TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Athletics and R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois announced today that Arizona Volleyball Head Coach Charita Stubbs has signed a three-year contract extension that will extend her tenure through the 2030 season.  

"We are pleased to extend Coach Stubbs and recognize the positive trajectory of Arizona Volleyball under her leadership," Reed-Francois said. "The program continues to grow and compete for NCAA Tournament opportunities while supporting student-athlete development in the classroom and the community. We appreciate Coach Stubbs' investment in Arizona Athletics and the Tucson community and look forward to the program's continued success." 

During her three years at the helm of Arizona Volleyball, Stubbs has led the Wildcats to a 2025 NCAA Tournament appearance and the 2024 NIVC title. Stubbs coached the 2025 squad to a 17-13 record and a sixth-place finish in the Big 12 with three top 25 upsets. Under her guidance, Jordan Wilson earned AVCA All-America honorable mention in 2025 and four players were honored with all-conference accolades during her three seasons leading the program. 

"I want to thank R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois, Arizona President Dr. Suresh Garimella, and our sport administrator Morgan Domenick for their support and for extending my contract to continue to lead this program," Stubbs said. "I am excited for the future of Arizona Volleyball and look forward to continuing to push the limits of our program on the court, in the community, and in the classroom." 

Stubbs has been on the coaching staff at Arizona Volleyball for 22 total seasons and played at Arizona from 1992-94. She has helped lead the Wildcats to 15 NCAA Tournament appearances and has developed 10 total All-Americans at Arizona.