Director of Athletics Jim Duncan announced today that Kiersten Still will take over the reins of the Lynx Volleyball program.

"Kiersten has done a remarkable job as the assistant for the Volleyball program for the past three seasons. She understands the mission and values of our Lynx Championship Culture and is uniquely qualified to build teams to compete for SAA Championships, while maintaining our high academic standards," stated Duncan.
 
"I am truly grateful to become the Head Volleyball Coach at Rhodes College. Through my time here, I have seen the incredible opportunities student athletes receive, and I am so excited to continue being a part of this special place! Thank you to President Jennifer Collins, Director of Athletics Jim Duncan, Deputy Athletic Director Kim House, and the Rhodes community for their support of the volleyball program. I am looking forward to building on the strong academic and athletic tradition that defines Rhodes College. Roll Lynx!"
 
During her time as an assistant and recruiting coordinator, Coach Still has overseen the development of three-time All-SAA players Yzzi Dsamou and Caroline Short, who received All-SAA honors in her first year. The team has received the AVCA Team Academic Award and has had multiple players named to the CSC Academic All-District Team during her three years as an assistant.

As a player, Still competed at the NJCAA, NAIA, and finished her career as a 2021 NCAA DII National Champion for the University of Tampa's beach volleyball team. While at Lincoln Land Community College, she competed in two Final Fours, finishing as a runner-up and third place. She was named an All-American and Academic All-American both years at LLCC. She is also the current record holder for triple-doubles for both an individual season and career. Still went on to compete for the NAIA national powerhouse Columbia College. She played in the 2018 NAIA National Championship and was named an All-American both years at Columbia. After finishing her indoor career, Still went on and played for the University of Tampa's beach volleyball team. She was crowned a National Champion and AVCA All-American while she was there.