This Penn State volleyball star has long before transitioned into a successful coach. Doing wonders for Georgia Tech, the 36-year-old has been a shining star in the NCAA coaching realm. However, much before she became an accomplished coach, she shined in the collegiate volleyball realm. Donning the Penn State jersey, the athlete won the national title a whopping 4 times. Displaying incredible expertise as a middle hitter, she was awarded with the AVCA All-American at Penn State on three different occasions. 

With an impressive career as an athlete, Arielle Wilson’s CV as a coach has been phenomenal too. Working as the defensive and recruiting coordinator Missourie, Wilson did an incredible job helping the Tigers reach the Sweet Sixteen in 2024. Wilson also ensured that Missouri had a 22-9 overall win-loss record as they finished third in the Southeastern Conference boasting an 11-5 record. Incidentally, this was the very first instance of Missouri racking up more than 20 victories in a season since 2019. 

Wilson also worked wonders for Georgia Tech leading the Yellow Jackets to four consecutive postseason appearances. Continuing her joyride, Arielle Wilson has just upped her coaching game to a whole new level. In an announcement on Monday by Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan, Wilson was named as the head coach of Central Michigan University. More reports coming in have stated that the 36-year-old will be formally introduced to the team on January 14, 2025, in a ‘Welcome to CMU’ event.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Chippewa Champions Center at 4 pm. Interested ones can also stream the event live on www.cmuchippewas.com. While this would be a huge responsibility for Wilson, the authorities seem to be utterly happy with the acquisition. “We are excited to have Arielle Wilson coming to Central Michigan University to lead our women’s volleyball program,” Amy Folan stated. She also pointed out that Wilson’s extensive experience makes her fit perfectly into the program. Folan also clarified her goals of competing at the top of the MAC. 

Having gotten one of the biggest breaks of her life, Arielle Wilson also seemed thrilled. Speaking to getsomemaction.com, the recently appointed HC of Central Michigan University extended her thanks to the authorities. “I cannot thank Amy Folan, Tangela Cheatham, and CMU President Dr. Neil MacKinnon enough for this amazing opportunity to be the next head coach at Central Michigan University,” said Wilson. And while she is excited to take up the big responsibility, this is not the first time Wilson has been in a challenging position. She was recently associated with the USA National Women’s Volleyball team that played in the Paris Olympics 2024.

The USA Volleyball team got Arielle Wilson’s guidance ahead of Paris 2024

When Team USA was gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympics a year back, the USA National Volleyball Team resorted to taking up a game-changing step. The USA Volleyball welcomed Arielle Wilson, the four-time NCAA National Champion with Penn State, to its coaching staff. With a stellar track record as both a player and coach, Wilson’s inclusion was indeed a strategic move aimed at strengthening the team’s prospects on the global stage. 

Mizzou Volleyball’s official X account confirmed the news back on December 26, 2023 sharing, “Coaching with the Red, White, and Blue in California. 🇺🇸🏐 #MIZ 🐯🏐 | @MissREL7.” Wilson, who joined Missouri’s coaching staff in March 2023, has seamlessly transitioned to working with the USA National Team’s NTDP indoor winter training series program. This initiative primarily focused on refining elite talent, making Wilson’s expertise a perfect fit for the high-stakes preparation that was required for Olympic success.

Arielle Wilson’s decorated career, both on the court and on the sidelines, positioned her as a vital asset to Team USA before the Paris Olympics unfolded. And her worth was indeed proved with the team winning silver in Paris on August 11, 2024.