Thibodeaux, a Baton Rouge, La., native, was hired to lead the UCA beach volleyball program on October 24, 2024. He joins the Beach Bears most recently from the University of New Orleans, where he served as interim head beach volleyball coach since August 2021.Â
"I am excited to have Avery join our team and lead our Beach Volleyball program," said Whiting. "Avery's experience and passion for the sport stood out in a talented field of applicants. As we engaged Avery throughout the process, it became evident that he was the right fit for our department, and we are looking forward to his leadership of our program."
Thibodeaux, served as assistant indoor volleyball coach at Union College in Barbourville, Ky., from September 2018 until August 2021. Prior to that, he worked with the Louisiana State University beach volleyball and softball programs while at student at LSU. Thibodeaux also played men's volleyball on an LSU club team.
At New Orleans, Thibodeaux helped the program to consecutive school-record victory totals in 2021 (20) and 2022 (22), along with several individual All-Conference awards.
