the addition of Meredith Schamun (pronounced shah-MOON) as the Associate Head Coach in June of 2025. Schamun

Program Snapshot

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Volleyball have?▾
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Volleyball program currently has 7 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Volleyball?▾
Chris Tamas is the current head coach of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Volleyball.
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What division is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Volleyball?▾
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PublicNCAA since 1914Graduate
601 E. John Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Acceptance Rate
44%
Undergrad Enrollment
34,623
Avg Net Price
$15,201/yr
In-State Tuition
$16,004/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,501/yr
Avg SAT
1,418
6-Year Graduation Rate
85%
Freshman Retention
94%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$70,900/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026

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