AUBURN, Ala. – Following one of the most successful seasons in Auburn Volleyball history, head coach Brent Crouch has signed a new five-year extension the university announced Wednesday, keeping him on the Plains through the 2027 season.
"My plan has always been to be at Auburn long-term and to build a perennial NCAA Tournament team capable of competing for championships," said Crouch. "In every sense of the phrase, the SEC and Auburn have never been in a stronger position and that strength will only continue to grow. Volleyball on the Plains is on track, in fact, ahead of schedule.
"I'm grateful to Athletics Director John Cohen, Senior Associate AD Joy Vrbka, Executive Deputy AD Rich McGlynn and Deputy AD and SWA Djenane Paul for their continued support of Auburn Volleyball at the highest level. I'm also appreciative of the support staff who have made our success possible. Thank you to our student-athletes who believe in our project and perform on and off the court, and to their families who continue to raise such special young people. Finally, thank you to my wife Marcy and sons Jonathan and William for their unwavering support and tireless efforts.
"There is nothing like the Auburn Family. War Eagle!"
The 2022 AVCA South Region coach of the year has lifted the Tigers to sights unseen in more than a decade on the plane. In just three short years, Crouch has led Auburn to a 35-32 record, including a 22-9 mark in 2022, the most wins in the 25-point rally-scoring era and the most since 1998.
Entering the 2023 campaign, Crouch holds a career coaching record of 130-123.
Under Crouch's leadership, the Tigers also claimed its second berth to the NCAA Tournament in program history. Unsatisfied with simply making the big dance, the Orange and Blue took down host and No. 14 Creighton for its first victory over a nationally-ranked opponent since 2017 and its second victory in the NCAA Tournament in Auburn history.
With a keen eye for development, Crouch guided Akasha Anderson, Madison Scheer and Kendal Kemp to All-Conference honors. Kemp and Anderson also picked up AVCA Region awards.
Crouch's 2022 squad broke records for the best start in program history (14-0), the best start to SEC play (3-0), most block assists in a single season (520), total blocks (312.0), most SEC weekly awards in a season (10) and tied for the most blocks in a four-set match (17 vs. Troy).
