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Tulane Volleyball Expected To Be in Good Hands With New Associate Head Coach

The Tulane Green Wave are likely to find their new coaching staff member to be a valuable asset to the program.
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Feb 8, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Devlin Fieldhouse logo at midcourt before the game between Houston Cougars and Tulane Green Wave at Devlin Fieldhouse.
Feb 8, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Devlin Fieldhouse logo at midcourt before the game between Houston Cougars and Tulane Green Wave at Devlin Fieldhouse. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Tulane Green Wave volleyball program has had a rough go the past couple of seasons, but things could be turning around for the players very quickly.

On Friday, Green Wave announced that a new Associate Head Coach, Aryn Moura, will be joining the program.

Having been the Associate Head Coach for the University of Central Arkansas since 2021, Moura is bringing a wealth of knowledge and vast experience to the Tulane community, which will only benefit the team.

Throughout his time with UCA, he consistently guided the program to victory, ending the 2024 campaign with a 17-12 record.

In addition to his time at UCA, Moura served on the coaching staff at High Point University and Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU). At SMSU, he was the graduate assistant coach when his team earned an impressive record of 29-4.

According to his official UCA bio, during his great success at SMSU, he had the opportunity to coach five DII All-Americans along with two AVCA National Players of the Year.

"Throughout his career, he has coached All-Conference selections, Freshman of the Year honorees, and Scholar-athletes," as written in Tulane's statement.

Bringing Moura on board will provide the program with a fresh set of eyes and outside expertise—this is exactly what the players need.

"Introducing our new Associate Head Coach! Welcome to the Wave," the Tulane Volleyball program wrote on X.

In 2024, Green Wave went 14-14 after a seemingly unsteady campaign. The program bounced between victory and loss throughout the season, which of course negatively impacted confidence on the court.

In September, they had a hot streak of several wins. However, the end of the season was disappointing after they lost five matches in a row.

Although it wasn't the season they had hoped for, it was far better than their 2023 performance, as they went home defeated 25 times with a major dry spell mid-season. Ultimately, they walked away 6-25.

With Moura now on board, the goal is for the players to gain traction and build up their confidence. It will take time for the players to find their footing with a new coaching addition, but this could be the change the program needed.

Whether or not this will be their year is still up the air. But with Moura's expertise on and off the court, the program will be in good hands.

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MARIA ALDRICH

Maria Aldrich graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Wilderness Education. While earning her degrees, she learned the fundamentals of climbing, wilderness travel, and leadership in the backcountry. These skills built upon Maria's lifelong passion for the outdoors. Following graduation, she began working in the outdoor recreation field, serving individuals with disabilities to help them access outdoor pursuits including hiking, paddling, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. The following year, Maria moved to the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to continue working towards a life of adventure and writing. She has continued rock and ice climbing, hiking in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, and paddling through various rivers while documenting her experiences through writing. When Maria isn’t adventuring in the mountains, she can be found reading a book, fishing on a shoreline, or spending time with family.

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