REDLANDS, Calif. – It was announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Jeff Martinez that Savannah Cox will be the new Head Women's Volleyball Coach at the University of Redlands. Cox will become the 11th head coach in program history as she joins the Bulldogs after spending the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Pacific University in Oregon.
"We are thrilled to welcome Savannah to the Bulldog family," explained Rachel Roche, Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator. "She brings a wealth of experience that will bode well for the future of Redlands volleyball. Her work ethic, recruiting history, and compassionate yet competitive persona will set her up for success."
Cox graduated from Brevard College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and was the recipient of the Presidential Leadership Award. She then earned her Master of Arts in Leadership from the University of Jamestown in 2019.
As a student-athlete at NCAA Division II Brevard College, Cox was a middle hitter and holds the school record in block assists while ranking fifth all-time in kills. Her team broke the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) single season record for wins. She was an SAC Honor Roll member every semester and a finalist for the SAC Volleyball Scholar Athlete of the Year.
While at Pacific, Cox was the recruiting coordinator for their varsity and junior varsity programs and was responsible for film analysis and opponent scouting. She coached five All-Northwest Conference players while helping another 19 earn NWC Scholar Athlete status. The Boxers were the Northwest Conference Champions during the Covid season.
Prior to Pacific, Cox spent two seasons with NCAA Division II South Dakota School of Mines & Technology where she was an assistant coach and the Athletic Communication Assistant. She helped organize fundraising opportunities that grew the programs' budget by $12,000. Then as the Recruiting Coordinator, she recruited student-athletes from eight states which included signing the South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year.
"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead the University of Redlands Volleyball program!, Cox stated. "It is apparent that Bulldog Athletics uses sport as a vehicle to change the lives of young people, and that is something I am excited to be a part of. I want to thank Jeff Martinez, Rachel Roche, and the rest of the search committee for believing in my vision and entrusting me with this program. I am eager to get started together in our pursuit of greatness both on and off the court."
Cox takes over a Bulldog women's volleyball program that did not graduate a single player last season as she will look to return the program to the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time since 2009.