Indiana University Athletics
Aird Announces New Assistant Coach, Additional Staff Promotions
7/6/2023 5:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana volleyball head coach Steve Aird announced the addition of Kevin Hodge as a full-time assistant coach for the program along with promotions for the other three members of his 2023 staff on Thursday evening (July 6).
In accordance with an NCAA proposal put into effect July 1, which increases the number of countable coaches in specific sports, women's volleyball programs are allowed three paid assistant coaches beginning in the 2023 season, eliminating the previously designated volunteer role.
Rachel Morris was promoted to associate head coach while continuing her duties as the team's recruiting coordinator. Brett Agne was elevated to a full-time assistant coach while also serving as the program's technical coordinator. Hallie Enderle now assumes the title of director of operations.
"I'm excited to finalize our staff and get to work on the 2023 season. I am grateful for IU Athletics and their continued support of the volleyball program," Aird said. "Our staff has a great mix of experience and energy. We will work hard to give this group every opportunity to succeed as we continue to grow and develop. We feel good about the trajectory of the program and the quality of the people within it. I'm thrilled to add Kevin to the mix and very proud of all the hard work the staff has put in this spring and summer. They are bright, hardworking, loyal people that truly love what we are building in Bloomington."
Kevin Hodge | Assistant Coach
Dublin, Ohio
Hodge joins the IU program after working as the Director of Girls Indoor Recruiting at WAVE, California's premier club volleyball program, since 2015. He took on a variety of roles for the club, most notably being named 2019 National 17's Club Coach of the Year.
At Penn State, Hodge played four seasons Nittany Lion Men's Volleyball team from 1998-2002 where he was a teammate of Aird's. Hodge helped lead Penn State to four consecutive Final Four appearances and was named to the EIVA All-Tournament team in 2001.
"First and foremost, I would like to thank Head Coach Steve Aird and Athletic Director Scott Dolson for giving me the incredible opportunity to be a part of this amazing athletic department, volleyball program and conference," Hodge said. "I am beyond grateful to be a part of the Indiana University Volleyball staff. I truly believe that with this staff, group of athletes and support of the entire athletic department, Indiana Volleyball will continue to climb the ranks of the B1G and make waves on a national level. I have always believed in person before athlete and intend to bring that same mentality to Bloomington."
Following his playing career, Hodge served three years as a volunteer assistant coach under legendary Penn State women's volleyball head coach Russ Rose. The Nittany Lions won three-straight Big Ten titles (2003-05) in those three seasons.
He would serve one year as an assistant coach in 2006 at the University of Cincinnati, overlapping with Aird once again in the Queen City. Hodge began his club coaching journey in 2007 with Team Z out of Cincinnati before moving out to Southern California.
Hodge has spent time working with the Junior Volleyball Recruiting Association (JVRA) as the Advisory Board Chair and has helped coach some of the nation's premier talent at WAVE.
Often regarded as one of the top coaches in the region, Hodge will assume his role in Bloomington effective immediately ahead of the 2023 season.
"I have known Steve for over 25 years. From being teammates at Penn State, to coaching club volleyball at multiple clubs around the country, and now having children the same age, I don't have the words to truly express how excited I am to be able to work alongside him once again," Hodge said. "He has been one of the great mentors throughout my career and he is far more than just a friend, he is family. I have also had the privilege of working side by side with Rachel at the club level, both coaching and administratively, and I hold her in the highest regard not just as a coach, but as a leader of young women in our sport."
Rachel Morris | Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Morris, entering her second year on staff, has been named associate head coach while continuing her duties as the recruiting coordinator.
A graduate of the University of Oregon, Morris works directly with the setters, helping Camryn Haworth to First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2022.
An AVCA Regional Coach of the Year and recipient of the AVCA's 30 under Thirty award, Morris has expansive coaching experience at the high school, club and collegiate levels.
She worked with Hodge at WAVE and helped coach sophomore opposite hitter/middle blocker Avry Tatum in club and high school volleyball from 2018-2021.
"I am beyond grateful to Steve for this promotion to Associate Head Coach. This program, department, university and all of Hoosier Nation have impacted my life in ways I could have only imagined when I took this job last winter," Morris said. "Steve is someone who truly has a gift of seeing just how great people can be, well before they can see it in themselves. He continues to give us all, staff and athletes, the space to grow and make a difference at the highest level."
During the 2022 campaign, Morris helped lead the Hoosiers to a 16-16 record including a 9-11 finish in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers won nine conference matches for the first time since 2010 and finished eighth in the Big Ten, the highest team's finish since the conference expanded to 14 teams.
IU beat No. 5 Ohio State and No. 25 Michigan on the road, marking the first season in program history with multiple road victories over ranked teams. The win over the Buckeyes was the first over a top-five team on the road in program history and the second-highest ranked win in the team's history.
Brett Agne | Assistant Coach and Technical Coordinator
South Lyon, Mich.
Agne, who enters his third year on staff at IU, has been promoted to assistant coach for the first time in his career. He will continue his duties as technical coordinator as well.
