Duke Volleyball Seeks New Coach After Nagel's Retirement

Duke Volleyball Legend Jolene Nagel Retires After 27 Years, Leaving a Lasting LegacyDuke volleyball is set to find a new head coach for the first time in over two decades, as Jolene Nagel announces her retirement after 27 years of leading the program. Nagel, who guided the Blue Devils to thirteen NCAA Tournament appearances and four ACC Championships, plans to focus on her health, including upcoming knee surgeries.Throughout her tenure, Nagel developed numerous award-winning players, including four ACC Players of the Year and five ACC Defensive Players of the Year. She won a conference championship just two years after joining Duke in 1999 and enjoyed twenty winning seasons, including an eight-year stretch from 2004 to 2012.However, the program faced challenges in recent years, with the 2025 season marking the worst record of her career. Athletic Director Nina King praised Nagels care and compassion for her players and staff, stating that her legacy will continue through the profound impact she had on countless student-athletes. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.