the main points

  • Marquette volleyball head coach Ryan Theis reflects on his successful decade with the program, highlighting accomplishments such as the highest winning percentage in Marquette history and leading the team to its only Sweet 16 appearance.
  • His most “satisfying” accomplishment is the growth he has orchestrated at Marquette, as evidenced by increased attendance at the annual volleyball camp and a greater presence of Marquette volleyball in the community.
  • After starting playing volleyball at the age of 14, Theis continued coaching early in his career, learning valuable lessons while working with the men’s club team and women’s scholarship team at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
  • Throughout his coaching journey, Theis gained experience at various universities, including Eastern Illinois, Indiana and Northwestern, before landing at Florida as offensive coordinator and recruiter for the women’s volleyball team.
  • His coaching career continued at Ohio before joining Marquette, where he maintained an impressive record, focusing on an outstanding team culture and minimal player turnover.
  • Theis has signed an extension to stay with Marquette through 2028, expressing his satisfaction with his current role and looking forward to future accomplishments.