"I'm extremely excited to get started as an assistant coach with IU and continuing the great progress we made last season and into the spring," Agne said. "I wouldn't be in this position without Coach Aird and I'm super grateful for him and this program."
A graduate of Bowling Green in 2018, Agne got his start in the club game working extensively with Premier Volleyball Academy in Ohio. During his time at PVA, he worked as a coach and academy league coordinator while serving as one of the most important figures in the club.
From 2019-2020, Agne served as the technical coordinator for the Toledo volleyball program helping to run practices, create scouting reports and breakdown film for athletes and coaches.
"It's a really big moment for the NCAA and volleyball community," Agne said. "To see tech people take over assistant jobs at some of the top places in the country is really cool. If you're behind the scenes, you know how important those people are and how much volleyball IQ they have. It's really good for the sport."
Agne began as IU's technical coordinator in 2021 before being elevated to Director of Volleyball Operations in 2022. He has served in a variety of roles during his time in Bloomington including as assistant coach through the spring season in 2023.
He will continue his current role while taking on an expanded on-court coaching presence for the Hoosiers during the 2023 fall season.
Hallie Enderle | Director of Operations
Mankato, Minn.
Enderle, who enters her second year on staff, has been promoted to Director of Operations where she will continue to oversee travel coordination, equipment management, meals and all day-to-day athlete and coach needs for the Hoosiers.
A four-year player at Central Michigan, Enderle works full-time for the Indiana volleyball program while also pursuing her PhD in School Psychology from IU. She graduated from CMU with a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation in 2016.
"I'm absolutely thrilled and honored to continue my journey with Indiana Volleyball as the Director of Volleyball Operations," Enderle said. "I'm incredibly grateful to Coach Aird and IU Athletics for the opportunity to be a part of this program. Working with this staff and these athletes has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I am beyond excited for my second season."
In 2021, Enderle served as Head Coach for Northern Indiana Volleyball Association's 18-1s, bringing home a USAV National Championship at the 18 Patriot Division.
Previously, Enderle served as the head coach for ages 14-16s for Krush Volleyball Club for four seasons and head varsity coach for Beal City High School for one season. Currently, Enderle is in her second year coaching and overseeing operations for BTown Volleyball Club.
"Hallie is so passionate about her role and cares very deeply about the staff and the athletes in this program," Aird said. "Her energy is incredible and we are so fortunate to have her on board. I know she will continue to do amazing things and work extremely hard in this role."
2023 Staff Roles:
Steve Aird – Head Coach
Rachel Morris – Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Kevin Hodge – Assistant Coach
Brett Agne – Assistant Coach/Technical Coordinator
Hallie Enderle – Director of Operations
In accordance with an NCAA proposal put into effect July 1, which increases the number of countable coaches in specific sports, women's volleyball programs are allowed three paid assistant coaches beginning in the 2023 season, eliminating the previously designated volunteer role.
Rachel Morris was promoted to associate head coach while continuing her duties as the team's recruiting coordinator. Brett Agne was elevated to a full-time assistant coach while also serving as the program's technical coordinator. Hallie Enderle now assumes the title of director of operations.
"I'm excited to finalize our staff and get to work on the 2023 season. I am grateful for IU Athletics and their continued support of the volleyball program," Aird said. "Our staff has a great mix of experience and energy. We will work hard to give this group every opportunity to succeed as we continue to grow and develop. We feel good about the trajectory of the program and the quality of the people within it. I'm thrilled to add Kevin to the mix and very proud of all the hard work the staff has put in this spring and summer. They are bright, hardworking, loyal people that truly love what we are building in Bloomington."
Kevin Hodge | Assistant Coach
Dublin, Ohio
Hodge joins the IU program after working as the Director of Girls Indoor Recruiting at WAVE, California's premier club volleyball program, since 2015. He took on a variety of roles for the club, most notably being named 2019 National 17's Club Coach of the Year.
At Penn State, Hodge played four seasons Nittany Lion Men's Volleyball team from 1998-2002 where he was a teammate of Aird's. Hodge helped lead Penn State to four consecutive Final Four appearances and was named to the EIVA All-Tournament team in 2001.
"First and foremost, I would like to thank Head Coach Steve Aird and Athletic Director Scott Dolson for giving me the incredible opportunity to be a part of this amazing athletic department, volleyball program and conference," Hodge said. "I am beyond grateful to be a part of the Indiana University Volleyball staff. I truly believe that with this staff, group of athletes and support of the entire athletic department, Indiana Volleyball will continue to climb the ranks of the B1G and make waves on a national level. I have always believed in person before athlete and intend to bring that same mentality to Bloomington."
Following his playing career, Hodge served three years as a volunteer assistant coach under legendary Penn State women's volleyball head coach Russ Rose. The Nittany Lions won three-straight Big Ten titles (2003-05) in those three seasons.
He would serve one year as an assistant coach in 2006 at the University of Cincinnati, overlapping with Aird once again in the Queen City. Hodge began his club coaching journey in 2007 with Team Z out of Cincinnati before moving out to Southern California.
