Rice head volleyball coach Genny Volpe has promoted Trey Cruz to associate head coach, citing his talent, dedication, and valuable contributions to the program. Cruz's arrival in the 2023 season coincided with Rice achieving an 18-11 record and a notable 12-6 mark in AAC play. The team also set the program's second-highest home attendance average at 871 fans per contest at Tudor Fieldhouse. Cruz expressed excitement about continuing to build on Rice's national success and expressed gratitude for the leadership and administration. His prior coaching experience includes stints at Tulane and LSU, where he achieved notable successes, including coaching top student-athletes and securing Top 25 recruiting classes in consecutive years.

By the Numbers
  • Rice achieved an 18-11 record in the 2023 season, with a 12-6 mark in AAC play
  • The team set the second-highest home attendance mark in program history, averaging 871 fans per contest at Tudor Fieldhouse
State of Play
  • Trey Cruz has been promoted to associate head coach of the Rice volleyball program
  • His prior coaching experience includes stints at Tulane and LSU, with achievements in coaching top student-athletes and securing Top 25 recruiting classes
Bottom Line

Rice volleyball's promotion of Trey Cruz to associate head coach reflects the program's commitment to talent development and building on its success, signaling a strategic move for continued excellence.