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Hollie King has been named head coach of the Sul Ross State University volleyball team. She started at SRSU on Mar. 16. “Coach King brings a deep passion for building a volleyball program that is both competitive and rooted in community to Sul Ross State, “ said Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletic Amanda Workman. “She is committed to developing her players not only as athletes, but also as student s and individuals of strong character. We are excited to welcome Coach King and her family to Alpine and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our student-athletes and the future of our program.” King has spent the last two years as head coach at Wesleyan (Ga.). During her tenure, the Wolves had two All-Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) selections. King had the satisfaction of seeing seven of her student-athletes earn 2024-25 CCS Academic All-Conference honors. From 2014 to 2023, King coached at the club and K-12 level in Texas. King jumped to the college ranks in 2023 as an assistant coach at Dallas Christian College. She helped the Lady Crusaders qualify for the NCCAA Regional tournament. King helped in the development of two All-Region players. King founded A+ Athletics in Jan. 2020. The organization provides guidance, training, and recruiting assistance to help volleyball players reach the collegiate level. King has seen over 100 high school students get enrolled and play at the collegiate level. “I could not be more excited to take on this responsibility as we work to build a championship volleyball program that will make Sul Ross University and the Alpine, Texas community proud,” said King. “Every successful team is built on alignment in leadership and a shared vision for excellence. It starts with the university’s support, continues with the coaching staff, and extends to every studentathlete who represents Sul Ross. Together, we are committed to building a first-class program that competes with passion, discipline, and pride.” King has an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting from Remington College and a B.S. in Physical Education from St. Andrews (N.C.). She also has certifications in CPR, Certified Medical Assistant, AED and TEFL. King resides in Alpine with her children, Chandler and Skylar.
