Gustavus head coach Rachelle Sherden (15th season) was recognized by her peers as MIAC Coach of the Year for the fifth time in her career and the third straight season. Sherden’s Gusties became the first team in MIAC volleyball history to go three consecutive seasons without a conference loss, winning the tenth regular season title in program history. Sherden was previously awarded MIAC Coach of the Year in 2015, 2018, 2022, and 2023.