Morgan Ellenbest joined the University of West Florida volleyball team as an assistant coach in June of 2025.
Ellenbest comes to UWF after serving as the head coach for NCAA Division III Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she was the head coach since January 2024.
In her one season with the Hornets, Ellenbest led the volleyball team to its best start since 2013. The team started 4-0 and went on to produce its best statistical season in the past five years. Academically, the team boasted a 3.51 grade point average and had two Academic All-District student-athletes.
While at Kalamazoo, Ellenbest oversaw a staff of seven and a roster of 23 players.
Prior to her time in Michigan, Ellenbest spent two years at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. as a graduate assistant coach. During the 2022 season the team won the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championship for the 13th time in program history.
In addition to college coaching, Ellenbest was the Director and Head Coach for the Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club from 2017-2024.
During her playing career, Ellenbest was a three-year starting libero and three-time captain for the Alverno College volleyball team. She also served in a student-athlete leadership position as the SAAC Vice President for the institution.
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