Jovan Garcia joined the Central Arkansas staff in July of 2025, adding over two decades of experience developing athletes and teams, both at the college and youth levels. Before joining the Sugar Bears, Garcia was on staff at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, where she helped develop the middle blockers, opposites and setters. With her help, the Lions outblocked opponents 268 to 190, and received four All-MIAA honors after the season.
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Garcia has also coached at the youth level, including Wentworth Institute of Technology, where she helped the team to a 23-6 record, a conference championship, and one of the longest winning-streaks in program history. She has also led premier club programs in Texas, developing players as they make the jump from the prep ranks to the college game.
