2026 Volleyball Quick Facts
About Youngstown State
| Location | Youngstown, Ohio |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Enrollment | 12,240 |
| President | Bill Johnson |
| Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics | Ron Strollo |
| Senior Woman Administrator | Rebecca Fink |
| Sport Supervisor | Mary Beth George |
| Faculty Athletics Representatives | Dr. Chet Cooper and Barbara Flinn |
| Nickname | Penguins (Nickname History) |
| Colors | Red and White |
Program Information
| Affiliation | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Horizon League |
| Facility | Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center |
| First Year of Volleyball | 1975 |
| First Season at Division I | 1981 |
| All-Time Record (Through 2025) | 575-903-4 |
| Last Conference Championship | 1999 (Mid-Continent Conference) |
| Last NCAA Tournament | None |
| Last Horizon League Tournament | 2025 |
| 2025 Record | 17-14 Overall, 11-7 Horizon League (T-3rd) |
Roster Breakdown
| Letterwinners Returning / Lost | 8 / 8 |
| 15-Match Starters Returning / Lost | 4 / 3 |
| Newcomers | 5 True Freshmen 3 Transfers |
| Seniors | 1 |
| Juniors | 4 |
| Sophomores | 7 |
| Freshmen | 5 |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Riley Jarrett Season: Third Alma Mater: Mount Union, 2018 Record at YSU (heading into 2026): 26-35 Career Record (heading into 2026): 98-75 |
| Assistant Coach | Grace Wilson Season: Third Alma Mater: Hiram, 2018 |
| Assistant Coach | Maddie Clayton Season: Third Alma Mater: West Liberty, 2021 |
| Student Manager | Kennedy Dawson Season: First |
Athletics Communications
| YSU VB Communications Contact | John Vogel javogel@ysu.edu O: (330) 941-1480 C: (330) 647-1150 |
| Director | Trevor Parks |
| Horizon League Contact | Rachel White rwhite@horizonleague.org |
Support Staff
| Sport Supervisor | Mary Beth George |
| Sports Performance Coach | TBA |
| Athletic Trainer | Eliza Facher |
| Academics | Brian Welch |
| Facilities | Brent Martin |
