Southwestern College

Aubrey Coons is originally from Springfield, Illinois and is in her second year with Southwestern College, serving as a graduate assistant coach for the varsity volleyball program while also leading the junior varsity team and assisting with recruitment efforts. She began her academic career at Graceland University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Management with a Certificate in Executive Leadership at Southwestern College.

Inspired by the positive impact of strong mentors in her own athletic journey, Coons is passionate about fostering growth in players both on and off the court. She strives to provide support mentally, physically, and emotionally, while helping athletes sharpen their skills and develop as individuals. Prior to joining Southwestern, Coons gained experience teaching private lessons and continues to grow her coaching career through additional involvement as an assistant coach with the 18-2’s Cowley Select Volleyball Club during the offseason.

Some of Coon's most memorable experiences with the team was the road trips such as the Six Flags outing, with an unexpected vehicle misfortunes, themed practices like Halloween, sharing an airbnb as a team, and all the fun, goofy moments that highlight the strong bonds within the program.