BYU Men's Volleyball Coach Ties School Record for Wins

Shawn Olmstead matches legendary coach Carl McGown's career victory total.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:14pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a volleyball match, with sharp planes of royal blue, gold, and white representing the dynamic action on the court.A cubist interpretation of the record-tying victory for BYU men's volleyball coach Shawn Olmstead.Costa Mesa Today

The No. 10 BYU men's volleyball team swept Vanguard University in three sets on Thursday, giving head coach Shawn Olmstead his 205th career victory. This ties Olmstead with former Cougar coaching legend Carl McGown for the most men's volleyball coaching wins in BYU history.

Why it matters

Olmstead's milestone victory cements his status as one of the most successful coaches in BYU men's volleyball history, matching the legendary career of his predecessor Carl McGown. This achievement highlights the continued excellence of the BYU men's volleyball program under Olmstead's leadership.

The details

In the sweep over Vanguard, BYU won the three sets by scores of 25-17, 25-15, and 25-20. Olmstead's 205th career win as BYU's head coach ties him with Carl McGown, who led the Cougars from 1990 to 2005 and amassed 205 victories during his tenure.

  • The victory over Vanguard occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Shawn Olmstead is in his 12th season as the head coach of the BYU men's volleyball team.

The players

Shawn Olmstead

The current head coach of the BYU men's volleyball team, who has now tied the school record for most career coaching wins.

Carl McGown

The former legendary head coach of the BYU men's volleyball team, who held the school record for most career coaching wins with 205 until being matched by Shawn Olmstead.

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What’s next

Olmstead will have the opportunity to surpass McGown's record when the Cougars return to the court for their next match.

The takeaway

Shawn Olmstead's milestone victory cements his place among the greatest coaches in BYU men's volleyball history, matching the legendary career of his predecessor Carl McGown. This achievement highlights the continued excellence and winning tradition of the BYU men's volleyball program under Olmstead's leadership.