University of the Ozarks

Erin Pavln enters her first season as head coach of the volleyball program. She was hired in March of 2026.

At Ozarks

• First season (2026)

Collegiate Coaching Experience

• Pittsburg State University (assistant coach)
• University of Akron (graduate assistant)
• Trinity Valley Community College (assistant coach)

Collegiate Coaching Accomplishments

• Coached the conference Blocker of the Year (Pittsburg State)
• At Pittsburg State, program produced mulitple All-Conference players
• Helped Pittsburg State to conference tournament
• Pittsburg State posted a 3.81 team GPA
• At Akron, helped team rank among top-10 in aces and digs
• Helped Akron record the highest hitting percentage in program history
• Akron posted a 3.71 team GPA
• Assisted Trinity Valley to undefeated conference season
• Helped Trinity finish eighth at the NJCAA national tournament
• At Trinity, program produced a pair of All-Americans, Region Player of the Year, Setter of the Year and Libero of the Year

Additional Coaching Experience

• Narco Volleyball Club (head coach)
• Northridge High School (head coach) 

Hometown

• Springfield, Missouri

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration from Columbia College (magna cum laude) 
• Master's degree in sports science and coaching from University of Akron

Playing Career

• Two-time All-Conference performer at Columbia College
• Member of two teams that finished as NAIA National Runner-Up
• Member of the Academic All-District Team
• Earned the NAIA Scholar Athlete Award
• Earned NAIA Champions of Character Award