University of Central Arkansas Women's Volleyball

Thibodeaux, a Baton Rouge, La., native, was hired to lead the UCA beach volleyball program on October 24, 2024. He joins the Beach Bears most recently from the University of New Orleans, where he served as interim head beach volleyball coach since August 2021.  "I am excited to have Avery join our team and lead our Beach Volleyball program," said Whiting. "Avery's experience and passion for the sport stood out in a talented field of applicants. As we engaged Avery throughout the process, it became evident that he was the right fit for our department, and we are looking forward to his leadership of our program." Thibodeaux, served as assistant indoor volleyball coach at Union College in Barbourville, Ky., from September 2018 until August 2021. Prior to that, he worked with the Louisiana State University beach volleyball and softball programs while at student at LSU. Thibodeaux also played men's volleyball on an LSU club team. At New Orleans, Thibodeaux helped the program to consecutive school-record victory totals in 2021 (20) and 2022 (22), along with several individual All-Conference awards.

Coach Moxley was hired on July 1st, 2025 to lead the Central Arkansas STUNT team. She graduated from Glenbard East High School in 2021 and then from University of Kentucky in 2025 with a Bachelors in Kinesiology Exercise Science with a minor in Coaching.   During her playing career she was on the University of Kentucky inaugural STUNT team in 2021 and played for the Wildcats all 4 years of her colligiate career.   Her Coaching career started when she served as both an Assistant Coach and Head Cheerleading coach at United Elite in Lexington Kentucky.   Her Playing and Coaching Highlights: -3X Runner up in the D1 STUNT National Championships -2025 Midwest America Conference Champions -Overall top scoring athlete her sophomore year in 2023 -Named 2025 Second Team CSCA All-America -Named 2025 First Team College National All-Tournament Team member   Coach Moxley’s Coaching Philosophy: “As a coach, my philosophy is rooted in accountability, discipline, and trust. I believe in pushing athletes – physically and mentally – to reach levels they didn’t know they were capable of. I do not believe in shortcuts, excuses or half effort. If you are a part of my program, it is expected that you put in the same intentional effort that I give to you. Standards are set high because the goal is greatness – not just as an athlete but as a leader and human being. I coach hard, because I care enough not to settle for average. I believe that pressure is a privilege – and how we respond to it defines us. Trust in the process – and in me as your coach – is essential. Progress takes time, and it requires honest communication, mutual respect, and complete buy in.”   Coach Moxley about her Family: “My family is back home in Chicago, and even across state lines, they remain the most supportive people you could ever meet. Every Moxley you could have the privilege of meeting will fill you with an endless amount of love and support. They have been a constant source of strength through every step of my journey. In 2024, after years of legal processes, I was able to change my last name to Moxley – finally able to claim my mother’s maiden name as my own – which was the best decision I’ve ever made for myself.”