William Penn head women’s volleyball coach Coach Lauren Eldridge

In this episode of Brandon’s Sports Talk, we sit down with Coach Lauren Eldridge, head coach of the William Penn University women’s volleyball team. Coach Eldridge shares her journey from a standout player at Missouri Valley College to leading the Statesmen to their most successful season in over a decade. Under her leadership, the team achieved a 21-14 record in 2022 and produced their first AVCA All-American since 2008 . Recognized as one of the AVCA’s 2024 Thirty Under 30 honorees , Coach Eldridge discusses her coaching philosophy, the importance of academic excellence, and her commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court.