Karch Kiraly

Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly was named the head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team on Oct. 24, 2024. Previously, he served as head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team since September 2012. Most recently, he led the U.S. Women to the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where the team finished with a 4-2 record. In 2021, Kiraly coached the U.S. Women’s Team to its first ever Olympic gold medal as the team went 7-1 in Tokyo, sweeping longtime rival Brazil in the final. The U.S. Women also won their third straight FIVB Volleyball Nations League title in 2021. Kiraly has helped the team claim several other big victories and medals. He led the U.S. to bronze at the 2016 Olympic Game in Rio de Janeiro. The U.S. opened the tournament by winning all five pool play matches. After a three-set quarterfinal win, the squad suffered a heart-breaking five-set loss in the semifinals. Kiraly helped the team bounce back and defeat Netherlands to claim the program’