Emily Houle was named the director of operations for Auburn volleyball in January of 2022.

In her role, Houle is the “master calendar” for the program. She handles team travel and scheduling as well as camps and finances.

Houle joins head coach Brent Crouch’s staff after serving as a student manager at the University of Minnesota throughout the 2021 season, helping the Gophers advance to the Elite Eight. In her role, Houle assisted with logistics of transportation, meals and hotels while also coordinating the travel of team equipment for road trips.

Houle received her bachelor’s degree in sports management with a minor in public health from the University of Minnesota in 2021.