COLUMBUS, Ind. -The Columbus East Olympians girls’ volleyball program is welcoming a hometown hero as their new head coach. Alison Eagleman, an East graduate and former volleyball standout for the Olympians, brings a wealth of experience to her new role.
Eagleman was a four-year player at East and the team went to the State finals in her freshman year. She was selected to the Indiana Volleyball North All-Star team her senior year. Returning to her alma mater as head coach, she wants to inspire the next generation of athletes.
With a degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University, Eagleman’s expertise in human movement and performance is matched by her dedication to fitness.
Eagleman served as an assistant coach at Bloomington North High School during her college years. Her playing career includes Division 1 volleyball at Murray State University.
She said, “My goal is to instill not only technical skills but also a culture of teamwork, determination, and competitiveness within the Columbus East volleyball program.”