ATLANTA, Ga. — The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe have appointed Kayla Banwarth, former Power Five head volleyball coach and member of the 2016 USA Olympic Team, as their new head coach. Banwarth has already assumed her role with the team.  Â
“Hiring Coach Banwarth was a clear next move for us as we strive to build a world-class sports organization and bring home Atlanta’s next pro sports championship,” stated team owner Colleen Craig. “Banwarth’s experience at the highest level of volleyball, combined with passion for the sport and high volleyball IQ, make her an ideal candidate to lead the Atlanta Vibe into the future. We give her credit for shaping the 2025 roster with returning stars and new talent, as she already has a vision for the team.”
Banwarth’s illustrious career as an athlete with Team USA garnered eight medals in six years of international competition, including a bronze at the 2016 Olympic games and a gold medal at the 2014 FIVB World Championship, the first gold medal for the U.S. at a major tournament.
