Matt Ulmer

Biography

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