Volleyball’s Ryan Windisch Promoted to Associate Head Coach
01/08/2026 | Volleyball
TUCSON, Ariz. – Ryan Windisch has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of Arizona Volleyball after three years on staff as an assistant coach, head coach Charita Stubbs announced on Thursday.
"I am thrilled to announce Ryan's promotion to Associate Head Coach," Stubbs said. "He has been on my staff since the beginning and is extremely knowledgeable about the game of volleyball which has helped our program grow over the past three years. I am thankful to have him on staff and look forward to seeing him continue to grow with our program."
Windisch, who coached the defensive specialists and setters in the 2025 season, helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018 and finish sixth place in the Big 12. In 2025, he helped the defense total 1,632 digs and average 14.57 digs per set. Windisch also helped Arizona's setter rank second in the Big 12 with 10.63 assists per set during the 2025 season.
In Windisch's second year on staff, the Wildcats won the 2024 NIVC Championship with a 24-9 overall record. Windisch helped the defense record 1,849 digs which ranked 10th in program history for digs in a single season. During his three years on staff, Windisch has coached AVCA All-American Jordan Wilson and six All-Conference performers.
"I am thrilled to announce Ryan's promotion to Associate Head Coach," Stubbs said. "He has been on my staff since the beginning and is extremely knowledgeable about the game of volleyball which has helped our program grow over the past three years. I am thankful to have him on staff and look forward to seeing him continue to grow with our program."
Windisch, who coached the defensive specialists and setters in the 2025 season, helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018 and finish sixth place in the Big 12. In 2025, he helped the defense total 1,632 digs and average 14.57 digs per set. Windisch also helped Arizona's setter rank second in the Big 12 with 10.63 assists per set during the 2025 season.
In Windisch's second year on staff, the Wildcats won the 2024 NIVC Championship with a 24-9 overall record. Windisch helped the defense record 1,849 digs which ranked 10th in program history for digs in a single season. During his three years on staff, Windisch has coached AVCA All-American Jordan Wilson and six All-Conference performers.
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