John Speraw Appointed President and CEO of USA Volleyball

USA Volleyball has named John Speraw as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. With this appointment, Speraw becomes the organization’s eighth CEO, bringing a wealth of coaching experience and leadership to the role.

Speraw has been the head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team since 2013, contributing to USA Volleyball’s leadership for nearly two decades. Alongside his national team duties, he has served as head coach of UCLA’s men’s volleyball team since 2012, guiding them to back-to-back NCAA Division I-II National Championships in 2023 and 2024. Prior to his tenure at UCLA, Speraw coached UC Irvine’s men’s volleyball team from 2002 to 2012, leading them to three NCAA National Championships within six years.

A former player himself, Speraw played as a middle blocker for UCLA’s Bruins from 1992 to 1995, winning two national championships during that time. He graduated from UCLA in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and molecular genetics.

Reflecting on his new role, Speraw expressed deep gratitude for his long-standing journey with USA Volleyball, which began in 1997 when he served as an assistant coach for the World University Games team. He acknowledged the players, teams, and experiences that have shaped his career and stated that being trusted with the opportunity to lead USA Volleyball as CEO is both an honor and a humbling experience. He also conveyed his readiness to take on the leadership role and serve the organization.

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