Dayton Volleyball 2026: Season Outlook & Program Overview
Original analysis of the Dayton Flyers program, coaching staff, and 2026 outlook.
2026 Season Outlook
Dayton enters Atlantic 10 play 8-5 after beating Toledo in five sets. Its nonconference slate included a five-set win over Western Kentucky and a comeback against Florida Atlantic. Dayton has already played several five-setters, beating Western Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, Missouri and Toledo while losing a tight match at Wright State. Davidson comes to the Frericks Center twice to begin Atlantic 10 play. October brings consecutive trips to Fordham and Saint Louis, then two home meetings each with George Washington and Loyola Chicago.
Program History & Tradition
The 2026 season brings 31 listed regular-season dates to the Dayton, Ohio program, with home matches at Frericks Center. The Flyers start with two home matches against Davidson and later travel to Saint Louis for back-to-back October dates.
Head Coach Spotlight
Tim Horsmon leads the 2026 coaching staff, joined by Tim Balice, Christa Cooper, Katie Austin. With Davidson next on the schedule, those coaches are preparing for the demands of Atlantic 10 competition.
What to Watch in 2026
The Flyers start with two home matches against Davidson and later travel to Saint Louis for back-to-back October dates. A five-set finish to September gives the Flyers momentum for their Davidson home opener.







