Wan Yun
Assistant Coach
Wan Yun enters his second season as the assistant coach of the UST women’s volleyball team where he assisted the Lady Celts. The team reached unprecedented heights, making it to the NAIA National Championship tournament. Wan began his coaching career at Incarnate Word Academy in Houston as an assistant coach and eventually head coach of the girl’s volleyball team. During his tenure, the Falcon volleyball team made two appearances in the state playoffs. Wan has also held coaching positions with several club volleyball teams. Wan is currently director and volleyball coordinator for Lamar Volleyball Select located at City of Richmond/Rosenberg/Sugar Land.
Wan started Lamar Volleyball Select in 2008 with parents and players that wanted to continue playing year around. Prior to arriving at UST, Wan served as director and Head coach for Fort Bend YMCA Volleyball Club. Other coaching experiences are Head coach at Family Christian Academy, Incarnate Word Academy, Houston Insider Club, and assistant women's volleyball coach at the Blinn College.
A native of Houston, Texas Wan is a graduate of North Shore High School. He received her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Stephen F Austin in 1991 and earned a Master of education degree from SFA. Level I certification from the USA Volleyball's Coaching Accreditation Program and has played the sport for more than 20 years. Wan and his wife, Katie, reside in the Medical Center with their daughters Pauline and Taylor.
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