The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Women's Beach Volleyball
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
Ali O’Donnell joined the UAB beach volleyball staff as an assistant coach in 2026 following her playing career with the Blazers.
In her first season on staff, O’Donnell helped UAB to the most successful season in program history, finishing 26-11 overall and undefeated in Conference USA play. The Blazers set a program record for wins and produced the first AVCA All-Americans in school history.
O’Donnell returned to UAB after serving as a team captain during her senior season in 2025. She recorded 11 total wins, including 10 on Court 6, and helped lead the Blazers to a then-program-record 21 victories.
As a junior in 2024, O’Donnell went 2-1 in limited action on Court 6, and she appeared in matches during the 2023 season on Court 5. She began her collegiate career in 2022.
