Wake Forest University

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Following an inclusive and intensive national search process, current Florida State associate head coach Jeff Hulsmeyer has been named by vice-president and director of athletics John Currie as the 13th leader of the Demon Deacons women’s volleyball program.

Hulsmeyer comes to DEACTOWN following 10 seasons at FSU, where he most recently helped guide the Seminoles to a ninth-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. In each of the last two fall seasons (2023-24), Florida State has been consistently ranked within the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s (AVCA) Top 25 Coaches Poll. Additionally, the team was crowned co-champions of the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship – a first such achievement for the program since 2012. Hulsmeyer handled several duties during his time with the Seminoles, including development of the team’s setters, recruiting, scouting opponents in match preparation and handling the implementation of the team’s training program. Florida State produced five seasons of 20-plus wins, along with 12 All-Americans, two ACC Player of the Year nods, an ACC Rookie of the Year and 31 All-ACC selections during Hulsmeyer’s time in Tallahassee.

“I am honored and humbled to join Wake Forest and lead the Demon Deacons volleyball program,” Coach Hulsmeyer said. “Wake Forest is a place where academics and athletics are truly integrated, and I am committed to building a championship-caliber program that reflects the values of this exceptional institution. My family and I are thrilled to become part of the Deacon family, and I can’t wait to get to work with our incredible student-athletes, staff, and supporters.”

“At Wake Forest, we are committed to fostering an environment where our students thrive academically, athletically, and personally,” President Susan R. Wente said. “Jeff Hulsmeyer embodies this commitment, and has a clear vision for developing our volleyball program to compete at the highest level while prioritizing the holistic growth of our student-athletes. I am thrilled to welcome Jeff and his family to our Wake Forest community as we look forward to this new chapter of Demon Deacons volleyball.”

“Over the last several years, the Atlantic Coast Conference has rapidly emerged as the premier collegiate volleyball conference in the country,” said Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie. “Jeff Hulsmeyer’s dedication to student-athlete development, combined with his expertise as a recruiter,…