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Johnson Will Not Return As Notre Dame Volleyball Head Coach

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — University of Notre Dame Vice President and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick has announced that after four seasons leading the Notre Dame volleyball program, Mike Johnson’s contract will not be renewed for the 2022-23 season.

“We’re thankful for all Mike has done for the Notre Dame volleyball program,” Swarbrick said. “His passion for the sport has been evident throughout his tenure and we wish Mike and his family nothing but the best as he continues his career.”

Over four seasons, Johnson guided the Irish to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances in 2019 and in 2020-21 (the 2020 NCAA Tournament was conducted in the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Johnson was 63-41 in four seasons, including a 13-15 mark this past season. 

The Notre Dame volleyball program has made 21 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, has seen 18 players combine for 27 All-American honors and captured a combined 31 regular-season and tournament conference championships.

The University will immediately commence a national search for the program’s seventh head coach.