Former Wildcats Head Coach Mario Andaya stepping away as the head coach of the volleyball program after accepting a new role at Central Washington. Lauren Herseth will take over the volleyball program.
January 9, 2026
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January 9, 2026 4:16 p.m.
Wildcats volleyball name new head coach
ELLENSBURG — Longtime head coach Mario Andaya, who just completed his 30th season at the helm, has accepted a new position as the Deputy Director of Athletics and is turning over the reins to Lauren Hersesth, who joined the program in 2020 and served as associate head coach for the past three seasons. Andaya is proud of everything CWU Volleyball has accomplished during his tenure, including four conference championships and 13 consecutive trips to the NCAA Division II tournament.