IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa head volleyball coach Bond Shymansky announced Wednesday the elevation of Bre Payton from director of operations to interim assistant coach. Emily Sparks, a native of Iowa City, Iowa, will fill Payton’s former roll of director of operations.
Payton replaces Danielle Carlson, who left to pursue a career outside of athletics.
“Bre is one of the few coaches whose playing resume matches her coaching ability,” said Shymansky. “As an All-American setter she demonstrated leadership, drive, focus, and the will to win.