Seawolves Hire Alum Hooe as New Head Volleyball Coach

Morgan Hooe, a former two-time All-American setter, takes over the UAA program after serving as an assistant the past three seasons.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:36am

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The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) has named Morgan Hooe, a former two-time All-American setter and GNAC Player of the Year, as the new head coach of the Seawolves volleyball team. Hooe, 30, was promoted after spending the last three seasons as the top assistant to former head coach Stacie Meisner, who is now at Metro State in Denver. Hooe, the daughter of legendary Anchorage high school coach Virgil Hooe, was part of four straight NCAA Tournament teams at UAA from 2013 to 2016 and led the Seawolves to the national title match as a senior.

Why it matters

Hooe's promotion to head coach represents a continuation of the Seawolves' tradition of excellence, both on the court and in the community. As a former player and assistant coach, she is deeply connected to the program and university, and her vision and passion for UAA volleyball make her uniquely qualified to guide the team forward.

The details

Hooe was named the eighth head coach in the 47-year history of UAA volleyball by acting Seawolf athletic director Tanya Pont. Prior to joining the UAA coaching staff in 2023, Hooe was a volunteer assistant at the school in 2017 and 2018. In her nine total seasons on campus, the Seawolves have won three Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) titles and qualified for the NCAA Tournament six times.

  • Hooe was named the new head coach on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • She spent the last three seasons as the top assistant coach from 2023 to 2025.
  • Hooe was a volunteer assistant at UAA in 2017 and 2018.

The players

Morgan Hooe

The new head coach of the UAA volleyball team, Hooe is a former two-time All-American setter and GNAC Player of the Year who played for the Seawolves from 2013 to 2016.

Tanya Pont

The acting athletic director at the University of Alaska Anchorage who announced Hooe's promotion to head coach.

Stacie Meisner

The former head coach of the UAA volleyball team, who is now at Metro State in Denver.

Virgil Hooe

The legendary Anchorage high school volleyball coach and father of new UAA head coach Morgan Hooe.

Judy Knecht

The former head coach of the South High School volleyball team, where Morgan Hooe's father Virgil was an assistant coach.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to announce Morgan as the new head coach for UAA volleyball. A legendary alumna, Morgan set a benchmark for what it means to be a Seawolf.”

— Tanya Pont, Acting Seawolf Athletic Director

“I'm incredibly humbled and honored. Growing up in Anchorage, rooting for the Seawolves as a kid, and then having the chance to play four seasons here, I can truly say that this is a dream come true.”

— Morgan Hooe, New UAA Volleyball Head Coach

“She's 9 years old and she's yelling, 'You've gotta get low to pass the ball.' Here's a 9-year-old getting on a varsity-level kid. What it told me was how much she was observing the game, taking in the game and processing the game.”

— Virgil Hooe, Legendary Anchorage High School Volleyball Coach

What’s next

Hooe will begin preparing for her first season as the Seawolves' head coach, with the team's first match scheduled for August 2026.

The takeaway

Morgan Hooe's promotion to head coach of the UAA volleyball team represents a seamless transition of leadership, as she brings a deep understanding of the program's history and culture, as well as a proven track record of success both as a player and assistant coach. Her strong ties to the Anchorage community and passion for the Seawolves' tradition of excellence make her an ideal choice to guide the team forward.