Wright State hires new volleyball coach

“This is an exciting time to join Wright State Volleyball,” Green said in a press release. “I want to thank Bob Grant, Joylynn Brown and President Edwards for their belief in me to lead this program. I have been fortunate in my career to work with incredible people who have prepared me for this opportunity. Working with Julie Darty Dennis, our student-athletes, and staff at Mississippi State University will always be a highlight of my career. I am grateful for their support to pursue this opportunity.”

“Wright State is a special place and during this process it was clear that people matter,” Green added. “My family and I are looking forward to becoming part of the community and department. I am excited to get started with a talented, gritty, competitive group of student athletes. Together we will work on continuing to build the success of Wright State Volleyball. Go Raiders!”

Wright State finished 23-8 last season. It reached the NCAA tournament for the first time in 2019 and won a tournament game for the first time in 2020.

At Mississippi State last season, Green was part of a team that finished 25-6 and reached the NCAA tournament. Earlier in his career, he was an assistant coach at South Florida and Florida International.

Green is a native of Orlando, Fla., who graduated from Florida State in 2008.

“I am really excited to welcome Travers to the Wright State family,” Wright State Athletic Director Bob Grant said in a press release. “It was apparent during the interview process that he is an ideal fit to continue the growth of our volleyball program.”