University of Kansas Volleyball

Matt Ulmer, a proven winner at the highest level with a track record of successful player development, postseason triumphs and elite recruiting, has been named the seventh head coach in Kansas volleyball history, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced Friday. Ulmer, who has served as the head coach at Oregon since 2017, signed a six-year contract that will go through the 2030 season. “In bringing Coach Ulmer to KU, we have paired one of the premier coaches in the game with one of the premier programs in the country,” Goff said. “Thanks to a strong foundation, history of success and our demonstrated commitment to volleyball, there was exceptional interest in this position from some of the most accomplished coaches in the sport. Matt stood alone due to his elite track record, impeccable reputation, devotion to developing student-athletes and his vision for an even brighter future for Kansas volleyball. We are confident he will carry on the tradition that Ray Bechard established in his 27 seasons as our passionate leader. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Matt, his wife, Kara, and their children, Camden, Harper, Harlow and Easton, to the Jayhawk family.” Ulmer, who became the youngest coach in volleyball history to win a national championship when he guided Long Beach State to a beach volleyball title in 2013, comes to Lawrence following a fruitful eight-season tenure with the Oregon Ducks. During his time at Oregon, Ulmer compiled a .683 winning percentage (166-77), wh

Entering her first season with the Kansas Jayhawks, Dillard was named Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, working directly with the program’s back-row unit. She arrives in Lawrence to guide a Kansas defense that was one of the most efficient in the Big 12 during the 2025 season, with KU averaging 14.53 digs per set, edging its opponents' mark of 14.34. The Jayhawks also posted a .934 reception percentage, led by primary passers Ryan White (.947), Grace Nelson (.954) and Selena Leban (.957). Their consistency in serve receive and first contact helped Kansas limit opponents to a .169 hitting percentage throughout the year. Dillard is coming off her seventh season with the Oregon volleyball program, including two years as associate head coach. She joined the Ducks’ staff on January 12, 2018, bringing with her a reputation for developing elite defensive systems, disciplined floor play and efficient production through the middle of the court. During her tenure in Eugene, Dillard helped guide Oregon to six NCAA Tournament appearances and four second-place Pac-12 finishes (2018, 2020, 2022, 2023). The Ducks advanced to the Elite Eight in 2018, 2022 and 2023, and added Sweet 16 runs in both the 2021 spring season and the 2024 campaign. Her impact was evident in Oregon’s defensive structure, blocking efficiency and the consistency of its postseason success. Working closely with Oregon’s middles, Dillard coached three consecutive players to hit .400 or better: Karson Bacon

Bio Luke Bradford joined Kansas Athletics in June 2010 and is the strength and conditioning coach for the baseball and volleyball programs. He is an NSCA Cer...

Former Kansas volleyball setter Maggie Bowen (‘16) rejoined the program during the 2017 season as the director of volleyball operations and following a one-year stint as the assistant coach in 2018, she returned to her operations responsibilities in 2019. In 2021, the Jayhawks were selected to compete in the NCAA Tournament, for the program’s first postseason appearance since 2017. 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. Bowen (née Anderson) enjoyed a five-year playing career at KU from 2012 to 2016, in which she helped the Jayhawks to 130 victories, a berth in the 2015 final four and the 2016 Big 12 Conference title. The Lincoln, Nebraska, native originally arrived on campus in 2012 and redshirted during her freshman season as a walk-on. She eventually earned a scholarship to play at Kansas and was a three-time member of the Academic All-Big 12 First Team. Anderson graduated in December 2016 with a degree in supply chain management from the School of Business and returned to KU after full-time experience as a corporate recruiter. Bowen and her husband, Casey, a former All-American pole vaulter for KU track & field, were married on March 17, 2018. Empty heading THE BOWEN FILE Alma Mater: Kansas, 2016 Hometown: Lincoln, Neb. Husband: Casey Empty heading COACHING / STAFF EXPERIENCE 2019, Ka

Former KU volleyball player Tori Miller was added to the staff in August 2022 as the Technical Coordinator. Before returning to Kansas, Miller was serving as the Director of Volleyball Operations at Air Force. She went to Air Force after a two-year stint at Wichita State and was a graduate assistant on the Shockers staff. In addition to assisting the coaching staff during practice and matches, Miller managed the programs scouting and analytic software, assisted with team travel and served as an assistant director for multiple fundraising programs, including the Shockers’ alumni weekend and youth clinics. Miller also spent nine months as the Director of Operations at her alma mater, where she organized team practices and travel, served as the team’s liaison between various departments, coordinated off-season camp programs, and assisted on several special projects. In addition to her work at the collegiate level, Miller spent six years as a club coach in Kansas, working with the Land Sharks Volleyball Club in Lawrence (16s, 17s) and the Shockwave Volleyball Academy in Wichita (16s). A native of Derby, Kansas, Miller earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Kansas in 2018, before completing her Masters in that specialization from Wichita State in 2021. During her time with the Jayhawks, Miller served as a defensive specialist on the volleyball team. A four-year academic all-conference selection and member of four NCAA Tournament teams, Miller played on the 2016 that won the