Steve Schaack
Idaho State Athletics
Rick Reynolds has announced his resignation as head coach of the Idaho State women’s volleyball program to pursue business opportunities outside of volleyball. Reynolds will continue to serve in his current role through March 18.
“It has been an honor to serve Idaho State University the last four years,” Reynolds said. “I have been blessed to coach the best young women and athletes in America here in Pocatello while competing against the top programs in the country. My assistants and support staff have been tireless in their support of our vision and for that I am so appreciative.
I am proud of the success we have experienced on and off the court. The Bengal family of alumni, boosters and fans have been amazing and their support is a difference maker. I am grateful to have had this opportunity and look forward to following the future of ISU Athletics.”
Reynolds leaves Idaho State with a 69-58 record (54.3 winning percentage) in four years as head coach. In conference play, the Bengal volleyball team boasted a winning percentage of 64.7 percent (44-24) under Reynold’s guidance.
In 2018, Reynolds coached the Big Sky Conference’s Co-MVP Abby Garrity and the Co-Libero of the Year in Haylie Keck. During Reynolds time as head coach he had six players earn first-team all-conference honors and six players earn second-team all-conference. His teams advanced to the tournament title game once and the Big Sky Conference semi-finals twice.
“I appreciate the years Coach Reynolds has invested in Idaho State volleyball,” Interim Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros said. “He has been relentless in his efforts to keep the program moving forward, and his time here has been very successful. Coach Reynolds is leaving the program in exemplary shape in terms of the talent he brought to ISU, and the administration of the program. He has been a high character, high energy coach. I consider Rick a friend and I suspect he will always do all he can to advance the program. He is a great Bengal.”
Idaho State assistant coach April Sanchez will take over the day-to-day duties of the volleyball program until a head coach is named. A search for a new Head Volleyball Coach will begin immediately.
