Luke Reynolds (volleyball)

Luke Reynolds (born 9 July 1985) is an Australian professional volleyball coach. He currently serves as head coach for the University of Charleston men's volleyball team, Charleston Golden Eagles.

Luke Reynolds
Reynolds during the 2020–21 PlusLiga season
Personal information
Born (1985-07-09) 9 July 1985 (age 38)
Melbourne, Australia
College / UniversityBrandon University
Coaching information
Current teamCharleston Golden Eagles
Previous teams coached
YearsTeams
2012–2013
2013–2015
2015–2016
2016–2017
2017–2020
2017–2018
2019–2020
2020–2021
2021–2022
2021– Current
Brandon Bobcats (AC)
Svedala Volley
Nea Salamis Famagusta
Jastrzębski Węgiel (AC)
Australia (AC)
Berlin Recycling Volleys
Jastrzębski Węgiel (AC)
Jastrzębski Węgiel
Australia (AC)
Charleston Golden Eagles

Reynolds started his coaching career in Canada after playing 4 seasons at the Brandon University. The coach then progressed to coaching professional in Europe at the young age of 27, taking over Svedala Volley in Sweden. Since then, Reynolds has worked his way through the European leagues, head coaching at most notably Berlin Recycling Volleys in the German Bundesliga and Jastrzębski Węgiel in the Polish PlusLiga.[1][2][3]

Reynolds also worked extensively as an assistant coach with the Australian Men's National team. Not only has he worked as a volleyball coach but he has ascertained his Level 2 ASCA Strength and Conditioning certification and specialised in working with professional and international volleyball teams.

Notable international and professional experiences

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  • 2021 21st AVC Asian Championships - AUS National Team, Tokyo, JPN  
  • 2021 NCAA National Championships- Pepperdine University  
  • 2020/21 CEV Champions League with Jastrzebski Wegiel - withdrew COVID
  • 2020 FIVB Tokyo Olympic Qualifications - AUS National Team - China  
  • 2019/20 CEV Champions League with Jastrzebski Wegiel - Qualified Semi Final vs Trentino - withdrew COVID
  • 2019 FIVB International Olympic Qualifier - AUS National Team, Bari  
  • 2019 20th AVC Asian Championships, Tehran, IRN - Silver Medal  
  • 2019 FIVB VNL (Volleyball Nations League)- Australian National Team
  • 2019 FIVB World Cup, Tokyo, JPN  
  • 2018 FIVB VNL (Volleyball Nations League) - Australian National Team
  • 2018 FIVB World Championships - AUS National Team  
  • 2017/18 CEV Champions League with Berlin Recycling Volleys
  • 2017 FIVB World League Final - Bronze Medal -  
  • 2016/17 Jastrzebski Wegiel - Bronze Medal - Poland PlusLiga  
  • 2015/16 Cyprus League Cup - Silver Medal  
  • 2014 Swedish Elite Series (Women) Silver Medal  
  • Swedish Elite Series Cup (Women) Silver Medal  
  • 2014 Swedish Gran Prix - Champions 

Assistant coach to the following

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Coaching Awards

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  • 2023 EIVA Coach Of the Year

References

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  1. ^ "Luke Reynolds wraca do Jastrzębskiego Węgla!". jastrzebskiwegiel.pl (in Polish). 18 June 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Luke Reynolds szkoleniowcem Jastrzębskiego Węgla!". jastrzebskiwegiel.pl (in Polish). 3 June 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  3. ^ "POL M: Young Australian coach Reynolds will command Jastrzębski next season". worldofvolley.com. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
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