Boise State beach volleyball assistant coach McKayla Hazard was named to the 2026 class of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Thirty Under 30, according to a March 16 announcement.
The recognition highlights Hazard’s achievements as one of the top club coaches in the country, particularly through her work at Kokua Volleyball Club in Spokane, Washington. The award is given annually to young coaches who have made significant contributions to the sport.
Hazard joined Boise State as an assistant coach last August after spending five years as head coach and mindfulness director at Kokua Volleyball Club. During her tenure, she helped grow the program from two athletes in 2019 to more than 200 participants. As elite team head coach, she led her squad to a BVCA National Championship at the club division, making it the first club from the Northwest to achieve this milestone. Her team also finished second in the futures division.
“I’m extremely honored by this recognition,” Hazard said. “I can’t thank the Kokua Volleyball Club directors enough for the opportunity to do what I love. We’ve just tried to make an impact. With all of the great club coaches in the country, I’m deeply honored that they picked me.”
Hazard is now one of two current Boise State staff members recognized by AVCA; head coach Alex Venardos received similar honors in 2023 while serving as an assistant with Boise State. Before joining Kokua and Boise State, Hazard began her coaching career as a volunteer assistant for Gonzaga’s indoor team and later served as a consultant there. She has also competed at Loyola Marymount and Gonzaga during her collegiate playing career, earning several academic and athletic awards.
In her first season on staff with Boise State, Hazard has helped guide the Broncos to a 7-5 record so far this year. The team is competing in its inaugural season as part of the Big 12 Conference and will face three ranked opponents at this season’s Death Volley Invitational.
