Entering her fifth season as head coach, Lisa Love has compiled an impressive list of achievements, reinforcing the tradition of winning in UTA volleyball.
Last year, she was named Southland Conference Coach of the Year for the third time in four seasons after guiding the Lady Mavs to the SLC championship, an NCAA Tournament berth and a 28-4 overall record. Her teams have never lost a regular season SLC match in four years, and she guided UTA to the postseason tournament title in 1982 and 1985. She now has an overall record of 108-57 at UTA.
Before coming to UTA, Love coached at Arlington Bowie High School for four years, amassing a total of 82 wins and 44 losses. In 1980 and 1981, her teams reached the state semifinals and regionals, respectively.Â
Other coaching honors for Love include 8-5A District Coach of the Year (1980), City Coach of the Year (1981) and West All-Star Coach Finalist (1980 and 1981).
Love attended Sam Houston High School in Arlington, where she was an all-district selection and chosen the team's MVP.
Following a family tradition, Love headed to Texas Tech University where she was an all-region selection during a four-year volleyball career. She was selected as team captain in 1977 and 1978, and she graduated with a degree in physical education in 1978.
An all-around sports enthusiast, Love enjoys most amateur sports. During her spare time, she participates in coach and player volleyball clinics throughout Texas. She served as an assistant coach at last year's National Sports Festival in Baton Rouge, La.
