CONWAY, Ark. – Central Arkansas Volleyball Coach John Newberry has signed a contract extension, keeping the 2025 ASUN Conference Tournament Champion and 2024 ASUN Coach of the Year in Conway through the 2028 season.
 
Coach Newberry, "As a proud graduate of UCA, I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue coaching here and to be extended a multi-year contract. I sincerely appreciate Matt Whiting's trust and belief in me and my leadership. This volleyball program has experienced tremendous success, and it means a great deal to be part of something so special. I'm excited to continue building this program and laying a strong foundation for long-term success on and off the court."
 
Coach Newberry, a 2005 graduate of UCA, became the Head Volleyball Coach in 2020. Coach Newberry was also an Assistant on the volleyball staff from 2012-2014 and Associate Head Coach from 2017-2019. During his time with the Sugar Bears, the program has won regular season titles and conference tournaments in both the Southland Conference and the ASUN Conference, with the program making four trips to the NCAA tournament.
 
Athletic Director Matt Whiting, "Our volleyball program has excelled under Coach Newberry's leadership, and we look forward to continuing this momentum as we move into the United Athletic Conference. Coach Newberry and his staff have done a great job developing talent and setting a standard within our program both academically and athletically. With this extension, I am excited that he and his family will continue to call Conway home and look forward to working with him to build on our 2025 championship campaign."