University of New Mexico-Main Campus Volleyball

Brian Hosfeld was named the 11th New Mexico Volleyball Coach on Dec. 12, 2025. Hosfeld arrived in Albuquerque after a four-year stint as Associate Head Coach at Wichita State with over three decades of coaching experience under his belt. During Hosfeld' s tenure in Wichita, the Shockers accumulated an 81-46 (.638) record, winning an AAC Tournament title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament in 2024. He also stands as the winningest head coach in Baylor history in addition to winning a national title as an assistant at Long Beach State and reaching the Final Four three times as an assistant at Texas. Hosfeld began his coaching career at Long Beach State in 1993, winning the national championship in his first season with the 49ers – that season, the 49ers went 32-2, only dropping two sets in their entire NCAA Tournament run. After three seasons at Long Beach, he was chosen to lead the Baylor program in 1996, departing eight years later as the winningest coach in program history with 129 victories to his name. Under Hosfeld’s leadership, Baylor reached the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history in 1999, going on to qualify again in 2001. Following his tenure in Waco, Hosfeld joined the staff at Texas in 2004, working primarily with the Longhorns defense and middle blockers. He helped formulate one of the most productive defensive units in the nation, with the Longhorns winning three consecutive Big 12 titles and reaching the Final Four in 2008, 2009 and 2010. With

Jeremiah (Jeri) Estes joined the Lobo Volleyball Coaching Staff in February of 2026. Internationally, Estes is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished coaches in the sport, having helped lead championship programs in three different countries. His global résumé includes two Swiss League national championships as head coach at Volero Zurich (2005, 2006), an NCAA National Championship at Long Beach State as part of the first undefeated title team in NCAA history, and multiple European Champions League titles during his tenure with Uralochka in Russia—one of the most successful professional volleyball clubs in the world. Estes has also coached or advised USA Volleyball’s National and Olympic Teams, Russia’s National and Olympic Teams, and numerous professional clubs across Europe and Asia, with international accolades that include a Gold Medal with the USA Men’s National Team at the 2023 Pan American Games, a silver medal at the Athens Olympic Games with Russia, and multiple FIVB World Grand Prix gold medals. Estes’ footprint extends to the international club volleyball scene as well – he has served as head coach for Volero Zurich (Switzerland), Azeryol Baku (Azerbaijan), Dinamo Moscow (Russia) and Tianjin (China) among others. While at Volero Zurich, he led the club to back-to-back Swiss League championships, Swiss Cup titles, and a remarkable 74-match winning streak. Over the course of his career, Estes has coached and trained more than 40 Olympians worldwide. Estes ar

Katie Keiper joined the Lobo family in January of 2026. Keiper joins New Mexico following a successful coaching career at the high school and club levels, most recently serving as a head coach for Great Plains Volleyball Club, working with U17 and U18 teams since December 2023. She also served as head coach at Eisenhower High School (Lawton, Okla.) from 2024 through 2025, earning 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Association Region 4 Coach of the Year honors. Prior to her time in Oklahoma, Keiper coached extensively in the Pacific Northwest, including stints with T3 VBC and 208 VBC, where she served as a head coach for U14 and U15 teams and an assistant coach at the U15 and U16 levels. She also coached at Gonzaga Preparatory School and College Prep Academy Volleyball Club while contributing to the sport as a regional referee for the Evergreen Region Volleyball Association. Keiper’s resume includes a unique blend of collegiate, international, and professional experience – she spent time at Northern Arizona University before transferring to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where she completed her collegiate playing career. In total, Keiper has over 15 years of experience as both a player and a coach. Internationally, Keiper competed from 2017–2020 with the Lakenheath U.S. Air Force Women’s Team based out of England, earning three first-place finishes across competitions in Germany and England. Additionally serving as coach of the All-Air Force European Women's Team, Keiper took