Hodge has spent time working with the Junior Volleyball Recruiting Association (JVRA) as the Advisory Board Chair and has helped coach some of the nation's premier talent at WAVE.
Often regarded as one of the top coaches in the region, Hodge will assume his role in Bloomington effective immediately ahead of the 2023 season.
"I have known Steve for over 25 years. From being teammates at Penn State, to coaching club volleyball at multiple clubs around the country, and now having children the same age, I don't have the words to truly express how excited I am to be able to work alongside him once again," Hodge said. "He has been one of the great mentors throughout my career and he is far more than just a friend, he is family. I have also had the privilege of working side by side with Rachel at the club level, both coaching and administratively, and I hold her in the highest regard not just as a coach, but as a leader of young women in our sport."
Rachel Morris | Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Morris, entering her second year on staff, has been named associate head coach while continuing her duties as the recruiting coordinator.
A graduate of the University of Oregon, Morris works directly with the setters, helping Camryn Haworth to First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2022.
An AVCA Regional Coach of the Year and recipient of the AVCA's 30 under Thirty award, Morris has expansive coaching experience at the high school, club and collegiate levels.
She worked with Hodge at WAVE and helped coach sophomore opposite hitter/middle blocker Avry Tatum in club and high school volleyball from 2018-2021.
"I am beyond grateful to Steve for this promotion to Associate Head Coach. This program, department, university and all of Hoosier Nation have impacted my life in ways I could have only imagined when I took this job last winter," Morris said. "Steve is someone who truly has a gift of seeing just how great people can be, well before they can see it in themselves. He continues to give us all, staff and athletes, the space to grow and make a difference at the highest level."
During the 2022 campaign, Morris helped lead the Hoosiers to a 16-16 record including a 9-11 finish in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers won nine conference matches for the first time since 2010 and finished eighth in the Big Ten, the highest team's finish since the conference expanded to 14 teams.
IU beat No. 5 Ohio State and No. 25 Michigan on the road, marking the first season in program history with multiple road victories over ranked teams. The win over the Buckeyes was the first over a top-five team on the road in program history and the second-highest ranked win in the team's history.
Brett Agne | Assistant Coach and Technical Coordinator
South Lyon, Mich.
Agne, who enters his third year on staff at IU, has been promoted to assistant coach for the first time in his career. He will continue his duties as technical coordinator as well.
"I'm extremely excited to get started as an assistant coach with IU and continuing the great progress we made last season and into the spring," Agne said. "I wouldn't be in this position without Coach Aird and I'm super grateful for him and this program."
A graduate of Bowling Green in 2018, Agne got his start in the club game working extensively with Premier Volleyball Academy in Ohio. During his time at PVA, he worked as a coach and academy league coordinator while serving as one of the most important figures in the club.
From 2019-2020, Agne served as the technical coordinator for the Toledo volleyball program helping to run practices, create scouting reports and breakdown film for athletes and coaches.
"It's a really big moment for the NCAA and volleyball community," Agne said. "To see tech people take over assistant jobs at some of the top places in the country is really cool. If you're behind the scenes, you know how important those people are and how much volleyball IQ they have. It's really good for the sport."
Agne began as IU's technical coordinator in 2021 before being elevated to Director of Volleyball Operations in 2022. He has served in a variety of roles during his time in Bloomington including as assistant coach through the spring season in 2023.
He will continue his current role while taking on an expanded on-court coaching presence for the Hoosiers during the 2023 fall season.
Hallie Enderle | Director of Operations
Mankato, Minn.
Enderle, who enters her second year on staff, has been promoted to Director of Operations where she will continue to oversee travel coordination, equipment management, meals and all day-to-day athlete and coach needs for the Hoosiers.
A four-year player at Central Michigan, Enderle works full-time for the Indiana volleyball program while also pursuing her PhD in School Psychology from IU. She graduated from CMU with a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation in 2016.
"I'm absolutely thrilled and honored to continue my journey with Indiana Volleyball as the Director of Volleyball Operations," Enderle said. "I'm incredibly grateful to Coach Aird and IU Athletics for the opportunity to be a part of this program. Working with this staff and these athletes has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I am beyond excited for my second season."
In 2021, Enderle served as Head Coach for Northern Indiana Volleyball Association's 18-1s, bringing home a USAV National Championship at the 18 Patriot Division.
Previously, Enderle served as the head coach for ages 14-16s for Krush Volleyball Club for four seasons and head varsity coach for Beal City High School for one season. Currently, Enderle is in her second year coaching and overseeing operations for BTown Volleyball Club.
"Hallie is so passionate about her role and cares very deeply about the staff and the athletes in this program," Aird said. "Her energy is incredible and we are so fortunate to have her on board. I know she will continue to do amazing things and work extremely hard in this role."
2023 Staff Roles:
Steve Aird – Head Coach
Rachel Morris – Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Kevin Hodge – Assistant Coach
Brett Agne – Assistant Coach/Technical Coordinator
Hallie Enderle – Director of Operations
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