Sarah Martin has stepped down from her dual roles as head coach of Morehead State Beach Volleyball and associate head coach of the indoor volleyball team to join the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) as a Senior Director of Events. Since joining Morehead State in 2018, she contributed significantly to the teams' successes, including an OVC regular season and tournament championship in 2020-21, and the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. Martin's coaching tenure includes two NCAA Tournament appearances and numerous accolades for her players.

By the Numbers
  • 154: Total wins achieved by Martin during her tenure with Morehead State.
  • 4: Number of 20-win seasons under her leadership.
State of Play
  • Martin promoted to Associate Head Coach for the indoor team and Beach Head Coach for the 2024 season.
  • Olivia Lohmeier named OVC indoor Player of the Year twice and several players recognized as All-OVC honorees.
What's Next

Martin will continue to contribute to Morehead State as a Character Coach, impacting young athletes while transitioning to her new role with the AVCA, where she aims to influence the sport鈥檚 growth.

Bottom Line

While Sarah Martin鈥檚 departure marks a significant change for Morehead State Volleyball, her new chapter with the AVCA promises to foster growth in the sport, keeping her legacy alive within the program and the broader volleyball community.