Tyson Norton Named UA Head Volleyball Coach

Tyson Norton Named UA Head Volleyball Coach
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AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron welcomes Tyson Norton as the newly hired head women's volleyball coach, Director of Athletics Charles Guthrie announced on Thursday.

"Tyson is a tremendous addition to the University of Akron," said Guthrie. "He is a man of tremendous integrity, passion and is more than capable of bringing our program to a level of respect and prominence within the MAC and regionally. Moreover, Tyson embraces the core academic values and the drive to provide a top-notch student-athlete experience that we expect at UA. We're excited for the future of Akron Volleyball."

"I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be the Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Akron," said Norton. "I want to thank President Dr. Gary L. Miller, Athletic Director Guthrie, and SWA Wallgren for their belief in me and for welcoming my family to the Zips. The synergy and alignment within the department is incredible. There is so much momentum being built within this athletic department, and I am excited to build something special here. I have had the privilege to be mentored by and work with some of the best coaches around who have taught me so much. I am truly blessed for this opportunity. I am excited to get to campus, start training our team, and recruiting for the future. Go Zips!"

Norton has 15 years of experience as a collegiate coach and spent the last two seasons as associate head coach at Utah State. In 2021, he helped lead the Aggies to their first Mountain West regular season championship as Utah State posted a 22-9 overall record and 14-4 record in Mountain West play. Prior to arriving at Utah State, he served as head coach at Gavilan College (2019) and stints as an assistant at Nevada (2015-18), UC Santa Barbra (2012-2015 and 2008-09), and Golden West College (2007-08).

Norton was a libero at Golden West (2003-04) and UCSB (2005-07). He graduated from UCSB in 2007 with a degree in communications. In addition, he earned master's degrees from Concordia University in coaching and athletic administration, as well as exercise science. He and his wife, Sarah, have three daughters, Riley, Finley and Charley.

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