Switching from Kentucky to Texas was “the most impactful and life-altering decision” that Madisen Skinner ever made. Winning the NCAA title with the Wildcats set the bar quite high for the national volleyball sensation, and as part of the Longhorns family, Skinner was able to follow up on that success in the most brilliant way possible by winning the national championship back-to-back in 2022 and 2023. Bidding farewell to her collegiate career in a social media post, she later noted that the Texas staff was crucial to her success. And now, she just might be able to relieve those golden years yet again!
Madisen is on Cloud 9 right now. Just days ago, the outside hitter led LOVB Austin to become the tournament’s first-ever champs by sweeping Omaha at the KFC Yum! Center. Subsequently, Skinner took to social media to triumphantly announce that she would be coming back for Round 2. And this time, it looks like she’ll have one familiar face around for some extra help.
On April 24, Avid posted on X, sharing news that Erik Sullivan, the former associate head coach at the University of Texas, will be the new head coach of LOVB Austin for the second season of League One Volleyball. Sullivan is a two-time Olympian and was also named the head coach of the USA’s women’s national volleyball squad in January this year.
Naturally, the prospect of returning to Texas also has Erik on his toes. “Coming back to Austin and helping lead this next chapter of LOVB is incredibly meaningful to me. This team has already made history, and I’m honored to help build on that world-class legacy while contributing to the rise of professional volleyball in the U.S,” Madisen Skinner’s new head coach said.
LOVB has announced Erik Sullivan has been named the new head coach of LOVB Austin
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— Avid (@AvidVolley) April 24, 2025
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