Luka Slabe

Luka Slabe joined the U.S. Men’s National Team as assistant coach in 2024. Previously he was the assistant coach for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team from 2018-21. As the defensive coordinator and blocking coach for the U.S. Women, Slabe helped the Americans win three consecutive FIVB Volleyball Nations League titles and the Olympic gold medal in 2021. While working with the U.S. Women, Slabe was also the head coach of the North Carolina State women’s team. He left NC State after the 2024 season to work full-time with the U.S. Men’s National Team. With Slabe on its coaching staff, BYU posted a 75-16 record in three seasons with consecutive NCAA runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2017 followed by a semifinal appearance in 2018. The Cougars won the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title outright in 2016 and claimed a share of the title in 2017. Slabe helped BYU garner eight AVCA All-American certificates. Slabe also holds head coaching experience in the international and professio