Daniel Cabrera has been named the new head coach for the Grambling State Women's Volleyball team, succeeding Paige Phillips, who resigned to focus on family. Cabrera, who previously served as an assistant coach, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at the University of Louisiana-Monroe and Olivet Nazarene University, where he led teams to notable successes and accolades.

By the Numbers
  • Cabrera achieved a 20鈥�2 record with Olivet Nazarene's women's team in 2020, earning the Chicagoland Coach of the Year title.
  • Under Cabrera, the ONU men's team reached a national top 20 ranking and finished as NCCAA runner-up in 2022.
State of Play
  • Grambling State is looking to build on the momentum created by former coach Paige Phillips.
  • Cabrera is expected to leverage his extensive coaching experience to further develop the volleyball program.
What's Next

Cabrera aims to sustain program growth by implementing his coaching strategies, focusing on athlete development, and possibly enhancing recruitment efforts to strengthen the team for future competitions.

Bottom Line

The transition to Cabrera as head coach signals Grambling State's commitment to building a competitive volleyball program, with confidence in his ability to lead and develop student-athletes effectively.