HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State Athletics announced Monday (Dec. 1) that Jessica Wood-Atkins will not be returning next season as head volleyball coach. Wood-Atkins led the Tiger Volleyball program for eight years and totaled 78 wins over seven official seasons.

Wood-Atkins led FHSU to the MIAA Tournament three times in her tenure. The Tigers had 21 All-MIAA selections in her time leading the program, along with over 100 MIAA Academic Honor Roll performers. The Tigers received the AVCA Team Academic Award every year she led the program.

"We are grateful to Jessica for her service to our volleyball program," said Director of Athletics, Dr. Lisa Goddard McGuirk. "We wish her well in her future endeavors."  

Fort Hays State University will begin a national search for a new head coach of the volleyball program immediately.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State Athletics announced Monday (Dec. 1) that Jessica Wood-Atkins will not be returning next season as head volleyball coach. Wood-Atkins led the Tiger Volleyball program for eight years and totaled 78 wins over seven official seasons.Wood-Atkins led FHSU to the MIAA Tournament three times in her tenure. The Tigers had 21 All-MIAA selections in her time leading the program, along with over 100 MIAA Academic Honor Roll performers. The Tigers received the AVCA Team Academic Award every year she led the program."We are grateful to Jessica for her service to our volleyball program," said Director of Athletics, Dr. Lisa Goddard McGuirk. "We wish her well in her future endeavors." Fort Hays State University will begin a national search for a new head coach of the volleyball program immediately.

🏐 Wood-Atkins not returning as head volleyball coach at FHSU